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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: TYR Youth Tie Dye Swimple Goggles; Brand: TYR; Review: Great goggles! Nice and flexible and gets the job done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NCAA Pillow Pet; Brand: Fabrique Innovations; Review: Bought this a gift and the little boy I purchased it for LOVES it! Sleeps with it every night. Super soft and cuddly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak eddy Kids 12oz Bottle (Discontinued Styles); Brand: CamelBak; Review: So cute. Perfect size for a picnic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Cooler Satchel; Brand: Auideas; Review: Perfect size for carrying as a lunch bag. Very well made. Extremely pleased with purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Women's Wide Brim Sun Hat, Outdoor Sun Protection Visor Floppy Hat Packable Boonie Hat for Safari Fishing Beach Golf; Brand: EINSKEY; Review: Nice and lightweight. Wide brim keeps sun off ears.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Scotch Shoe Dispenser with Scotch Magic Tape, Black, 3/4 x 350 Inches, 1 Roll, 1 Dispenser (C30-SHOE-B); Brand: 3M; Review: A cute design but not especially practical. The shoe has no weight in it at all and is easy to knock over. Also, take note that the end of the tape stretches all the way up to the top of the heel, where the cutting blade is. This means that you'll have a good 5 inches of tape drying out at all times.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: ooma; Review: I kicked off the expensive chains of cable TV and traditional phone service last year, and am very glad I did. The Ooma is reliable, easy to use, and inexpensive-- I'm paying less than $5 a month for the same service that the phone company used to give me for $70 per month. It's a no-brainer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: School Smart Vertical Pencil Sharpener, Electric; Brand: School Smart; Review: It works well but it's noisy. My students call it the wood chipper.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gear Head PS600CX 6 Sheet Cross-Cut Shedder for Home/Office; Brand: Gear Head; Review: Jammed on the first day of use. It's supposed to handle 6 sheets, and you're not supposed to use it for a few minutes at a time. I followed the directions and it jammed anyway.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: X-ACTO Spira Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Packaging may vary; Brand: X-Acto; Review: It looks good, but grinds slowly and unevenly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Royal Cult Women's Skinny Fit Fleece Tights (Small / Medium, Turbulence); Brand: Royal Cult; Review: I ordered this according to the product sizing chart for tights. I am 5'3 and in the higher 150's. While the material is good, and I like the grey color, it does not fit at all. The top of the tights doesn't even reach the top of my undies, and keeps pulling (both) down. I tried them on, and decided to wear them one day under a pair of jeans. I was hoping they would stretch. I will wash them and try again, but the length just doesn't cut it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grasshoppers Women's Stretch Plus Hook-and-Loop Sneaker; Brand: Grasshoppers; Review: I LOVE these shoes. I started a new job where I would be walking and standing on stone all day. Found these, and fell in love. Now in the past year I have owned two pairs, and I pretty much wear them every day. There a few downsides to these however. 1. They wear down very quickly. 2. The wearing down exposes a bit of rubber lining. 3. The rubber lining squeaks as you walk. 4. They start to smell rather easily. However even with these flaws I would still buy another pair. The cushioning is second to none, and for me, with an old torn ligament injury, this was very important as most other shoes start to irritate my injury. Also the velcro is very nice, uncomplicated, and not prone to ripping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grasshoppers Women's Stretch Plus Hook-and-Loop Sneaker; Brand: Grasshoppers; Review: I LOVE these shoes. I started a new job where I would be walking and standing on stone all day. Found these, and fell in love. Now in the past year I have owned two pairs, and I pretty much wear them every day. There a few downsides to these however. 1. They wear down very quickly. 2. The wearing down exposes a bit of rubber lining. 3. The rubber lining squeaks as you walk. 4. They start to smell rather easily. However even with these flaws I would still buy another pair. The cushioning is second to none, and for me, with an old torn ligament injury, this was very important as most other shoes start to irritate my injury. Also the velcro is very nice, uncomplicated, and not prone to ripping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hee grand Women Ladies Sexy V Neck Shimmer Velvet Stretchy Sexy Long Dress; Brand: Hee grand; Review: I am 5'3, 165lbs, 36DDD, and I usually wear a 10 dress and 12 pants. I ordered the dark green in Large. Since it is still hot, I only tried it on, but it fit very nicely. The color shimmers in different lights, and the hem is not too long for my frame. I will be wearing this on Christmas day for sure, and I hope it lasts for a long time. Do be sure to double check your measurements before ordering. As mentioned this dress is not in a standard US size measurement, so measure yourself before ordering. I was very happy with the shipping of this dress, and have no complaints.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 925 Sterling Silver Tiny Resin Rose Flower 9 mm Post Stud Earrings; Brand: ; Review: Loved these. No bigger than my pinky nail, but beautiful to wear. After two weeks of almost daily wear the back fell out of one and I lost it. I will be reordering in a few colors, and buying my own backs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Preppy Korean Style Canvas Flower Floral Casual Daypacks College Student Satchels (1317.76.3 in (LHW), Black); Brand: Geek-M; Review: Large, well crafted. easily fit my Chromebook, two books, and my daily necessity pile of goods ( think make-up bag, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, deodorant, ect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Restaurant La Fregate; City: Collioure Pyrenees Orientales Occitanie; Review: We booked in for one night only easy Hotel to find no parking so we parked in the Castle grounds opposite from 1500hrs till 11 am next morning only cost 7euros excellent.Receptionist was pleasant and helpful we were on 2nd floor so 2 took very small lift with bags one wen t up the stairs(lift very small be warned) rooms very clean and well cleaned,plenty of towels,reasonable size tv.Asked about WIFI code was given to us but would not connect I think to far from router dissapointing.....so could not use.Plenty of hot water but no plug in sink!!!!!!so used one out of bath(not so good) and no chair to sit on.....all in all it was good ,the breakfast was a contiental one but more than enough and the waitress was lovely.....we booked but I think there was no need as hotel was not busy.....Colliore is fantastic to visit and the xmas lights great....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Raymond 4 Toulouse; City: Toulouse Haute Garonne Occitanie; Review: Good place to stay to visit Tolouse,not far from Centre,good rooms clean and comfortable breakfast ok ,staff very helpful and insight parking if you book early.Train Station one end of the street and Bus Station the other so great if you want either....rates for rooms not bad either.....try if staying in Toulose think you will find it to your liking....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Rapiere; City: Carcassonne Center Carcassonne Aude Occitanie; Review: Very friendly staff ,room very clean and comfortable,good shower and toilet very clean....the views are second to none looking right at La Cite....shame the restaurant closes at 1500hrs...but did open again at 1900hrs...free parking which is a great bonus and terrific for visiting La Cite.Breakfast is in the price and quite adequate nice friendly lady serving again very clean and tidy......a must if you want to visit this part of town....also wifi very good and free...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Cote Revee; City: Leucate Aude Occitanie; Review: Had some good food in this resturant,the only trouble was some of the meals weren't available on the menu...should remove if not on the menu....the ambiance was ok but the music didn't go should have been calmer not rock music....a lot of the light bulbs had gone or were flashing on and off....service ok....but as I said the food was very good...not expensive and not cheap...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Prestige Hotel Goya Park; City: Roses Costa Brava Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: Stayed in this Hotel for 2nights,rooms very clean,toilets the same...The food was excellent ,breakfast ,lunch and evening meal all to a high standard. Public rooms very clean and spacious lots of animations i.e. Flamingo dancers,disco and dancing.Wheel chair friendly,nice pleasant staff.Lovely grounds swimming pools well looked after ....would recommend this Hotel as within easy walking distance along the prom to Shops and bars in Old Roses Town...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hans Memling Hotel; City: Bruges West Flanders Province; Review: Arrive at the Hans Hemling Hotel,greeted by a very friendly front of house Lady she was so helpful...gave us a huge room ,very clean plenty of room,toiletries lovely towels etc etc....Inter net Connection superb...the Hotel is right in the heart of the Historic City great for exploring and wonderful et night...going today to see the sights and amazing shops....after a very good breakfast lots to choose from and definitely not cheap looking ,had as much as we wanted to start the day off.The staff in the morning are very friendly and smiling just what you want.....Thank you all at The Hans Hemling for a great nights stay🤗🤗🤗🤗; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marivaux Hotel; City: Brussels; Review: Fantastic Hotel,lovely rooms very comfortable,all you need for a good stay.Hotelstaff very friendly nothing to much trouble....Rooms extremely clean and comfortable,lots of nice touches including tea and coffee making facilities,mini bar,crisps,nuts,chocolates (but do check on the prices).... would stay here again....Thank you all the staff....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Helios Lloret de Mar; City: Lloret de Mar Costa Brava Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: The Hotel was very nice,came with the Third Age of our village and they don't stay in rubbish,rooms very comfortable(shame no nice soaps to use)so had to go and buy ,but it's cheap enough,internet connection very good,food was very good good choice,plenty of it,could have been a little hotter,orange juice not so good think it was powdered but hey ho!!!!bar very good at night plenty going on,ideally placed for sea front and shops,staff very nice and they did speak nice English,so don't be put off by some reports,don't know if it would be a good place for children don't know what sort of animation they do for them to keep them busy,pool and jacuzzi very good as told to us by one of our group,did not try should have done....all in all a good few days stay pleasant and comfortable....Thank you all the Staff of the Helios 4👏👏👏👏; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Restaurant les Templiers; City: Collioure Pyrenees Orientales Occitanie; Review: Took some friends to this Hotel for 2nights....they had a great room at the front big and spacious nice and comfortable,our room was at the back equally as good nice and quite...had dinner in the Resturant great food and reasonably priced...bar was fantastic paintings everywhere also in the corridors and stairwells....breakfast was continental Lovely French bread ,croissants,jam,joghurt and tea or coffee....staff are lovely very helpful and smiling faces.....would stay here again thank you all...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel; City: Banbury Oxfordshire England; Review: Stayed in the Whately Hall for one night,very friendly staff when we arrived helpful and smiling....this Hotel is all Oak panelled which gives it an air of oldie Worldie great...The bedroom was very clean and big with a lovely bathroom with bath,lovely soaps and shower gels,tea making facilities a nice touch,a big TV to whatch,very clean and warm (great cleaning staff) very quite room as at back.....The breakfast was amazing so much,full English,kippers,smoked salmon and scrambled egg,eggs benedict,it went on,lovely fresh coffee,continental breakfast if you wanted,fresh juice,cereals ,toasts and so on,all for just £10each.....the bonus aswell is free secure parking...well done all at the Whately Hall would stay again....ps the Hotel is Oak Panelled everywhere I wouldn't call it dowdy just very atmospheric😊😊; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostal Restaurante la Ermita; City: Nerja Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Stayed in the Ermita for 8days...wonderful...staff excellent nothing any trouble,rooms nice and clean done everyday if you want...great to have a bar and restaurant underneath not noisy our room was on the roof fantastic balcony sun beds provided,3rd floor so some steps to the top....Fantastic for all of Nerja walking distance for all,a wonderful town and Hostal will come back thank you all for making it a real Spanish event and memory....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Felix; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Stayed in this Hotel...oh what a mistake...everything was none existent,our rooms were on the top floor 5flights up no lift,the room was grubby and hadn't been cleaned ....the decor was appalling,no were to sit ,a plastic table and an old wooden one in the corner....the bath room was dirty the tap was almost comming out of the sink if that's what you can call it....the shower itself was iffy and so was the shower curtain,the electrics were boardering on dangerous,the TVs was like a postage stamp,lights didn't work ,the balcony if that's what you could call it was dangerous,the dinning room was a joke more than 3 people and it would have been cramped....the garden was a balcony with one table 2 chairs and an ashtray full of fag ends....you had to order the breakfast the night before,for 10euros no way we went outside and for 6.20 euros had a good breakfast......al in all the staff were no existent and so was everything else......fantastic location and cheap,but no need for that sort of couldn't care less attitude......think twice before you book☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Monsigny; City: Nice French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Stayed at the Monsignor,fantastic location ,rooms extremely clean and comfortable breakfast amazing and only 12 euros,bar and restaurant very good but gets very busy....only fault was the wardrobe was so small you couldn't hang an awful lot in.....internet brill....did ask for a glass of water one night but they said no only sold bottles the carafes of water only for restaurant goers.......come on guys that was a bit mean only wanted a glass and I was staying at the Hotel.....but all in all fantastic .....and the front of house staff fantastic aswelll👏👏👏👏; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Carbonell; City: Llanca Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: Lovely Hotel,in the right location just up from the old square....lovelyrooms ,big and airy,bathroom was excellent WiFi excellent,hanging space wonderful....plenty of great spaces to sit and lounge....only troublewas no breakfast or bar open due to the Hotel being empty.....doesn’t make sense as when I booked I was told we had booked the last room ....makes you think🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔al in all a great place to stay....ps no parking for cars but plenty of free parking available....; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hostal Sa Tuna; City: Begur Costa Brava Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: Ouch!!!!!stopped in this Hostel in SaTuna for a breakfast.....ordered 2coffee’s and 2Croque Monsier.....toasted sandwich of plain white cut bread ,processed cheese and ham.....it was brought to us so we ate it took us all of 2 minuets only to be told that for 3.50euros you only got half a sandwich......so all in all out two toasted sandwiches cost 7 euros per sandwich....so 21 euros for the lot.....what a rip off should have said on the menu it was only half for 3.50euros each........ so be warned and ask before you order....was not impressed ......; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Mareny Benidorm; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: Nice Hotel,very friendly staff,very clean rooms....no view what so ever from rooms facing in our room 110 no view just an air shaft very hot with all the air con units also looking straight into rooms opposite......could not draw curtains back not worth sitting on balcony very noisy....but the Hotel was good as I said ,food excellent ,staff lovely...even more so on reception....nowhere was very far.......lots of Spanish people...I think we were the only English.....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Hostalillo; City: Tamariu Palafrugell Costa Brava Province of Girona Catalonia; Review: This Hotel has got to be one of the hidden gems in the area of Tamariu.....fantastic staff very friendly and helpful.....beautiful clean rooms ,with fridge.....and lovely bathrooms with fluffy towels plus all the extras....the lounge and the bar fantastic....and terrace with views....the bar man was exceptional helpful and really enjoyed his work....thank you👍👍👍The Resturant was great ,good food ,excellent staff just WOW.....Breakfast say no more👏👏👏👏👏.....This is just a 3star Hotel should be a 5star ....the attention to detail was just so good and made you feel very comfortable.....Thank you all at Hotel Hostalillo for making our stay so memorable 💖; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Healing Nutrients Within: Facts, Findings and New Research on Amino Acids; Author: Visit Amazon's Eric R. Braverman Page; Review: This book as been a valuable resource. If you are interested in Amino Acids and their benefits this book will be helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: They Shall Expel Demons: What You Need to Know about Demons - Your Invisible Enemies; Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Prince Page; Review: This book was well written and based on the written work of God. I shared it with many friends. I look forward to carrying on the message as a servant of God. I have been blessed tremendously. I AM ENJOYING THE FREEDOM of deliverance and used this book for guidance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Called to Conquer: Finding Your Assignment in the Kingdom of God; Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Prince Page; Review: This book challenged me to move my spiritual life to a new level. My purpose in life has been determined. This book provided a strong biblical foundation for me to follow. I have already recommended it to many Christians who are up for the challenge. Be prepared for it to change your focus in life- it changed mine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: God Is a Matchmaker; Author: Visit Amazon's Derek Prince Page; Review: Derek Prince is a great spiritual leader and this book has a great foundation on the a Word. I have given several copies away and will continue too. Great resource!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let Food Be Your Medicine: Dietary Changes Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease; Author: Don Colbert MD; Review: Enjoying the benefits of Dr. Colbert's information- easy read. Good service, quick delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pro-Mart DAZZ Underbed Shoe Storage with Cedar, Canvas; Brand: PROMART; Review: Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: fancy-fix Privacy Window Film Non-adhesive Static Decorative Film Heat Control Window Clings Anti UV 17.7in x 59in; Brand: fancy-fix; Review: I like my windows; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No. 918 Montego Casual Textured Grommet Curtain Panel, 48" x 84", Taupe; Brand: No. 918; Review: I love these curtains I was very surprised of the quality for the price I plan to order more for other rooms; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carnation Home Fashions Filigree Resin Shower Curtain Hooks, Red, Set of 12; Brand: Carnation Home Fashions; Review: Look very nice with the shower curtain I have; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wine Light, AGPtek® 1 Set of Bottle LED Wine Light 30in Copper Wire light Starry Light for Wedding/Party Decoration; Brand: AGPTEK; Review: As expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Haven Cottage; City: Ambleside Lake District Cumbria England; Review: We spent 2 nights at Haven Cottage for my hubby's birthday and we weren't disappointed with it. Rooms and house were tastefully decorated which I must admit I really loved. Lovely quirky rooms which I thought were gorgeous. Definitely would stay again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to my friends. Breakfast lovely. Amanda made us really welcome. Thanks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rothay Manor Hotel; City: Ambleside Lake District Cumbria England; Review: This is a lovely hotel. Our room was on the side of the hotel and had no view, only looking out onto a fire escape staircase and a side of a wall. Apart from that, the room was very spacious, nicely decorated and had a lovely en-suite. We also had an evening meal which I must say was extremely nice and would recommend. When we were leaving the hotel, there was a bedroom door open and I must admit I had a little peak inside it and the room which overlooked the garden, was very tastefully decorated. PS Room was vacated! Would definitely stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Watersedge Kenmare; City: Kenmare County Kerry; Review: This house was in a lovely spot and Noreen who was a lovely hostess made you feel welcome. However although we had a nice clean room, our towels in the en-suite were black and some did have bleach marks on them. The b & b's we stayed in always used 'white' towels, which I think is appropriate. This might seem a little picky to some people but I suppose that's what I expected. Some of the reviews I have read through possibly thought it was better than I did. I would also say I thought the star rating should have been 3 and not 4 star as we toured around Ireland staying in 4 star accommodation. On a good note, the location was spot on; lovely and peaceful.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel; City: Gouvia Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: This hotel is in a perfect setting with the view from the outside dining area which is gorgeous. Its gardens are really kept well with plenty of greenery and the restaurant beside the bottom pool area is very good for lunch. The food in the dining room is good with plenty of choice so you are not stuck on what to have. Found the staff also very nice. Also you have to pay for Wi-fi service. Our room was nice and for a 4* hotel but the only fault I had is I thought they would have changed the towels everyday but they are changed every alternative day which was disappointing but not the end of the world. Only fault I had with Gouvia is that the village is getting a bit run down but is that down to the money problems in Greece. Also there was a rubbish collection strike and there was mountains of rubbish that needed to be disposed of. Unsightly mess!! .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amari Phuket; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: We stayed at this hotel for 10 days and had a deluxe room which was lovely with a great balcony and view over looking the sea. All the hotel was kept spotlessly clean and the staff from the cleaners to the reception were fabulous. A smile always on their faces and they manners superb. Nothing a bother. The staff I would give 11 out of 10 if I could as they were so good. The dining room where you can sit inside or out (overlooking the sea) is lovely with a great range of food and plenty of choice. The swimming pools were kept immaculate with plenty of sun beds. One pool also has a children's pool attached. The hotel was just outside the bustle, lovely and quiet, but it only took approx 15 mins to walk into it. Even if you didn't want to walk, you could get a tuk-tuk down to town if wanted. We found it OK walking into the town as it is downhill but when returning to the hotel there is a bank to walk up which is quite tiring. We both can't fault this hotel at all, superb, and would definitely return. 10 out of 10.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Quinta Inn Suites Winston Salem; City: Winston Salem North Carolina; Review: This hotel is a very good value for the price. I stay here a lot for business trips (at least 10 times). The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The front desk staff is always friendly and helpful. Breakfast is typical of this price level, but always clean and plenty of seating. The breakfast area is very open and has lots of sunlight. The hotel is located next to a train track, but I've only ever heard a train pass by one night (around 11 or 12 PM). I assume there must not be regular train service at night. The rooms are quiet. My only complaint is they have lights shining on the side of the hotel to make is more visable from the street (as an advertisement). That means you have to completely close the curtains at night. I prefer to be able to leave the curtains open a crack so I get morning sunlight. However, if I do that here I end up waking up several times throughout the night thinking its morning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Suites Maingate; City: Kissimmee Florida; Review: This is a nice property very close to Disney. We found it we could get to the Disney parks really fast by heading west from the hotel and taking the toll road rather than following the crowds going east on Hwy 192. While it's not the fanciest Comfort Suites I've stayed in, it certainly is one of the better ones. The rooms are accessed by outside hallways, but it seemed to be a safe location. Everything seemed clean and well kept. However, the beds didn't have that super crisp and clean feel that some hotel rooms have. Breakfast was about the same as any in this class of hotels. The breakfast seating area fills up fast, which could be a problem if the outside seating is unavailable due to rain. There are several restaurants in walking distance if you don't want to drive to dinner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort; City: Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: This is a great hotel for a family with younger kids to stay. The hotel's water park is lots of fun with its water slides, lazy river, etc. The water park is best for kids that are elementary school age or younger as older kids will want to hit the "real" water parks. The price for the room is much less than you would pay for a similar room plus water park admission somewhere else for a family of four. The only negative about the water park is that some people stake their claim for the day to chairs inside the water park even if they're aren't actually in the water park area all day. There are other pools too if you just want to swim. The beach is not very crowded compared to other Myrtle Beach locations perhaps because a lot of families are at the water park. The rooms are nice and the resort is well kept. The location is close to restaurants and amusements, but feels away from it all since it's part of a gated resort with condos, etc. Check-in can be a little crazy right at the start of check-in time, so you may have to wait in line for around 10 minutes. Parking can be a little difficult too if you don't want to pay for valet, but since you spend a lot of time at the resort you won't be coming and going too often. The Omaha Steak House wasn't quite as good as I was expecting, but it was decent enough and avoids getting in the car and fighting traffic and lines. The grill by the pools is okay, but can be very crowded anywhere near lunch time. We would definately stay there again (and we have)!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites At Virginia Center Commons; City: Glen Allen Virginia; Review: This is a newer property, so everything is in very good condition. The decor is a little more unique than a typical chain hotel. Very clean and well kept. The location is very convenient to most parts of Richmond. It is next to a mall with several chain restaurants outside the mall. It seemed like a safe location. The A/C units were much quieter than most hotels and were built into the wall rather than the typical under window unit. They also put sweeps at the bottom of the door to reduce the noise from the hallways. The walls seemed well insulated for noise. Breakfast includes hot items (eggs, bacon, sausage) as well as the usual items. When we there the lady working in the breakfast area couldn't keep up with everything, so not all the items were out at the same time. She seemed to move slower as more people came to the breakfast area. The guy from the front desk had to keep helping her out. They should find a new person to work the breakfast area! It was a little disappointing, but didn't ruin our stay. We just had to make more trips up to the buffet rather than being able to get everything at once. We would definately stay there again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 Conway Myrtle Beach Area; City: Conway South Carolina; Review: This motel seems to be getting better. We stayed in this motel a year ago and it was terrible. This year the room was cleaner and appeared to have newer bathroom tile. Our non-smoking room didn't stink of old smoke like the non-smoking room did last year. The beds and pillows are much older and in need of replacement. For some reason you get one normal sized pillow and one very small pillow on each bed (both lumpy). The old carpet gives you the feeling you should keep your shoes on. The rooms are quiet with only minor noise from the nearby highway. The breakfast area is small with only two small tables right in front of the front desk. Food selection is limited, but they do have a waffle maker crammed into a small corner. Milk is served out of a small container, so you may have to wait if it runs out and no one is at the front desk to get more. Overall, it's a good enough place for fishing buddies to stay the night. It's in a great location for boaters right next to the public ramp, plus the motel allows you to park your trailer in their large field if you're staying in the motel. The owners seem nice enough. They were busy, so hopefully they're making enough money to continue making improvements to the rooms.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Georgetown Marina; City: Georgetown South Carolina; Review: This is still the best Hampton Inn I've ever stayed in! I stayed here one year ago and again this year. Very clean rooms with crisp and clean beds. The rooms and building are well maintained all around especially considering it is a waterfront property. The hotel is on the water overlooking the marina below and the river. You get nice views on the waterside, but there's nothing special to see from the other side of the building. This is a great location to arrive by boat and stay in the hotel, which is what we did. The marina has carts to bring your stuff to the hotel. There is a small pool (wish it was heated!). The hotel is about one mile from historic downtown. You can walk or take a taxi. There's a restaurant next door and a Taco Bell a half mile down the road, but no other stores right there. The staff at the front desk, breakfast area, and maids are all extremely friendly and trying hard to do a good job. Breakfast is as good or better than other Hampton Inns with cereal, donuts, fried eggs, waffle maker, and fruit. The seating area is large enough. I'm looking forward to coming back next year if not sooner! This is an excellent hotel for the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World; Brand: Russell Crowe; Review: An excellant movie fast moving and keeps your attention thruout. The canon scene at the beginning particularly realistic and sets the stage for a great picture worthy of its 10 academy award nominations. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Since You Went Away VHS; Brand: Claudette Colbert; Review: Excellant heartwarming movie will bring tears to your eyes at certain points, but why so expensive for a cd ($84 at the time this review was written); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Since You Went Away; Brand: Claudette Colbert; Review: Excellant heartwarming movie will bring tears to your eyes at certain points, but why so expensive for a cd ($84 at the time this review was written); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; Brand: Maggie Smith; Review: What can one say but pure entertainment from beginning to end and even a bit of a tear jerker at times. Bravo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [DVD] [2015]; Brand: ; Review: I actually did stop watching this at several points in the movie and picked it up at later times as i got bored with all the disjointed goings on between the characters. The movie seemed to get a little "preachy" about life as you get older i found all too condecending but i did get eventually to the end. I wished there would have been a commentary feature to help explain some of the story line as it seemed to jump around alot. This sequel was made to capitalize on the great success of the original which was great entertainment, but this one falls short.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2; Brand: ; Review: I actually did stop watching this at several points in the movie and picked it up at later times as i got bored with all the disjointed goings on between the characters. The movie seemed to get a little "preachy" about life as you get older i found all too condecending but i did get eventually to the end. I wished there would have been a commentary feature to help explain some of the story line as it seemed to jump around alot. This sequel was made to capitalize on the great success of the original which was great entertainment, but this one falls short.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flower Drum Song VHS; Brand: Nancy Kwan; Review: after about 10 minutes i started doing housework and just let it play as background noise. How this garnered academy award nominations is beyond me and and a complete mystery. I got it because nancy kwan was so good in the outstanding movie "The World of Suzi Wong" with William Holden. this whole film looked like it was filmed from a stage production and not the same film as a real movie.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Brand: Matt Damon; Review: This movie is nothing more than a " Castaway" but on Mars, except Castaway was a far better movie with a lot more character development. The stupid jokes and humor in this movie are irritating too.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Game; Brand: Michael Douglas; Review: actually Plot-Wise it is loosely based on the 1966 film "SECONDS"directed by John Frankenheimer starring Rock Hudson. Both movies have bored middle-aged men who basically want to change their lives and do drastic things helped along by a neferious mysterious "company" to try and accomplish that, but the endings are very different. enjoyed this "version" as much as the 1966 version.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Alexander: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Usual Suspects (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Station Agent (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Neverland (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Constantine (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Memento (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Black Hawk Down (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Kane (1941); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Twelve (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Incredibles (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Meet the Fockers (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Primal Fear (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1972); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dead Poets Society (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mona Lisa Smile (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Negotiator (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hitch (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Super Size Me (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Almost Famous (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rookie (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The West Wing: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lock (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Maltese Falcon (1941); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now Redux (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snatch (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apocalypse Now (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scarface: 20th Anniversary Edition (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Breakfast Club (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stand by Me (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Brother (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American History X (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Shining (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spy Game (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trainspotting: Collector's Edition (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King Arthur (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (Full-screen) (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Say Anything (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Igby Goes Down (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alias: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bottle Rocket (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being John Malkovich (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rushmore (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 24: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swingers (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 12 Monkeys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jacket (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Walk to Remember (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rivers and Tides (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Traffic (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rounders (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 13 Conversations About One Thing (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Returns (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kinsey (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Big Lebowski (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Final Destination (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tarzan (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Rainmaker (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mask of Zorro (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blow (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Score (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gattaca (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aliens: Collector's Edition (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien: Collector's Edition (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dark Days (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Punch-Drunk Love (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Death to Smoochy (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clash of the Titans (1981); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 25th Hour (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Begins (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planet of the Apes (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Time Machine (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Minority Report (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: G.I. Jane (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fifth Element (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Keeping the Faith (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Risky Business (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The NeverEnding Story (1984); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strange Days on Planet Earth (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zoolander (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Born on the Fourth of July (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Red Dragon (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vanilla Sky (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kontroll (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gladiator: Extended Edition (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman & Robin (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Graffiti: Collector's Edition (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1968); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: THX 1138: Special Edition (1971); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Down by Law (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Punisher (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chinatown (1974); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lords of Dogtown (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jaws (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Professional (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dante's Peak (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Romeo Must Die (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desperate Measures (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Finding Forrester (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Predator: Collector's Edition (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: As Good as It Gets (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Airplane! (1980); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shaolin Soccer (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Client (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Maude (1971); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 1 (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder at 1600 (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: X2: X-Men United (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happiness (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revolutions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Princess Mononoke (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Man Standing (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Storm (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: White Squall (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman: The Movie (1978); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Three Musketeers (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: U.S. Marshals (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nothing to Lose (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Ghost and the Darkness (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Commando (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Universal Soldier (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Reloaded (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Signs (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Hit (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Noon (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleepy Hollow (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bodyguard (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Saint (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Escape from New York (1981); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Lies Beneath (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vertical Limit (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Right Stuff (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Art of War (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Godfather (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Underworld (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mummy Returns (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Point Break (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hunt for Red October (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Desperado / El Mariachi (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Space Cowboys (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Spies Like Us (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Nine Yards (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Brief (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Genius (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Die Another Day (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Fire (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Edge (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unbreakable (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hard Rain (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Nemesis (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Young Guns II (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Turner and Hooch (1989); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Knight's Tale (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The 13th Warrior (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Broken Arrow (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Road House (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pi: Faith in Chaos (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Clockwork Orange (1971); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. No (1962); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 2 (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: U-571 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frequency (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rocketeer (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mission: Impossible II (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No Man's Land (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Navy Seals (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 8 Mile (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blade 2 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Behind Enemy Lines (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steamboy (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Superman II (1980); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Toy Soldiers (1991); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Payback (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: True Lies (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Jackal (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1920); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Crow (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pitch Black (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Live and Let Die (1973); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gosford Park (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Point of No Return (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ransom (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ronin (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Siege (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Boy Scout (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SpaceCamp (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambo: First Blood: Ultimate Edition (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: K-Pax (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Face/Off (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Licence to Kill (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ring (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chase (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Predator 2 (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat: The Movie (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: American Psycho (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kids (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unfaithful (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Bronx Tale (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Bride (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Willow (1988); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dick Tracy (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Net (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ice Age (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goonies (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8MM (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daddy Day Care (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basic (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snake Eyes (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Princess Diaries (Widescreen) (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shanghai Knights (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mallrats (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Double Take (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Queen of the Damned (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Outlaws (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enough (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hannibal (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Truman Show (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: XXX: Special Edition (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Skulls (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: ER: Season 2 (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Matrix: Revisited (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Great Expectations (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet November (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blade: Trinity (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legends of the Fall (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Unleashed (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Poltergeist (1982); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Reindeer Games (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hackers (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Child (1986); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Set It Off (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The River Wild (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Time to Kill (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shaft (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: National Security (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stigmata (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Raising Arizona (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Superman III (1983); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Panic Room (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Devil's Advocate (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Upstream (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads With 200+ Beads and 8 Laces for Jewelry-Making; Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads with over 200 beads keeps my 3 year old twins entertained for a while and it helps their coordination.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flexible Flyer 30117 Ground Anchor Kit for Metal Frame Swing Sets; Brand: Flexible Flyer; Review: This is exactly the same box that I see advertised in the retail stores, if and when you can find them, but at a much better price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Barbie Lights & Sounds Trike; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: Kids love it and it was best price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: World of Harmony Music; Child's Play ~ A Beginner's Collection of 28 Favorite Childhood Songs for Zither, Lap Harp; Brand: World of Harmony Music; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bananagrams; Brand: Bananagrams; Review: Fun; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jakks Pacific EyeClops Bionic Eye Multizoom, Green; Brand: Jakks Pacific; Review: Help learning; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price See 'n Say The Farmer Says; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: Brings back memories; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tonka Classic Steel Front End Loader Vehicle; Brand: Tonka; Review: Grandkids love it. Plays with it all the time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with Wikipedia articles as follows:
Title: Eulagisca gigantea; Description: species of annelid
Title: Parkinsonia aculeata; Description: species of plant
Title: libreboot; Description: blob-free firmware for computers
Title: Zygentoma; Description: order of insects
Title: Denise Schmandt-Besserat; Description: Professor of Art and Archaeology
Title: Southern Scrub Flycatcher; Description: species of bird
Title: Sublegatus; Description: genus of birds
Title: Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay; Description: Russian explorer and scientist
Title: GNU Midnight Commander; Description: file manager
Title: Xarchiver; Description: free GUI for several compressiontools
Title: Mutt; Description: text-based email client for Unix-like systems
Title: Alpine; Description: email client
Title: darktable; Description: photography workflow application and raw developer
Title: SMPlayer; Description: cross-platform free and open source multimedia player
Title: GNU nano; Description: text editor for Unix-like computing systems
Title: Pine; Description: email and newsgroups client
Title: Links; Description: web browser
Title: MCabber; Description: free XMPP client
Title: Centericq; Description: text mode menu- and window-driven instant messaging interface
Title: Bonjour; Description: computer networking technology
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LeapFrog Shapes and Sharing Picnic Basket (Frustration Free Packaging); Brand: LeapFrog; Review: We have been to many first birthday parties for little girls over the past couple of months and have both this for every one. The moms are always telling me after the party how much their daughter loves it! I have a son, so I wasn't quite sure what to buy a little girl, but I'm so glad I found this! Must buy for a first birthday!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fun Express Rubber Pirate Rings (12 Count); Brand: Fun Express; Review: So cute! These are perfect for my son's pirate birthday party. I would definitely order these again! Thanks you so much!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learning Resources New Sprouts Fix It!, 6 Pieces; Brand: Learning Resources; Review: I bought this for a friends son first birthday and she said he loves it! She said he carries the hammer around. Definitely asking for this for my son's upcoming birthday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Disney Minnie, Mouse Birthday Bowtique; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: I've bought several of these for the many 2 year old birthday parties we've attended and the girls always love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse Wooden Character Magnets (20 pcs); Brand: Melissa & Doug; Review: my almost 2 year old is obsessed with Mickey and loves playing with these magnets; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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amazon_Toys_and_Games
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: People I Know (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sideways (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Rwanda (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Boondock Saints (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Human Stain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maria Full of Grace (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hurricane (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secretary (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Young Adam (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Real Young Girl (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Taste of Others (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Princesa (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
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netflix
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Feel the Heat (Hot in the Kitchen); Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Meader Page; Review: So witty, quick and sexy. Secondary characters were just as interesting as h/h. Can't wait to read the follow up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Rose (La Vie en Roses) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Florand Page; Review: Received an ARC for an honest review. Laura Florand, once again, produces a beautiful and evocative atmosphere. She creates such wonderful heroes, who are so damn soft inside, but hot and growly outside. The conflict in this was basically that Layla, an up-and-coming musician, inherits a house in the south of France on Matthieu's family's land. He wants to keep his valley together, but she finds that she's loving her new home and is finally able to write music again. There are no silly miscommunications that get left unresolved. There's angst, but it's real and mature. I can't wait to hear Matthieu's cousins' stories!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All for You (Paris Nights) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Florand Page; Review: It's crazy how much I anticipate Laura Florand's books. They truly transport you across the world, once again to beloved Paris. We also get a wonderful hero, Joss, ever willful, domineering, and building up a tough outside to protect a soft inside, just like our favorite Florand heroes of the past. This time, however, he's not a chef! We still get a peek into the culinary world via the heroine, Celie, who is the chef chocolatier for Dom Richard. [seeing Dom & Jamie was a real treat.] Joss and Celie are so in love, but they have to navigate their second chance to be together very carefully. Considering they are only 23 and 26, they do this with surprising maturity. Much more than I had when I was 23 or 26, for sure. Yes, they struggle to communicate at times, but so do my husband and I! My only complaint with this book is that there's really only one sex scene. For all the descriptions of Joss' toned, Foreign Legion-honed body, I needed to see it in action! Can't wait to for the next firm, stupid in love, confused Florand hero. They're what I live for.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sacked (A Gridiron Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jen Frederick Page; Review: I enjoyed reading this, but had different issues than other reviewers. I totally bought the hero's virginity. Athletes are notorious for self-discipline, why should sex be any different? I also loved all the secondary characters and didn't see them as sequel-bait at all. They added depth to me. Of course a football captain is going to have a ton of guy friends, and knowing where they are in life helps to know how he relates to them. No, what bothered me was that it was not proofread thoroughly at all (tons of missing or extraneous words, repetition). That took me out of the story frequently. Also, what hot dudes are still wearing cargo shorts?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chase Me (Paris Nights) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Florand Page; Review: ARC provided in exchange for an honest review. This book was an absolute blast to read. Normally, the emotional stakes are pretty high in Florand's romances, but that's not the case here. It was action packed and fast moving, so you didn't have time to dwell on anything negative. This is pretty amazing, considering Florand addresses the Paris terror attacks of last year. She handles it with appropriate weight, but doesn't let it drag the reader down. Chase and Violette's banter is unbeatable. I found myself grinning from page 1. Chase is so unlike the typical Florand hero (which I of course love as well). At first glance, he'd appear to be a total alpha, since he is a special ops soldier. He's so goofy and fun-loving though, and he immediately recognizes that Violette isn't in need of a hero--that she's more than capable of handling herself. Violette is tough as nails, because she has to be as a woman in a male-dominated field. Her hyper-awareness of sexism doesn't stop her from appreciating Chase's many assets, however. This romance is fun and light, although a little less steamy than I was expecting. A great addition to this series that is turning out to be so different from Amour et Chocolat--but just as enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Crown of Bitter Orange (La Vie en Roses) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Florand Page; Review: This was such an enjoyable read, and a great addition to the La Vie en Roses series. It's a wonderful blend of deep emotion and humor. There's always so much beneath the surface of this author's words, and I relish peeling back the story layer by layer. Tristan was such a fun, lighthearted hero who is clearly enamored of Malorie, the heroine. He's always seen her as a refuge and kind of clung to her, but wasn't able to make a move properly before she left their region for Paris and then New York. Her hesitance to get into a relationship with him, or even admit that he might like her, made sense to me. Her family history certainly did a number on her. I do wish we got a bit more detail about what exactly her father's transgressions were as they were mostly glossed over or referred to generally. The angst level was low here, as was the heat level. The flirty banter was definitely engaging, but I could've used a bit more steam :) All in all, another great book by a favorite author, and an engaging couple that will stick in my mind. Also, seeing all the cousins interact was so much fun. I love seeing the past heroes from a new perspective, and I can't WAIT to meet Lucien. The author has done an amazing job of whetting the reader's appetite for his story. I voluntarily reviewed an early copy of this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trust Me (Paris Nights) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Laura Florand Page; Review: Fans of Florand's Paris Nights series won't be disappointed, but will get a bit of a change of pace in Trust Me. This book was a lot less action-oriented and more introspective. We saw the hero, Jake, US special forces, and Lina, top Paris pastry chef and (spoiler: terror attack victim), struggling with what they want out of their futures. As with all of Florand's novels, the banter is quick, witty, and addictive. Even though this entry in the series isn't quite as plot heavy as the previous one, I still couldn't put it down. The characters' motivations and actions are enough to keep the book moving forward. There's a real push/pull between Jake and Lina, and the reader knows as soon as they make that decision to go for it, sparks are going to fly. And they are NOT disappointed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Too Hard to Forget (Romancing the Clarksons); Author: Visit Amazon's Tessa Bailey Page; Review: I absolutely loved this book. It packed a serious emotional punch and I genuinely loved both hero and heroine. This author can do no wrong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shacking Up; Author: Visit Amazon's Helena Hunting Page; Review: This was a blast to read. A lot more low key than the Pucked series, which I was glad of. Ruby, the heroine, actually sounded like someone I might know. I appreciated that she wanted to make it on her own, but also acknowledged she was lucky to have a safety net if she needed it. Her dedication to theater and trying to make it on Broadway was interesting. Bane was an awesome hero. His possessiveness wasn't overdone, just natural male jealousy--and I loved seeing it. The slow build of the relationship was great, with the hero and heroine actually getting to know each other before they hit the sack through daily video chats and phone calls. But when they do--it's fabulous.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Too Close to Call: A Romancing the Clarksons Novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Tessa Bailey Page; Review: It's not often you find a novella that feels like a fully fleshed out novel. Maybe it's because it fits into the Romancing the Clarksons world, and readers who are caught up with the series have met Kyler briefly before, but he felt like a well developed character from the start. I loved Bree as a heroine. She was tough to read and a bit prickly, but so loyal and loving deep down. This novella had a quick pace but didn't feel like it, if that makes sense. And it has the benefit of a lovely epilogue, although I wish I could read another whole book about this couple's next move.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Three Blind Dates; Author: Visit Amazon's Meghan Quinn Page; Review: This book started out engaging and entertaining, but I think it could've used a more thorough edit. By the time we find out who the heroine ends up with, we're at 90% of the book. Also, there were a lot of easy to catch typos/inconsistencies/incorrect phrases that were driving me insane. What could've been a fun, fantastic book ended up being just okay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Getaway Girl; Author: Visit Amazon's Tessa Bailey Page; Review: This book was a ton of fun to read. I made myself read it in tiny increments so I could really savor it, and I didn't want it to end. I absolutely adored the hero. He was so genuine and kind to the heroine, even when his feelings were confused. There were a few times I was afraid the author was going to venture into cliche territory, and she easily could've, but we were steered in a new and surprising direction. I held my breath the whole time for the dreaded ex-fiancee to throw a wrench in the works, but it just didn't happen. Even the 'evil in-laws' were well-rounded characters, and you couldn't help seeing where they were coming from. This wouldn't be a Tessa Bailey book review if I didn't mention the sex scenes. They were HOT and a little different from what the typical Bailey alpha-male delivers. (I say typical in the most complimentary way possible). My only complaint is that the ending felt a bit rushed. I wish it didn't take a near-death experience for Elijah to realize the depth of his feelings for Addison. There were hints dropped along the way that that's what he was feeling, and I think he could've had the epiphany in a more organic way. Overall, this was a delightful and charming story with a fantastic hero and relatable heroine. The press clippings and quotes from @DupontBadonk were lovely added bonuses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Flipping Love You; Author: Visit Amazon's Helena Hunting Page; Review: This was a really nice addition to the Shacking Up series. I absolutely adored the first, and the next two haven't quite lived up, but they're damn close! In this installment, we have Rian, the dependable twin of Marley, who's involved in real estate in the Hamptons and running away from/trying to hide her family's notorious past. Then we have Pierce, an all-around great guy, loyal to his family for all their faults, doing patent law for his father's company even though he doesn't love it. He's in the Hamptons for the summer flipping houses with his brother, Lawson, who's quite an interesting character. These two get thrown together time and again in the beginning by coincidence, but their chemistry is off the charts. Sometimes writers get out of control with forcing flirty banter, but this is not the case here. I loved that Rian didn't want to be attracted to Pierce but just couldn't help flirting back and playing along. I think the middle my have dragged a little bit, but it's also possible that I wasn't getting a chance to read very frequently so I was only reading about a chapter a day. That might've made it seem slower than it actually was. Either way, the end was fantastic. It could've been considered predictable, but the author put a nice spin on it. Overall engaging story, interesting side characters, and wonderful hero and heroine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Simple Solution Stay At Home Adult Training Pads; Brand: Simple Solution; Review: Solutions pads work as described. Our Yorkie pup doesn't chew or drag them around, and usually finds them to go on, no matter where we put them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gridlock Housebreaking 24" x 24" Pet Training Wee Wee Pads; Brand: GoGo Pet Products; Review: I had been using Simple Solutions Adult pads for a couple years, but the company discontinued them. The original pads now offered are supposed to be the same, but I decided to order 100 Gridlock to see how they would work with our 7 lb Yorkshire Terrier. She is an indoor dog and never goes outside. Our dog used them without noticing any difference. The Gridlock pads seem to absorb slightly better, and they cost less per pad. I plan to reorder them when this batch begins to run low.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gridlock Housebreaking 24" x 24" Pet Training Wee Wee Pads; Brand: GoGo Pet Products; Review: Gridlock pads work great, but at a cost of $.36 each per pad delivered, it is expensive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SeaClear Acrylic Aquarium Combo Set; Brand: SeaClear; Review: 50 gallon acrylic tank was delivered quickly, and very well packed with cushioning. The light fixture only contains one fluorescent bulb, which is just barely enough light to show plants and fish. If I hadn't positioned aquarium near window, the plants would not have gown well. I recommend either adding another bulb, or replacing the fixture with something that puts out more light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coralife 58120 Aqualight T5 Freshwater Dual Lamp Fixture, 24-Inch; Brand: Coralife; Review: The 24 inch T5 dual lamp was perfect for my freshwater aquarium. The plants and fish seem to be doing well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coralife Lamp 6, 700K T5 18W 30in; Brand: Energy Savers; Review: This replaced a lamp in my 30" Coralife fixture. It is paired with a an older 6700K in the fixture. It is providing enough light for my plants to grow beautifully in my freshwater aquarium.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Light for Aquarium; Brand: Current USA; Review: Directions showed a bubble type IR sensor, but there was none in package. I called Current USA, and they said new ones don't have bubble type sensor. The tip of wire is the sensor. It works great. I set it to maximum output, and on a timer so it automatically comes on max. My Amazon swords in my 30 gallon tank are doing great with 8 hours of on time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Tone Fitness Cement Filled Kettlebell Set - 30 lbs.; Brand: Tone Fitness; Review: EXCELLENT kettlebell's for both men and women. Vinyl is very smooth and easy on the hands. I would highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackburn AirTower 2 Bicycle Pump, Silver; Brand: ; Review: This think can fill an auto tire in minutes. The best pump I have ever had. Highly recommend it. Not cheap thin metal. This is good quality thick steel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster Ii Holster; Brand: Meprolight; Review: If you think you need the Kimber Pepperblaster then this is a great holster to carry it in. Now that I found out you can't reload you Pepperblaster, I see no reason for either the blaster or the holster. How do you practice ...???; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster 2 Red, One Size; Brand: Kimber; Review: This shoots two shots of Pepper spray. That is it. You throw it away. It is NOT reloadable. It is the same excellent Kimber quality as their weapons are... But how do I know where to aim if I can't practice shoot it ??? I would not recommend this to anyone.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Camelbak Podium Big Chill 25 oz Bottle; Brand: CamelBak; Review: Hard to get enough water out of this bottle. Doesn't keep anything cold. Very thin material. I am worried after being out in the sun, how long before it breaks.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster Ii Holster; Brand: Meprolight; Review: If you think you need the Kimber Pepperblaster then this is a great holster to carry it in. Now that I found out you can't reload you Pepperblaster, I see no reason for either the blaster or the holster. How do you practice ...???; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster Ii Holster; Brand: Meprolight; Review: If you think you need the Kimber Pepperblaster then this is a great holster to carry it in. Now that I found out you can't reload you Pepperblaster, I see no reason for either the blaster or the holster. How do you practice ...???; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kimber Pepperblaster Ii Holster; Brand: Meprolight; Review: If you think you need the Kimber Pepperblaster then this is a great holster to carry it in. Now that I found out you can't reload you Pepperblaster, I see no reason for either the blaster or the holster. How do you practice ...???; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 5 LED Bicycle Rear Tail Red Bike Torch Laser Beam Lamp Light; Brand: ; Review: Very bright. I would recommend this lite to anyone. I put one on my wife's bike. I love this light.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Body Solid MA307N Nylon Head Harness; Brand: Body Solid; Review: My friend runs a boxing school for urban kids. These kids work hard at staying out of trouble, doing their school work and being able to learn to box. This harness works perfect. It is of highest quality.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Edson Alberta; Review: Very nice place. Wonderful staff. A few minutes before our arrival to destination a terrible hail-storm broke lose. We were petrified. We called the hotel to check status about this storm. The gentleman assured us that it's just a passing storm. When we arrived to the hotel, the front desk gentleman was actually waiting by the door to calm us and help us in!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Inn Suites Rutland Killington; City: Rutland Vermont; Review: A great place to stay, close enough to all Killignton attractions and activity, yet so peaceful and wonderful. We took the spacious suite and regular room next to it. Very clean place and lovely accommodation. The staff and service are very nice!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites Springdale Zion National Park; City: Springdale Utah; Review: Well, I just love the unusual and "unique" interior design and elegance of this place, so I had to put even this review subject in a unique way, so you get the message :) Beautiful and lovely by all means - right at the doorstep of Zion National Park.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn; City: Tusayan Arizona; Review: Very nice and clean place, a few miles out of the Grand Canyon National Park. Great friendly staff and clean rooms. - During our stay, we would miss the property from the main road a few times. I guess the signage can use better placement or lighting. - Very satisfactory though altogether.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The View Hotel; City: Monument Valley Utah; Review: "The View"..need we say more?! - The incredible views all over just help you appreciate "being" where you are and give you the feeling of "living" it. - The room balconies offer spectacular views of the very close Monument Valley with its iconic landscape and structure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Gerber Collision & Glass; City: Lutz, FL; Review: My son scratched his Toyota. I called Toyota Wesley Chapel and they recommended Gerber. I asked if I should call or drive over. They stated drive over to get an estimate. We drove over and Gerber would not do an estimate or look at car without an appointment and could not care less, about the loss of potential business. I called Toyota of Tampa Bay for same and they said no appointment necessary for an estimate. They were very pleasant. I can see why Gerber has low yelp scores. Service should matter.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wesley Chapel Toyota; City: Wesley Chapel, FL; Review: Prices high on vehicles. Purchase 2 Toyota's last year. One at Brandon and one at Sun Toyota, due to prices. Needed painting on one, due to scratches. Wesley Chapel recommended Gerber. Gerber provided poor customer service. FYI-; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Chuy's; City: Lutz, FL; Review: This new restaurant is a great addition to community. They have good food, reasonable prices, fun environment, good frozen margaritas.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Cool Home Services; City: Pinellas Park, FL; Review: Buyer beware: I just moved to area. They looked at old unit and told me I needed a new unit. They were reactive to calls and on time for install in January '19. Thought I was in good shape. Wrong, brand new unit has not worked properly since they installed and works worse then old unit. Is very loud / Sounds like a freight train and does not go on / off. I have to trip the circuit breaker to turn off. Appointment to look at after my complaints was a no show. When I called, I was told they were busy. No follow up scheduled. Guess a warrenty is no good if they won't be timely or receptive to look at / Visit. Buyer beware.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Conch Republic Grill; City: North Redington Bch, FL; Review: They food is great. The environment is fun. The prices are reasonable. Looking forward to going back again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Frog Pond; City: St Pete Beach, FL; Review: I go to frogs for breakfast. They have very large portions and the food is delicious. Be hungry or ready for leftovers. Nice relaxing ambiance. 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seabreeze Island Grill; City: Redington Shores, FL; Review: Great ambiance on the water, fun environment, good food. Can't go wrong. Seabreeze lives up to its name.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mario's Ristorante; City: Madeira Beach, FL; Review: Great food, nice portions, relaxing atmosphere. The strip center may seem unimpressive, but the food will delight. Everything is good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The VIP Mexican Restaurant & Lounge; City: Treasure Island, FL; Review: The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere casual. The food is delicious and the service was very fast. Looking forward to my next trip there. Highly rate for Mexican food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wesley Chapel Honda; City: Wesley Chapel, FL; Review: Poor service: had my sons oil changed, could not get there during service hours I called and they said they would leave the key with the sales department. I went over the weekend. They could not find the keys. Asked to speak to the manager who basically said the service department does not trust the sales department with the keys or accessibility to the keys. I asked for callback, received none. I week later my son still does not have his car. All this hassle for a lousy overpriced oil change. PS: I live in Wesley Chapel. Purchased my sons Honda elsewhere, since they are also overpriced vs other Honda dealerships so I saved thousands elsewhere. They have people issues throughout this establishment, which is reflective in their service quality or lack of.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Affordable Sprinklers; City: Seminole, FL; Review: Came out to my home on Madiera on short notice and did an outstanding job. Great communication and reasonable price and did a terrific job. Exceeded my expectations. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joe Cool Home Services; City: Pinellas Park, FL; Review: I had a problem with my AC for prolonged period, which I posted. Joe Cool came back many times and ultimately it is fixed and works well. The came back countless times to try to get it right. Pleased with their tenacity.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hair Cuttery; City: Seminole, FL; Review: Expect to wait. Poor organization and poor service. They don't accept phone appointments, then when I came in and made an appointment they subsequently lost or did not record my information so when I returned they wanted to put me back again at the beginning of the waiting list. I left on principle. I spoke with manager Josef Hopps who seemed bothered by the complaint and did nothing. They are lucky they are in a busy strip center, since they don't prioritize organization or the customer. Competition here I come.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Synergy Florida; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Not customer centric: had concerns and when calling was met with poor service. Competition and / or Ring may be better alternatives.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Palm Trees Direct; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: Great assortment, reasonable prices, excellent knowledge and service. Purchased multiple palms ( large and small ). They delivered, installed on time and without incident. Fast and friendly. I would definitely recommend and use them again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Northside Hospital; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: This hospital is not competent. Their administration is poor. They have poor communication between administrators, nurses and Doctors. They have poor communication to the patient. Their goal is to keep you in the hospital and milk you and your insurance company for money. Your health, well being and getting out of the hospital is secondary to their interest. Drive to / Use another hospital. Do use this one in Pinelles County.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Middle Grounds Grill; City: Treasure Island, FL; Review: Great food. Great environment. Pricey. If you want one of the best you will find it here. Special place for a special, nice evening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boardwalk Grill; City: Madeira Beach, FL; Review: Great food at a great price. Fine restaurant food in a casual atmosphere. They should open a fine sit down restaurant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thai Star Sushi Bar; City: Madeira Beach, FL; Review: Great sushi. Very good food in general. We order from there all the time ( to go ) or eat in. Service is also very good. Very friendly people. 5 stars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palm Trees Direct; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: Great assortment, reasonable prices, excellent knowledge and service. Purchased multiple palms ( large and small ). They delivered, installed on time and without incident. Fast and friendly. I would definitely recommend ause them again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Affordable Sprinklers; City: Seminole, FL; Review: Came out to my home on Madiera on short notice and did an outstanding job. Great communication and reasonable price and did a terrific job. Exceeded my expectations. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Northside Hospital; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: The hospital responds to complaints on posts like it is concerned. However, I left two messages to the number listed. Neither called back. It appears the concern is more towards Social media perception and not really solving real customer and safety issues.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Northside Hospital; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: I wanted to update my review and post. Northside Hospital did call me back. They listened to my concerns, researched it and followed back up with me timely. They rectified it and went above and beyond. I would give them 5 stars, but I did have a concern to begin with. I appreciate them going above and beyond if an effort to be fair and make things right.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Umu Japanese & Thai; City: Wesley Chapel, FL; Review: Always good, always dependable. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Always quality sushi / food. Love and recommend Umu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New York New York Pizza - Wesley Chapel; City: Wesley Chapel, FL; Review: Great quality food and that is what matters most. Great pizza, subs, more. Highly recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cycle Springs Powersports; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Terrible service: They are disorganized, shift blame and never follow up timely if at all. Expect to chase them down. Complaints to facility leadership or management accomplish virtually nothing. Everyone there has a different answer / response. Extremely Poorly organized and run establishment.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rider Women's Key VI Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: These fit well (and can be adjusted on the top if they don't), are sturdy, and stand up to use in the garden. It's no problem to get them wet or dirty (just hose or sponge off). I'm using them in place of my old Birkenstocks that fell apart.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's 6 Pack Heather Low-Rise Hipster Panties, Assorted Colors; Brand: ; Review: Doesn't fit like the F of the L panties I buy at Target. Rides up the behind.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: LEE Women's Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable jeans that fit well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEE Women's Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Jean; Brand: ; Review: Comfortable jeans that fit well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sperry Seaside Slip On Sneaker (Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: SPERRY; Review: Overall, these are attractive, well-built shoes. The problem is that my daughter's size is generally a Big Kids 3, but we had to go up to a Big Kids 4 in order to get the width she needed, so the size 4 is a little too long and loose. She's still making it work, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aleader Women's Mesh Slip On Water Shoes; Brand: ALEADER; Review: So comfy, and holds up well with walking. I just used my new pair for hiking and water use in the Caribbean, and they look and feel as good as new a week later after heavy use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aleader Women's Mesh Slip On Water Shoes; Brand: ALEADER; Review: So comfy, and holds up well with walking. I just used my new pair for hiking and water use in the Caribbean, and they look and feel as good as new a week later after heavy use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rider Women's Key VII-81456 Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Great for my purpose of something to throw on for around the house and yard. Comfortable and nice-looking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rider Women's Key VII-81456 Slide Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Great for my purpose of something to throw on for around the house and yard. Comfortable and nice-looking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GE FQSVF Drinking Water System Replacement Filter Set; Brand: GE; Review: costly but OEM. Will buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanna Kay Mattress Protector King size; Brand: Hanna Kay; Review: As good as it gets. Fits just right. Good quality, great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TIKI Brand Citronella Tealight, 12pk; Brand: Tiki; Review: to small to make a difference...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ODOR Absorber Activated Charcoal NATURAL Deodorizer Bag. Fragrance FREE Deodorant Inserts, Eliminator&Removal of Pet, Shoe, Smoke, Closet,; Brand: UBERPAKK; Review: too small to make a difference even in a tiny closet...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Yankee Candle Large Jar Candle, Sage & Citrus; Brand: Yankee Candle; Review: arrived shattered; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Yankee Candle Small Tumbler Candle, Sage & Citrus; Brand: Yankee Candle; Review: arrived shattered; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Piranha's Bar & Grill; City: Nashville, TN; Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! WINGS and burgers are out of this world. It does tend to get crowded some nights, but bartender is always running around and attentive. Dana Marie rocks! We are going back to Nashville in January for my birthday weekend and Piranha's will be a daily spot for us! Love the dive bar feel! For those "bougie" people who don't like it too loud, smokey or dive bar-ish, just stay out bc we don't wanna hang out with you anyway!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scone Age Bakery and Cafe; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Was craving a nice gooey warm and delicious cinnamon roll and saw that the scone age has cinnamon rolls. Read reviews and figured why not give it a shot. The online ordering website says to order ahead because they go fast- must be out of this world right?!? Wrong! It was hard, cold, and not gooey at all like you'd expect a Cinnamon roll to be. Interesting considering when I pre ordered the guy told me " we make cinnabon taste like sugar and cardboard" I ended up taking a few bites and tossing it because it just wasn't worth the calories. Flavor was good, icing was good, but was missing that fluffy, flaky, gooey thing we all love about cinnamon rolls.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chainwheel Drive; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Dan is the man! Due to covid19 we had to wait in line for awhile to get into the store and man was it worth it! Dan brought us in to the store , listened to our budget and what we were looking for and was super knowledgeable. We ended up getting some sweet Specialist bikes and couldn't be happier with our purchase ! Thank you Dan!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pearly's Beach Eats; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Amazing!!!! Been to both locations multiple times and these are the BEST tacos! Blackened fish and blackened shrimp are my favorites !! Always want to try other stuff on the menu but can't miss an opportunity for tacos so in always torn. My husband has had the burritos and they are also fantastic! Love pearlys!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pisces Sushi and Global Bistro; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: This is some of the freshest, most delicious sushi we've had! We live in Chicago and sushi like this comes at a high price. Pisces is affordable and extremely delicious! Our favorite roll was the Jaloscream- spicy but not overpowering , had a nice flavor and crunch ! I also love the Dunedins dream, it has grouper in it and is fantastic!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Stratchan's used to be our go to place for ice cream in this area despite all the other options. In May when they opened back up after being closed because of covid they struggled to get a groove which is understandable. Been there twice this week and both times they have messed up our order, been rude about fixing it, etc. Waffle cones were burnt, cake cones were stale, pup cups are hard ice cream and not soft serve anymore....its just not the same anymore. Its almost just not even worth the stress. Tell me how much sense it makes that they can't touch your credit card but can touch cash if you pay cash. Other places in the area have done a better job of handling the covid thing and making their business and customer service still a priority. Its been months of being open and they are doing worse today than in May so covid can't be the reason. Sad to say I won't be going back to Stratchan's again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lenny's Restaurant; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Great breakfast!! Went here for the first time today. My husband and I both had omelettes and they were delicious!! That Danish basket was sooooooo fresh and amazing! The service by our waitress Mallory was also exceptional which seems to be harder and harder to find these days! We will definitely be coming back to Lenny's!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockside Dave's; City: Madeira Beach, FL; Review: Best grouper I've had in Florida! Get it blackened and you won't be disappointed. This is a huge serving and cooked perfectly ! The spicy seafood gumbo was amazing as well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gothika (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Out of Time (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Alex and Emma (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Timeline (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cold Creek Manor (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Duplex (Widescreen) (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Open Range (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Welcome to Mooseport (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Scary Movie 3 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roger Dodger (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: American Wedding (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys II (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Stuck on You (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spartan (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shade (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Missing (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Pretty Things (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Uptown Girls (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Thirteen (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spellbound (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Honey (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Johnson Family Vacation (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shattered Glass (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hidalgo (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whole Ten Yards (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Mountain (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Big Bounce (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Peter Pan (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Got Served (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paycheck (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swimming Pool (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twisted (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Godsend (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ned Kelly (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Core (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Envy (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pieces of April (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eurotrip (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Laws of Attraction (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (1962); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Perfect Score (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Believer (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Saved! (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dawn of the Dead (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Never Die Alone (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pregnancy for Dummies (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Soul Plane (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost Reality (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Clearing (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Connie and Carla (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Elf (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Body Shots (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Stepford Wives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Alamo (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Supremacy (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Walking Tall (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stateside (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek 2 (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Me Without You (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little Black Book (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Yards (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Paparazzi (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Troy (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Riding Giants (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: De-Lovely (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Saw (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Breathless (The Cordelia Chronicles Book 1) - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather C. Hudak Page; Review: Heather C. Hudak's 'BreathLess' was a fun read that was well written and although similar to the more popular Vampire tales of late - did manage to differentiate itself. I thought the ending was a bit of a surprise and showed the author's use of good judgement for the first "chronicle". By the time I hit the Epilogue I was breathless for MORE! Count me in as a new fan of Ms. Hudak's and I anxiously await the rest of Cordelia's 'Chronicles'!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Eternity; Author: Visit Amazon's Yvonne Anthony Page; Review: Yvonne Anthony has hit her stride! I'm so excited about this latest endeavor of hers. 'Beyond Eternity' gave me everything that I like in a book - lots of well described ACTION, ROMANCE, and SEX! Her characters were well defined and likeable or unlikeable depending on which character you reference. The imagery she created with the Aliens, their space ships, their language and planet and the contrast of all that to the humans was at times incredibly life like. As a visual person I was playing this book out in my imagination like a movie on the big screen from the opening chapter to the very end. I can't wait to read the next installment - should their be one. This was the perfect distraction for me - and I hope you take the time to allow Ms. Anthony to weave her Alien web of distraction for you too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pines (Wayward Pines); Author: Visit Amazon's Blake Crouch Page; Review: Fast paced from cover to cover. Had me guessing in fifty different directions before I had to release myself to the story and just enjoy the ride. Was so entrenched I read it in less than a 24 hour period of time. On to book 2 now. Thank you!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Collector; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: I'm a sucker for any story by Roberts but an army brat romance? This Army brat Loved it! More please!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bay of Sighs (Guardians Trilogy); Author: NA; Review: Sasha and Bran were a good wind up but Anni and Sawyer were supernaturally sexy, smoky and sultry! Loved them and this story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Search: The Continuing Story of the Tracker; Author: Visit Amazon's Tom Brown Page; Review: Comfortably good read, like cozying up to the fireplace on a cold rainy day. Loved the characters and setting. Hope to read James and Lori's story or Mai and Bens someday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Witches of East End; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa de la Cruz Page; Review: The story and pace were perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed the inability to put the book down. Looking forward to the next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winds of Salem: A Witches of East End Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Melissa de la Cruz Page; Review: What more could one want in a jaunty good read?! Excellent character development; draws the reader right int the story - essentially rewriting history with the interwoven Norse Mythology. So well done better than the series which was so richly good!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Witness; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: What more could you ask for than the female version of Sheldon from Big Bang? Oh wait! You get a heroine who is smart, loves dogs and knows her firearms! NR has a formula and we wouldn't have it any other way. This was a good mix of great story telling, cyber geekdom, and romance. NR genius doesn't lie in the formula but in her ability to do thoroughly and vividly bring to life characters that could be our neighbors, coworkers and family. She reaches out and pulls us in with subtle things that add up to the overall immersed experience. Good, fun read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Days of Gold: A Novel (Edilean); Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Deveraux Page; Review: Great story enjoyed it immensely! Loved all the references to the folks we met in the first book! Simply well done. looking forward to the next story to unfold. Been hooked by Deveraux since Knight in Shining Armor. Connor, Aldredge, McDowell, Austin, Harcourt love, love, love.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moonlight Masquerade (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Jude Deveraux Page; Review: The beginning started with a Big Bang, but then the story kind of petered out. The costume party was a bit of a let down. All in all as always it was a great read but just felt a little disjointed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Trouble with Turkeys (Zoe Donovan Mystery); Author: Visit Amazon's Kathi Daley Page; Review: Definitely a cozy read. Really enjoyed getting to know Zoe better. Enjoyed the sleuthing, as always especially the storyline and always the character development. I look forward to all of them in this universe.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christmas Crazy: A Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 3; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathi Daley Page; Review: I have to admit to never having heard of cozy mysteries. This series of books was a pop up suggestion through Amazon. The first book was cute but seemed so short compared to what I'm used to. I liked the characters and loved the premise of incorporating the recipes. The second book drew me in further as a little more of Zoe's personality came through but this book flat out hooked me! I can't wait to read the next and the whole series. Well done!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Obsession; Author: Visit Amazon's Nora Roberts Page; Review: Drawn in from the moment we meet precocious twelve yr old Naomi. Feeling her excitement at the thought of an unexpected birthday present and the ever present fear of her Father. Rooting for her the whole time - really enjoying the back and forth with Xander when Tag rolled into the story. Fell in love with this whole wacky tight knit group. Hope to see Mason's story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wrath & Bones (The Marnie Baranuik Files) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's A.J. Aalto Page; Review: How can one not be in love with MJ? She's small but formidable, klutzy but quick, smart but sexy and all wrapped up in a foul mouthed, penis obsessed tornado of spunk! No spoilers here but the end will leave you breathless.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Amber Brooch: Time Travel Romance (The Celtic Brooch Series) (Volume 8); Author: Visit Amazon's Katherine Lowry Logan Page; Review: This family tree never gets boring as its branches grow. How can one not fall in love with the Kelly girls? Has it really been 17 years for Elliott and Mere? With the back drop of current events literally ravaging our favorite winery in Napa, the Kelly girls fall in love both in the present and past. Buckle up for a quick ride on Colorados rail and paleontology history while falling in love with a precocious ten year old boy and his dog.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ZTE ZMAX Case - NageBee; Brand: NageBee; Review: I wish it had clip on it so I can put it on my belt. I like it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Onyx EasyGrip Cell Phone Bike Mount - Attaches to Handle Bar Securely - Universal Smartphone Holder for New iPhone; Brand: Onyx; Review: It works and I like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: YOPO Universal Clip Camera lens kit for iPhone 6s plus/6s/6 plus/6,Samsung GalaxyS6/S5,Mobile Phones (Fish Eye Lens+ 2in1Macro Lens; Brand: YOPO; Review: I going to try it this week; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: [6-Pack] Supershieldz- Anti-Glare & Anti-Fingerprint (Matte) Screen Protector Shield for LG G Stylo + Lifetime Replacements Warranty- Retail Packaging; Brand: Supershieldz; Review: I like it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LG G4 Case, Starshop Hybrid [Shock Absorption] Dual Layers Rugged Impact Advanced Armor Phone Cover With; Brand: STARSHOP; Review: I like it; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fordex Group Solar Powered Car Auto Air Vent Cooling Fan System As Seen on Tv; Brand: Busane; Review: it's small but it works nicely; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lockjaww in-Flight Device Holder for iPhone Android, and Small Tablets; Brand: Lockjaww; Review: it works; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cellet CD Slot Magnetic Phone; Brand: Cellet; Review: she likes it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motorola H720 Black Bluetooth Headset - Retail Packaging; Brand: Motorola; Review: Have one for about 5 years, it's losing its charge had to buy a new one; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Josi Minea® 6 Pcs Fabric Braided Nylon Premium High Quality Ruggedized Micro USB Rainbow Cables 10 Feet; Brand: Josi Minea; Review: the colors are great; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: uMOVE UM-001CA 100W Car Charger for Laptop, iPhone, iPad, LG G4, Galaxy S6/Edge, Note5, Nexus 6P/5X; Brand: uMOVE; Review: It's good but a little to big for my dash area; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wireless Charger; Brand: Nillkin; Review: it works fine; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SMALLElectric Cable USB; Brand: SMALLElectric; Review: I like it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Gravity 2013 Region Free; Brand: George Clooney; Review: Incredible special effects...there truely is no limit now. Soon they will be creating real people and won't have to pay the big bucks for superstars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek Voyager - The Complete Sixth Season; Brand: Kate Mulgrew; Review: Wish they would do a sequel....lots of us Trekies out here!! Live long and prosper Capt Kirk rides again !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Halo: Nightfall; Brand: Mike Colter; Review: Better storyline needed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Brand: Matt Damon; Review: Excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Witch Hunter Digital; Brand: Vin Diesel; Review: Great Vin movie....no disappointments here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Moon Called; Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: I'm not going to write a summary for the book since there are already several reviews that include a summary. I will say however, that a book store employee recommended this book to me; i was sceptical at first, but the book soon won me over. I'll be buying whatever book comes out for this series. It deserves the five stars i gave it and more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frostbite (The Dragonian Series) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Adrienne Woods Page; Review: This series is getting better and better with each book. I'm literally on pins and needles waiting for the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Feel the Burn (Dragon Kin); Author: Visit Amazon's G.A. Aiken Page; Review: I absolutely love this series. The more I read, the better they get. The only problem with this particular book is that there is no separation when the point of view of different characters are introduced or changed. While this bothered me at first, the awesomeness of the story more than made up for it. Still it is a little disconcerting when this happens and it took me a little time to figure out what was happening every time it did. I wanted to give the book four and a half stars, but as we all know there are no half stars. I will absolutely buy and read the next book and all the other books in this series. I can't wait to find out how the war goes. Happy reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reign of Madness (King's Dark Tidings Book 2) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Kel Kade Page; Review: I very rarely review books. I rate them, but to get me to write a review a book must truly be exceptional. I was absolutely riveted by this book. I seriously am already going through withdrawal since the third book isn't out yet. This book had EVERYTHING.....a hero anyone would want to rally behind, romance, drama, conspiracy, battle, competition, tragedy, did I say a hero worth fighting for, an evil king, magic, loyalties tested, adventure, and (swoon) a hero I would gladly fight his lady for. If you haven't read book 1 yet, you should definitely buy and read that one first, then immediately buy this book, and then go through withdrawal with me while we chomp at the bit for book 3.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Azure Kingdom (The Iridescent Realm) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Michelle Dare Page; Review: Don't waste your $. Only got through this book because I spent money to buy it. Very much regret that. This book is cheesy and boring. Even the little action that was in this book was super anticlimactic and, you guessed it, boring. I really hate writing bad reviews, but I just had to warn others before they spent money like I did and regret it. Wish I'd taken the time to read some of the reviews instead of just seeing 4 stars and hitting the buy it button. Won't happen to me again. That's for sure.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Magic Binds (Kate Daniels); Author: Visit Amazon's Ilona Andrews Page; Review: This is the most epic Kate Daniels book I've had the pleasure to read yet. I literally stayed up all night, and a little into the morning, because the only way I was going to stop reading before the story was done was if someone pried my kindle from my cold dead hands. I just finished reading this book and am already on pins and needles waiting for the next book. Kate Daniels is the most kick ass heroine, other than Anita Blake and maybe Elena Parker Devereaux, out there in the paranormal fiction world at the momment. And it is my absolute pleasure to have made her acquaintance. Buy this book! Buy it now! And if this is your first Kate Daniels book, immediately go and buy all the other books in this series! You won't regret it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Light Who Binds (Bluebell Kildare Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Lilo Abernathy Page; Review: I don't have much to say except that it left me in tears in the very best way at then end. Can't wait till the next one is released.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Overtaken (Warrior Chronicles #6) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's K.F. Breene Page; Review: I love this series. Have loved it from the very beginning, which is why it pains me to say that the ending of the series wasn't so great. I of course knew that it had to end with the death of Zander, I'm pretty sure anyone who is reading this series knows that, but the end when it came was super anticlimactic. Which is why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alien Nation (Alien Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Gini Koch Page; Review: Love love love love this series. That's it. Buy all of them and enjoy them like I have and will continue to do as long as Gina Koch continues to write them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ride the Storm (Cassie Palmer); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Chance Page; Review: While I liked the book, don't get me wrong, I'm so sick of things being dragged out. It feels like a money grab to me and I don't want to feel that I'm being screwed out of my money anymore. I've been a loyal Cassie fan who patiently waited for her to grow up, I know she goes through a lot physically, emotionally and pull the proverbial wool out of her eyes. This book was full of action and FINALLY I thought here we go Cassie, fight smarter not harder, but it always goes back to the same old Cassie who's always on the defense. Like I said earlier I did like the book, although I'm not sure if I really liked it or am just invested in knowing what's going to happen to the characters since I've kept up with the series this long, but I want Karen to either poop or get off the pot, when it comes to Cassie actually growing and owning her power.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Venators: Magic Unleashed; Author: Visit Amazon's Devri Walls Page; Review: This was a good beginning to this series so it gets 4 stars for now. It at least has me interested enough to buy book 2 to see where this story goes.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Marked by Dragon's Blood (Return of the Dragonborn); Author: Visit Amazon's N.M. Howell Page; Review: I'm sorry the heroine was an idiot and anliytle mean. I can deal with her being naive or ignorant, but I just can't stand outright stupidity especially when she's supposed to be a genius. And for someone who's feared persecution her whole life, she sure allowed it to happen to one of the people who was there for her from the very beginning. Ugh. So this will be the last book I read in this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moon Tortured (Sky Brooks Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's McKenzie Hunter Page; Review: This is a good start to the series. If I'm going to be really honest, I'm still not really sure if I'll like it moving forward, as there were some times that I wanted to kill the heroine myself, but I liked it enough to read book 2.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Unchained (Sky Brooks Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's McKenzie Hunter Page; Review: Ok after reading the first book in this series I had to acknowledge that it was a pretty good beginning, but since I kinda disliked Skylar I wasn't sure if I would like the second book. I'll say this for the second, even though I still kinda dislike Skylar, I've gotten increasingly curious about what's going on. So that's a win in the author's book I would think. Lol; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Angel (The Angels of Paris Chronicles) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Santos Page; Review: If I'm going to be really honest, I would say that this book made me want to kill myself. Seriously the only reason I even finished the book was because spent money to buy it. Aria sucks, Cedric sucks, and Philippe sucks too. In case anyone was wondering those are the three man characters. Thankfully when I bought the first 3 books in this series based on the good reviews I saw, the fourth one wasn't out yet and I won't be buying it. So don't be fooled by the good reviews, the writing of these books seemed to get more and more juvenile as the series went on. I gave it 2 stars cause I was at least able to to finish the book and I guess that's something.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Alldaymall A88X 7'' Tablet Android 4.4 Quad Core HD 1024x600, Dual Camera Bluetooth Wi-Fi, 8GB 3D Game Supported; Brand: Alldaymall; Review: good tablet and fast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Neon174; Electronic MS115BT-37 Clock Radio with Perfect Sound, Bluetooth, Dual Alarm and 20 FM Radio Station presets; Brand: neonneon; Review: This has good sound and it has a fm radio so you can listen to the radio and it is also a alarm clock and the sound is clear and is great for listening to your favorite songs and if you need to get wake up at any time you can set a alarm on it so you can wake up I got this item as a free sample for my honest review; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: J-Bonest M8S Android TV Box, Amlogic S812 Quad Core, Android 4.4.2 Kikat; Brand: JBonest; Review: Very nice android tv box and plays very fast I got this as a free sample for my honest review; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ausdom Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, On Ear Stereo Bass Bluetooth Headsets with Built in Microphone for PC/Cell Phones/TV-AH2; Brand: AUSDOM; Review: loud headset nice sound i got this as a free sample for my honest review; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SoundSOUL Bluetooth Speakers Car Speakers 10W Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker ( 360 Degree,5 LED Visual; Brand: SoundSOUL; Review: this speaker is colorful with surround sound and it is loud and i can hear it from outside and my other rooms in the house and it bluetooths easily and takes no time to connect to your phone just turn on and turn your bluetooth on your phone on +loud +bluetooth +surround sound DISCLAIMER: I got this for free as a sample and all opinions are all my own; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chosen: A Corps Justice Short Story (Corps Justice Short Stories Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Great Read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Misconduct (Corps Justice Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Great Read! Love this author and this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moral Imperative (Corps Justice Book 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Great Read! Love this author and this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disavowed (Corps Justice Book 8) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Great Read! Love this author and this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chain of Command (Corps Justice Book 9) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Love this author and this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WHATEVER THE COST: Can America's Top Covert Operative Defeat the World's Most Feared Terrorist? (Mark Cole Book 2); Brand: Visit Amazon's J.T. Brannan Page; Review: Great read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PLEDGE OF HONOR: A Mark Cole Thriller - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.T. Brannan Page; Review: Love the Mark Cole character! Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Papal Justice (Corps Justice Book 10) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Love the Corps Justice series. Exceptional writer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Zimmer Doctrine (Corps Justice Book 11) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Love Corps Justice series. Exceptional writer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ready to Kill (Nathan McBride Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Andrew Peterson Page; Review: Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NEVER SAY DIE: Mark Cole Takes On the Yakuza in His Most Thrilling Adventure Yet! - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.T. Brannan Page; Review: Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little Sister (A James Palatine Novel Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Giles O'Bryen Page; Review: Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STOP AT NOTHING: America's Deadliest Assassin Becomes the Hunted (Mark Cole Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's J.T. Brannan Page; Review: Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: An Evil Mind: A gripping suspense thriller with a shocking twist - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Tim Kizer Page; Review: Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doubt (Caroline Auden Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. E. Tobisman Page; Review: Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Broken (Daniel Briggs Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Love this author and this character.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to War; Brand: Visit Amazon's C. G. Cooper Page; Review: Great Read!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sean Wyatt Series: Books 1-3 Box Set: A Sean Wyatt Archaeological Thriller (Sean Wyatt Adventure) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Ernest Dempsey Page; Review: Good series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genetic Bullets: A Thriller (A Rossler Foundation Mystery Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's JC Ryan Page; Review: Great series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Skywalkers; Brand: Visit Amazon's JC Ryan Page; Review: Love this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Brilliant Madness: Living With Manic-Depressive Illness; Author: Visit Amazon's Patty Duke Page; Review: This is an excellent book to read if you want to know the basics of depression and bipolar illnesses. The rotating format--a chapter of behavior and then an explanation of that behavior--helps in understanding the disorders; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bolter; Author: Visit Amazon's Frances Osborne Page; Review: Interesting read. Idina was a woman of her times, apparently. It was a very interesting overview of how some people lived during a particular time frame. Wasn't aware that Africa was "the place" to be; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bloodletter's Daughter: A Novel of Old Bohemia (Novels of Old Bohemia); Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Lafferty Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. It is very well written. I enjoy reading historical fiction, and could just envision the surroundings and people--forgetting that the story is only partially true. Well worth the time! Was very sorry when the book ended--wanted it to go on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves' Spanish Phrase Book and Dictionary; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page; Review: This is an excellent little book to slip in a purse or pack. It has all of the phrases and words one would need for a journey. Good purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elizabeth Street; Author: Visit Amazon's Laurie Fabiano Page; Review: This was an interesting book about the Italian immigrants who lived in New Yorkin the early 1900's. Worth reading. It dealt a little more than I would have liked with a "Black Hand" plot. I enjoyed the day to day lives of the characters more than that intrigue; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacob Tomsky Page; Review: The only good thing I can say about this book is that it is short, so it doesn't waste a great deal of time. If you take out the ramblings about his excessive drinking and the expletives, it would be only half as long. It reads like a high school student's Monday morning bravado. Ok, so when we check into a hotel, we are supposed to just start doling out money in hopes that we will get good service and upgrades? Shouldn't good service be a given? I don't need tips on how to steal from the mini bar and get free movies. This book is insulting and sophomoric.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Language of Flowers; Author: Visit Amazon's Vanessa Diffenbaugh Page; Review: Others have given you the plot specifics, so I won't go into that. This is one of my favorite books, and I go through life with a book in my hand. The characters are so well written, that if you saw them on the street, you would instantly know them. They are real. It is full of little details --like moss in the baby basket, that add such depth and meaning. The character's lives are hard, as are most of ours, in one way or another. The characters deal with their lives as best as they can, in their own ways, and find that even if they are damaged, there is a good life for them. A must read Hoping for more work from this author; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perfume Collector: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kathleen Tessaro Page; Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were well defined and believable. It was a fascinating tale, and the mechanisms of creating a perfume were interesting. Historical context very rich. Am not sure that I understood the very end. I won't elaborate, so as not to spoil it, but any explanation of that would be appreciated.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goldfinch: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Tartt Page; Review: This could have been a terrific book, but it isnt. The characters are 2 dimensional and the plot is transparent. Over and over again we hear about drug use---pages and pages--ad infinitum. The author chose the end of the book to drown us in "meaning of life" diatribe. It has been my experience that instead outlining everything one is supposed to have gleaned from a novel, the novel itself should present those nuances. Nothing really comes together as it should have. It will make a profitable movie, because it is shallow, violent, drug laden and predictable.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: House of Bathory; Author: Visit Amazon's Linda Lafferty Page; Review: I have loved Linda Lafferty's previous works, but do not like her new writing style. It came off a little "Nancy Drew" for adults. It read like a screen play, which was probably the intent, but didn't work for me. I liked the parts on the Countess of Bathory, because I had never heard of her. Those sections were written in the style that I prefer, with rich characters and detail; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ellis Island: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kate Kerrigan Page; Review: worthwhile. Excellent historical ficton; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves' Spanish Phrase Book and Dictionary; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page; Review: a must for travel to Spain; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rick Steves Great Britain; Author: Visit Amazon's Rick Steves Page; Review: Good; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Klimt - 2015; Author: TASCHEN; Review: Great photos; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Stitch; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Gabaldon Page; Review: Awful, awful book. A waste of time. Graphic violence, domestic violence, graphic sex, totally improbable plot line. Attacked by wolves--really? I read anything--but this one was just not worth the battery on my Kindle; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Inferno; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: Just not a very good read. Found the characters flat and the plot unworthy. The underlying concept is interesting. It reads like a tv script; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rush Original Pink Logo Adult T-Shirt; Brand: Rush; Review: I wanted the pink logo shirt for the Rush concert this year. I am average build and usually don't like the way women's shirts fit me--personal preference. I hated this shirt though. The logo is enormous and much larger than shown in the thumbnail. It was larger than my bust so it looked all warped and stupid. I promptly returned this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ZeroXposur Men's UPF 50 Solid Dri Fit Rashguard; Brand: ZeroXposur; Review: Got this for my pale husband so he could enjoy being at a water park all day. He says the material is weird and rubs his nipples. I guess that's what we get for buying the cheap one.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camo Coll Outdoor Sun Cap Camouflage Bucket Mesh Boonie Hat; Brand: Camo Coll; Review: Love this. It's light-weight and really cute. I stay nice and shaded.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disguise Women's Disney Maleficent Movie Maleficent Deluxe Glowing Staff; Brand: ; Review: This is a really cool thing and is going to make my daughter's Maleficent costume complete. It will also provide a beacon at night in her black costume. The only thing is it's not very stiff and bends easily. If you have a kid who is rough on things, this might end up broken.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Joules Women's Molly Welly Rain Boot; Brand: ; Review: I bought a pair of these two years ago and initially was really happy. I have worn them maybe 20 times on rainy days. No hard play, just walking in and out from my parking lot and sitting at my desk all day. So I was dismayed to pull these out to wear during heavy rain hitting my area from Hurricane Irma to find a two-inch tear on the outside ankle of one that goes all the way through with only the fabric lining as the remaining barrier. Really? $60+ doesn't even last two years? I reached out to the company and more than two weeks have passed with no response to my query for their advice on fixing it. They have cute designs but the boots don't hold up and you'll have to replace them too soon for the cost up front. I'm really displeased.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: InterDesign Contour Kitchen Sink Protector Mat, Graphite; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Poor drainage, I had to cut out mat over drain hole of sink. Also, with no space under mat, this thing grows sink funk on underside of mat like you wouldn't believe. It protects my stainless sink I guess.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: [Pack of 4] GSTAR LIGHTING BR40 15 Watt LED Warm White 3000K ETL listed E26; Brand: Gstar Lighting; Review: Buzzing, sent back; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lutron Maestro C.L Dimmer Kit for dimmable LED, Halogen and Incandescent Bulbs, Single-Pole/3-Way/Multi-Location, MACL-153M-RHW-WH, White; Brand: Lutron; Review: Good instructions for installation and wiring options. switches work, however I have been unable to find an LED light that does not buzz with this dimmer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sunco Lighting 1 Pack 5/6 Inch Baffle Recessed Retrofit Kit Dimmable LED Light, 13W (75W Replacement), 2700K Kelvin Soft; Brand: Sunco Lighting; Review: looked like a nice light and color was somewhere between and incandescent and 3000K LED. I had to return as case arrived with one unit damaged. The light did however emit a slight buzz on my circuit with Lutron Maestro Dimmer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyperikon BR30 LED Bulb Dimmable, 12W (75W Equivalent), 5000K (Crystal White Glow), Wide Flood Light Bulb, Medium Base; Brand: Hyperikon; Review: I kept these, but will offer a couple of bits of info.... One, the 3000K light seems a tad softer than some other 3000K lights. These still have a bit of a yellow cast that feels increasingly out-of-date. The quality of light is nice with good rendition of colors in room. Second, there is a soft buzzing with Lutron Maestro Dimmer switch. Slight, but still audible.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HALO H5RICAT, 5" Housing IC Air-Tite Remodel 120V Line Voltage; Brand: Halo; Review: Be prepared to fight with these. I did ultimately conquer the installation of these, thanks to someone's suggestion that the metal tabs be bent into a more open angle before installation. Even so, use a wide blade screwdriver and gloves, as securing the tab requires significant force. A slip of the screwdriver without gloves on could be ugly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Birkenstock Arizona Unisex Leather Sandal; Brand: Birkenstock; Review: I bought this for my mom. She's an 11w, so I bought her ww in case. She loved the material and the width was perfect. Unfortunately, it was small or lets say short. I couldn't return it since my mom lives overseas. Over a 100 dollars went for nothing :(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: SoftWalk Women's Bolivia, Black Glove Leather, 9.5 W (D); Brand: SoftWalk; Review: I bought this for my mom. She's an 11w, so I bought her ww in case. She loved the material and the width was perfect. Unfortunately, it was small or lets say short. I couldn't return it since my mom lives overseas. Over a 100 dollars went for nothing :(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Alexander Del Rossa Womens Flannel Pajamas, Long Cotton Pj Set; Brand: ; Review: Not what i expected. I read the reviews so I decided to by a smaller size than what I usually wear. It turned out to be big too! The fabric is soft though; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: CLARKS Women's Ashland Lane Q Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: My mom is finally happy with her shoes! She has very wide feet so we barely find comfortable shoes for her. I will definitely buy more of different colors!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fitu Women's 10-12 Pairs Nylon Ankle High Tights Hosiery Socks; Brand: FITU; Review: Looks good with my ballerina shoes. I have sensitive skin so I can't wear shoes without socks.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Horrible sizing! My husband wears 34. Haggar's 34 is like 30!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Horrible sizing! My husband wears 34. Haggar's 34 is like 30!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Haggar Men's Cool 18 Hidden Expandable-Waist Plain-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Horrible sizing! My husband wears 34. Haggar's 34 is like 30!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Chaloupka; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: This place has to be one of the best accomodations I've stayed in. I've travelled around Europe many times now, and stayed in one hostel too many, so my expectations were not high with another out-of-town small place. But from the word go, we were pleasantly surprised with everything in the Penzion Chaloupka. On arrival, we were told that there was a problem with the double room we had booked, so they upgraded us free of charge to the penthouse appartment! It was amazing with a kitchenette and a small lounge. I can't vouch for the regular rooms, but everything in our appartment was in great condition, and it was a really comfortable place to stay. In terms of transport, the hotel has private parking at the back, and the tram stop is literally across the road! Trams come by every 5 -10 minutes, so there is never any problem going to and from town. In addition, the hotel sells public transport tickets, as well as other things you may have forgotten, like a toothbrush or tissues. The breakfast was in the style that is commonplace throughout Europe, with a selection of cereals, cold-meats and bread, but in addition, they can cook quite a nice scrambled egg on request. The bar is entirely self-service, and accessible at any time. In addition, they also had free Wi-Fi if you asked for the passcode, but unfortunately I couldn't get it to work with my iPhone. But the highlight of our stay here surely had to be the young guy who runs the place with his wife, who was so friendly and did everything he could to make our stay comfortable and nice during the entire time. His Czech English was pretty good standard, and quite endearing. If you don't want the impersonal, stiff nature of some commercial hotel like the Hilton, this is the place for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen; City: Beijing; Review: We stayed for three nights as a couple while on holiday in Beijing. We chose this hotel because we thought Holiday Inn could be depended upon internationally for decent standard hotels. Also, we normally book hotels slightly away from the tourist sites so to avoid the crowds, noise and high prices. We initially got lost, but a helpful westerner pointed us in the right direction to Jishuitan metro stop. The hotel was about a 10 - 15 minute walk from there. Get out at exit A to avoid having to cross the busy road! Because we got lost, we arrived later than expected, and of course, all the non-smoking rooms were gone. However, the lady behind the counter said that we should check out the room and see if it smells bad, and that if we didn't like it, we could come down and swap for another one. Actually, the room we had wasn't that bad at all. Certainly the corridor on that floor smelled a bit smoky, but that could have been from people smoking while waiting for lifts, where a lot of cigarette butts were put out in the designated bins. In the room however, you couldn't really smell anything, so we decided to just stay there. The room was lovely and spacious and clean, and we had a view of the bustling main road outside, which certainly did make it feel a bit like an "oasis" as described by a previous traveller. The beds were soft and had the usual "firm" and "soft" option pillows. This hotel was also the only one in China we'd stayed in so far that actually had English speaking channels. There were about three or four, but we mainly watched the HBO and Discovery channels. On the night we arrived, it was getting quite late by the time we set off for dinner, and a quick perusal round the local area showed only quite small, local Chinese restaurants with no English menus, so we decided to turn back and give the hotel restaurant a try. They still were serving food after about 8 pm when we got back, and there were two friendly and helpful people behind the bar. Their English was very good, and they were attentive and good at communicating. My husband ordered a Chinese burger, but they let us know that the french fries were out of stock, but that they could give us hash browns instead (presumably for the breakfast? But who cares, this was a bonus!). I ordered the chicken quesedilla, and both dishes came promptly and were great. Yes, the prices were more expensive than elsewhere in Beijing, probably comparable to UK prices, but it was late, we were hungry and had just arrived, so we didn't know where to go, and this was a perfectly acceptable dinner. They even had knives and forks already laid out, much to my husbands relief, as he's not too experienced with chopsticks. I can imagine that this would be great for people stopping over briefly for business. The downsides - they; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport; City: Shanghai; Review: What a great little budget hotel this is! Smooth, easy transaction, clean, adequate rooms, and a shuttle bus service that actually works! We got off at the nearest station Haitiansan Road, and as soon as we reached the exit, we were bombarded by taxi drivers offering their services. The hotel is a good 500 m walk and is not immediately visible from the station, so if you’re travelling with heavy luggage or in the dark, it’s probably best to take up their offer. We decided to walk, but if I had to do this again, I think it would be worth it to pay the taxi, as it’s not very far away by car, so it won’t be very expensive. On our arrival at reception around 9:30 at night, I came prepared with some key phrases in my Google translate app, after having heard some issues regarding English, in what is a largely Chinese-market orientated chain. However, despite the late entrance, several staff were on hand who could speak perfectly acceptable English to manage our check in. They knew all the key phrases required to take our details and payment (no ridiculous credit card deposit was required!), and even asked us what time our plane was leaving, and informed us of a special shuttle bus running at 4:30 am, outside of their normal bus hours. They then promptly suggested a 4 am wake up call, which came right on time, as did the bus. After my experience of the dodgy shuttle bus service at the Qube, I promised that if this bus came and managed to drop us off at the airport in time (during which most places don’t have a shuttle bus service running, and taxis are few and far between), that I would give them five stars, and so here I am. I figured that if a little no-frills business can be better organised than a bigger, luxury hotel such as the Qube in getting its customers to and from the airport, then surely it deserved recognition. We arrived in plenty of time, giving us a chance for leisurely check in and long goodbyes. This is all the more amazing, considering that the shuttle service is free, and the nightly hotel rate is only about 250 RMB! With regards to the room, I had heard some bad things about Chinese budget hotels, and entered with trepidation, but I needn't have worried. Whilst the room was basic, everything seemed clean, the beds were well made and long enough for us tall westerners (I am nearly 6 foot or 180 cm tall, please see photo of myself on the bed for scale). The bed was even slightly softer than some of the ones Chinese people are more used to. You can also see in the photo one of the complementary bottles of water they leave each guest and the free disposable slippers they provide for more comfortable walking around on the cold tile floors. The TV was from the pre-flat screen era, but we weren't there to watch it, so this didn't; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Human Touchville Hotel; City: Seoul; Review: I don't really get this place. I'm not quite sure if it's supposed to be an apartment or a hotel. It wasn't really good at being either. I guess I expected it to be a hotel, so I was surprised to find that it was a big spacious room with two beds and a fully equipped kitchen. There was a large fridge and freezer, a kettle, microwave, hob and oven. This was all very well, but I only needed a place to sleep and I didn't make use of any of these things. Whilst it had these unnecessary items, it lacked items that I thought would be quite important regardless of whether it was trying to be an appartment or a hotel. For example, as a previous reviewer has mentioned, the bathrooms were very dated. Not only were the furnishings old, but there was no bath mat, no shower gels and no shower curtain! So everything got wet after a shower. Also, the instructions to switch on the hot water were not clear, as I got given a sheet of paper explaining how to use the boiler when I arrived. It didn't work and I had to ask separately for help the next day, and it turned out that we were not supposed to touch the boiler, but instead had to switch on a button by the door! Nevertheless, the hotel is in a good location, with a 7/11 at the foot of the door and it is within a ten minute walking distance from the nearest subway station Yeoksam.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hoar Cross Hall Spa Hotel; City: Hoar Cross Staffordshire England; Review: We initially booked a deal at this hotel after a recommendation from a friend about Secret Escapes. Hoar Cross seemed like a nice option as it's just in the next county to us and we were enticed by the sounds of a relaxing spa weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. However, after the booking, we checked the reviews on Tripadvisor, and found a number of very negative reviews written on that day! Specifically, there were some comments about the food being so bad that guests were leaving to find food elsewhere, despite having paid for the meals in an advance package. I almost cancelled our booking there and then! But I'm so glad that we didn't! We needn't have worried about the food at all. After our arrival, we were shown to our room and had enough time to look around the beautiful gardens on the grounds before getting ready for the dinner. We were informed it was going to be in the "Ballroom", which we didn't know how formal it would be, but we thought we'd better make some effort. The dinner was certainly worth making an effort for! The ballroom was a large ornately decorated hall resplendent with paintings, chandaliers, classical furniture, and certainly felt very special. The menu was inviting as it was inventive. There were a wide variety of dishes available from the set menu, and many options sounded like delicious twists on classic dishes. The waiters were patient, attentive and helpful throughout the process, and all the courses were brought out very quickly. The first course was an interesting sounding "pea panacotta", which I was too curious not to try. I wondered how the combination of savoury with the traditional dessert method of preparation would work out, but I can honestly say, it was one of the most delicious food experiences I have ever had. I knew immediately that we didn't have to worry about the rest of the courses! I think this is pretty much the closest we've gotten to the type of gourmet food they would serve up on Masterchef! We like to think of ourselves as foodies, but our budget doesn't quite stretch to Michelin starred restaurants, so this was a lovely experience, and frankly, only £30 for the whole three course meal seems very reasonable. Combined with the ambiance, we had a lovely romantic dinner for our anniversary. We were also told that the owner was present in the hall that night, dining in one corner, overlooking his business. How many hotel owners do that? I wonder. The other rooms around the hotel were slightly in need of a facelift though - the library was a lovely idea, but many of the "book" spines had fallen off, leaving unsightly glue marks. Also, what we found endearingly hilarious is that the entire house was dotted with random photos of various 90s celebrities who had presumably visited the hotel. So some parts are slightly out of date, and give a clue about the changing desires of tourists these days as budget holidays abroad get; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Korner Montparnasse; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Pros: 1) Staying in the 15th district the hotel is a very convenient location between the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre/Notre Dame area. They are about a 30 - 45 minute walk from the hotel depending upon your walking pace, which made for some nice strolls to the Champ du Mars after dinner, and also came in very convenient during the Bastille Day celebrations when some of the metro stations are closed or overloaded. 2) The hotel staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, I could not say more about them. They were always ready and willing to help with any queries or requests I made, including asking for tips for what to do on Bastille day, printing tickets that we'd booked online, or helping with the safe. They were very friendly and did not seem to mind at all that we spoke barely any French. Their assistance really helped to make our stay in Paris more enjoyable and run more smoothly. 3) I think we may have fortuitously been given one of the best rooms in the building, since we faced out directly on the corner after which the hotel is named, and we also had a mini balcony which was lovely, and came in very handy (more on this later). The room was designed in such a way to make clever use of the small spaces typical of Parisian hotel rooms, including a moveable mirror wall on runners, which allowed the separation of the bathroom from the bedroom - although it took a while for us to realise this! The bathroom entrance/corridor area did get a bit wet though sometimes. Nevertheless, the bathroom was clean and well furnished and the shower head has colourful LED lights, which are a fun touch. I'm not sure why a previous review said that there is no lift, because there definitely is one, we saw people using it. Since we stayed on the first floor, we didn't make use of it though. 4) We didn't eat the breakfast since we normally like to go out and try local bakeries and there are a couple very near to the hotel, and also a corner shop just across the boulevard Pasteur, which is very convenient. Directly opposite the hotel is also an ATM and the Pasteur metro station is merely two small blocks away. The Café Pasteur just outside the restaurant is also extremely delicious. We really loved our stay at this hotel, and don't want to say anything negative, but just for some constructive criticisms and feedback for future, a few cons are mentioned here, but neither of them had any great negative impact on our stay. Cons: 1) The rooms don't have air conditioning. I can appreciate that it can be very expensive to install such a system into a large building, especially if it is old, but it would make a big difference during the summer months. We were lucky because during our stay, the daytime temperatures were between about 22 - 27, and the evenings were not too warm. The hotel are; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ONTHEHOUSE Funky Loomz Bundle Kit & C-Clips Collection with 6600 Bandz +275 C-clips 11 Beautiful Colors and Great Storage; Brand: ONTHEHOUSE; Review: After a while the rubber bands start to break. On of my students made a mickey mouse and with in 2 months the rubber bands started to pop and break. Same with the bracelets. Band don't last to long.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Rainbow Colorful Loom Rubber Bands Includes Over 3000 Rainbow Rubber Bands 14 Colors With Glow In The Dark and 100; Brand: Discount Deals; Review: After a while the rubber bands start to break. On of my students made a mickey mouse and with in 2 months the rubber bands started to pop and break. Same with the bracelets. Band don't last to long.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Candy Land Disney Princess Edition Game Board Game; Brand: Hasbro; Review: Super cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bop It! Game; Brand: Hasbro; Review: Great gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Little People Sit 'n Stand Skyway; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: Great gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Dinosaur Roarin' River Board Game; Brand: The Wonder Forge; Review: Loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorry! Star Wars Edition Family Board Game 2014 Disney Hasbro; Brand: Hasbro; Review: Awesome...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: شكرا أيها الأعداء; Author: slmn l`wd@; Genres: non-fiction; Review: shkr yh l`d ktb stfdt mnh kthyr wt`lmt mnh fwy'd ry'`@ f~ mhy@ wSwr@ l`lqt m` lmkhlfyn wlmwfqyn ... lmr ysyr f~ lt`lm S`b f~ ltTbyq lkn l`rD ljyd llktb yj`l mnh brnmj `qln~ lltTbyq kthr mnh klm nS~ msTr f~ ktb jz~ llh lktb khyr `lyh; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: قذائف الحق; Author: mHmd lGzly; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: qdhy'f lHq sm `l~ msm~ slwb lshykh lys llqr@ wnm lltml wlmrj`h wtSHyH lfkr Gyr nh tdryb l tlqy'~ `l~ ltfkyr wm`lj@ lmwr wlmsy'l lt~ tkhD` lr mtbyn@ lktb qdhy'f Hq f`l ... tj`ln byn sh`wryn .. sh`wr bl`z@ ykhlj lnfs l'nh tntm~ lTy'f@ lmslmyn ldhyn hm `l~ drj@ mn ltthyr wlbzwG m yd`w Gyrhm mn SHb lDll n yhbwhm wn ykydw lhm l~ khrh wsh`wr khr blkhwf mn Gfltn `n hdhh lHqy'q lbyn@ wtrk thGrt llky'dyn lydkhlw mnh wySybwn f~ mqtl .. stsh`r dwm lSdq wlHmy@ f~ klm lshykh .. wm khrj mn lqlb wl~ n ydkhl lqlb ... lktb sm~ mn n qwl f~h r~ w lq~ jwrh bshm ...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: معركة التقاليد; Author: mHmd qTb; Genres: non-fiction; Review: lktb jmyl w`l~ qdr ry'` mn jml l`rD llfkr@ lmnshwd@ mnh |. wmn yqrw'h ydrk md~ lfrq lbyn byn ltqlyd wm nnsbh nHn bhwy'n l~ ltqlyd wbyn lkhlq lssy@ wlt~ l yjb `lyn bd n nfrT fyh Ht~ lww j~ l`rf `l~ Gyrh ... lktb lys srd lm`lwmt tqr wtkhzn wnm r~ fyh tdryb dhhn~ `l~ lHkm `l~ lwq` lm`Sr wkyf twzn byn m`Tyt lkhlq wl`rf wltqlyd wtHdyd md~ wjwb ltmsk bkl mnh . l qTb `nd Hsn lZn dy'm ...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: التفسير الماركسي للإسلام; Author: mHmd `mr@; Genres: non-fiction; Review: lktb ry'` wlb`D yZn nh Gyr wfy fy lrd wdhlk lnn fy lGlb `tdn lrd lhjwmy wlys lrd l`qlny lmwzwn lhdy' wlqd stfdt mnh kthyr w`rft qym@ lHrkt lslmy@ lty Zhrt fy tlm lwqt wdwrh fy HfZ ldyn ldy lshbb; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: طفولة قلب; Author: slmn l`wd@; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction; Review: lktb ry'` . lys km qyl tmm nh syr@ dhty@ nm hw syr@ tjrb@ kml@ w`mr Hfl blHZt mn lfrH wlHzn wlHms@ wlt`jb wlmqwm@ wlfkr wlm`lj@ mly' blkhbrt lHyty@ wlm`lwmt ljtm`y@ lt~ qd tqr b`D mnh f~ nfsk fyswrk nfs lsh`wr ldh~ lm blktb Hynh .. slwb lktb yj`lk tndmj btlqy'y@ m` msrt lHdth S`wd whbwT Ht~ tkd tbtsm Hyn wtdm` `ynk Hyn ... lm yktf~ lktb bsrd Hdth wnm nql thqf@ ftr@ mjtm`y@ `Srh wf~ Tyth shy' mn l`brt wlklmt lt~ tHtfZ bh f~ dhhnk `Sr@ nqy@ mn Hdth mt`qb@ tqr'h bnfsk wtHSl ntyjth kkhbr@ shkhSy@ lk f~ dht lwqt ... lHZ@ sh`rt fyh bSdq Hss wqw@ tHkm wsyTr@ `l~ lnfs f~ Hdth wf@ bn lktb wlqSyd@ lm`rwf@ .. wkhryf l`Sfyr ... ktb ry'` llGy@ ...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: فقه السيرة; Author: mHmd lGzly; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: lshykh mHmd lGzl~ l ymkn n tqr ktbth lmjrd lqr@ w lthqf@ l~ Gyr dhlk .. nm tt`lm mnh slwb tfkyr wmnTq slym wfhm wstntj mwr lm yktbh hw nm yswq `qlk lyh bTryqth lry'`@ f~ lTrH .. ktb ry'` mnhj Hyt~ mn syr@ lrswl stt`lmh bmjrd lbd f~ lqr@; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: صفقات رابحة; Author: khld 'bw shdy; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Sfqt rbH@ ... f`l rbH@ ... wlktb yHw~ m`n~ bsyT@ sh`t byn fkr lmltzmyn lkn tkhlw mn lwq` ltTbyq~ lh kGD lbSr `l~ sbyl lmthl ... slwb ry'` wjdyd f~ `rD lfkr .. ln ykhdh lktb mnk wqt kthyr .. wstnjdhb ltmmh jd ... wlfy'd@ Gyr mHdwd@ lmjl ... nSH jd bqrth .. flktb mmt` llGy@ jzkm llh khyr wktbh; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: أول مرة أصلي: وكان للصلاة طعم آخر; Author: khld 'bw shdy; Genres: non-fiction; Review: hdh lktb bkhtSr ... yHwl msr Sltk 180 drj@ ... lbHth `n lkhshw` wtjdyd l`hd f~ Slth flyqr hdh lktb ... ffyh khlS@ lqwl f~ hdh lshn ... lktb qd tqrh f~ nSf s`h fqT .. lkn syGyr f~ Sltk tGyyr l ywSf .. nSH bh bqw@ .. jzkm llh khyr wktbh; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: وبدأ العد التنازلي; Author: mSTf~ mHmwd; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: lktb mn rwy'` lktb y`T~ lk wbkhtSr lmHt mn trykhn wmwq`n lf`l~ mn lthqft wkyf yfkr tjhn l`dw .. kyf rwj lfkrh bynn wnjH f~ qn`n bh .. kyf slkn nHn bdwln ltjh lkhTy' wdwr lz`m f~ dhlk ..z mky'd lyhwd ln wkyf j`lwn `nw@ twb` lys l .. kthr m `jbn~ t`qybt lktb `l~ b`D Hkmn wzlt qtl@ mnhm wq`tn nHn f~ ldrk lsfl mn slm lHDrt thm nSy'H `shr@ mn lktb lkl mn rd n ykwn ry'ys ldwl@ ( ry'`h ) lktb mfyd jd wSGyr lHjm wyHtj ltrkyz ljm` m bh mn fkr mHmd mjhd; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: حوار مع صديقي الملحد; Author: mSTf~ mHmwd; Genres: non-fiction; Review: ry'` lb`d lHdwd nHn nw'mn Hq lnh l`qyd@ lty tmlk jnbtn lkn mdkhl lshyTn ws`h wlymlk lkthyr mnh lsyTr@ `lyh w lqdr@ `ly ySdh fy wjh ltlbys ... ldh fHyn qd tHtj lshy' mn lbrhn@ l`qly@ m lzyd@ yqynk fym tw'mn bh wmn mdkhl wlkn lyTmy'n qlby wm lstsh`r Hqyqy l`Zm@ llh `z wjl fy khlqh wdrk l`jz l`qwl mhm blGt mn l`lm `n lwSwl ll'srr l`ly lty yHwyh lkhlq . hdhh hy mhm@ hdh lHwr lmt` byn `mlq mn `mlq@ l`lm wbyn mtHdhlq mn dhywl ljhl wltwb` ldhyl Gyrh mn dhwy ldhywl . dktwr mSTfy mHmwd ... ry'` llGy@ ktb ynSH bqrth bqw@; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: عبقرية محمد; Author: `bs mHmwd l`qd; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: lktb kbr wqym mn n ywSf .... t'mlt ry'`h lb`d mn lshkhSy@ lbshry@ `mwm wshkhS rswl llh btmyzh khSwS ... shrH wfy ldw`y nfsy@ wkhlqy@ zr`h llh fy nfs nbyh Sly llh `lyh wslm lykwn kml lns khlq wkhlq `rD l`bqry@ lnby fy lqyd@ wfy srth wbyn SHbh wm` `bydh .. `bqryth fy lHrb wlm`hdt w`bqryth fy twZyf lTqt wlqdrt w`bqryth fy ltfkyr `rD ry'` y`Tyk jnb mn jb@ lsw'l : lm kn lnby Sly llh `lyh wslm fDl lkhlq qTb@ ... `bs l`qd tnsb llG@ `ly Trf lsnh wytrjmh qlmh fy slwb shl wdl@ qn`y@ lb`D ljwnb lty y`tbrh b`D lmstshrqyn wm`dy lslm nqT D`f `ly shkhS rswl llh wy`tbrwnh thmt why fy lwq` mndwHt fy shkhS lnby `rD ljwnb ry'`h mn Hkm@ lnby fy b`D lmwqf mthl SlH lHdyby@ wqr@ jdyd@ lhdh lSlH lkhlS@ : lktb ry'` wyjb qrth; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: حكومة الظل; Author: mndhr lqbny Monther Alkabbani; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: m ymkn n qwlh : fqT lrwyh ry'`h wyjb qrth wl ywfyh mjrd ry Hqh ... lyst kbyr@ lHjm lkn hy'lh lmHtwy wlmDmwn wlfkr ry'`h; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: أول مرة أصلي: وكان للصلاة طعم آخر; Author: khld 'bw shdy; Genres: non-fiction; Review: ktb yqlb mwzyn Sltk bHq qr'th qbl ts` snwt w`yd qrth thny b`d qrth lwl mr@ Hdth tGyyr kbyr fy d lSl@ ldy k'nh ybyn b`D lmfhym lkhfy@ ly tnTwy Dmn thnyt lHrk@ wlqwl fy lSl@ tmr `lyk wl tntbh lh fywqZ lktb mnbht fTry@ bdkhlk ltlk lmstthyrt lymnyh nSH lktb b`d@ qr@ lktb `nd lHss blHj@ ldhlk wn qrw'h lywm k'ny qrw'h llmr@ lwly bkhtSr hdh lktb yGyr mn Sltk tmm d wqbl wlys mn r'y kmn sm`; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1984; Author: George Orwell; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: rwy@ 1984 lsm dhth y`Tyk nTb` mbd'~ `l~ 'nk stdwr f~ flk ftr@ zmny@ m`yn@ bm ykhSh dhth mn 'Hdth wldhlk s'lq~ lykm ltqTt bsyT@ mn dkhl lrwy@ tnby'k bm byn nqTt~ bdyh wnhyh hdhh lftr@ lzmny@ - nhm yfqdwn lw`~ `n `md ww`~ . - lys mhm mn ytwl~ lslTh Tlm 'n ltrkyb lhrm~ llmjtm` ln yms wsyZl `l~ m hw `lyh . - l mn` mn mnH b`D lHry@ lfkry@ ll`m@ Tlm 'nhm mjrdwn mn lqdr@ `l~ ltfkyr . - l'fkr wltSrft lt~ Hynm tktshf t`n~ mwt mHqq lf`lh lyst mmnw`h rsmy wlyst kl ltSfyt ljsdyh wl`tqlt wlt`dhyb wlsjn w`mlyt ltbkhyr `qb `l~ jrm rtkbth f`l bl mjrd sty'Sl l'shkhS qd yqtrfwn jrm f~ lmstqbl . - stkwn 'jwf l'nn sn`Srk Ht~ tSbH khw mn kl shy' thm nmlw'k bdhwtn . - lslT@ h@ slTn `l~ lbshr `l~ jsmhm w`l~ `qwlhm qbl kl shy' 'm 'n ykwn lk slTn `l~ lmd@ flys bl'mr lmhm fnHn nsyTr `lyh blf`l . - kyf yw'kd nsn slTth `l~ nsn khr y wnstwn ? - tj`lh yqs~ l'lm . - Hythm twjd lmsw@ ywjd l`ql . -n lmstqbl mlk l`m@ . - slm@ l`ql lyst ms'lh HSy'y@ . - l yzl l'ml f~ l`m@ . llfZ tj`lk (( wnstwn )) blf`l .. ldrj@ nk tqtn` blqdhr@ wlntn lt~ tml' shwr` lndn wlbq ldh~ yml' lfrsh wndr@ shfrt lHlqh wrbT@ l'Hdhy@ wf~ nfs lwqt tqdm tknwlwj~ ytmthl f~ shsht lrSd wsbl ttyH llslT@ ltjss `l~ lmjtm` klh frd frd .. mqn`h l'b`d lHdwd dhlk tmthyl lm tkwn `lyh ldykttwry@ lqdhr@ wlkhnw` lmkhdhl llsh`wb wGyb lw`~ tmthyl lkyfy@ tGyyb lw`~ l`m wSn`@ lG@ jdyd@ llmjtm` tlG~ fyh lfZ wf`l ltshkyl msrt fkry@ m`yn@ llsh`wb tfkr f~ nTqh Ht~ nk l tstTy` lt`byr `n sh`wr m`yn ykhlj nfsk b`d sHyq@ lwq` kthyr mn l'mm qy'm@ blf`l w m stkwn `lyh dh tmdt f~ dhlk ltGb~ lmt`md wlkhnw` lntn . khmsh njwm l tkf~ f`l ...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: مشكلة الثقافة; Author: mlk bn nby; Genres: non-fiction; Review: lktb klsyk~ mthl m ql lmw'lf f~ lkhtm@ .. l tTm` n tqrw'h ftSl lmfhwm mHdd wDH llthqf@ nm t`byr twH~ lyk mn Trf khf~ bm yjb n tkwn `lyh lthqf@ . yshbhh bldm lt~ tsr~ f~ jsd lm@ tGdh~ jnyn lHDr@ f~ dkhlh .. tshbyh yfwq Hdwd lrw`h bm ysmH l`qlk n ystw`b md~ hmyh hdh lmSTlH wm yjb n ykwn `lyh wrd t`ryf l ( hwryw ) : ldh~ tHtfZ bh Hynm nns~ m t`lmnh yHwm Hwl lmfhwm lGyr mHdd lhwy@ blnsb@ ln wyqwl : l`dl@ lshkly@ tj`l mn SHb ljb@ shykh .. whdhh ljmlh tlkhS bshkl ry'` Swr `dyd@ ststHDrh tlqy'y bdhhnk bmjrd qrth ( sHr `jyb lldllt ) lktb yjb n yqr' kthr mn mr@ wbm`n ltstw`b m kn yjwl f~ hdh ldhhn lmtqd lhdh lktb l`jyb . wykfyh nh mn wy'l mn tlms hdh lqSwr f~ mjtm`tn tjh twjd thqf~ mHdd lnSl mn wjh@ nZr@ lZrwf m l~ ll thqf@ .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: شيفرة دافنتشي; Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: dn brwn. l`bqry tlk rwyh rw` mn nan twSf bklmt Hdth ttHwl bTlqh `jybh wdhhwl ySyb tfkyrk m` kl tHwl llHdth lSfHt ttqlb wHdh tlw lkhry dwn n tsh`r wdwn n tmlk rdh lltwqf `n stkml lqr@ n tHdth `n lHbk@ lrwy'y@ lkn m ykhS lm`lwmt lmsrwd@ blrwy@ wkhbrlknysh wlmw'mr@ wljm`t lsry@ wlk's lmqdsh wmrym lmjdly@ wwwwwwwww fklh m byn mwr njhlh wmwr 'lft mn jl lHbk@ lrwy'y@ wmwr khry tt`rD m` kwnn mslmyn fy lss ldh fhy khrj lHkm `ly lrwy@ w`ly lSyGh lnkwn mnSfyn bHq lktb lrwyh ry'`h wtstHq lqr@ blf`l; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: أكثرمن 100 كلمة قرآنية قد تفهم خطأ; Author: `bd lmjyd brhym lsnyd; Genres: non-fiction; Review: 29 SfHh fqT lGyr myzyd `n lmy'h bqlyl mn lklmt lty nmyl lbsTth btkhmyn m`nh mn Zhr ldllh lknh t`ml m`ny khr lyHtj lkthyr wqt lqrth lkn ry nh ystHq lqr@ fdrk lm`ny lHqyqy llfZh yHsn mn tf`lk m` lnS ktb jmyl; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: القوقعة: يوميات متلصص; Author: mSTf~ khlyf@; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: l stTy` bd lt`lyq ykfyk n t`rf nh sTwr ktbh rjl t`lm stkhdm dhkrth ltsjyl lHdth f~ rsh mn khrwn HfZ@ bHfZwn sm mn yqtlwn mn lt`dhyb wbynthm lsbb m wn wHd fqT mn hw'l lHfZ@ HS~ f~ dhkrth qrb@ 3000 sm bbynthm kmlh wykfyk n t`rf n hdh lrjl lm yrtkb ~ dhnb Ht~ ysjn thn~ `shr `m ykfyk n t`rf nh r~ m` Gyrh ldhl lSrH : - t`dhyb ywm~ - Drb blkrbyj wHzm mrwH dbbt wkhrb m` kl wjbh T`m - shhwr ykl f~ lywm rb` rGyf wm`lq@ shwrb@ `ds n wjdt wnSf byD@ - qtl mt`md - khw lry'ys yt~ ywmyn f~ lsbw` lykhtr mjmw`h yqtlhm bTlq lnr `lyhm mm ljmy` - rj` kd n ykhrj `n dynh lm `dm mmh wldh lthlth@ - bdwywn m`tqlwn lsnyn lDyfthm shkhS l y`rfwnh - DbT ybSq f~ fm lmsjwn thm yHkm qbDth `l~ khSytyh Ht~ yrGmh `l~ bl` bSqh - DbT yqtl f'r@ bHdhy'h wyrGm lmsjwn `l~ klh - DbT yrGm lmsjwn `l~ shrb myh mjr~ tsyl `l~ lrD - dktwr f~ ljylwjy yqb` f~ wD`yh lqrfS snwt dwn n ytfwh bklm@ wHdh - mhj` wHd bh m yqrb mn 13 Tbyb - `mlyh sty'Sl zy'd@ dkhl lsjn bdwn mkhdr wl dwt wtnjH - rjl ynd~ `l~ smh fystGrq dqy'q Ht~ ydrk n lsm ldh~ ysm`h hw smh hw . l yjb n t`rf kthr mn dhlk lkn yjb n tdrk n hdh m yf`lh mrD~ nfsywn bljhl ldhyn rtDw lhm n yHkmwhm . wl ydf` lthmn l lshryf SHb lfhm wl`lm wldyn . lsjn lSHrw~ - swry lsjn lHrb~ - mSr HfZ lsd - swry `bd lnSr - mSr - klh lwHt qdhr@ hn whnk; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: استرجع قلبك: رؤية ذاتية حول التحرر من قيود الحياة; Author: Yasmin Mogahed; Genres: non-fiction; Review: tlk lqywd ln`mh lqwy@ lt~ Tlm kblt nfsk `n Hth lsyr l~ lnwr sh`rt bh w lm tsh`r nSHk lkthyrwn wsm`t lkthyr mn ldrws wlmw`Z wlkhTb lt~ tSrkh bqw@ ltHwl ksrh wl fy'd@ `l~ lrjH wfjh wmn byn dhlk lSkhb yZhr lk ktb bsyT nb` mn tjrb@ Hy@ ttHrk `brth bkhfh byn jnbtk ltHl tlk lqywd qyd qyd wn lm tHlh t`Tyk mftH mn lbh ltdkhl l~ nfsk wtrj`h wt`dl mfhymh wtSHH lkhT wldhll ldh~ `trh lsnyn Twyl@ ftsh`r brH@ tshq Tryqh lyk wslwb jdyd ltr~ bh ldny wtt`ml bh m` m Znnth mn qbl bwb mGlq@ dhlk m yf`lh hdh lktb ln tHwy mrj`h mfhwm `n mHtw~ lktb ln lmHtw~ hn mkhtlf tstsh`rh kthr mn kwnk t`qlh yqr(bDm ly) wlbd wlnf` mtHqq wlbd n sh llh; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: الإسلام الديمقراطي المدني: الشركاء والموارد والإستراتيجيّات; Author: Cheryl Benard; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: tlk lmw'mr@ lt~ Djt bh Hnjr lmSlHyn `m@ wlslmyyn - n jz lSTlH - khS@ tlk lt~ mn jlh kn lnqd llz` ll`lmnyyn wmn shbhhm tlk lt~ mn jlh kn lhjwm `l~ lHkm wmn `wnhm - tlk mw'mr@ mdrwsh Hqyq@ wlm`n~ bm`rfth kl mslm sw 'kn SHb ntm 'm l lkhTwr@ lyst fymn ktb lnSwS w fkr w dbr wlkn lkhTwr@ fymn `wnwh f~ ldkhl lslm~ lkhTwr@ lt~ thdd SrH@ bnn thdd dynhm wkhlqhm bl wmnhm tlk Drwr@ ln`rf n lmkhlSyn lldyn wllwTn dkhl lsjwn ln `l~ Hq wn mn sjnhm m`wn l mHlh `n qSd w Gyr qSd lmn ymkrwn hdh lmkr lsy' lslm lmdn~ ldymqrT~ .. slm mfSl km yfSl lthyb .. d`w@ lyj`lwn nw'mn bb`Dh wnkfr bb`D ...wn kfrn bh klh (Gyr mTlwb ) fn`m wkrm lm ynsw shyy' Ht~ dwr lmsjd f~ lHyh (`l~ sbyl lmthl l lHSr ) .. lmsjd lt~ Glqh lHkm f~ wjwh lmSlyn w`ynw lkhTb lyqwlw m yHlw lhm l m yrD~ llh Ht~ wSl lHl f~ mSr mthl n knt lkhTb `n fDl lfqr wmnzl@ lfqr `nd llh lykhffw mn Hdh lGDb `n lns m` sw Hwl `yshhm hm yrydwnn km yHlw lhm l km yrD~ llh wrswlh .. wdhlk lhtmm bn n dl nm ydl `l~ nn nmthl kyn m`tbr lh thdyd wDH lhm f~ Hl tHrkh lSlH kfh m`yn@ mn kft~ myzn lqw~ wltwjd `l~ lrD `l~ jmy` lS`d@ btd mn lqtSd wHt~ lfD wl~ lGzw n tTlb lmr nHn dhw hmy@ ysd@ .. hdh m ydl `lyh dhlk lhtmm wtlk ldrst wlmblG lt~ tSrf bdwn Hsb lm ynsw shyy' blf`l f~ tlk ldrsh .. yjb n tqr' wynSH bqr@ drs@ rnd l`m 2007 trjm@ ldktwr bsm khfj~ b`nwn ( drsh Grby@ lHtw lslm ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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goodreads
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Exorcist: Restored Version (1973); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Radio (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dangerous Minds (1995); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost Ship (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Waterboy (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trapped (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Italian Job (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 10 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mind (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miller's Crossing (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Skulls (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: No Way Out (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Regarding Henry (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Silence of the Lambs (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Officer and a Gentleman (1982); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sixth Sense (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starsky & Hutch (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Morning (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jagged Edge (1985); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fatal Attraction (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Accused (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary (Rerelease) (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rush Hour 2 (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: L.A. Confidential (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Singer (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secondhand Lions (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Better Off Dead (1985); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Bronx Tale (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secret Window (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The School of Rock (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bad Santa (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Butterfly Effect: Director's Cut (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: House of Sand and Fog (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Insomnia (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
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netflix
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Black Vertical Leather Carrying Case Hip Holster Pouch Cover with Rotating Clip for Asus E600 - TracFone LG 840g; Brand: Top-Touch; Review: I remember when these used to cost three times as much. The LG-840 in its skin cover slides nicely into the case.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG 840G Prepaid Phone With Triple Minutes (Tracfone); Brand: LG; Review: If you are like me (old) and you don't require a smart phone this is difficult to beat. It does voice and text just fine. If you away from wifi you can also do email and internet, just no bells and whistles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iXCC 3ft Apple MFi Certified 30 pin to USB Sync and Charge Cable for iPhone 4/4s, iPad; Brand: iXCC; Review: Works perfectly. Good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AUKEY Car Charger with AiPower Charging Technology and Dual Ports for iPhone X/8/8 Plus/7/7 Plus, iPad Mini; Brand: AUKEY; Review: Works great. If the end of my cable wears out, I can just replace it with one of my many other standard cables.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LG K4 Case, LG Optimus Zone 3 Case, LG Spree Case, LG Rebel LTE Case With Tempered Glass Screen; Brand: kaesar; Review: Perfect. Fits just as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shining, The (1980); Genres: Horror; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Specialist, The (1994); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boot, Das (Boat, The) (1981); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Few Good Men, A (1992); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Maltese Falcon, The (1941); Genres: Film-Noir, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: RoboCop (1987); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Splash (1984); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Striptease (1996); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rundown, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: S.W.A.T. (2003); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Playskool Busy Poppin' Pals Toy (FFP); Brand: ; Review: I purchased this for my 9-mo old grand-daughter. It is an "oldie but goodie" style of toy that has been around for decades.All of the switches on her toy are too hard for her to deploy. I can't imagine even a 2-yr old playing with this and not getting frustrated. The last switch (toggle switch/monkey) is espec tight. I am hoping that with use the switches will become less rigid. For right now my grand-baby is happy to close the lids while playing with an adult. Impossible for her to interact with it without "help." When she is playing by herself she is limited to a single action of closing the lids. After that she loses interest.OK....I know it's a toy but a purple monkey? Seriously? The other animals are somewhat lifelike but the purple monkey seems out of place. For the price I would have like to see a music or sound feature. This was the same price as LeapFrog's top-rated "Learn and Groove" drum (which was ordered at the same time.) Compared to the drum the pop-and-play is much less of a value based on its simplicity."Colors may vary?" Is this a way of getting around the "you may think you'll get the Sesame Street characters but you'll get generic animals instead?" Is it really that hard to be more specific? After all, it is made by Playskool!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Learn & Groove Alphabet Drum; Brand: ; Review: First-time Grandma thoughts......My 9-mo old granddaughter loves this toy. However, I am disappointed in a few qualities.1) The product photo shows the "E" well lit up and clearly defined. Not so in real life. The display is much like the old "Light-Bright" toy. The alphabet character flashes very briefly but is not as clear as it shows in the photo. The letters would be much more recognizable if they stayed on the display longer.2) When the drum is tapped the voice-over says the alphabet character's name very quickly. Too quickly. This would have been a better feature if there was a half-second pause from the contact with the drum skin and the letter flashing/spoken. A child who already has some alphabet experience could probably follow along but as an introduction to letters it would have been much better to have that pause so the name didn't get lost in the child's "tap."3) The alphabet is said in order a-b-c-d-e-f...... This may not be a bad thing espec for first exposure but a "random" button would have been a nice feature. Would have made the drum more usable as the child got older.4) There is no setting for the child to just play with the drum. In each existing setting there is the voice-over. Having time to explore the drum without the voice or canned music would have been a big plus.Overall this is a nice toy. It is attractive and seems to be well made. Love the fact that it comes with batteries already in place. The battery access door is also well secured with two screws (Is this industry standard now? When my boys were young only about half the toys' battery doors were secured with screws.) My grand-baby loves it so far and that's the real test.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Playskool Busy Poppin' Pals Toy (FFP); Brand: ; Review: I purchased this for my 9-mo old grand-daughter. It is an "oldie but goodie" style of toy that has been around for decades.All of the switches on her toy are too hard for her to deploy. I can't imagine even a 2-yr old playing with this and not getting frustrated. The last switch (toggle switch/monkey) is espec tight. I am hoping that with use the switches will become less rigid. For right now my grand-baby is happy to close the lids while playing with an adult. Impossible for her to interact with it without "help." When she is playing by herself she is limited to a single action of closing the lids. After that she loses interest.OK....I know it's a toy but a purple monkey? Seriously? The other animals are somewhat lifelike but the purple monkey seems out of place. For the price I would have like to see a music or sound feature. This was the same price as LeapFrog's top-rated "Learn and Groove" drum (which was ordered at the same time.) Compared to the drum the pop-and-play is much less of a value based on its simplicity."Colors may vary?" Is this a way of getting around the "you may think you'll get the Sesame Street characters but you'll get generic animals instead?" Is it really that hard to be more specific? After all, it is made by Playskool!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Playskool Busy Poppin' Pals Toy (FFP); Brand: ; Review: I purchased this for my 9-mo old grand-daughter. It is an "oldie but goodie" style of toy that has been around for decades.All of the switches on her toy are too hard for her to deploy. I can't imagine even a 2-yr old playing with this and not getting frustrated. The last switch (toggle switch/monkey) is espec tight. I am hoping that with use the switches will become less rigid. For right now my grand-baby is happy to close the lids while playing with an adult. Impossible for her to interact with it without "help." When she is playing by herself she is limited to a single action of closing the lids. After that she loses interest.OK....I know it's a toy but a purple monkey? Seriously? The other animals are somewhat lifelike but the purple monkey seems out of place. For the price I would have like to see a music or sound feature. This was the same price as LeapFrog's top-rated "Learn and Groove" drum (which was ordered at the same time.) Compared to the drum the pop-and-play is much less of a value based on its simplicity."Colors may vary?" Is this a way of getting around the "you may think you'll get the Sesame Street characters but you'll get generic animals instead?" Is it really that hard to be more specific? After all, it is made by Playskool!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Learn & Groove Alphabet Drum; Brand: ; Review: First-time Grandma thoughts......My 9-mo old granddaughter loves this toy. However, I am disappointed in a few qualities.1) The product photo shows the "E" well lit up and clearly defined. Not so in real life. The display is much like the old "Light-Bright" toy. The alphabet character flashes very briefly but is not as clear as it shows in the photo. The letters would be much more recognizable if they stayed on the display longer.2) When the drum is tapped the voice-over says the alphabet character's name very quickly. Too quickly. This would have been a better feature if there was a half-second pause from the contact with the drum skin and the letter flashing/spoken. A child who already has some alphabet experience could probably follow along but as an introduction to letters it would have been much better to have that pause so the name didn't get lost in the child's "tap."3) The alphabet is said in order a-b-c-d-e-f...... This may not be a bad thing espec for first exposure but a "random" button would have been a nice feature. Would have made the drum more usable as the child got older.4) There is no setting for the child to just play with the drum. In each existing setting there is the voice-over. Having time to explore the drum without the voice or canned music would have been a big plus.Overall this is a nice toy. It is attractive and seems to be well made. Love the fact that it comes with batteries already in place. The battery access door is also well secured with two screws (Is this industry standard now? When my boys were young only about half the toys' battery doors were secured with screws.) My grand-baby loves it so far and that's the real test.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Learn & Groove Alphabet Drum; Brand: ; Review: First-time Grandma thoughts......My 9-mo old granddaughter loves this toy. However, I am disappointed in a few qualities.1) The product photo shows the "E" well lit up and clearly defined. Not so in real life. The display is much like the old "Light-Bright" toy. The alphabet character flashes very briefly but is not as clear as it shows in the photo. The letters would be much more recognizable if they stayed on the display longer.2) When the drum is tapped the voice-over says the alphabet character's name very quickly. Too quickly. This would have been a better feature if there was a half-second pause from the contact with the drum skin and the letter flashing/spoken. A child who already has some alphabet experience could probably follow along but as an introduction to letters it would have been much better to have that pause so the name didn't get lost in the child's "tap."3) The alphabet is said in order a-b-c-d-e-f...... This may not be a bad thing espec for first exposure but a "random" button would have been a nice feature. Would have made the drum more usable as the child got older.4) There is no setting for the child to just play with the drum. In each existing setting there is the voice-over. Having time to explore the drum without the voice or canned music would have been a big plus.Overall this is a nice toy. It is attractive and seems to be well made. Love the fact that it comes with batteries already in place. The battery access door is also well secured with two screws (Is this industry standard now? When my boys were young only about half the toys' battery doors were secured with screws.) My grand-baby loves it so far and that's the real test.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Learn & Groove Alphabet Drum; Brand: ; Review: First-time Grandma thoughts......My 9-mo old granddaughter loves this toy. However, I am disappointed in a few qualities.1) The product photo shows the "E" well lit up and clearly defined. Not so in real life. The display is much like the old "Light-Bright" toy. The alphabet character flashes very briefly but is not as clear as it shows in the photo. The letters would be much more recognizable if they stayed on the display longer.2) When the drum is tapped the voice-over says the alphabet character's name very quickly. Too quickly. This would have been a better feature if there was a half-second pause from the contact with the drum skin and the letter flashing/spoken. A child who already has some alphabet experience could probably follow along but as an introduction to letters it would have been much better to have that pause so the name didn't get lost in the child's "tap."3) The alphabet is said in order a-b-c-d-e-f...... This may not be a bad thing espec for first exposure but a "random" button would have been a nice feature. Would have made the drum more usable as the child got older.4) There is no setting for the child to just play with the drum. In each existing setting there is the voice-over. Having time to explore the drum without the voice or canned music would have been a big plus.Overall this is a nice toy. It is attractive and seems to be well made. Love the fact that it comes with batteries already in place. The battery access door is also well secured with two screws (Is this industry standard now? When my boys were young only about half the toys' battery doors were secured with screws.) My grand-baby loves it so far and that's the real test.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Little People Grandparent Figures; Brand: ; Review: Oh come on Fisher-Price! Break the stereotype!Rename these figures as "white great-grandparent figures" and get busy on molds for the real grandparents of the 21st century! There is a huge gap between the FP "parent" figures and these grandparents. All your multi-ethnic figures have white parents/grandparents? And what is that thing the g-ma is holding? And the g-pa....is that a calculator or a mobile-phone from the 1980's? I'm a 53 yr old g-ma of two and certainly not alone in these days. My kids have degrees and jobs so don't make any assumptions as Granny Gert did in a comment to another reviewer! Time to get with the times Fisher-Price!PS: anyone know where I can get some real figures that will work in the playhouse?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Little People Nativity; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: I purchased this nativity set for all four households with grandkids for CHRISTmas 2011. I was happy to find a supplemental "shepard and sheep set" since that wasn't included in this set. The grandkids are all happy (moms and dads too!) but I just recieved the Fisher Price catalog and they have retooled the entire set. Now it makes sounds and plays "Away in the Manger" and "Silent Night." The manger glows. The angel spins on a track on the roof. But it has fewer characters...the wise men are absent....but they didn't come with tents in the first set anyway. You still have to buy the wise men set and the shepard set if you want it to be "complete." That ups the price by at least $30.Not sure how I feel about this since it was close to $175 to outfit four households with the "old" set plus the "shepard set." Personally, I think the older one may be better, more durable. As we "antique moms" know....the bells and whistles eventually break so maybe the absence of them on the older set was a good thing. When it comes down to it....as long as the kids learn the story and have creative play then it doesn't really matter. In this case newer may not be better....or cheaper.PS: If you want the supplemental sets do your research. I found them for half the price outside of Amazon.PPS: Also, for unclear reasons, my son'd dachshund LOVES to chew on any of my granddaughter's Little People characters. Not sure why but you may want to be cautious until you can determine if your dog finds them irresistable too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Kids' Learning Tablet, Green; Brand: LeapFrog Enterprises; Review: Purchased one earlier for another grandgirl. She loved it so we are getting our other grandkids ones for Christmas. A great system for all levels of learning. My son and his wife are both teachers and they don't mind this 'busy box' since most of the games teach basic skills as well as advancing to higher levels as their daughter masters them. I was afraid it would be set aside as another piece of technology that insulates people from each other without teaching anything. Happy that there's no "Grand Theft Auto" options for this!A great system. Don't forget a screen protector (seriously! Buy it now!) as well as the gel bumpers and carrying case. You'll be glad you popped for the extras. Been almost a year since we bought the first one and it looks almost new with daily use.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Disney's Jake and The Never Land Pirates - Light-Up Tick Tock Croc; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: Our 4-yr old grandson loves all things Jake and the Never Land Pirates so he received this for Halloween.My son (his dad) said it looks to be of pretty good quality too. Yay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cards Against Humanity; Brand: ; Review: Played it at a friend's and LOVED it!!! Just be sure to buy from the original makers....not the merchants who more then double the original cost. Fun game to play with close friends and family.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog LeapPad2 Recharger Pack (Works with all LeapPad2 Tablets); Brand: LeapFrog Enterprises; Review: We purchased LeapPad 2 units for our grandkids this passed CHRISTmas. I realized too late that I had chosen the units without the built-in rechargeable batteries. I was happy to see that this was an available option as we try to live as 'green' as possible. It's the kids' responsibility to keep their LeapPads charged so it also is teaching them some self-accountability.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeapFrog Disney Minnie's Bow-tique Super Surprise Party Learning Game (Works with LeapPad Tablets, and Leapster Explorer); Brand: LeapFrog Enterprises; Review: We have 6 grandgirls from 1 to 12 yrs old. This year they all received tablets for Christmas. The younger ones got LeapPad2 tablets and we split up several games between them. This one is by far the most popular. Each one has their own favorite part of the game. The younger ones can use it easily but (of course) the older ones also enjoy playing it. Worth the money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Comfort Inn and Suites; City: Ocean Shores Washington; Review: The desk clerk convinced my wife to pay a modest upgrade fee for the fourth floor room. I am so glad she did! Not only was the room large with an ocean view, but it had a second floor with a huge whirlpool tub. The main floor had a gas fireplace that we used late in the evening as the temperatures dropped. The room also had a small "bar" area with a sink, coffee maker, microwave oven and refrigerator. There were three flat screen TVs scattered about as well. The provided breakfast is the standard fare. My wife used the pool and workout room and said they were great. The fourth floor rooms receives our unqualified recommendation!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites; City: Springfield Oregon; Review: We stayed in room 110 which was a palace! Beautiful room with two stuff chairs, couch, office table, microwave oven, frig, coffee maker, flat screen TV, bed side goose neck lighting and more outlets than you could shake a stick at. The room was spotless and felt like brand new. The desk clerks were the friendliest we have ever encountered. The indoor pool was nice and the workout room sufficient. The breakfast was typical fare, but the attendant was incredibly hard working and super friendly. This Comfort Suites gets my unqualified recommendation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites Beaverton Portland West; City: Beaverton Oregon; Review: This Comfort Inn appears to be an older establishment, but has had some updates. Everything in the room was clean and in working order except for the sink stopper which refused to go down. The breakfast area was neat, clean and well stocked. Our only complaint was the wifi. When we tried to login it said there were too many user. We tried all evening and the next morning, but we're never able to get on. There was a certain irony to all this as our main usage would have been to book our next night's stay in the next town's Comfort Suites.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Lexington Kentucky; Review: Both front and back entrance of the hotel was beautiful! There was plenty of parking and the area was well lit. The lobby had Otis Spunkmeyer cookies too. The room was very clean and in good repair. There were lots of channels on the TV and the wifi was lightning fast. The breakfast bar was standard fare and was clean and well stocked. We'd definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Bridgeport Clarksburg; City: Bridgeport West Virginia; Review: This is definitely in the top 1% of Comfort Suites we have stayed in. Everything is like new and is well appointed. We got a suite and was surprised by the spaciousness. The room was super clean and smelled nice. The mattresses were firm, the flat screen TV nice and there were times of outlets. The bathroom was extremely nice and we appreciated the super nice hair dryer. An additional bonus for me was a small panel nite light in the bathroom. The pool, fitness room and court yard sitting room was great. The breakfast area had plenty of seating and had more than the typical food fair. We would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Streetsboro Ohio; Review: Hotel was in a decent neighborhood and there was plenty of parking. Desk manager was fast, friendly and extremely efficient. Peanut butter cookies were available free in the lobby. Business room and computer was nice and accessed easily. Rooms were in excellent condition and super clean. We had a quiet night's sleep. Hot breakfast was standard fare and was kept well stocked. Breakfast area was kept spotlessly clean. We would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far View Lodge; City: Mesa Verde National Park Colorado; Review: We planned a two week train/national park trip and decided to try park lodging whenever possible. Far View Lodge sounded really appealing so we locked in our reservations early. As we approached Far View Lodge two coyotes crossed the road within twenty feet of us. What an incredible start! The room was a little on the small side, but was clean and rustically beautiful. It came with a coffee maker, iron, blow dryer and refrigerator. We were unable to get the WiFi to work during our entire stay. Also, there was no television. This suited us just fine. The best part was the back deck. Although it was a tad on the small side it was walled off from the others and gave the impression we had a stellar view all to ourselves. We spent the evening on the porch watching a bazillion stars come out. Truly spectacular! We would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Durango; City: Durango Colorado; Review: We really enjoyed our stay here! Autumn got us checked in quickly plus gave us some snacks to enjoy. Parking was right outside our door! Our room was clean and had a free bottle of water in the frig. There was even a chalk board to write down our thoughts. Later in the evening Autumn called our room to see if everything was satisfactory. We HAVE NEVER had a hotel do this before. Very impressive! Breakfast was the standard fare (cereal, pastries, waffles) although the attendant was cooking fresh eggs. Biscuits and gravy was a nice touch. The room was spotless!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Suites; City: Alamosa Colorado; Review: The staff at the desk was courteous and helpful. There was plenty of parking and we were impressed with the reserve elite slots. Our room was clean and in great condition. There was plenty of pillows (both form and soft) on the bed and the mattress was very comfortable. The breakfast bar was standard Comfort suites fair and included breakfast burritos and potatoes. We would definitely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Ollio Women's Ballet Shoe Lace Up Sneaker Flat; Brand: ; Review: Not as cute as I expected them to be. Too hard around the edges; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's H2 Go Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I noticed sketechers isn't selling them anymore. Thank God amazon did. I work in these shoes. I can wash them every day. I work in them every day. And they last me about one year. Will order them again This is my second pair; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's H2 Go Sandal; Brand: ; Review: I noticed sketechers isn't selling them anymore. Thank God amazon did. I work in these shoes. I can wash them every day. I work in them every day. And they last me about one year. Will order them again This is my second pair; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocket Dog Women's Willie Lovely Crochet Fabric Fashion Sneaker; Brand: Rocket Dog; Review: Best shoes I ever had. I had to order two pairs; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keds Women's Teacup Crochet Fashion Flat Shoe; Brand: ; Review: If I knew they were made so big I would order 8 instead of 9; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Performance Women's H2 Go Water Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Milumia Women's Button Up Split Floral Print Flowy Party Maxi Dress; Brand: ; Review: The design of the dress and the feel gets 5 stars, however the size runs real small. The dress I received was ripped in the back and it's hardly noticeable. So pay attention to the dresses you recieve. I wish they had bigger size cause I really loved the dress and I would have ordered a new one. Also I ordered 2xl. And it felt like I ordered large or slightly extra large. So be aware .; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Green Hotel Nhatrang; City: Nha Trang Khanh Hoa Province; Review: This is my 2nd stay at this hotel, my last time was 3 years ago will my sister and brother inlaw. This time I stayed with my mum,grandma and her partner. We booked a standard room,with an ok view.It was facing some apartments, so sometimes I would forget and walk out from a shower, then realizing people can see from the other side. =) Hotel rooms is the best one I have been to,bed is huge..even the single one.Very clean and very bright room. Room has coat hanger a huge closet ( a little smelly, smelt very musky) and massive powder table. I also liked it that there is a power point near the bed behind the bedside table. Breakfast has good variety and juices are sweet. What is it with Viet nam and very very sweet juices at breakfast?? I had a problem and did last time as well was the shower, the shower head points out so when you shower the water shoots outside the bath and wets the floor and mat making the whole bathroom wet. Internet is available downstairs and wireless is as well, although is very slow,dropping out quite often. Another thing is there is no safe which is a pain, for sometimes i would like to put my valuables in my room, in the safe instead of carrying it around with me. Other than that, no other probs with anything,enjoyed my stay here the 2nd time round and i would not mind staying here another 3rd time. Im glad I took my mum, grandma and her partner here, she boasted that its the best she has ever been to. She's taken photo's of the room to keep as a souvenir. Keep up the good work and I loved and still love the Bright green color ( Easy to find); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rex Hotel; City: Vung Tau Ba Ria Vung Tau Province; Review: We booked to stay at this hotel on 30th December. This is my second time staying here,this hotel needs some serious up grading. This time and last time the people at the reception are some what friendly. We didnt feel welcomed at all, they seemed annoyed with us for some reason. The only person we found friendly was this one particular gentleman I think his name is Truyen, this young man is very nice and very helpful. Another person I would like to mention is the security guard named Quy, he is the only friendly security guard there. They rest didnt seem so happy seeing us walking past and never greeting us ..one particular one is quite rude. Room is okay looking and shower is awesome..it looked like a time capsule. Lift wasnt working,apparently being fixed..really annoying..had to use service lift,which took forever. We had to walk up and down by stairs one time,becos workers were holding the lift to bring cement up. That got me really annoyed. Food buffet has been down graded from 3 years ago, the last time I stayed here the food was fabulous. This time the food seemed to be changed to the same thing every few days,juice is sweet as sugar and very artificial. I thought I would have a toast with honey,it was like they put sugar on the stove and made it alittle brown and poured it in the bowl. Noodle soup is full of MSG. But the funny thing I have to mention is the orange juice is nicer in pool side bar..but you have to pay for it.. pffft. In ending this review I would have to say that this hotel has stayed quite the same as 3 years ago. Carpet downstairs lobby serious needs to be changed, I suggest the hotel be tiled, this prevents the musky mold smell that has swamped the whole hotel. Management need to tell the staffs and housekeeping to be more happy and friendly..even if the guest are South Vietnamese. We come to stay and enjoy our holiday,not to be judged that we are not from the North.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Que Huong Liberty 2; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: I have nothing but compliments about this hotel. My elder sister stayed at this hotel in March and spoke highly about the service. I enjoyed my 3 day staying at this hotel and would recommend it to anyone. Everyone greeted us with a smile every time. One particular security guard kept reminding my mother to be careful of her purse whenever we left the hotel,I found this to be very sweet of him. Breakfast i would say is more than average..could have more of a variety. The massage palour attached is kinda strange, I think its recommended for men. The girls wore skimpy clothing but were very nice and polite. I had taken my grandma to get a nice massage,but she found the girls are alittle too rough. She wasn't feeling very well from the start, so it was not a pleasant massage for her. She stopped it half way because she was feeling quite sick. The girls were very polite offering her ginger tea to cease the vomiting. Mine was ok, at times it was painful. For anyone that does not want to be stepped on,remember to mention it. Most massages in Vietnam involve girls holding onto a pole on the ceiling and using their feet to massage you. Dont wear flashy jewelery,I was a very annoyed about my moms phone being stolen at An Dong Market, so beware people of your belongings. Overall this hotel is by far the best I have stayed at in Vietnam, even though it does not have a pool the service over rules it. Keep up the good work staff at Liberty 2 Hotel =); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Saigon Comfort Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: This is my second stay at this hotel. My first time was 3 years ago, found this hotel to be a very good one for the price which is $20usd. I didnt particular wanted the $15usd, but it also was not ever offered to me. Annoying thing was when i booked for 2 rooms a day before, I was told it was $20usd per room. When we arrived,we were told one was $25usd, I got quite angry and told them,which they changed straight away. What was the purpose of that extra $5usd? Room is quite spacious and I would say the bathroom is very clean, apart from the eeky towels, they were stained and smelt musky. And although they had a safe,it was too small for my laptop so i kinda has to take it with me, which is annoying because it's quite heavy. Reading the review about lost items, when leaving with the reception, I didnt want to risk it,plus the laptop isnt mine. The bed is uncomfortable and had parts where I would sink in it, I slept with my bottom sunken in and my legs high. Quite funny. Must I mention that mink blanket, Saigon is very hot, and having that blanket not only looked funny but quite ugly. Get rid of it, makes the room look very cheap.Didnt use the mink blanket, smelt funny and left it on the chair. Wireless is awesome and other than that had a good stay for one night. Would come back again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Que Huong Liberty 2; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Awful now, they changed all staff members. Management changed or something. Water in the shower trickles like a person with a UTi takes forever to shower. Such a shame was such a good hotel but now everything is so poorly looked after.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: My mum and I arrived in Saigon on the 1st October. We headed to this hotel that we booked via Agoda. This place was recommended by my sister inlaw and mother inlaw. They stayed there 2 years ago and praised how clean and how close ot was to Ben Thanh market. It's about a 2 min walk. Our room was a triple room. There were 2 queen size beds, bathroom was a big bath with a shower head.. We had a balcony to the main street, I kept losing wifi when I went there so couldn't Facetime the view to my sister. The receptionist was lovely and nice. We would definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BreakFree Cosmopolitan; City: Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland; Review: My partner and I are from Melbourne, it was our very first time traveling to Surfers. The apartment we stayed at was a Deluxe room, very clean with an amazing view. Over looking down at the intersection of Cavill Ave and Surfers Paradise Blvd was a bonus. We had a washer and dryer, sachets of laundry detergent was provided aswell as dish washing liquid. The bathroom was extremely clean and shampoo, conditioner, body moisturiser and soap was available. We asked Lianna at Reception for help with booking our tour with Quack'R'Duck, an amazing land and water experience. She also booked for us the Goldcoast Helitour a helicopter scenic ride. We really appreciate her helping us because we didn't need to go searching for it. All the staffs there are very friendly and always smiling and greeting us whenever we walked pass. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again soon. Note: This place is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. If you want the best location you will hear the noises from the hustle and bustle at night time and early mornings. Because obviously it's located smack bang in the middle of Surfers Paradises busy strip , which is great for some and not for others. It really didn't bother me... If you want the location but not the noise get some earplugs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Hummingbird Hotel; City: Crown Point Tobago Trinidad and Tobago; Review: Stayed at the Hummingbird along with another couple from Nov 10-16, and had a wonderful time. The location is good, and while Shane is always ready to give you a lift wherever you'd like to go, we often walked to or from Store Bay, Pigeon Point and places in the area. Food is good, and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Denise, Shane, Peter and Joan have a great ability to be helpful without being overbearing, and while they're very friendly they are also very respectful of your privacy. This is not the place to stay if you are expecting 5-star creature comforts, but it's clean, comfortable, and a very pleasant home base while in Tobago.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort; City: Puerto Plata Puerto Plata Province Dominican Republic; Review: Stayed at this resort with two other couples, 30's and 40's, April 2007, First Caribbean trip for the other two couples, and they thought it was great. We enjoyed it, but the resort and the area aren't ideal. FOOD/DRINKS Food was reasonably good. The buffets were pretty reliable. Beachside grill was great if you like lots of fried things. Never a problem to find a table at the buffet, and service was good. If you like late-night food or drinks you'll probably be disappointed; they have a snack cart they set up by the pool by about midnight, with limited food and drink, but that's it. Not sure how late the cart is there; it was always gone when I got up, so it may not be there all night. ENTERTAINMENT ...was a little shlocky. We generally took in the entertainment night-times, but it ranged from marginal to average. If you have kids, you might want to pass on the evening shows as some of them get a little racy. Daytime stuff around the pool was typical; dance lessons, loud music, etc. At the beach it was quieter and less intrusive. Not much night life at the hotel. We made several trips to Hemingways, a 5-minute walk from the resort, which was always lots of fun. Some of the resort staff would usually go with us. BEACH The beach is nice, but lots of rocks and shallow reefs off the beach. Good for snorkelling on calm days. Not much in the way of water sports; a few kayaks and a tired sunfish or two a little further down the beach. With the reefs, I can understand it, but still a little disappointing for anyone who likes to swim or sail. Hard to get a sheltered spot unless you get there early. Typical; people leave towels on the chairs, then don't show up all day. I went down early myself one morning, with towels in hand; I chatted with the security guard, gave him a little tip, and after that I had a shady spot reserved for me every morning. Lots of beach hawkers, but they are usually pretty good once you say you're not interested. Some are almost entertaining; we were all going around singing, "I got the MONKEY...monkey SEE monkey DOOOOOOO..." in imitation of one guy who went up and down the beach non-stop. SERVICE We found service to be very good at the hotel. Tipped small amounts regularly, and never had to wait for a drink or a table. We made several friends during the week, and made us feel very welcome. The people at the pool bars didn't seem quite so friendly as the rest of the resort, for some reason. TRIPS We did the city tour and the outback safari. Both were interesting; rained on the city tour, which put a damper on it. On the outback tour we went boogie boarding at Sosua; that was great, after all day. Both worth the trip. One couple went horseback riding, and really enjoyed it. Long pants and the heat; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Boston North Shore Danvers; City: Danvers Massachusetts; Review: Stayed there July 5-8, while doing some sightseeing and shopping. The hotel was clean and well-maintained. They advised us on check-in that there was a problem with hot water but they were looking into it; they ended up replacing the boiler but it was up and running again within a couple of hours. Continental breakfast was ok, coffee was good and always ready. Staff was very helpful in answering questions about the area and giving directions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Montego Bay; City: Ironshore Montego Bay Saint James Parish Jamaica; Review: We are at the resort from April 7-14 (mid-stay). It's not a bad resort, but if you are choosing 5-star then you might want to go somewhere else. FOOD: OK, nothing special. Buffets are a reasonably good selection. Jerk Chicken on the beach is good, but lineups can be long. So far we've eaten at the Asian and Italian a la cartes. Asian is a buffet. Food is good. Italian is a partial buffet; you serve your own appetizer, salad and dessert, and they serve the main course. Service isn't great at any of the restaurants, even the a la cartes. ENTERTAINMENT: Same old stuff, a bunch of dancers doing slight variations on the same theme. The beach party was fun, great band, but the last hour was all about getting people to go on the bus to the Margaritaville bar in town. No other live music or entertainment outside of the evening shows, which all finish by about 10:30. ROOMS: Clean. Comfortable. Not very large,in comparison to other resorts. Some reviewers said the beds were too hard, but we found them fine. BEACH: Beach itself is nice, but the water isn't. it looks like the whole beach is manmade, and as soon as you get past your knees you're walking on seaweed and vegetation. No snorkeling from the beach as the water is always cloudy. There are private resorts on either side, so you can't walk very far in either direction. GENERAL LAYOUT: Everything in the main area is pretty close. buildings 3 through 6 are a little farther from the main area, if that's what you're looking for. Don't pay extra money for oceanview rooms; most of those are facing the pool with a distant view of the ocean. POOL: pool is nice, with a lot of private areas, seats, etc. Typical loud music by the pool bar, and loud visitors as the day goes on. There are two separate pools, but both in the same area. Not enough seats; most chairs are 'claimed' with towels by 6 am. OVERALL: ok if you can get a good deal, but if you're looking for 5-star comfort or a nice beach then go elsewhere.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Glacier Mountaineer Lodge Bellstar Hotels Resorts; City: Golden Kootenay Rockies British Colu; Review: Have stayed there two years in a row, for a week each time. This is a great resort, right on the hill. Rooms on the slopeside look right out on the hill, and it's literally no more than a few yards to the lift and the shops. Building is looking a bit rundown. Rooms vary from good to excellent; I think a lot of the suites are privately owned and placed in the rental pool, so I think it varies based on how often they are rented and how they are maintained. We have stayed in a 2-br unit with full kitchen, and the facilities are great. Two very comfortable king beds, two bathrooms, balcony looking right out on the hill. Slopeside facilities are ok but not overwhelming, and it's pretty quiet after the lifts stop. I gather there is a bit of nightlife in town, but we've stayed at the resort. The ski setup is great; there is a ski locker on the ground floor, with large lockers, boot and glove dryers. Bring a combination lock with you. You can leave your skis and poles in the locker, and your boots and gloves on the dryer racks, so you don't have to cart anything up to your room. The room is accessible with a card from the outside, so it's reasonably secure, and I haven't heard of anyone having problems or losing stuff. Have eaten a few meals at the resort, but for the most part have brought our own food and cooked in. If you're driving there, it's best to buy your groceries and supplies elsewhere rather than the local stores as selection is limited and prices are somewhat high. It's impossible to review the resort without talking about the hill; Kicking Horse has great skiing, but it's not for beginners. If you take the gondola there are few beginner options for getting down, other than a long and occasionally hairy traverse back and forth (and back and forth). Lots of skiers dropping in from the sides, and they don't always look to see if anyone is coming.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paramount Hotel Temple Bar; City: Dublin County Dublin; Review: Arrived with a group of six; we were there before 9 am, thinking we would drop our bags, but they managed to check us in to 2 of the 3 rooms right away. Service was very good. Hotel was clean and comfortable. The only complaint we had was our rooms faced the Czech Inn, which seems to be an after-hours club, and sometime after midnight there would be a group of boisterous bar-goers standing outside, talking, smoking and making enough noise to keep us awake. It was too warm to keep the windows closed, but too noisy to have them open. Made for a restless night, at least up until the revelers went home. Good location; short walk to Temple Bar area, restaurants, bars and shopping.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Anchor Lodge Guesthouse; City: Galway County Galway Western Ireland; Review: Stayed with a group of six (three couples) for two nights. This was the first B&B after leaving Dublin, and weren't sure what to expect. The place was clean and well-maintained -- I think it had been recently renovated. Rooms were comfortable. The bathrooms and showers were very tiny, in fact some of our group had a hard time getting in the shower. Food was fine, the hosts were very obliging. Good location, a short walk from the center of town. Parking was tight but manageable; I believe some guests parked on the road, but there was space right in front of the lodge.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: Calgary hotels can be pricy, I hadn't stayed here before but I got a good deal online. The price may be because of the construction going on (a new hotel being built right in front of this one) but everything in the hotel was fine. The rooms were clean and comfortable, beds were great. Check-in was efficient, and they had a free shuttle to/from the airport. We also ate at the restaurant; good food and good service. Airport hotels are usually hit-and-miss; this one is a hit, recommended if you're leaving early or arriving late.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Island House Resort; City: North Redington Beach Florida; Review: Stayed there for two nights while waiting to get into a condo. Staff was wonderful, very accommodating and helpful. The hotel is older, but well maintained. Rooms were clean and well equipped. Our room had a small kitchenette, with hotplate, fridge, coffee maker, toaster, dishes and utensils.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Rubie's Costume Co; Review: Perfect touch for Harry Potter custome; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chooka Women's Mid-Height Rain Boot; Brand: ; Review: Size 10 fit has expected. Perfect boot to wear to the muddy dog park. This is not a cold weather boot. I live in WI so I wear a thick pair of wool socks for any dog outings and the boots still fit good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's Straight Fit Signature Khaki Pant D2; Brand: ; Review: 34x36 fit my 6'4 180lb son perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Performance Men's Ultimate Fleece Pullover Hoodie; Brand: adidas; Review: Exactly as you see only problem is it shrunk a full size when I washed it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: New Balance Men's 311 Lifestyle Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: 22 year old son loves them. Shoes are exactly as pictured.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vovotrade Winter Wrist Arm Hand Warmer Knitted Long Fingerless Gloves; Brand: Vovotrade; Review: I thought the product was going to me of a knit material but it's more like spandex. Aside from the material they product it just what I needed to later under long underwear when outside.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Tulsi Gabbard elevated in Iowa by Clinton spat; Abstract: Hillary Clinton's suggestion this past week that Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is being "groomed" by Russians to act as a spoiler in the 2020 race may have had the opposite effect of what the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee intended: It's elevated Gabbard's candidacy and may have inspired even more ardent interest in her campaign among Clinton critics. On Saturday, Gabbard found fans among the many Clinton skeptics...; Category: news
Title: Man on stepson's surprise play: "It took my voice away"; Abstract: Michael Musto describes what it was like to be honored by his stepson, a football player; Category: news
Title: Trump botches a boast about giving away his presidential salary; Abstract: The president claimed he's the only commander in chief who's donated his paycheck since George Washington. That's not true.; Category: news
Title: 14 Ways Parents Waste Money on Kids; Abstract: Being a parent is expensive but if you make these unnecessary mistskes, they can cost you a whole lot more than you need to spend and may make your offspring feel entitled and bratty instead of lucky and grateful. Consider saving money for retirement or other expenses by bypassing these unnecessary outlays of cash.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Scientology buys most of downtown Clearwater, Florida; Abstract: The Tampa Bay Times found the church of Scientology and its members have spent $103M and control 185 properties over 101 acres of its spiritual hometown.; Category: video
Title: Donald Trump wants the iPhone home button back; Abstract: Not a fan of swipe gestures, it seems; Category: news
Title: As his Alzheimer's looms, Charles and Pam Ogletree take one last walk in love; Abstract: Ogletree was a giant of the law, a force of nature and for justice. Then came Alzheimer's, and the cruel unraveling.; Category: news
Title: Before First Federal Execution in Years, Family of Victims Dissents; Abstract: In early December, if nothing else changes, Daniel Lewis Lee will be the first federal prisoner put to death in nearly two decades. He was sentenced 20 years ago after being convicted along with another man, both white supremacists on the hunt for guns and cash of taping bags over the heads of a husband, wife and 8-year-old girl, tying rocks around them and throwing them into a bayou.; Category: news
Title: Debunking 4 Viral Rumors About the Bidens and Ukraine; Abstract: Accusations that President Trump shaped American policy toward Ukraine for his own political gain exploded into a crisis for the White House in September after a whistle-blower complaint. Lawmakers have been examining how Mr. Trump pushed the Ukrainians to investigate the hacking of the Democratic National Committee in 2016 and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his son Hunter, a lawyer and former lobbyist. Those questions are now at...; Category: news
Title: Massive fentanyl seizure 'enough to kill everyone' in Ohio, officials say; Abstract: Over 40 pounds of fentanyl was seized in an Ohio drug bust that officials are saying amounts to "chemical warfare."; Category: news
Title: WhatsApp might soon receive the major update you've been waiting for; Abstract: WhatsApp is easily one of the most popular messaging apps out there, and Facebook's only chat app that supports end-to-end encryption, just like iMessage on the iPhone. The advantage of WhatsApp is that you can use it across devices to stay in touch with your contacts regardless of their mobile operating system.; Category: news
Title: 691,145 Californians left last year: What state did they go to?; Abstract: Look at the comings and goings as a ratio of ins to outs. Tiny Idaho wins this race with 497 arrivals from the Golden State for every 100 former Gem State residents who moved to California.; Category: finance
Title: TikTok's parent company reportedly faces a national security review; Abstract: Recently TikTok's popularity has exploded worldwide, and so has scrutiny over the app's parent company ByteDance and its relationship to the Chinese government. Now Reuters reports that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has opened a national security review of the company, because it had not sought approval to make its $1 billion acquisition of Musical.ly in 2017. US lawmakers have expressed concern's over the...; Category: news
Title: It looks like Microsoft is finally ditching the Internet Explorer branding for good with a revamped logo that looks like a wave; Abstract: Microsoft revealed the new Edge logo as an Easter egg after users completed a mini game inside the browser.; Category: news
Title: iOS 13.2: The best hidden iPhone and iPad features we can find; Abstract: We combed through the iPhone 11 and iPad Pro -- here's what we found.; Category: news
Title: Coldest air of the season is on the way for Eastern US; Abstract: 30 cities in the eastern U.S. had its warmest October on record and now we go from that to winter-like weather.; Category: weather
Title: Bogus Warren Quote Ignites Immigration Anger; Abstract: Immigration comments by Sen. Elizabeth Warren have been selectively edited in a misleading way and are circulating widely online. The post Bogus Warren Quote Ignites Immigration Anger appeared first on FactCheck.org.; Category: news
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Title: EmaxDesign Wigs 32 Inch Cosplay Wig For Women With Wig Cap and Comb (Dark Blue); Brand: EmaxDesign; Review: It arrived to me unbelievably tangled and frizzy. I spend a VERY long time trying to untangle it, however, despite my best efforts I hardly made a dent in the whole tangle issue. Also, for the frizz, it was so frizzy even after I tried straightening it the frizz was still there.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: HDE Strapless Self Adhesive Bra Silicone Invisible Backless Stick-On Push-up Bra; Brand: HDE; Review: Very nice little bra. It sticks nicely and you won't need to adjust it. You can also use it plenty of times before it loses any stick whatsoever. This is me in a dress wearing this bra. Fits nicely and very secrete.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hers by Herman Jewel Accent Underwire Bras 2-Pack; Brand: Hers by Herman; Review: First of all, let me say how pretty this bra is. It's just the most beautiful color of blue and black and even has a cute little gem in the middle! As for the fit, I am a size 32B. So I ordered a Size 32B. Fit perfectly! Love this bra! Great for the price and comes with 2!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fashion Forms Women's Big and Tall Water Pads; Brand: ; Review: As a woman with a smaller bust I bought these for 2 reasons. One being to cover any nipple poking through my wetsuit and the other to just increase my bust's look. I must say, it works perfectly for both reasons! After getting out the pool just take them out and let them dry and they are ready to use for regular clothing purposes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luxury Divas Red Thick Slouchy Knit Oversize Beanie Cap Hat; Brand: Cambridge Select; Review: I bought this beanie to keep me warm on a trip to New York and Washington D.C and I never took it off! (Sarcasm). It most definitely did its job and looks great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What's the Football Team doing on our Field? | Marching Band Ladies' T-shirt Green; Brand: ; Review: I play the bass clarinet for a marching band and bought this shirt because, well, it's funny. I am 5'6 and approximately 130 pounds. I am a slim sit in the stomach area and usually wear medium sized shirts. Seeing and this shirt only came is small in large I bought the large. It fit perfectly! Overall good shirt, good laugh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RK RUBY KARAT Womens Classic Double Breasted Pea Coat Jacket; Brand: RK RUBY KARAT; Review: It came earlier than expected (thankfully) and fit perfectly. Do order a size up though! I am 5'6 and 130lbs, I usually wear Medium but a large fit me as a medium! Otherwise this is an extremely comfy jacket and looks very stylish!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slipknot - The Gray Chapter Star Adult T-Shirt; Brand: Slipknot; Review: Came on time and fit perfectly! I am 5'6 and 130lbs and a medium fit perfectly! (Female); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Casa del Agua; City: Granada Granada Department; Review: We stayed at this lovely hostel for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. Our room itself was spacious and clean, with a good fan (and the option of a/c), and the en-suite bathroom was also clean (even with the option of a hot shower). The owner, Gerry, was an absolute star. He couldn't have possibly been more helpful - organising a taxi for us from Managua airport, giving us loads of ideas about what to do, where to eat etc and just generally being incredibly helpful. The communal kitchen was clean and well stocked, coffee was free all day and there was a large fridge/freezer to keep drinks cool in the heat. The swimming pool in the courtyard was so ideal for cooling down after long days.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostel Vista Serena; City: Manuel Antonio Province of Puntarenas; Review: Despite some great reviews in the lonely planet and on here, we were not overwhelmed by Vista Serena. yes the view from the hostel is incredible, however the location to local amenities is poor (only salvaged by the great Quepos-Manuel Antonio bus service) and we stayed in the smallest 4 person dorm I have ever seen! Poor lighting, cramped rooms with a leaky air conditioning unit also. Bathrooms were average. The outside seating area is definitely a bonus and the on-site restaurant, breakfast and smoothie bar definitely make this place a lot better. On the whole the staff were very, very good - however we were let down slightly when they had said they had booked a taxi for us however it didn't show (we don't know if this was there fault however!) and as a result we missed our bus to San Jose!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cabinas El Pueblo Bed Breakfast; City: Santa Elena Monteverde Province of Puntarenas; Review: this was one of our favourite hostels we have stayed in! Our room was absolutely lovely - a very spacious double room with TV, and a very large en-suite/wet room with warm showers. The place was immaculate and cleaned thoroughly for us everyday. Our room overlooked a courtyard area where we could relax in hammocks. The hostel is a 2 minute walk from the centre of Santa Elena. There was a free breakfast that was very tasty (but not overly filling!), as well as free tea and coffee all day. The owner is a lovely man (who admittedly doesn't speak English), although there was a member of staff present during the day who could! They helped book us onto all of the tours we wanted to go onto and were generally very helpful. A nice touch was on checking out, the owner giving us a complementary bag of coffee from a local plantation - such a nice guy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paradiso Hostel; City: La Laguna de Apoyo Masaya Masaya Department; Review: Whilst in Granada we went on a day trip to the laguna (booked through our hostel - casa del Agua). It was a very picturesque spot with our own beach, kayaks, balls, and a platform out at sea. The bar is very reasonably priced, does great smoothies and also excellent food. Good value and definitely worth doing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pargo Feliz Hotel; City: Montezuma Province of Puntarenas; Review: we stayed here 4 nights and couldn't really have many complaints! The rooms were very spacious, with an en-suite (with warm showers), however there were many, many lizards that also seemed to occupy our room with us! Our room was on the balcony, where we could relax in hammocks and see/hear the sea approximately 20 metres away. The place was more quiet compared to some of the other budget places in Montezuma - something we enjoyed. At $35 per night it wasn't the cheapest place we stayed in (especially as there was no kitchen or breakfast included), but I would recommend it! Also, we unfortunately left some belongings here. The owner there organised for them to be delivered to us in San Jose on a particular date. Incredibly helpful and went well beyond the standard for us - we are very thankful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hospedaje Buena Vista; City: Playa Santo Domingo Isla de Ometepe Rivas Department; Review: these cabins located right on the beachfront really are very picturesque and in a perfect location - on a lovely stretch of beach and not far from Ojo de Agua and also by the bus stop for those of you who want to climb Volcan Maderas. The owner is very helpful and lovely. The room itself is very basic (we had a double room), which has an en-suite. For the bargain price of $20 per night. There were some downsides - our room did have an ant problem, and was a bit dark - but for the price we were paying you really can't complain. A great budget option!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Interamericano; City: Turrialba Province of Cartago; Review: We stayed here having read some good reviews on here and in the lonely planet. The owner was absolutely lovely in sorting out everything we needed and the value was incredibly good. She arranged our rafting tour for us as well! Rooms are very basic. but incredibly clean. The hottest showers we were able to find in any budget place in Central America! Her family and dogs are also lovely. The downstairs lounge area is great, as the wifi doesn't quite extend to the rooms. You must be considerate as you do have to share the downstairs with the family (and dogs) as it is also their home! The only real downside was the noise due to the local market. If possible, ask to go on the opposite side of the building to the market (if you're there on a thursday or friday night); Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Anchor Hocking 68332L13 Manchester Drinking Glasses, 16 oz (Set of 4), Clear; Brand: Anchor Hocking; Review: I bought these glasses a few years ago, and I am so glad that I did. I bought two sets of the large 16 oz. tumblers, and two sets of the smaller 10.5 oz. glasses. They have a nice weight to them, they don't tip over easily, and the design is not only beautiful, but enables you to get a good grip on a glass, without fearing that it may slip out of your hand. I hope they never get rid of this design. You won't regret purchasing these!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kate Aspen Luminous Black Mini-Lantern Tea Light Holder; Brand: Kate Aspen; Review: I received this tea light holder quickly. It was well packaged for protection, and it has a tea light candle that is included. I placed a battery-operated tea light in the lantern, instead. I love it so much that I put it next to our TV for ambiance. It was purchased as a replacement to the LED lantern that was included with a Grim Reaper wall decoration that I bought here, on Amazon. I will use this lantern and hang it from the Reaper's hand. It will look really great, and it will give it the "spooky effect" that I want, but I will need to get an "S" hook to attach it. Yes, this lantern is really cute, and it's versatile, i.e. wedding receptions, or can also be used anytime you want a small light. Using a battery-operated tea light instead of using a wax tea light is a safer option.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 2.5 oz. Bubble Whiskey Shot Glass (set of 6); Brand: Home Essentials & Beyond; Review: I just received my shot glasses yesterday, and they did not arrive broken! Yay! I did notice that a few of the glasses have air bubbles and streaks in the glass, but it won't affect their use. There is color inside the bubbles on the bottoms, and if you turn the glasses over; you'll notice a hole. If some of the color is missing, you can put a drop of food color in the hole, move the glass around so as to cover the bubble with color, and allow to dry thoroughly. After it's dry, you can put some clear silicone waterproof sealant over the hole. Take some rubbing alcohol, and using a small piece of paper towel soaked in alcohol; you can clean around the bottom of the shot glass. Smooth out the silicone with the alcohol. I used my finger. Silicone cleans off with rubbing alcohol. I allowed the silicone to dry on the bottom of the glasses, then carefully hand washed and dried each one with a paper towel. For those of you who want color in the air bubbles, if you accidentally put them in the dishwasher; follow these instructions, and you will be able to use and enjoy your shot glasses! :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 100-cigar Bally Glass Top Humidor; Brand: Orleans Group; Review: Love this cigar Humidor! It does the job, and helps control a constant humidity. It's beautiful, and I decided to display it. Thank you, thank you! ;); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KUCHE Easy Trigger Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop, Cookie Dough and Water Melon Scoop; Brand: KUCHE; Review: We love this ice cream scoop. It makes perfect ice cream balls, and we put the scoop in hot water before we scoop the ice cream, and it's very easy to use, and you don't have to do anything, but let the scoop do the work for you. Love the size, and the weight of this scoop. I highly recommend it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Umbra Squire 1-Inch Drapery Rod for Window, 72 to 144-Inch, Polished Bronze; Brand: Umbra; Review: I just ordered this curtain rod, just like the one I bought three years ago for my son's office. It's so beautiful, sturdy, and I was happy to find it here on Amazon! :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Full Size Upright Carpet Cleaner and Shampooer with Antibacterial Spot & Stain Remover, 1548; Brand: Bissell; Review: This is an excellent cleaner. Just make sure that yiu buy an extra pump belt because even if you take care of this Bissell Pro Heat by keeping it clean and free of hair and anytning else it sucks up, the belts are cheaply made and are prone to breaking. Otherwise, it's an great choice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homeleo 10M 100LED Battery Powered LED String Lights w/Remote Mini Tiny LED Lamps on Flexible Thin Silver Wire Blinking Twinkle; Brand: Homeleo; Review: These are the perfect lights for my Nightmare Before Christmas themed tree. I love the mood and the accent to the white tree. It glows, plus it has different modes and a remote. I can't say enough about these lights. My tree is 6.5 tall, and this 16 ft. and inches length is just perfect. This tree has warm white lights, and I can have both turned on at the same time. Love!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set DISCONTINUED BY MANUFACTURER; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I absolutely love, love, love my new cookware! I had a previous set that was old, and I decided to purchase a new one. This set is better thsn the previous set I owned, it heats better, more evenly, and the non-stick feature is the best! I don't know why this set is being discontinued. I'm so glad I bought this one. :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Glass Carafe with Stainless Steel Handle Programmable Coffeemaker, Silver; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: Weve had this model coffee maker for a tad over a year. Every week, the red clean me light would light up, so we cleaned it weekly, until the following week, then the light would show, again. We always used filtered water. We would also brew tea in it, BUT when we would use the carafe to fill the reservoir, apparently there would be water leaking onto the counter top. The base sat almost flush to the counter top, so eventually the bottom plate rusted out. If wed known, we would have glued tiny silicone pads to raise the bottom to prevent contact with water.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 49980A Coffee Maker, Single Serve, Black/Stainless Steel; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: We bought this coffee maker as a replacement to a one year old Cuisinart coffee maker. I love the option of brewing a several or a few cups, or a single cup serving. This was the best choice we could have made. The coffee maker is not only attractive and is perfect with our kitchen appliances, but makes great coffee. We also use this coffee maker to brew one gallon Lipton tea bags. You won't regret purchasing this versatile coffee maker!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Gold Tone Silver Stardust Iced Micro Jesus Pendant 4mm 24'' Rope Chain Necklace; Brand: L & L Nation; Review: It's arrive exactly how we imagined. My grandson was thrilled but we were surprised at how nice the quality was.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Household Essentials 69104 CedarFresh Boot Shaper Form Inserts for Men and Women | 2 pairs; Brand: Household Essentials; Review: They work ok but are not heavy enough to hold up tall boots; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men's Biker's Wallet Kabana with 45 Cm Long Metal Chain to Hang; Brand: Kabana; Review: My father inlaw loved it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Limited Time Offer! Women's Low-cut Socks"20 Pair" (10 Pack + 10"Free" Pair); Brand: Brightstar; Review: Great price; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SheIn Women's Long Sleeve Cardigan Lapel Open Front Sweater; Brand: ; Review: It was really heavy and ran small; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jstyle Jewelry Stainless Steel Mens Womens Ball Stud Earrings Round 2-7mm 6 Pairs Black; Brand: Jstyle; Review: Loved them!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Warner's Women's Elements of Bliss Wirefree Lift Bra; Brand: Warner's; Review: It was smaller than usual; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Unique Styles Women's Summer Ultra Soft Flowy Floral Print Sundresses - X-Large- 4Pack - Assorted colors; Brand: Unique Styles; Review: its a little long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gerber Baby 19-Piece Essentials Gift Set; Brand: ; Review: baby shower gift; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beachcoco Women's Maternity Fold Over Comfortable Lounge Pants Made in USA; Brand: Beachcoco; Review: good to have; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Show Me Your TT's! Men's T-Shirt; Brand: Tcombo; Review: sweet shrit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BASIC HOUSE Women's Yoga Shorts Black; Brand: Basic House; Review: cute; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BON BEBE Baby Girls' 3 Piece Set with Bodysuit, Bib & Sneakers; Brand: Bon Bebe; Review: was a baby shower gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carter's Baby Girls Floral Cardigan Set (Baby); Brand: ; Review: not sure yet baby not here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DZT1968 Baby Girl Soft Sole Bowknot Shoes Prewalker Sneakers; Brand: DZT1968; Review: very cute; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Men's Undershirts Cotton Classics 3 Pack Slim Fit V Neck Tshirts; Brand: ; Review: fits good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter; Brand: Benjamin Walker; Review: The trailer was the best part of the movie. It started out interesting, but the plot and story line got more and more ridiculous as the movie progressed. Kids might like it but don't recommend it for anyone over 15.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Purge; Brand: Ethan Hawke; Review: Anyone who likes violence and futuristic dystopia movies will love this one. You gotta love a low budget, yet well-acted and scripted movie that makes the studios a lot of money, and one where the plot didn't come from a comic book for once.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa; Brand: Johnny Knoxville; Review: I was literally crying tears and couldn't catch my breathe at parts of this ridiculous movie. I say ridiculous because it was just like the jackass movies but way funnier. I didn't expect it to be this funny but it was the funniest thing I have ever seen come out of "Hollywood" and labeled as a comedy. I don't care who you are in life, Priest, librarian, bus driver, lawyer...if you don't almost pee your pants laughing, you have no soul.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oldboy; Brand: Josh Brolin; Review: I enjoyed this movie a whole lot because it was very different!!! But I also like violent, gritty film noir-type movies like this that show the seamy underbelly of society. I am not like you others lamenting that the original was better as I have not seen the original so I can't weigh in there. If you haven't seen this movie or the original Korean version and you like dark tales of sordid characters splaying each others souls and bodies open with a good whodunit thrown in, then you will love this movie! It is graphic in its societal depravity though and not for people who do not like blood and controversy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red 2; Brand: Bruce Willis; Review: A terrible plot and stilted comedy made any action scenes dull at best in this sequel to Red. Anyone who enjoyed the first movie, then leave your good memory intact and pass on this one. I wish I had decided to clean out my closets. And I hate cleaning out my closets.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Captive Ryan Reynolds, Scott Speedman, Rosario Dawson (DVD); Brand: ; Review: I will start by saying I read a bunch of reviews on here before watching this movie. I saw a lot of complaints from people that "the movie jumped around in time. I was so confused." The majority of people are also morons. Anyone who can't follow the plot of this movie needs to stick with Disney/Pixar cartoons. The plot was easily followed for those who have an IQ of 90 or over. The ending however was lame as a lot have said. Not the best and not the worst movie. Good acting.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hilton Dubai The Walk; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Located at the famous walk (lost of restaurants, cafes, etc.). Across the street is the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Hotel. As a guest of the Hilton Jumeirah Residences, you have access to all same services as the Hotel guests. The rooms are spacious, clean, nicely decorated - we had a nice sea view balcony. Breakfast is awesome! All staff (front desk, maids, security, beach staff etc.etc) amazingly polite, kind and helpful - specially the breakfast staff!!! Available own private beach, garden area, pool area. Beach Restaurant with terrace was nice nice also. Easy access to the city centre with Taxi (aprx. 15 min./10EUR). "If you want it all, highly recommended!"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dubai The Walk; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Visited again during Christmas 2013 for 10 nights. The standard of the service remains excellent. All staff very helpful. Everything goes smootlhy. Apartments/rooms are nicely decorated, spacious and clean. The new SkyLounge bar on the 35th floor is amazing and offers superb views over the Palm Jumeirah. During happy hour 5pm-7pm everything is -50%. Last year on the lef side of the Hotel Hilton Jumeirah (not this residence building) was a big hole on the gound and now there is already several 1-2 store buildings because new shopping center/mall will opened soon (aprx. 6 months?) just steps away from both Hilton buildings. The windows keep all the noice outside even if you lower level room, so no worries. There are several cafes, restauraunts located on the Walk, closest is just 5 steps and open 24/7. When the new shopping center/mall will be open, there are even better services available, even they are already now in good level. Almost forgot, the breakfast - it's amazing, there is everything available. Highly recommended Hotel and will visit again..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dubai The Walk; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: The location in the Dubai Marina area could not be better. At your disposal Hotel's several restaurants, 35th floor Pure Sky Lounge with breath taking scenery, 24hrs gym, two pool areas, garden area, private beach, just few to mention. Good free WiFi in the lobby area. Amazing breakfast with efficient, extremely kind and discreet service. New shopping centre (The Beach) with shops, services etc. is located opposite side of the street. These Rooms/Apartments are spacious, nicely decorated, clean. Housekeeping is flawless. The extremely high standard of service provided by the Hilton Dubai The Walk, is why we keep returning back. The staff at reception, security, housekeeping, recreation, breakfast, etc. etc. could not be better. If you have any kind of requests, they are handled effectively. Highly recommended and for sure we are returning back. Room: 1101 (time period: Christmas 2014) PS. Special thanks to all staff at the breakfast (Restaurant Hartisan), Rowell at the reception and Kasum + Team at the recreation services.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NH Collection Milano President; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: Nice Hotel couple minutes walk from the Duomo square. WiFi that works (room and lobby), with easy log-in. Basic four star hotel breakfast. Rooms are modern and well equipped (big flat screen TV). Modern bathroom provides good comfort. Staff friendly, but not nothing extra. Pictures of the Hotels homepage match 100%. Comparing to other four Hotels visited during our seven trips to Milano, I think that Hotel is slightly overpriced, but I would recommend anyways, because of the standard/cleanliness of the rooms, WiFi and location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: UNAHOTELS Cusani Milano; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: After visiting seven times in different Hotels in Milan, found out that this is a very nice Hotel. The location is nicely with a few minutes walk from Cadorna train station, from where you can access the Milan airport with direct train in 30 minutes. The Via Dante pedestrian zone with shops and restaurants starts from around the corner. The Duomo square is within 5 minutes walk. The Zani Viaggi Busses to Fox Town and Serravalle Malls etc. are leaving from the opposite building. The rooms are nice, clean and well equipped. Good International TV channels. Very good Wifi (!) with easy log-in. Nice pillow menu, which we enjoýed. Efective and quiet air-conditioning. Breakfast was also good with many alternatives. The reception, maid service and all staff is friendly and welcoming and therefore smooth service can be expected. Please note that friendly and smooth service is not obvious in every Hotel in Milan, with an experience of seven different Milan hotels. In terms of price, this is not over priced Hotel, like many Hotels closer the Duomo square. Higly recommened and look forward to next visit in Una Hotel Cusani. KKP (Room 119, 15-17.7.2016); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scandic Plaza Turku; City: Turku Southwest Finland; Review: Good location in the city centre along the pedestrian zone. Friendly staff. Nicely decorated and equipped rooms. Beds were comfortable. Cleanliness could have been slightly better, expecially in the bathroom. Anyhow, the staff made our stay enjoyable and we will visit again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dubai The Walk; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Simply the best location in the Dubai Marina Walk. Very friendly and flexible staff, throughout the Hotel. Spacious rooms with good amenities. Good in-room and public areas WiFi. Amazing breakfast buffet with super friendly staff. The Hilton Walk has own restaurants and several restaurants, cafes and fasfood joints also steps away from this location. "The Beach" Restaurant complex 100m away. Own pool area (afternoon sun). When you stay at Hilton Walk, you have access to Hotel Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach's private beach pool area (opposite side of the street) with sunbeds towels, restaurants, terrace, etc. 35th floor SkyBar offers amazing views. Stayed now fouth time and would recommend this Hotel for all type of travellers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Sokos Hotel Lappee; City: Lappeenranta South Karelia; Review: Standard Sokos Shotel quality. Good location. Staff friendly 4/5. Standard rooms quite small (with annoying noice from the radiators) and bathroom very small. Breakfast also pretty standard, like in all Sokos Hotels. One night stay in Jan. 2018.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Genius Downtown; City: Milan Lombardy; Review: Good and peaceful location, 1 minute walk from the pedestrian zone Via Dante and 5-10 minutes from the Duomo square. Friendly staff. Good breakfast (see image/also omeletes crepes were made to order). Actually the breakfast was better than most of the 4 stars hotels in Milan (visited Milan 8 times in different 4 star Hotels) Moderns rooms. Basic room for 2 persons quite small, but did not bother us. In-room safe for a lap top. Free WiFi, which was quite slow, but worked anyways. Would recommend and visit again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi; City: Kuopio Northern Savonia; Review: Stayed one night in a Superior room. Located 10 minutes walk from the railway station. Nice room with good amenities. Speedy WiFi. Safe deposit box for a big laptop. But, absolutely no customer service at the restaurants. First of all, do not expect "Hello" or "Good morning". Waited very long time in just front of the bartender, who was busy for filling the fridge. After that, she kindly was ready to take my order by saying "For you!?" What a nice way to welcome guests. Also, in just a 30 minutes at the restaurant witnessed three customers, who were complaining about the lack of service. Restaurant staff is mainly young girls, who had obviously "something more important to do". Breakfast room is a result of poor desing. Large 4-8 person tables taken by only few customers, while at the same time aprx. 15 persons looking for a free table. This is a problem which can be easily fixed, if you have a will. We never found free table and had to eat standing, while at the same time staff was making faces and whispering to eachother "if you wanna stand, thats up to you". Overall poor experience because of the unprofessional and rude staff.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Dubai The Walk; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: I have stayed in this Hotel several times during 2012-2018, mainly because of nice location, staff and breakfast. Arrival: Made a direct booking to avoid any hassle.Informed my arrival time in advance, which also was confirmed by the Hotel. When I arrived to the Hotel, the front desk did not find my reservation. I had with me the confirmation email sent by the Hotel. So, I had to wait long time before the Hotel arranged room for me. Not very welcoming way to start the stay. Stay: During the first night extremely disturbing noice from the room next to mine until 4am. As the Hilton Hotels are promoting this "If you're not satisfied with your stay, let us know and we'll make it right!" in their Hotels, so I contacted the front desk, explained the situation and asked, if it would be possible to have another room. The "ice cold" answer was basicly, "if it continues, get back to us". Excuse me??? What part in this answer was the "we'll make it right"??? Apartment: During past stays the beds have been firm in all rooms, which I prefer. During this visit the bed was clearly out of date, as it was like a concrete. Cleaning: Rooms used to be well cleaned after maid service, but no longer. Especially the bathroom were poorly cleaned throughout the week. Provided towels are out of date. Received even towels with holes two times. Breakfast & staff: The main reasons for choosing this Hotel. Always enjoyed the breakfast between 07.00-08.00hrs, as it is also recommend by the Hotel to avoid "rush hours". First, the two persons (has been working there for few years already) who will guide you to the table, used to say more than just "room number!?" How about "good morning"?? Secondly, the tables are now full of dirty dishes from the previous guests. Or, then you do not have any clean cups and cutlery at all, like experienced several times during the week. Third, before when you asked more coffee or something, things were taken care of right away and you didn't have to ask again. Sadly this is no longer happening. During my previous stays there has been another manager, who has been supervising the (Hartisan Restaurant) breakfast, couple years ago. This never happened during his presence. In overall, huge drop in the service of the staff. The beach area: As a Hilton Dubai the Walk guest you have a access to the Hotel Hilton Resort (other side of the street) private beach and pool area, which is nice. But, earlier you used to have some kind of privacy at the beach, but no longer. The whole beach area is now packed with so many sun beds, that you are a feet (30cm) away from the next bed/person.As you can see from the Hotels own pictures, this was not the case earlier.You will have more privacy even at the public beach right next to the Hotel. When checking out from the Hotel, I experienced first time when none of the staff asked "How; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Tallinn Park; City: Tallinn Harju County; Review: Nice and peaceful location next to the park and short distance from the harbor. Impressive lobby, amazing staff and exquisite service, modern and well equippped rooms. Superb beds and amenities. Sound proof rooms. Very good and easy to log in-WiFi. Good housekeeping/spotless rooms. Nice pool/spa/sauna area. The terrace next to the pool area must be nice experience during the summer. Very good restaurant & breakfast (The Able Butcher). Nice Cafe/bar on the first floor. Absolutely amazing and highly recommended in every way. We'll be back soon....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Icon; City: Isla Vista, CA; Review: There is only one reason that I am living at Icon Apts next year, during my final year at UCSB. This is simply the best place to live in Isla Vista, period. The negative reviews seem to have been made during the first year that the building was opened. Of course there may be some minor areas that were not finished on the VERY first day of move-in. I see absolutely no "holes" or anything at this point, so that is my theory. Also, Icon employed entirely new management prior to the current lease year (after the negative reviews were posted). I did not live here when the original management team was running it, but the NEW management and maintenance team are superb. If you care to know why I am choosing to live here my second year in a row, read on: Location: It is a 1 minute walk from every restaurant and ATM machine in Isla Vista, 2 blocks away from the beach, and a block away from the UCSB campus. Quality: The Icon building that I am living in is only a year and a half old. Therefore the furnishings, appliances, and finishes are still new... unlike the 30+ year old houses that most students live in. The bathroom reminds me of an upscale Marriott hotel restroom with modern attributes and a walk-in, stone shower with a glass door. To be living anywhere else in this city would be a downgrade. Management: Management is extremely kind, helpful, and accessible. I had an issue with one of my old roommates, and they went out of their way to ensure that the problem was solved. They have a Community Assistant on-call 24/7 so that any issues at any time of day or night can be dealt with immediately. Every other resident here who I know has become a friend of our management, because they are genuinely friendly people looking out for the tenants' best interests. I currently live at Icon, and I thought long and hard about where I wanted to live next year, but there was simply no other high-quality apartment complex that could compare. I mean where else in Isla Vista can one study on a 5th story rooftop lounge (indoor and outdoor areas) looking out over the entire ocean? (Check out the pictures!) I love this place :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosarito; City: Isla Vista, CA; Review: Their food is excellent. If you are visiting Isla Vista, you should try it once. The reason they deserve 2-stars, however, is because customer service is the worst I have encountered in the area. Not only do the employees never smile and look like they HATE life 24/7, but the owner is quite rude. Feel free to check it out on your own! Like I said, food is excellent, but they have lost my business.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Firehouse Subs; City: Isla Vista, CA; Review: ABSOLUTE BEST FOOD IN ISLA VISTA. I repeat.... it is my favorite food in Isla Vista. Beef and Cheddar Brisket, or the New York Steamer. Unbelievable..... Customer service is superb, to go along with it! Love this place!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angry Wings; City: Isla Vista, CA; Review: Food is excellent. Customer service is very good. Not much to complain about. However, they straight up told me that they did not have any nutrition information. I was slightly bothered by that, and I am also pretty sure it is required by law..... But still amazing wings!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deja Vu Cafe IV; City: Goleta, CA; Review: Literally the most CLUTCH restaurant in Isla Vista. If you have the munchies, they will seemingly have whatever food item you have to be craving at the time, and it will be DELICIOUS!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Interpretation of Murder; Author: Visit Amazon's B. K. Stevens Page; Review: Interpretation of Murder captures your interest with an intriguing plot and compelling characters, and keeps you guessing right up until the end with exciting plot twists and fast paced scenes. The book is both compelling and satisfying, as the author plays fair with readers and provides all the clues necessary to unlock the mystery and yet few readers will be able to guess the solution to the mystery I know I didn't! Additionally, this book offers fascinating insight into both Deaf culture and the life of an interpreter. Readers will be exposed to a whole world which they have not seen before. And at the heart of the novel, Jane Ciardi is and admirable and sympathetic main character, whose desire to do the right thing and impressive courage will keep readers hooked. I hope to see more books about this character in the future, and would recommend this novel highly to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mistwood; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Cypess Page; Review: I loved this book, and read it cover to cover in less than twenty four hours. (My family was very happy when I finished it, and could start paying attention to the world around me again.) I thought the premise of the book was very unusual, something that I had never heard before, and the emotional turmoil that the main character experiences had me hooked from very early on. The twists and turns in the plot frequently caught me by surprise, and the ending also was unexpected and satisfying. I would recommend it to anyone, and know I will be re-reading my copy again soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nightspell; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Cypess Page; Review: This book takes you by surprise again and again, and the result is a compelling, complex book that is hard to put down. The author has completely re-imagined the ghost story, a impressive feat that makes the book both fascinating and unique. The book's characters are richly imagined and their relationships with each other are multi-layered and realistic. The moral questions that they wrestle with throughout the novel are extremely well thought out. There are no easy answers here, not for the characters or for the readers. This book really makes you think, and stays with you long after you have finished it. I enjoyed it tremendously, and highly recommend it to others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Sworn; Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Cypess Page; Review: I loved this book for so many reasons. First of all, the setting is fantastic and so unique, and you really feel like you are there. The author really brings the caves to life, and I enjoyed being transported to such a unique, fascinating place. Even more than that, though, I loved the main character. I so wish that there were more fantasy books that featured women like this one - smart, resourceful, self-sufficient, and truly motivated to do the right thing - even when doing the right thing might cost her her life. And I found the love story to be unusually deep and well developed, a rare thing to find in most of today"s fiction. All in all, it was a great book, and hard to put down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death Marked (Death Sworn); Author: Visit Amazon's Leah Cypess Page; Review: I've been reading every Leah Cypess book that I could find recently, and this book was yet another one that I really enjoyed. The world that the characters inhabit is extremely vivid, and the choices that the main character must make are complex and deeply difficult. I found myself as conflicted as she was, and unsure about what course I wanted the plot to take. The book kept me turning pages, and left me a lot to think about when it was done. I highly recommend it to anyone!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fighting Chance; Author: Visit Amazon's B K Stevens Page; Review: I LOVE this book! As a Mom, the first thing that I have to say about this is that I really wish there were more books like this for my son. This book has a really exciting, engaging story full of things that will keep a teenage boy reading: martial arts fights, a great mystery, terrific dialogue and just a touch of romance. But it also has an amazing moral, and is a really thoughtful, insightful exploration of the ways that bullying can be done not just through physical violence, but also through the way we use our words. On top of that, the portrayal of the main character's relationship with his parents and sisters is one of the most nuanced, perceptive portrayals of what it is to be a teenager that I have ever seen. Reading this book will not just get kids excited about learning the martial arts (which is a wonderful, constructive thing) but may also inspire them to try to be better people - to stand up for those around them that are being mistreated, to work harder to be thoughtful and loving in their personal relationships. I wish that I could give this book six stars instead of just five. It was wonderful! I just wish there were more books like it for me to give to my son!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Divided (Open Heart Novel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon M Johnston Page; Review: I loved this book and once I picked it up I found it nearly impossible to put down! I ended up reading it front to back in less than a day! I found the story compelling and felt an instant connection to Mishca. I sympathized with all she had been through, while admiring the way that, even when things were hard, she still tried to remember the feelings of other people in her life. She was a compelling and admirable main character. And the plot just made me forget the world around me and sink into this book's world. I honestly did not know what mystery Mishca and her friends would uncover, and when certain secrets were revealed (don't worry - no spoilers here!) I was taken by surprise - which is so fun! Also, one of my favorite things about this book was the romance - I thought it was so compelling and well written. What a thoroughly fun, exciting read. It is hard to wait for the sequel when you've enjoyed the first book this much, but I'll be waiting anxiously for the next book to come out!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mud (Chronicles of the Third Realm War) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's E. J. Wenstrom Page; Review: I thought that this book was really original, and loved the world building and creativity that made it really come alive. The main character, Adem, is fascinating and sympathetic, and watching his struggles is extremely compelling. This book really makes you care deeply about what happens to the people in it, and the action is vivid and keeps the pages turning. I can't wait for the next one in the series - thank goodness there will be more!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blackbird Summer (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Em Shotwell Page; Review: I finished this book in less than 48 hours - ignoring my children and other responsibilities because I could not put it down! This book is so gripping, that it will not let you go once you've started it. It not only paints a really vivid, believable picture of a fascinating world, it also really makes you care about each and every one of these unique, very real characters. There is seriously not a single character in this book that isn't complex - the relationships are not just easy, shallow relationships, but are real and have all the ups and downs of real life. The plot took me by surprise, and had my heart racing and my eyes tearing up. It was awesome, I highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Purgatory's Angel (Dark Angel) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's B Hughes-Millman Page; Review: This book has such a fascinating and unique premise - the idea of battling deomons in your sleep is such a powerful image! And it is written with such passion! I feel very lucky that I found this book, and I am already looking forward to being able to order the sequel!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Her Infinite Variety; Author: Visit Amazon's B.K. Stevens Page; Review: I loved these stories the first time around, and loved them even more now that I can read the authors thoughtful, entertaining comments. The stories run the gambit from humorous to dark, but they are all thoughtfully plotted, original, and deeply enjoyable. It is wonderful to have a collection of stories celebrating female characters who are intelligent, resourceful, powerful, and very complex and real. These stories are ones that can be enjoyed over and over again - I highly recommend them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frostbite (Modern Knights) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Joshua Bader Page; Review: There were lots of reasons to love this book. The world building was engaging, the writing was elegant, and the plot kept you guessing with satisfying twists and turns and excellent surprises. But what really grabbed me was the main character, Colin. I guess I'm a sucker for a main character with a big heart and a dark past - those two elements together are so gripping. Colin's feelings are so real that you can't help rooting for him, hoping that he will overcome his troubles. You sympathize with him even when he gives in to the temptation to show off, even when he makes a choice you wish he wouldn't - he is so real, and so engaging, that you bite your nails and keep on reading. Bader has accomplished something really special with the first book in this series - I look forward to many more engaging books from him in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorrow's Point (The Marker Chronicles) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle DeVor Page; Review: This book starts with a bang and keeps you turning pages - except when you are too afraid to look! What a wild, scary ride! I feel very lucky that I had the chance to read it. The characters are sympathetic and compelling, and the author is a talented writer. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Next August; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Moore Page; Review: You know what I really liked about this book? It wasn't just the romance, or the great plot, or the the compelling story. What was so refreshing and wonderful about this book was that it was a book about characters I actually cared about and liked, who have a relationship that isn't totally dysfunctional. I'm serious! So many romances today are all about alpha male types who are selfish, self-centered, and really cruel. The author here has created a appealing, alpha character who is sane, kind, giving . . . AND as sexy as hell. What a great book! I wish there were more like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Wolf Adrift: An Alpha Underground novella; Author: Visit Amazon's Aimee Easterling Page; Review: I have read several Aimee Easterling books and enjoyed them all, but I have to say that this was my favorite so far. I LOVE Hunter. For me, he had a darkness and depth to his character that I found really appealing, and I also loved his deep sense of right and wrong. I enjoyed the story immensely, and I am waiting for the next one with baited breath!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sorrow's Turn (The Marker Chronicles) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Danielle DeVor Page; Review: Devor is a talented story teller, and this book keeps you turning pages with a nice mixture of steadily building suspense and characters you really come to care about. The cast of characters is full of people (or spirits, in some cases) who grab your attention and don't let go. Although I don't really read much horror, I enjoyed this book, and I think people who read speculative fiction will find much to enjoy here. I think even someone who has not read the previous books could follow the plot, but obviously there will be more depth of understanding if you read the other books as well. All in all, a great success and highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honor Before Heart; Author: Visit Amazon's Heather McCorkle Page; Review: Oh my gosh, I LOVED this book! I started it friday night and then ignored my family and friends in order to finish it in less than twenty-four hours! It was truly un-put-downable! I absolutely fell in love with the heroine, she is strong and admirable while still having real vulnerabilities - in other words, everything I want a heroine to be! And I thought the love story was incredibly nuanced, and the love that blossoms between the two main characters is one that is really believable and based on so much more than just lust or a physical attraction. And the writing was really beautiful, with amazing descriptions of the setting and a huge amount of real, historical detail woven throughout. I seriously was blown away by this book - I had been looking forward to it but it was even better than I had been expecting. I cannot wait to read more from this fabulous author!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silence Fallen (A Mercy Thompson Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Briggs Page; Review: The Mercy Thompson books are some of my absolute favorites, and I loved every minute of reading this book. I love the way that Mercy and Adam's relationship keeps developing and maturing. I love that Mercy is such a resourceful character, so strong and yet flawed and vulnerable enough to keep you reading. Patricia Briggs gets it right every time, and her books are a true pleasure to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Do-All Outdoors Air Strike Pellet Shooting Target Rated for 800fps Airgun; Brand: Do-All Outdoors; Review: Wow these targets are great and seem to hold up well under fire!!! will buy again!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Do-All Outdoors .22 Steel Round Up Target; Brand: Do-All Outdoors; Review: Wow these targets are great and seem to hold up well under fire!!! will buy again!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 60 Pack - 6" Reactive Splatter Targets - Glowshot - Gun and Rifle Targets; Brand: GlowShot Targets; Review: Wow these targets are great and seem to hold up well under fire!!! will buy again!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allen 674 Archery Bow String Wax; Brand: Allen Company; Review: Great item!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allen Universal Archery Broadhead Wrench; Brand: Allen Company; Review: IF you bow hunt you'll need one of these; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allen Company Molded Rubber Arrow Puller; Brand: Allen Company; Review: A must have for bow hunters; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scott Silverhorn Archery Release; Brand: Scott Archery; Review: Don't go cheap guys!!!!!!!!! I learned the wrong way; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Rain-X RX30221 Weatherbeater Wiper Blade - 21-Inches - (Pack of 1); Brand: Rain-X; Review: Great wipers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monroe 58637 Monroe Load Adjust Shock Absorber; Brand: Monroe; Review: Amazon says that these fit my 2004 Dodge Ram. The manufacture said these shocks are for a GMC. I had to return them.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: 2 Pieces (SET) Hood Lift Supports 2002 TO 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 2500 3500; Brand: Tuff Support; Review: As advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bully CR-605L Chrome Series Heavy-Duty Truck SUV LED Hitch Step; Brand: Bully; Review: Only a 1 star because it had to give at least that or I couldn't review. What a piece of plastic JUNK. Fake chrome plated plastic that has the black background coming through the finish in the package. This is a total rip off. I will return it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: OPT7 60" Redline LED Tailgate Light Bar - TriCore LED - Weatherproof Rigid Aluminum No-Drill Install; Brand: OPT7; Review: Okay product but not custom to the truck I pirshased for. Directions are detailded but not to the extent they should be. I'm a good wrench turner and mechanic. Too much to figure out and make work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CIPA 11953 Clip-On Towing Mirror; Brand: CIPA; Review: The listing continually refers to "Mirrors" plural. This is only one mirror. The questions answered by many whom purchased stated that is was a pair. It is not! This is one mirror.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grange Beauchamp Hotel; City: London England; Review: Have to mention firstly my wife is very fussy where we stay so always have to hope her stay is happy! In this case I am very pleased she was more than happy with her stay at the Beauchamp the hotel staff were very polite and friendly the hotel was very clean and so was the room, which I have to say we were very lucky to have an upgrade to junior suite which always helps, we paid the extra for breakfast which was very nice and all fresh. So all in all it was a thumbs up for our stay and good value for money we would have no doubts in returning and recommending The Beauchamp.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Domomea; City: Alghero Province of Sassari Sardinia; Review: Staff here are so helpful and friendly would highly recommend this hotel the rooms were lovely and always cleaned to a high standard everyday, as everyone on here say it's only a 10 minute walk to the historic town so a great location. No gripes at all so if you want a good relaxing stay you will not be disappointed just go for it !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anzac Street Bistro; City: Dartmouth Devon England; Review: We stayed here for two nights and found Simon and Aga very welcoming and friendly. our accommodation was up to the standard we expected, very clean and comfortable and made to feel home from home, breakfast was hearty. Beautiful local sourced produce. Pity the restaurant wasn't open during our stay the menu looked very interesting also their advice to visit Gara Rock was superb. We would certainly return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Hotel Continental; City: Bucharest; Review: we stayed here for three nights to ring in the New year with another couple we were very pleased staying here, found all staff very lovely, warm welcome was received and a easy swift check in. Bar tender was excellent and attentive to all our needs. Breakfast was very varied plenty to choice up on and again staff were very friendly. Hotel position was ideal for exploring all in all cannot imagine anyone to be disappointed, highly recommend a stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corinthia Hotel Budapest; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: We celebrated my Birthday here and what a hotel to celebrate in, we could hardly pull ourselves away from the place, I was lucky to be upgraded to executive club as a present by my wife and boy it was worth it. Staff were amazing very nice and courteous. We did use the Royal Spa and found that most relaxing. I would certainly recommend the Cornithia hotel and a visit to Budapest sometime in ones life.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The College Arms; City: Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England; Review: First time been here we understand this has been taken over by a new owner, so glad we didn't read trip advisor first as this place has improved so much compared to the comments and pictures of restaurant last shown, we both had a lovely evening meal with a very personal service at reasonable prices. The only criticism we could make but just our personal opinion we feel the restaurant could lend itself to some light music in the background, needless to say we are happy to return in the very near future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels; City: Saint James Parish Barbados; Review: We have returned back from a very hospitable time at the crystal cove, if your looking to relax and be pampered well you will not be disappointed here, we stayed for a week and found this was ideal time spent, we personally ate in the reflections mostly day and evening as this suited us best compared to the open air drifters although the drifters offered a fantastic range of food in the day it was just too hot in the open air to eat for my wife. All the staff were fantastic in every way there efforts to make you feel welcome was highly appreciated. Yes do book this place I cannot see any reason not too just expect the bathrooms to be a little dated compared to new hotels with that in mind you will not be dissatisfied although they are updating them, evening entertainment was good and didn't last too late into the evening.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We are from the UK and felt this hotel ticked all the right boxes for us, the check in was fast and efficient the cleanliness was spotless bed was comfy too, very handy for the bonefish restaurant to walk too which I would recommend either for bar snack or meal. All in all this was a very good choice for us and would highly recommend to anyone that needs to stay and have a relaxing time knowing everything will be just so.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Spigen Crystal Clear iPhone 6s Screen Protector with Crystal Film 3 Pack for iPhone 6s/6; Brand: Spigen; Review: Let me preface this review by saying I've never been tempted to put a screen protector on my phone. I've used them in the past and the closest I can come to describing them is clear sheets of flypaper for your phone. I've seen other peoples phones with bubbly screen protectors, and decided I just was not interested. I'd take my chances without. So when I was offered the opportunity to review Spigen's Crystal Hard Surface Screen Protector at no cost to me I really wasn't expecting much. I figured I'd try it, hate it, and come and tell everyone that this product was yet another let down. Turns out I could't have been more wrong! Opening the packaging I was puzzled to find it contained not just the screen protectors but several different doodads and stickers. The well illustrated instruction sheet cleared that up for me however. Contents of each package include: - 3 iPhone 6x Crystal Hard Surface Screen Protectors - an easy to understand instruction leaflet. - one lens cleaning wipte - one squeegee - 8 circular installation stickers (2 used for each installation) - 4 dust removal stickers (1 used for each installation) - a insert with the product's serial number and instructions for authenticating. The instructions on how to install were extremely detailed and easy to follow, and within minutes I had the screen protector installed on my screen. And most amazingly, having used the squeegee and dust removal stickers, I had no bubbles or dust marring my now crystal clear yet protected phone screen. The feel off the protector is wonderful - it does not have that plasticy feel I was afraid of - you know, the kind that reminds you of grandma's couch that was always covered in plastic? The phone is just as responsive with the protector on it was without. This is an extremely important factor. The thickness of the protector makes me feel like the screen is now safe to toss into my purse with my keys. I've only had it on the phone a day so far, and I'm already impressed. That said, I'm going to have to keep an eye out to see how it fares over the next several weeks and come back to post an update on how they're holding up. For now though, I'm a believer. As mentioned earlier, I received a set of these screen protectors for free to try out and review. The opinions expressed in the above review however are completely my own.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Air Skin iPhone 6S Plus Case with Semi-Transparent Lightweight Material for iPhone 6S Plus 2015 - Soft Clear; Brand: Spigen; Review: This is more of a skin than a case for the iPhone 6 plus. It is made of an extremely lightweight frosty white material that adds almost no bulk to the phone. This is definitely not designed to provide much in the way of protection from drops or bumps, but just to keep the phone from getting scratched up. It might be a good first line of defense for someone who stores their phone in their backpack or purse most of the time. The case is semi-transparent, and could be dressed up by adding a printout of some artwork between the case and the phone if desired. That's one of my favorite ways to use clear and semi-clear cases. It has a grippy feel - important on a phone this big - to keep it from sliding out of your hands. The cutouts are very precisely aligned to give access to all ports and buttons. I received this case at a discount in return for an honest and unbiased review.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Car Mount: Stalion Stand Universal Cell Phone & GPS Magnetic Car Cradle (Jet Black) for Apple iPhone 6 6s; Brand: Stalion; Review: This is my second Spigen vent mount phone holder. The first one I got worked out so well for holding my altoids sewing tin in place on a road trip that I'm got another to give a sewing buddy as a gift this holiday season. The magnets in the Spigen phone holders are awesome - nice and strong, so they can hold a variety of items in place, not just a phone. The vent clip stays in place and is easy to remove. This would also be great for someone who changes cars regularly; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonsaii C167-B Desktop Style Cross Cut Paper Shredder with Multi-Function, 2 USB Charger Ports and Mobile Device; Brand: bonsaii; Review: For some reason I wasextremely amused that someone thought that a shredder was the perfect place to add a usb charging port. Then I thought about it - this is an item that is made to sit on your desk, and take up a power outlet. So if you need to also charge a phone while you're at that desk, that would need another power outlet. Or, you can take advantage of this shredder already being always plugged in and plug the phone into it. Suddenly it actually makes sense! I've got to give whoever came up with this shredder full credit - for a small little desktop shredder it's a powerhouse - that is for the 5 minutes or so that it is able to shred before needing to rest up. This isn't a shredder designed for someone who has a lot of shredding to do. It is however perfect for someone like me who gets the occasiona piece of mail that needs to be shredded. For as rarely as I need to shred things, it seemed like waste of space for me to own a full sized shredder. This one is small enough that I can tuck it into a corner and feed it now and then with the odd piece of paper. It chewed easily through all junk mail I tested it on, from envelopes to letters to slick color printed paper. The opening is just wide enough to take a single sheet of letter paper folded in half, which is also about all it can handle thickness wise. This shredder has a reverse feature - which in theory is to help in the case of a paper jam. I stuck a double layer of cardstock into the shredder to test this out and when it started to struggle, I went ahead and hit reverse. Sure enough, it back right up and all but spit the cardstock out at me. Good to know! I was offered this shredder at no cost for the purposes of testing and review. All opinions stated here are based on my own personal experiences using the product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Squid Micro USB Cable 3.3 Feet x 3 Pack; Brand: Black Squid; Review: Between all the devices in use in my home, I've ended up placing 5 port usb charging hubs at key points around the house so everyone can plug their devices in as needed and charge without having to hunt for cables and a place to plug things in. The downside to doing this is that I need a LOT of micro usb cables as each hub takes 5 or 6 of them. I picked up this pack to add to the fray, and they have worked fine for me. No excitement, no drama, no amazing story about how they changed my life. They just made it simpler for me to charge my tablet more conveniently. Which is what they're for. I was offered these cables at a discount in return for an honest and unbiased review. Honestly, they work, and they work well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smallelectric; Brand: SMALLElectric; Review: I am absolutely loving these cables. I got the 2 pack 6 feet cables and was pretty impressed when I first got them. I'm a heavy user of my electronics and since my new phone doesn't work with a qi charger, I often leave it plugged in through out the day even as I grab it to use on and off all day long. For this reason, I needed some sturdy cables with a generous length so that I wouldn't constantly be fighting a short cable just to hold the phone comfortably With these cables I got that and more - my favorite feature of them is the rubbery coating that goes the entire length of the cable. With this coating, the cable is virtually tangle free. I can grab it and shake it out and the twists and loops just fall out, leaving me an untangled ready to use cable. It also means that with this heavy duty protection, the odds of it quitting on me because of a tug or because the cat decided to try to chew on it are reasonably slim. I love products that make my life easier - and a good set of USB cables that don't tangle and have enough length for me to use them with ease definitely falls under that definition. I did recieve these cables at no cost from the manufacturer for the purposes of testing and review. All opinions are based on my own experiences using them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Stone - A Button To Find Your Phone, Text Eta, Emergency Call and Control Your Camera - Cascade; Brand: Pebblebee; Review: I'm a big gadget and gizmo fan, especially if the gadgets actually do something useful rather than just be cool. The Stone Smart button is pretty impressive. At first it seemed very simple - in fact the first thing I set it up to do is to just use it as a shutter control for the camera on my phone. One of the buttons still does that because it's useful to be able ot set up my phone on a tripod when I'm photographing something and just keep shooting photos as I arrange and rearrange what's in the frame without having to ever touch the camera. Perfect for when I've got ir precariously balanced at just the right agnel on a tripod and don't want to risk moving it. The other button I'm still playing around with my options on. What I'll most likely settle on is using it to control my Nest thermostat, so I can set it to away as I walk out the door, or set it to turn on and start cooling the house again when I start heading home so I don't walk into a hot house after being gone all day. I did receive this item at no cost for the purposes of testing and review. All opinions above are based on my own experiences using it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vaincre VR Virtual Reality Headset 3D Video Movie Game Glasses Googles w/Bluetooth Remote Control for iPhone6 Plus Samsung Galaxy S6; Brand: Vaincre; Review: Unfortunately my experience with this virtual reality headset was not a good one. I tried it out for a few minutes the day I got it and noticed one thing - it STANK. The foam that rested against the face had a chemically odor that gave me a headache within the first 10 minutes of using them. At that point I places the headset in my spare room, thinking maybe if it had a chance to air out for a while things might be better. A week later I picked them up to try again and discovered that one of the lenses had fallen out of place. I tried my best to try to pop it back into place but realized that I would not able to, unless I took the entire front off. I attempted multiple times to contact the seller about the issues I had with it and got not response, so I decided to take the front off and try to fix it myself. All that did was break it further, so now I'm left with a pile of plastic that is utterly useless. I was offered this headset at no cost from the seller for the purpose of testing and review. This review is based on my personal experiences using them - or atleast attempting to before they failed on me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: dodocool MFI Power Bank 2500mAh with Built-in Micro USB Cable and [MFI; Brand: dodocool; Review: I own several power banks that i use regularly. Most of them are a bit on the bulky side however so I wanted to try this Dodocool for when I was carrying a smaller purse (or no purse at all) and wanted to have back up power on me. The slim profile of this charger makes it easy to slip into my purse or even a pocket. The fact that it has a built in cable means I don't have to carry a separate cable that will get tangled with the rest of the contents of my purse - definitely a plus for me. The powerbank itself is easy enough to use - to charge I plug it in with a micro usb cable to charge and pop into my purse. When needed, plug it into my phone and the phone starts charging. This power bank doesn't quite charge my phone all the way, but it is enough to extend the use of my battery when I am running low so that I don't run out. I've also used it in a pinch to charge up my bluetooth headphones when I'm out and about and they run out of juice. Overall I'm pretty pleased with this power bank. The one issue I had with it that caused me to drop the star rating from 5 to 4 is that the length of the cable makes it a little difficult at times to plug the micro usb end back into it's protective slot. I can usually get it but it takes a bit of fidgeting to push it in properly. This doesn't affect how well it works though. I did receive this product at no cost from the seller for testing and review - all opinions are based on my own personal use of the item.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Air Vent Car Mount, ALBK Grip Magic 360 Degree Rotation Cell Phone Holder with Built-in Metal; Brand: ALBK; Review: While this worked as advertised it wasn't ideal for me. This will work well for a smaller phone and one with a flat back. It won't work as well on a larger phone or one with a slight curvature to the back like mine has. In my case the metal plate just did not adhere all that well to the curved back of my phone, and over time the phone started to slip. I switched it out to use with a smaller phone that I carry just for music in my car, and that one worked flawlessly, holding the device sturdy. So while it works, it does have limitations to take into consideration. A promotional sample was provided.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Washed Canvas Ivy Cap - Stone W11S64C; Brand: MG; Review: Product was too large.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: DJT Men's Oblique Zipper Hoodie Casual Top Coat Slim Fit Jacket; Brand: ; Review: It fit as expected and it looked great. I received many compliments. Overall I was very pleased with this product.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Washed Canvas Ivy Cap - Stone W11S64C; Brand: MG; Review: Product was too large.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fasker Women Knit Wool Gloves Fingerless Winter Warm Flip Gloves Mittens; Brand: Fasker; Review: Gloves fit as expected. Very comfortable and very warm.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GWOOD Medusa Ring Gold Color Stretch Band Egyptian; Brand: GWOOD; Review: Very fake looking.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Kit; Brand: ; Review: Perfect gift for my 6 year old! It's been a year and he's still loving his snap circuits. He's even picked out the next set he wants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snap Circuits FM Radio; Brand: Elenco; Review: This was an expansion of my son's snap circuits jr. kit he received last year. As expected it was a hit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cards Against Humanity; Brand: ; Review: We've played this game on a number of occasions with different groups. Just be aware that this game is best suited for those with a slightly twisted sense of humor. Check your political correctness at the door and be prepared to laugh until your sides hurt!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ALEX® Toys - Do-it-Yourself Wear! Shrinky Dinks Cool Stuff 397B; Brand: Alex Toys; Review: There is always a fascination in the power of shrinking objects. My kids LOVED coloring them and then watching the shrink in the oven.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Hey, Detroit Lions: You won't beat Aaron Rodgers and refs on 5 FGs; Abstract: Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions offense has to be better in red zone to beat good teams like the Green Bay Packers; Category: sports
Title: High school soccer: Chloe DeLyser sets record for most goals scored; Abstract: Chloe DeLyser, an Ohio State commit, scored her 317th goal Tuesday night, setting a new national record for a high school girls soccer player.; Category: sports
Title: 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 Is Leasing an Entire Pacific Island. Its Residents Are Shocked.; Abstract: SYDNEY, Australia The island of Tulagi served as a South Pacific headquarters for Britain then Japan, and during World War II, its natural deepwater harbor made it a military gem. Now, China is moving in with plans to effectively take control. Under a secretive deal signed last month with a provincial government in the Solomon Islands, a Beijing-based company with close ties to the Chinese Communist Party has secured exclusive development...; Category: news
Title: Brock Osweiler retires; Abstract: Brock Osweiler is calling it a career. Osweiler, the quarterback who had stints as a starter for the Broncos, Texans and Dolphins, told Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver that he is retiring. "I'm extremely grateful for the time I did receive playing in the National Football League,'' Osweiler said. "The experiences I did [more]; Category: sports
Title: $42 million price cut on tech billionaire's Silicon Valley monster mansion; Abstract: Silicon Valley big shot Scott McNealy drastically slashed the price on his mega Portola Valley, Calif., mansion on over 13 serene acres. McNealy originally listed the estate, which includes a 28,000-square-foot house, for $96.8 million in June 2018. The new listing price is $54.8 million, an impressive $42 million price cut.; Category: finance
Title: Shaquille O'Neal donates home to family of Atlanta boy paralyzed in shooting; Abstract: Shaquille O'Neal heard Isaiah Payton couldn't go home after he was paralyzed from the chest down. So Shaq donated an accessible house to his family.; Category: sports
Title: Nurses reveal 10 things they wish they could tell patients, but can't; Abstract: Nurses wish they could tell patients that not all doctors are the same, and that a hospital isn't a hotel.; Category: health
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: AP source: Phillies agree to hire Joe Girardi as manager; Abstract: A person familiar with the deal says the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to hire former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler.; Category: sports
Title: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
Title: 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: 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: Louisiana judge dismisses Nick Loeb's embryo lawsuit against Sofia Vergara: Details; Abstract: The judge took issue with Nick's claims that he'd actually moved to the state and become a resident as he pursued his case.; Category: tv
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: Judge: Brad Pitt, others can be sued over New Orleans homes; Abstract: The Times-Picayune/ The New Orleans Advocate reports Pitt and other foundation directors asked the court to remove them from the lawsuit, saying they weren't personally responsible for the construction.; Category: movies
Title: Jeff Bezos is set to lose his crown as world's richest person; Abstract: Jeff Bezos is about to relinquish the title of world's richest person to Bill Gates, as Amazon.com Inc. stock tumbled in late trading Thursday.; Category: finance
Title: Helen Hunt Posts First Pic Following Car Accident: 'Back at Work'; Abstract: The actress is back on the set of the 'Mad About You' reboot.; Category: movies
Title: Chrissy Teigen Gushes Over John Legend After He Misses His Flight to be With Her; Abstract: Grab the tissues! This is a story straight out of a romantic comedy.; Category: music
Title: MLB bans women who flashed their chests behind home plate during Game 5 of World Series; Abstract: MLB has indefinitely banned two women who flashed their chests on television during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night.; Category: sports
Title: Tom Brady: When it comes to the future, my focus is on this season; Abstract: "I'm not thinking about many things beyond this week."; Category: sports
Title: You Can Get Free Taco Bell Next Week Here's How; Abstract: For one day only, you can get a free Taco Bell taco, thanks to the World Series. Even if you're not a baseball fan, you'll love this deal.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Taylor Swift can't shake 'Shake It Off' copyright suit reinstated by federal court panel; Abstract: A federal appeals court panel Monday reinstated a dismissed copyright lawsuit claiming Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" infringed on an earlier song.; Category: music
Title: A day in the life of the top real-estate broker in Miami, who commutes by ferry to the richest ZIP code in the US and sold more than $189 million of luxury homes in 2018; Abstract: Dora Puig sells multimillion-dollar condos on Fisher Island, the richest ZIP code in the US, where the average income is $2.2 million.; Category: news
Title: DOJ sues Walmart for allegedly discriminating against a Navy reserve officer; Abstract: The Department of Justice says that Walmart did not hire a naval reserve officer due to her mandatory two-week training in the summer of 2016.; Category: news
Title: Cowboys Michael Bennett stands for anthem for first time in years; Abstract: There were questions regarding whether or not newly acquired Dallas Cowboys' defensive end Michael Bennett would be standing for the National Anthem. He hadn't been in his previous stop, and has voiced his opinion regarding the matter on numerous occasions. That, and more, is detailed here in a piece at the New Yorker. The Dallas Cowboys have always stood for the anthem, tonight Bennett joined them. Michael Bennett standing with his Cowboys...; Category: sports
Title: Convicted ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II has CTE symptoms, his attorneys say; Abstract: Attorneys for former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II will present evidence of his cognitive impairment before his February sentencing for sex crimes.; Category: sports
Title: Jenelle Evans Obtains Temporary Restraining Order Against David Eason; Abstract: Former Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans accuses David Eason of abuse in court documents obtained exclusively by E! News; Category: tv
Title: Before his execution, a death row inmate told his victim's family he forgives them; Abstract: Charles Rhines, who was convicted of murder in the brutal stabbing of a 22-year-old man in 1992, was executed in South Dakota Monday, the state's attorney general said, after the Supreme Court denied a last-ditch appeal of his case.; Category: news
Title: Ellen DeGeneres, Sandra Bullock go after 'celebrity endorsement theft industry' in lawsuit; Abstract: Ellen DeGeneres and Sandra Bullock are teaming up against fake endorsement ads in a new lawsuit filed Wednesday.; Category: entertainment
Title: The Before-And-After Photos of This Man Who's Three Years Sober Will Amaze You; Abstract: Alcohol was destroying Kenny Dunn's life. Now three years clean, his sobriety progression photos and the inspiring story behind them are going viral.; Category: health
Title: Man charged with hate crime in racist acid attack; Abstract: Clifton Blackwell, 61, was charged with first degree reckless injury, use of a dangerous weapon and a hate crime.; Category: news
Title: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce Days After Split Announcement; Abstract: Ian Ziering's Wife Erin Ludwig Files for Divorce; Category: tv
Title: Nick Saban on Donald Trump attending Alabama-LSU: It's an honor he's interested enough to come; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: High school football player asks to pray with opponent whose mother has cancer; Abstract: A photo of the touching moment has gone viral for its message of kindness.; Category: news
Title: Russell Wilson has MVP magic as Seahawks beat 49ers in OT classic; Abstract: ; Category: sports
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fairmont Kea Lani Maui; City: Wailea Maui Hawaii; Review: Highly recommend this all suites resort. Our room had a phenomenal layout with a tremendous amount of space, incredible bathroom with tub and walk-in shower, 2 sinks, place for bathing suits and sandy items to stay. There was a fridge and microwave and room to make breakfast and lunch. Balcony had a table with 4 chairs AND 2 chaise lounges. As we had a corner room we had another two chairs and small table. The pools were very nice but the highlight is a magnificent beach with chaise lounges being complimentary. We knew that beach umbrellas were expensive so we brought our own which worked great. They also have very nice lawns with chaise lounges spread out. Water is brought around as is pineapple at 3PM each day by the pools. Service was great and we were called by name by multiple staff members. We would highly recommend eating at Ko and strongly recommend against eating at Nick's Fishmarket. They also have a nice Italian deli for gelato, sandwiches, etc, which is convenient although a bit expensive. Overall one of the best resorts I have stayed at and is a must for those wanting large rooms with great balconies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont Kea Lani Maui; City: Wailea Maui Hawaii; Review: My wife and I returned for another week at the Kea Lani having been there in August, 2010. We could not have been happier. Everything starts with the service which is truly phenomenal. From the front desk to all those workers you meet everyone is warm and they all work to make your stay memorable. The rooms are huge with great amenities including fridge, microwave, coffee pot, kettle, two flat screen tvs, great bathroom with tub and standup shower. Balconies are spacious and views terrific. The breakfast buffet is great. The beach is one of the best in Hawaii, Polo beach. Great spot for snorkeling (on both ends of the beach), boogie boarding and just relaxing.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara; City: Goleta California; Review: Bacara Resort has been on my wife's list of places she has wanted to stay for years but after a four night stay this past weekend what a complete letdown. From checkin when we were told that we needed to be prepared to get the tar off our feet if we walked on the beach and that we could tell we were seeing the ocean if we could see the oil rigs this place was a huge disappointment. We moved from one partial oceanview where we barely could see the ocean over a roof and through a tree to another partial oceanview room where you only could see the ocean when standing and if we sat down on the balcony chairs all we saw was garden, yet paid for the ocean. The Bistro restaurant delivered regular eggs instead of egg whites, "but the ticket says egg whites" the waitress tells us despite them being yellow. They took them back then brought egg whites with the wrong things inside. Bathrobe that was bloodstained in the room and towels that were stained at the pool. Lunch at Bistro took 50 minutes to arrive and the pizza was undercooked as was the hamburger. The place wore us out, we could not continue to complain. Overall service was no where near a luxury resort level and there is no reason to pay the high prices to stay here. Be sure if you go that you rent a car because Santa Barbara is a 20 min drive away and that is where you are going to want to spend your vacation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Viceroy L Ermitage Beverly Hills; City: Beverly Hills California; Review: Service, service, service that was #1. It was really outstanding at our recent 4 night stay at L'Ermitage. This was our first stay and will not be our last. The hotel is in a great location, quiet street but only a few blocks from all the Beverly Hills activity. The service was truly the highlight. From the very helpful doormen who could not have been nicer to the front desk staff, concierge, the great waiters/hosts at the restaurant for breakfast, housekeeping and poolside service I could not have been more impressed. A hotel would not make it on service alone though and in all other areas it did not disappoint. The room was large, extremely inviting, well lit, with a great bathroom (tub and stall shower) with great bath products. There was a very nice dressing area between the bedroom area and the bathroom. Entertainment was well thought out with a flat screen TV (although channels were not HD), stereo system, and DVD player. The pool on roof had great views and very comfortable chaise lounges. The restaurant, Livello, had a great patio and the food was excellent. We loved the waitstaff who clearly knew us after just a day of being there. As our daughter lives close by we plan on returning soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Corso 281 Luxury Suites; City: Rome Lazio; Review: My wife and I spent two nights at this "suites" hotel but did not have a suite. Despite claims of being a suite, and despite the price of what should have been a suite, our room was certainly not a suite. It was a regular room. There are no typical hotel amenities and breakfast was served in the room, room service, so you had to decide what time that would be the day before. But most disturbing was the hotel not informing us that we may have an issue with getting to the airport on the day of departure as it was a holiday and roads around the hotel were going to be closed. We were told we would need to leave significantly earlier than expected and would need to walk a few blocks, with bellman taking our bags, to meet a car. Two days in advance we requested cancellation of the second night in the hotel so we could depart a day early and stay at the airport. We spoke multiple times with the front desk and hotel manager who refused to allow this without full payment. We asked to speak with the hotel owner multiple times as he was the only one to be able to authorize this and we were denied this. We were told that the hotel had contacted the police and car service to determine which streets would be closed and at what time. This resulted in tremendous anxiety regarding getting to the airport and a sleepless night. We wound up leaving the hotel 4.5 hours prior to our flight. While the hotel will state that all worked out in the end they completely missed the point that they should have informed us, and other hotel guests who might be checking out when roads would be closed, of this issue so that we would not have stayed there that night. This is poor service and very inconsiderate. The manager made it very clear that this was a financial decision and that it did not matter that we were being inconvenienced or stressed. He said that they likely would not be able to sell the room with only two days notice and the owner would not be happy about that. Wow, that is really not how you treat your guests in our opinion.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Econo Lodge; City: Lynchburg Virginia; Review: The staff was very friendly. The room was Ok. It looked clean. But, looking under a table I found a bottle lid that house keeping should have found. The door to the room did not shut correctly, leaving a gap at the bottom you could see light and bugs could come and go. The area around the hotel looked questionable but had no problems. Access to get right on freeway was a plus. The free breakfast was not great but was Ok. This place is Ok for a one night stay but price was a little high for one night stay for what you got, just under $100 to stay one night.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Lynchburg Virginia; Review: I booked a smoking room by mistake, my error. I was there for one night so not too bad. Over all the place was clean. Seemed to be a nice part of town, felt safe. Breakfast was OK. They called it country ham but was more like Canadian bacon. The bed was hard and did not sleep well. Over all not bad for $80ish one night. The only time I saw staff was at check in and check out. Can't say they were good or bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sleep Inn; City: Lynchburg Virginia; Review: Clean and staff was friendly. King bed was a little hard. Room was OK, only shower, sink in bedroom and not bathroom, and open closet in room. But over all not bad for short stay. Breakfast was OK not great, not even normal hotel breakfast. Good location and you get 10% off at Apple Bees (next door).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Towers at North Myrtle Beach; City: North Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: Before my stay did not realize this was a time share. Booked at Prince Resort but all ocean front was full so they set me up at the Towers. Towers staff would/could not help with anything. Had to deal with Prince staff (blocks away) that was not convenient. Pros: clean, nice, nice view (was cold), large room for 2 guests, free DVDs from Red Box type set up. Cons: room key cards would not work had 10 total and only one worked, Towers staff no help at all, furniture looked like 1970s and some in bad need of repair, jet tub bath two jets did not work, wifi slow. Over all: for the price I paid (just under $90 a night) for a nice big room, not too bad of a place to stay for weekend / new year get away. I am sure price MUCH higher during summer!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Morehead City; City: Morehead City North Carolina; Review: Was in town for a baseball tournament. First night $179, then $269, then $129, and last night was $89. For a basic room it was $269 on a Friday night. WTH!!! If this is not price gouging at its finest I don't know what is. Outrageous rate just because the hotel was full of baseball teams. If you can charge me $89 for a Sunday night then there is no way you should charge me $269 for a Friday night. Lots of kids were in the pool. So it got dirty. But, they did not clean it only closed it down. Hotel full of kids and no pool. Staff was OK. The breakfast was your normal free hotel breakfast, it was OK. If I ever come back to Morehead City I will not stay here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn; City: Lynchburg Virginia; Review: This was the second time I have stayed at this hotel. The room was "damp." The floor, the bed, the towels, ect all seemed damp. It was the week after the hurricane so not sure if that had anything to do with it or not. The A/C was weak, did not seem to be able to cool the room to my liking. Overall, not bad for a one night stay. Is in good location to find a variety of restaurants around you. Your normal hotel breakfast. The staff was very nice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Wanted; Author: Mark Millar; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great adult action graphic novel. Not one for the kiddies though, somewhere between Preacher and The Boys. Cant wait to see the film though I doubt it will be as gritty as the book. I can see James McAvoy in the part but not sure of Angeline Joly she's not down and dirty enough. Ahem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I far enjoyed this to The Da Vinci Code. More action, better paced.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Capture the Castle; Author: Dodie Smith; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A modern classic that I hadn't heard about! Bought it in a job lot and am recommending it to my book club for reading next session. It was literally one of those books I couldnt put down. A nice gentle book with easy humour which seems an accurate description of bohemian life in the 1930s; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rama Revealed (Rama, #4); Author: Arthur C. Clarke; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Long time since I read this but I remember it was by far the best in the series. Must have read it three of four times now. Very detailed and intriguing storyline. It just confirmed to me how savage a race we have the propensity to be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DC Confidential: The Controversial Memoirs of Britain's Ambassador to the US at the Time of 9/11 and the Run-up to the Iraq War; Author: Christopher Meyer; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Great book, his clear dislike of new labour comes through loud and clear. I would have loved to have read it before it was edited by the foreign office bods! New Labour's childish tactics weren't a surprise but made good reading. Am I giving away my political leanings?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Savage Garden; Author: Mark Mills; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Absolutely loved this book. It was extremely descriptive of Italy in the 1950s and had just the right balance on intrigue and pace. One I'll read again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Interpretation of Murder (Freud, #1); Author: Jed Rubenfeld; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: Thoroughly enjoyable murder/mystery with an element of psychology thrown in for good measure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A History Of Modern Britain; Author: Andrew Marr; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Fantastic book for history buffs and anyone who's just curious about the recent past. Written in an easy informative style. Not at all dry and dusty. Nearly as good as the excellent Tv series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Surfer: Requiem; Author: J. Michael Straczynski; Genres: graphic, comics, fiction; Review: ** spoiler alert ** Wow. A very emotional end to Silver Surfer. Makes you think of what mark you'll leave when your own time is up and how you are remembered by your loved ones. Stunning art work by Esad Ribic. Never has Sue Richards looks so voluptuous. The art work alone would raise this book from the general comic book world but together with the great storyline would make a good contender to show those who scoff at comic books how good the graphic novel can be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Sister's Keeper; Author: Jodi Picoult; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: Read this one for the bookgroup. Had read it a long time ago and thought it good. There was certainly plenty up for discussion. I didnt like the mother at all and sympathised very much with Anna (and Kate as it turns out. It was interesting hearing the views of the parents in our bookgroup as opposed to my view as a non parent. I thought what they put Anna through was atrocious and the way they treated Jesse was worse. He was so alienated within the family that he would have been as well not existing. The Campbell/Julia plot line was not necessary but I suppose acted as a bit of light relief.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: On the Edge; Author: Richard Hammond; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Terrific book. Wanted to read it for ages and found it in the library the other week. Think I liked it most to compare my own near death and operation experiences with his. I never had the memory loss though lucky enough. It must have been hell for him and his wife Mindi. I so vividly remember the first time in intensive care and could picture the machines and hear the beeps. What I wanted was to read his wife's account of things as I think the carers always have the worst of it. And joy of joys Top Gear returns tonight woo hoo!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, #5); Author: Eoin Colfer; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Maybe I'm growing up at long last or maybe the books are getting too similar.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything; Author: Bill Bryson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I dont know much!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: In a Sunburned Country; Author: Bill Bryson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Hilarious.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: X-Men: Messiah CompleX; Author: Ed Brubaker; Genres: young-adult, comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ooh the ending!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gentlemen and Players; Author: Joanne Harris; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Good holiday read. Nothing earth shattering but it was nice to shut off with.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moab is My Washpot; Author: Stephen Fry; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Always been a fan of Stephen Fry and this book just increased by admiration for him. His blog at www.stephenfry.com is great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Liar; Author: Stephen Fry; Genres: history, thriller, comics, crime, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Bit confusing to be honest - must read again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Paul Of Dune (Heroes of Dune, #1); Author: Brian Herbert; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I am a total Dune fan and pretty much love any book that continues the series. This one fills in the gap between Dune and Dune Messiah and does it very well. Clearly there are going to be more in the series and why not. Some people will no doubt complain about the series being milked dry but as long as the storylines are good I dont see a problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Essential Doctor Strange, Vol. 1; Author: Stan Lee; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really shows you how comic books have become far more sophisticated - good fun though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Essential Doctor Strange, Vol. 2; Author: Roy Thomas; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Really shows you how comic books have become far more sophisticated - good fun though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Hush - Volume 2; Author: Jeph Loeb; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: The artwork is superb and the storyline fantastic. Never really twigged who was behind it until they were revealed. I think the two volumes show how near to the "dark side" Batman is. I've only just recently got back into reading Batman stuff as I'm more inclined the the marvel universe. The storylines have clearly grown int he years I gave them up.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles, #1); Author: Anne Rice; Genres: history, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I remember seeing the film years ago and wanted to read this because the Goodreads quiz kept asking so many questions about the series of books! I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it a real pageturner - only took three nights to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Ashes of Worlds (The Saga of Seven Suns, #7); Author: Kevin J. Anderson; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This whole series was a poor relation to the Dune books but it kept me happy for a few months. Everything was tied up nicely in this one. I did enjoy Basil getting his comeuppance. A seven book series is too long though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bookseller of Kabul; Author: Asne Seierstad; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: only managed to read 30 or so pages then gave up. I've had enough of books about fundamentalist religions that treat women and children as second class.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sniper One: The Blistering True Story Of A British Battle Group Under Siege; Author: Dan Mills; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Not the type pf book I'd choose for myself but was a loan from my brother in law. I really liked it. It had great pace, was never boring and showed just how hard our armed forces have it in Iraq in a war we never should have got involved with. The taleban or hardliners are truly terrible people but its clear the allied forces will never defeat them until the Iraqi people decide they dont want anything to do with religious fundamentalists. Ok its not "a great work of lirerature" as oe of my book club members like to say but it does tell it like it is and there's certainly room for some honesty in the Iraqi war.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Angela's Ashes: A Memoir Of A Childhood; Author: Frank McCourt; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Another book club read and one which I truly loathed. It wasnt the miserable life story it was telling but just the way it was written. Nt once did I feel sorry for the family. We had a good discussion at book club about it and others of that ilk and frankly the discussion was far more interesting that the book - which is quite often the case! I dont think anyone really liked it except for our book club reader who had read it before and wanted to finish it again. Everyone else seemed pretty ambivalent about it. Good for discussions on religion, poverty, education, intelligence and weak women!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blood and Sand; Author: Frank Gardner; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I had chosen this book for our book club to read so was a bit nervous to hear what everyone said about it. They all liked it thankfully. I must admit I really wanted to read more about how he overcame his injuries, his time in hospital etc etc, just to see how his experiences compared with mine. I'd also read Richard Hammond;s book and more was spent on his recovery. Blood and Sand gave a very good outline to his time in the Middle East since his university days and also all the political going ons. There is an awful lot of information in this book but it does give you a good insight into that troubled part of the world.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Being a Scot; Author: Sean Connery; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Loved this book. Its is definitely not just a book about Sean Conner. There is some very informative friendly information in the book written in way which makes it easy to remember. A bonus when middle age memory schisms happen. Connery is masterful at making an important comment on unnecessary bureaucracy from various agencies and quangos without actually saying too much. Connery for First Minister!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim; Author: David Sedaris; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Heard this guy on Johnathan Ross's radio show the other week and he sounded really funny. However the book was only mildly entertaining. Dont think I'd bother reading more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Ivy Chronicles; Author: Karen Quinn; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Bookclub one, Chick Lit - say no more.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Thanks for the Memories; Author: Cecelia Ahern; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Bookclub one, Chick Lit - say no more.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Spilling the Beans; Author: Clarissa Dickson Wright; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Enjoyed this a fair bit. The first seven eights were good 'cos they were a bit scandalous. The bits from after Two Fat Ladies didnt really grab me the same. She has led a fascinating life though.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Why Do I Say These Things?; Author: Jonathan Ross; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy; Review: Nothing unexpected and I'd heard a few of the stories before. However two or three stories had me in hysterics.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: March; Author: Geraldine Brooks; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is one of the better books from the Book Club. I really enjoyed it. I've never read Little Women so I had no clue that "March" was the father who had gone off to fight in the American Civil War. Its a pretty graphic book telling the horrors of war and slavery juxtaposed with human compassion and kindness in March and his family. Looking back on it, its a pretty epic story more usually told in a longer book. It'll be interesting to see what the Book Club make of it on Thursday.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer; Author: Patrick Suskind; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I thought this would be a somewhat gentle(!) murder story set in the perfume industry. Nothing gentle about it at all. All very graphic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The lead character of Grenouille is portrayed as a truly disturbed and disgusting individual and the living conditions of 18th century France fairly reek from the page. The paradox of how he stays "invisible" from the masses compared to his super-sense of of smell really got my attention and the ending was all he deserved. Nice one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman and Philosophy: The Dark Knight of the Soul; Author: Mark D. White; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Well, I'll be honest and admit some of this book had me pretty dumbfounded. I've never studied philosophy and it would have helped. I did quite like it though. It made good comparisons between Batman and The Joker and also his relationship with other heroes and villains. I found it best to just read the chapters that appealed to me rather than go through the whole book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman: A Death in the Family; Author: Jim Starlin; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Thought this would be better than it is frankly. I did enjoy it but I like to be brought into the story by the artwork as well and this didnt do it for me. It was typical of comics' artwork from the eighties and I've really got into more recent artwork. Strange that in my first youth of the 60s and 70s I so enjoyed the now crude looking artwork but now I'm drawn to the more detailed art of today. I also never knew the Robin of Jason Todd so didnt particularly care if the character died or not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis: Omnibus, Vol. 1; Author: Brian Michael Bendis; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, graphic, mystery; Review: This was a wee treat to myself. At PS54+ its certainly the most expensive book I've bought. Daredevil has always been my favourite superhero. This storyline by Brian Michael Bendis shows the true man behind the costume. This is far more than a biff bam bop comic story. The artwork throughout is superbly evocative.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman: The Killing Joke; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Learned far more about The Joker from this one book than I did from reading countless comics etc. Great storyline and well deserving of becoming a deluxe edition hardcover. Don't want to spoil the story but all I'll say is you understand why the Joker is truly mad. Artwork has been redone by original artist Brian Bolland and looks great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As You Do: Adventures with Evel, Oliver, and the Vice-President of Botswana; Author: Richard Hammond; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Nice little book. Nothing deep and philosophical but good fun. I like Top Gear anyway. Best bit for me was him running to get home during Severn floods.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Understanding Comics; Author: Scott McCloud; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is a tremendously entertaining and educational book. If this had been the usual text style of book it would have been very dry but explaining comics through a comic makes it far more engaging. I've never studied art so some of the references weren't instantly recognisable but its always good to stretch yourself a bit. Its a reference book I would certainly return to.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Macbeth: Original Text: The Graphic Novel; Author: John F. McDonald; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, poetry, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Always my favourite Shakespeare (only liked it and Merchant of Venice at school). Great reading it in comic style wonder if I should have got the Plain Text version.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hellboy Library Edition, Volume 2: The Chained Coffin & The Right Hand of Doom and Others (Hellboy, #3-4); Author: Mike Mignola; Genres: comics, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Not as good as Volume One unfortunately. Dont think I'd by the third one. The stories were too short for me.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boy A; Author: Jonathan Trigell; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: This was a really good read. It fairly makes you think about child criminals and if they can be re-established into society. Didnt like the ending though. Too many loose ends.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kidnapped, A Graphic Novel in Full Colour; Author: Alan Grant; Genres: history, young-adult, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: t's been over 30 years since I've read Kidnapped and to be honest I couldn't really remember much of the story. This version is part of a series of books aimed at younger readers and as such it works very well. Although the book has been condensed considerably there is enough action and well inked graphics to appeal to young readers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pure Land; Author: Alan Spence; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Just finished this in time for Book Club today. I really enjoyed it. Very like James Clavell's books of Shogun, Gai Jin etc. Tells the story of a NE Scotland man Tom Glover from Aberdeen who was integral in making Japan the industrial nation it is today. Set in late 19th early 20th century. Great story though not the best writing in the world. I like books like this about the japanese way of life, bushido code, haikus etc etc.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moondust: In Search Of The Men Who Fell To Earth; Author: Andrew Smith; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: What an awful, boring book. Shame really. Space is my favourite subject. I tried to read it, I really did but it just dragged on and on.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Shōgun (Asian Saga, #1); Author: James Clavell; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Read this when I was teenager/early 20s.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tai-Pan (Asian Saga, #2); Author: James Clavell; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Read this book in late teens/early 20s.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: King Rat (Asian Saga, #4); Author: James Clavell; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Read this in late teens/early 20s.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Noble House (Asian Saga, #5); Author: James Clavell; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Read this in late teens/early 20s; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (Parque Jurásico, #1); Author: Michael Crichton; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Better than you'd think.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sunstorm (A Time Odyssey, #2); Author: Arthur C. Clarke; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I hadnt read the first book in the series but clearly didnt have to. This book stood well on its own. I always enjoy an Arthur C Clarke and this proved to be no exception. Sci fi is still my favourite genre and it was, for me, a good exciting read. Makes me think of what the human race can accomplish in the future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman: The Black Glove; Author: Grant Morrison; Genres: thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Great storytelling. Second and third stories were better than first though. Good setup for Batman RIP. Great artwork.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Origins; Author: Brian Michael Bendis; Genres: history, comics, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This looks like being a great series. Tells the origins of Wolverine, Cap America, Nick Fury, Magneto, Prof. X, X-men all linked with Spidey and FF4. Great Sstuff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance; Author: Barack Obama; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I was quiet surprised by this book. It really brought home the poorer life african americans have even today in America. I was expecting an uplifting book and how great his life became. Instead his anger towards us whites came across loud and clear to me making his election to President even more remarkable. Looking forward to Audacity of Hope.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Laments; Author: George Hagen; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Not a particularly well written book. Consensus of book club was he tried to put too many ideas into the book and didnt give them all a conclusion. Personally, I only began to like it when the family moved to their last house in America. The storyline seemed to settle down a bit and you began to care a bit more for the characters.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Batman: R.I.P.; Author: Grant Morrison; Genres: mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: I did enjoy this but to be honest I'm going to read it again right away as I couldnt take in all that was happening first time round. Great artwork.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Helix; Author: Eric Brown; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Just couldnt connect with the characters at all. Not for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Labyrinth (Languedoc, #1); Author: Kate Mosse; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, romance, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Good grief it was so boring. Got half way through and gave up. Shame I wanted to like it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Devil in Disguise; Author: Julian Clary; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: So so book. Lot of sex in first half, second half goes into the story better. Could see the plot twists quite a way of.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Girl; Author: Dorothy Koomson; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Not for me. One for the girlies.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Graveyard Book; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wow, terrific, amazing, spooky, thrilling, page turner, imaginative, eerie, great characterisations. I liked it in case you hadnt guessed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Not a lot of Sookie and Bill in this book. She has to rescue him. I did like it but hte TV shows are better - more characters. The one thing that amused me in the book is that Elvis had been made into a vampire (hence the sightings now and then) but they call him Bubba. He is brain damaged and doesnt always remember who he was.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3); Author: Dan Brown; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Bit tongue in cheek in places, slightly slow to start but soon sets a cracking pace. I was very interested in the noetic science bits due to my reiki connections. Nice twist which I didnt get immediately.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I ordered this from the library by mistake thinking it was a Sookie Stackhouse Novel. It was a good mistake to make though as the book was excellent. I really liked the premise of Harper's character and her "talent" for finding dead bodies. The relationship with her brother/stepbrother was very interesting and hopefully will be fleshed out more in any further books. This would make as good a series as the Southern Vampire novels - if not better. Its a bit more serious than Sookie and no bad thing for it. Just found out (hanks to Goodreads) there are another two books in the series so have ordered them from Amazon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Untold Stories; Author: Alan Bennett; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: The first section of the book was fine. Stories about his upbringing and his mother's battle with mental illness. Sadly the rest of the book made up by his diaries bored me me to tears.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century: 1910; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I quite enjoyed this, Its one of a five parter story so I would have preferred having all the stories to read. The main graphic novel was really good. I read it twice and enjoyed the little riddles. The stories at the end of the book were frankly rubbish. Best just not to read them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grave Surprise (Harper Connelly, #2); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another of the Harper Connelly mysteries from the writer of the Sookie Stackhouse novels. This series is becoming a firm favourite with me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Ice Cold Grave (Harper Connelly, #3); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I'm enjoying this series more and more. The perpetrator wasnt obvious and the new relationship between Harper and Tolliver made the book even more interesting. Looking forward to reading the next in the series; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Batman: Heart of Hush; Author: Paul Dini; Genres: mystery, thriller, romance, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wow - what will happen to poor Selina Kyle now, will Catwoman prowl again?? Terrific stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Shit Life So Far; Author: Frankie Boyle; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I'm a great fan of Fankie Boyle so that I'd really enjoy the book. There is a lot about his life there and he doesnt punches in saying how he screws up now and then. I found it a wee bit stilted though. He's clearly a more intelligent guy than he gives himself credit for. Looking forward to seeing him in March at Eden Court in Inverness.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium #2); Author: Stieg Larsson; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I got bored with bit unfortunately. Maybe I shouldn't have tried to read all three books at once.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Conjuror's Bird; Author: Martin Davies; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: I found it incredibly boring though the rest of the bookgroup (all ladies) loved it.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Fry Chronicles (Memoir #2); Author: Stephen Fry; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Dips a bit in the middle but pretty good overall.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Inheritance of Loss; Author: Kiran Desai; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Yet another book club book I didnt like. All over the place. Some of the group liked it but many thoght that the chapters were in the wrong order though very descriptive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Memoirs of a Fruitcake; Author: Chris Evans; Genres: non-fiction, history, biography, historical fiction; Review: Much better than his first book. Maybe its because its more up to date but I think its written in a better way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Day; Author: David Nicholls; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Richard Bacon was praising this on Twitter. Took a chance and discovered it was really good. You do begin to care for the couple and wonder what the next chapter is going to hold for them. Thoroughly recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Soul Identity (Soul Identity, #1); Author: Dennis Batchelder; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Godd premise but sometimes it was a bit poor.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Painless; Author: Derek Ciccone; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This was like two books in one which is not a bad thing in istself when the stories are linked in some way but in this case they were too disparate certianly in hte first few chapters which was as far as I got.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Once Bitten; Author: Stephen Leather; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Didnt see the ending coming at all. Always a good sign for me. Not to say I liked the ending though!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rivers of London (Peter Grant, #1); Author: Ben Aaronovitch; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Really enjoyed this. A PC who is also an apprentice wizard involved in solving a grissly murder . Glad to see there is to be another book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Troubled Man (Kurt Wallander, #10); Author: Henning Mankell; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Excellent end to Wallendar series. Very intricate plotline. Ending a bit rushed though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse, #11); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another great Sookie blast. Woah killer elvis!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It Won't Hurt a Bit: Nursing Tales from the Swinging Sixties; Author: Jane Yeadon; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Having known Jane for years I always wanted to get her book and we saw it in The Washington to other week. It was ok. Nothing spectacular and I cant honestly say any of the funny stories stand out. Its billed as being set in the swinging sixties but there really wasnt much evidence of that. I think the problem was I had read a similar book by another local nurse Jean Mortimer and it was much funnier.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Music for the People: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music; Author: Gareth Malone; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Sadly I found this book a real hard going struggle. I really like Gareth Malone's tv programmes and thought the book would be interesting but no. Not for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carte Blanche; Author: Jeffery Deaver; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Took me ages to read. Not a lot of action IMHO. Not that exciting.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Virals (Virals, #1); Author: Kathy Reichs; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Teenage book it turns out but I liked it all the same. Good bit of hokum and escapism.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Billionaire Boy; Author: David Walliams; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: As read to me by Christopher on his holidays. This was really funny. He Ceeb loved it and I loved it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hanging Shed (Douglas Brodie, #1); Author: Gordon Ferris; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Tremendous thriller one of those pageturners. Loved the time and place it was set in. Decent ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bertie Plays the Blues (44 Scotland Street, #7); Author: Alexander McCall Smith; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: A great edition to the 44 Scotland Series. I particularly liked the Bertie chapters as usual.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War; Author: Geoff Johns; Genres: comics, children, paranormal, graphic, fantasy, fiction; Review: Who'd have thought a graphic novel would be so complicated. Still the artwork was great and the storyline compelling.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ready Player One; Author: Ernest Cline; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: A tremendous book for those of us who remember the eighties. Thanks to Mark for the recommendation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Immortalists, The; Author: Kyle Mills; Genres: history, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Enjoyed this book but it had a remarkably rushed ending.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zero Day (John Puller, #1); Author: David Baldacci; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Very slow.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Steve Jobs; Author: Walter Isaacson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Jobs comes across as an unlikeable character. I suppose other creatives can be like that. A book that gets into all corners of his life and should be commended for it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darke (Septimus Heap, #6); Author: Angie Sage; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Got it for Ceebs birthday but thought Id read it myself on iPad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Playing for Pizza; Author: John Grisham; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Got on iPad. Didn't know it was about American Football. Was expecting usual crime thriller. It was an ok read but nothing to get excited about. I did want to know what happened to the main character though.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Itch (Itch, #1); Author: Simon Mayo; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this (children's) thriller. A good page turner with a truly exciting ending.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Island; Author: Victoria Hislop; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Terrific book. Second time Ive read it. All aspects of the human condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moon Over Soho (Peter Grant, #2); Author: Ben Aaronovitch; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Second book in a series about a magical london policeman this time feating "jazz vampires". Loved it. Third one on its way.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: From Hell; Author: Alan Moore; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, comics, crime, paranormal, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Excellent stuff. Great mixture of Queen Victoria, The Elephant Man and other victorian characters!?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Innocent (Will Robie, #1); Author: David Baldacci; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Really great book. Story moved along very quickly with nice short chapters.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: True Blue; Author: David Baldacci; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Sexist I know but it missed a strong male lead.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ash (David Ash, #3); Author: James Herbert; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: So far enjoying ht ebook very much on kindle.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forced Ascent (Demon Accords, #7); Author: John Conroe; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: My favourite vampire book and the best on the series. Tremendous fun.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Strip (The Tome of Bill, #4.5); Author: Rick Gualtieri; Genres: paranormal, non-fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Wonderful stuff. My favourite vampire!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Author: Andy Weir; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Enjoyed this very much. Found the maths a bit off putting! Too much counting. Great story though. Very suspenseful. Thanks for the recommendation Mark. Makes a change from witches, vampires and werewolves.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mind Slide; Author: Glenn Bullion; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Would make a good series. Its a shame its a one off. No supernatural creatures here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Agents of Light and Darkness (Nightside, #2); Author: Simon R. Green; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This series wasn't for me. Might try it again later.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dead Ever After (Sookie Stackhouse, #13); Author: Charlaine Harris; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: Not the best sookie book I've read. Pretty poor.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Life and Loves of a He Devil; Author: Graham Norton; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Light read. Quite amusing stories.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nexus (Nexus, #1); Author: Ramez Naam; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Tremendous prophetic exciting story. If you change the word "slate" to "tablet" it could be about today.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crux (Nexus, #2); Author: Ramez Naam; Genres: thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: An absolutely incredible follow up to Nexus. This has got to be one of the most, if not the most, thrilling books I've ever read. The ending makes you beg for more and I truly hope Ramez Naam gets this done soon. I see there is a third book due next May - same time as my birthday. Guess what i'll be buying for myself.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bohr Maker (The Nanotech Succession, #1); Author: Linda Nagata; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Didn't lie it at all. Only read a few dozen pages. Not for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Machine; Author: James Smythe; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A very interesting and suspenseful read. A real page turner. Very graphic in some of its details especially when Beth has to clean up Vic. Never having kids I'm not used to this! You can feel the machine's presence seeping from the pages. Creepy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rhesus Chart (Laundry Files, #5); Author: Charles Stross; Genres: history, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Enjoyed this one very much. Apparently four books in the series before it but it has a lot of the backstory in it. Would definitely read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seize the Night (Moonlight Bay, #2); Author: Dean Koontz; Genres: thriller, children, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Quite the page turner this one. Hurry up part three.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fear Nothing (Moonlight Bay, #1); Author: Dean Koontz; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: First read this aeons ago and loved it. Great to find it on kindle and also book two of the trilogy. Hope book three is out there - suppose I should have checked eh?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zero Sight (Zero Sight, #1); Author: B. Justin Shier; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Terrify start to a new series of books for me. A grown up Harry Potter series which I'm going to enjoy immensely. Good easy escapism. I can relax reading this series. Nothing complicated to think about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero Sum (Zero Sight, #2); Author: B. Justin Shier; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: A very exciting story for Deiter and Rei. Definitely a page turner. Sadly there was a cliffhanger of an ending and there is no sign of a third book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Intentions (Good Intentions, #1); Author: Elliott Kay; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: A sort of male version of Raunch Mills and Boon. All graphic sex and no real story. Not my sort of book.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Half a Prayer (The Tome of Bill, #6); Author: Rick Gualtieri; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I think this is my favourite vampire series. Bill and Sally's adventures are great. They've picked a worthy opponent in Alexander and the First, even James is acting strangely. This'll mean nothing if you havent read any of the series which is the whole point. Anyway I enjoyed it immensely but will have to wait for the next story in the series to see if the group can successfuly defeat Vehron.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: vN (The Machine Dynasty, #1); Author: Madeline Ashby; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Got fed up half way through. It just got boring and lost me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Influx; Author: Daniel Suarez; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Excellent, excellent, excellent. The sections in the prison were the most chilling. All in all this book about advanced technology would make an excellent series, either written or TV>; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daemon (Daemon, #1); Author: Daniel Suarez; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Tremendous book warning of the trouble ahead if a brilliant games designer uses his knowledge and the present technology to "preserve" his thoughts and mental brilliance in the worldwide web. Totally believable. It would be helpful if you possessed some knowledge of present day computing skills and the language but not essential. Bought the next book in the series right away, I was so gripped by the story and characters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Freedom™ (Daemon, #2); Author: Daniel Suarez; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Loved this little duo of books. A real breathtaking tale of what AI in the form of a deliberately released digital representation of a man's mind could do. Very believable and I think it helps if you know at least a smattering of computer speak. Its got a satisfactory ending for a change.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Decision; Author: Daniel Suarez; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Continuing my days of reading about Artificial Intelligence. This is quite good book which would make the basis for a series. Disturbing premise, thrilling denouement.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Firmware; Author: Stephen J. Sweeney; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: I wanted to finish it to see what happened but it was a bit strange as I was pretty bored with it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Dream Shall Never Die: 100 Days that Changed Scotland Forever; Author: Alex Salmond; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I did enjoy it but it wasn't the most well written book Ive ever read. It was pretty interesting finding out who did what. I was shocked now and then remembering what the mainstream media and politicians did to the movement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish; Author: Lesley Riddoch; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Much more inspiring that Alex Salond"s recent book. A terrific read especially if you're a passionate Scot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Vampire; Author: Sandrine Genier; Genres: paranormal, fantasy; Review: A fantastic read. This has got to be the best book Ive read all year. Far from the usual Vampire/Dracula scenarios, this book is all about acceptance of something different. It really was a book I couldn't put down. I had to read the part where the two leads were separated very quickly 'cos I so wanted them to be together again, such was the mesmerising of them accepting each other. Great stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: College Arcane (Demon Accords, #8); Author: John Conroe; Genres: paranormal, young-adult, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great addition to the series. Chris, Tanya, Awasos etc are in it a wee bit just to keep the continuity going but the book highlights Declan O'Carroll's life at the special college set up by Oracle. Really exciting fights and battles - maybe geared to younger readers but I still enjoyed it. Looking forward to the next book in the series already. The premise sounds great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Demon's Apprentice (The Demon's Apprentice, #1); Author: Ben Reeder; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Slightly disappointed to realise that this was a young adults book. However, I did enjoy it very much. I'm easily pleased when it comes to magic or magic as its called in The Demon's Apprentice. I just love all the casting of spells and magic circles etc. Looking forward to reading volume 2 in the series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Page of Swords (The Demon's Apprentice, #2); Author: Ben Reeder; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Would like to see another book in the series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Veiled (Alex Verus, #6); Author: Benedict Jacka; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Another great tale in this good series of books. Really enjoyed seeing the characters develop from the first book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: God Hammer (Demon Accords, #9); Author: John Conroe; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Another fantastic episode in the adventures of Chris Gordon, Tanya and now, Declan the boy witch. Topically dealing with quantum computing and A.I. this centred on Declan's growing powers as he becomes an intern in Tanya's and Chris's business empire.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Junkyard Druid (Colin McCool, #1); Author: M.D. Massey; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ach, it passed the time. Bit too junior read for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: Azul Key West; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: You never know quite what to expect whenever you stay in a privately owned guesthouse or Bed & Breakfast, especially in Key West. Let me just say that if you book your reservation at the Azul, prepare yourself to be impressed. This gem, convenient to everything, has it all - a beautiful atmosphere and wonderful service. The property's crisp blue and white theme mixes classic British Colonial with a colorful splash of clean contemporary furnishings (Ralph Lauren and other great designers would be VERY proud...). The rooms are small but very nicely furnished and SO very C-L-E-A-N!!! - an incredible housekeeping staff of two women keep this property in top notch shape! A daily breakfast is served by the beautiful pool area (cereal, milk, orange juice, yogurt, assorted fruits, eggs, muffins - a great value in key west) and the wonderful management team is at your service for anything you might need. Quite honestly, it was if I was staying at an old friend's home. VERY private, quiet and secluded. The one thing that stands out in my mind the most is that this property has one thing that many others lack: owner's pride. It is so obvious that the Azul is maintained and looked after with great care and pride, as its guests are. Such shows in its maintainence and upkeep! Thanks to the entire staff for a wonderfully flawless stay - especially to dear Amy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Nashville Hotel; City: Nashville Davidson County Tennessee; Review: For a hotel that advertises itself as being a 3-4 star hotel, advertising such is completely false. First of all, this hotel, though it could be impressive cosmetically, has POOR management and poor service. I stayed there as a guest of a friend and was asked for a credit card, even after my friend's company had given theirs! Then they called my room 3 times (once at 4AM, two nights after my check in) to ask for a credit card. When I asked the front desk why they would call me at 4AM, I was given 6 different answers, until the manager told me why. NOBODY at that hotel knows what is going on. They charged my friend $20.00 to take a gift basket to my room that she paid for outside of the hotel prior to my arrival. Then, the maid didnt show up daily until 4:30pm. The evening before an event that I was in town for, she knocked on the door and told me that if I wanted my bed made, I had better let her in because she "goes home at 5 whether my bed is made or not". Unbelievable. Though it has been remodeled, its not that impressive - especially for the cost. More like a glorified Holiday Inn. Stay elsewhere.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Leslie Hotel; City: Miami Beach Florida; Review: Staying at a boutique Art Deco hotel in South Beach can be tricky. Many of them are worn, dated and are operated by amateurs in hospitality. Then there's the Leslie, a 30+ room 1937 gem that was gutted down to its four walls and completely rebuilt from the inside out, opening again in April 2014. The hotel's presentation is absolutely flawless with its yellow canary, white and grey theme with splashes of color throughout, while still staying true to its Art Deco heritage. (On a side note, the former hotel and now condos next door, The Carlisle, is the hotel featured in the film "The Birdcage" with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, as well as the hotel featured as the facade of the hotel in "The Golden Girls" spin-off, "The Golden Palace.") When I checked in I was greeted warmly and shown to my room on the 3rd floor. (I had read in previous reviews that the third floor was the best option for those seeking a quieter environment due to the often noise from Ocean Drive below out front. Let me also add to that the the 2nd or 3rd floor towards the back of the hotel is the perfect environment for those seeking a quieter stay.) The rooms are fantastically contemporary, with polished wood floors, white tufted leather headboards with comfortable beds made with comfortable duvets and colorful abstract pillows, a desk and usually two walls of curtains, giving the room a very tranquil setting. The bathrooms were tiled in a slate grey, sharing a walk in shower and a frosted locking glass door - absolutely great design. The sink area featured great counters space with an above-bowl basin and gilded mirror, which was also fantastic, but the lighting selected (LED energy saving) was lacking for make-up and morning shave. There is a safe and a nice closet area to put your things away, in addition to a desk with a SMART flatscreen television above. The air system is very generous and quiet. Very nice shampoos, conditioners, shower gel and soap is included. The maid service was fantastic, usually finished by 1:00pm and making the rooms look completely fresh with their visits. The hotel features a generous American or Continental breakfast, featuring orange juice, coffee, bacon or sausage, eggs and toast with jelly/butter, ALL INCLUDED (gratuity not included, of course.) The dining space is out front on the covered/tented porch and is very accommodating with the beach right across the street offering a great view. Service was great. Selling point for the hotel? It does have a great gym for those loving exercise, a business center featuring two Apple computers for those who need it and a nice gathering area downstairs between both, but…the pool is the crown jewel of this property. Located on the roof top, it features a yellow awning cabana with four separate sitting areas (they do not charge to reserve a cabana as many hotels do) with leather seating, seating for poolside dining and plenty of padded leather lounge chairs to help one sunbathe properly. Poolside; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marker Waterfront Resort; City: Key West Florida Keys Florida; Review: 1.) The Property/Setting is Detailed, Beautiful, Clean and Convenient. Its evident that a lot of time and thought went into planning this hotel, its grounds and amenities. Its beautiful theme of white and turquoise throughout is well thought out from the pool area to the rooms. The bathrooms are crisp, clean and well lit - almost like your own spa with a separate tiled/glass shower and garden tub. Comfortable robes and pump bottle soaps in the shower customized for the hotel are fantastic. I had great housekeeping service every day - including turn down service! 2.) The Public Pool, Private Pool & Resort Fee. The hotel has three pools: two main pools open to the public that adjoin a fantastic bar (GREAT STAFF! Thanks Todd!), a poolside restaurant (GREAT MENU!!! We ate breakfast here every morning!) and a private pool in a garden setting on the other side of the building reserved for just hotel guests. The two main pools feature nice casual live music during the day and it is here that many families gather (children and teens...). The private pool is nicer if you're an adult wanting to lay by the pool without distraction or noise. As for the resort fee...if you stay at a nice hotel, expect a resort fee. I usually pay one happily. However, I have never paid a resort fee at a hotel that allowed the public to come in and use the pool, towels, restrooms, restaurant and bar as if they were paying guests. In addition, one morning, one of the pools was being used by a local scuba diving group to train their patrons - in a pool that I'm expected to pay a resort fee to use as a paying guest. In addition, as nice as the pool area was, many of the potted plants were dead and several of the chairs and umbrellas needed to be fixed/replaced. I noticed that the cabana bartenders rarely came around to take drink orders or to straighten chairs/remove abandoned towels. If you're going to charge a $32 per day resort fee, then attentive service and attention to detail to your property should be present and all of your property should be exclusive to paying guests. And your private pool reserved for paying guests should have cabana staff present on the hour to take menu/drink orders from your paying guests. 3.) The Location Is Perfect! Key West can be hit or miss with hotel locations. You want to be close to the action, but away from the noise. Centrally located in the historic seaport district, you need not worry about a car! Once you've cabbed from the airport, you're set! You're a block or two away from famous Duvall Street and Mallory Square (where everyone gathers to watch the sunset) is just around the seaport walk. If you're wanting to catch a sunset sail cruise, scuba dive, parasail or other adventure, all of the boats leave from the back side of The Marker! 4.) Pool Room or Garden View? I had read in other reviews that the; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Washington Capitol; City: Washington DC District of Columbia; Review: Location could not be better if you're in town to sightsee! Literally 1 block behind the Air & Space Museum/Smithsonian and The National Mall! L'Elfant Subway station is convenient for fast travel into the downtown area, Mount Vernon (take the yellow line to Huntington Station and catch a Fairfax Connector bus at the Subway station) or to Reagan/National Airport (3rd stop on the yellow line). VERY convenient and affordable! The hotel is a 3.5-4 star. Its clean, obviously updated and no frills. Great prices. Features two restaurants and an adjacent Starbucks outside the lobby. Hotel is clean, staff is kind, concierge is helpful with tour info. **ONE TIP** Ask for a courtyard view or a view overlooking C street. The rooms on the back over the hotel overlook the train tracks and are LOUD! Luckily if you like the AC unit going constantly, it helps block it out. Thanks for a great stay! I'll be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Great second book in the series!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Brother; Author: Cory Doctorow; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I think I liked the "idea" of this book more than I liked the actual book. With all the techno speak of the book (which I can see why it was included), it dragged along and was hard for me to keep with it. However, I think it is an important book...it speculates what could happen in the future in terms of terrorist attacks and government action against them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sh*t My Dad Says; Author: Justin Halpern; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Crude and hilarious! A quick, fun read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Still Life with Woodpecker; Author: Tom Robbins; Genres: paranormal, romance, fantasy, fiction; Review: We read this book for a 20-30 year old book club group, and I DEFINITELY had mixed feelings about it. I did like his observations about love, loss, and many very random topics. However, I didn't like how ODD of a book it was! It seemed to go in so many different directions, like several books in one. It was also very hard to get into the book....once I got fifty or so pages in, it finally connected with me. That said, I understand that Robbins is a satirist and that little is meant to be taken seriously in his books. When I stopped trying to read too much into the plot and characters, and started letting myself laugh at how ridiculous the tangents were and ridiculous the characters acted, I liked it more. This is far from a book you couldn't put down (FAR), but worth a read to get a feel for a truly unique voice in fiction.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Help; Author: Kathryn Stockett; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: SUCH a wonderful book. Loved the history of 1960s Mississippi life in terms of the tension between blacks and whites (though fictional, it felt very real), and the different perspectives of "the Help." Miss Skeeter will always be a favorite character of mine - independent and forward-thinking in the time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Matched (Matched, #1); Author: Ally Condie; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book is AWESOME! I loved the premise and got sucked in, it became the first one in awhile that kept me up late at night because I couldn't help myself. I think fans of the Hunger Games (some romance, lots of action, futuristic society) will dig this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You; Author: Charles Benoit; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Fast-paced teen/Young Adult book that you can't put down! First novel that I've seen written in the third-person, as if YOU are the main character in the book. Very unique.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Author: Rebecca Skloot; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: What a wonderful book! I can honestly say I knew nothing of Henrietta Lacks before this book. The story of the woman, and the family when they finally discovered the immortal cells of Henrietta, is remarkable. Even though I am certainly know scientist - far from it - I enjoyed learning about the scientific implications of HeLa cells. More importantly, I enjoyed this book as a memoir. I highly recommend!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Last Little Blue Envelope (Little Blue Envelope, #2); Author: Maureen Johnson; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: Great YA/teen read. In explaining it to one of my librarian co-workers, I found myself talking about how I like that in this book and the first (13 Little Blue Envelopes), the romance isn't the central focus, and it's not the typical romances that you see in a lot of YA fiction today; even though Ginny, the title character, is struggling to figure out what's happened between she and her "kind of something" friend/boyfriend from the last book, it doesn't feel angst/drama-ridden or flighty...it's something more complex and mature, like romantic relationships really are. I like that Ginny is a strong female character, even if she doesn't believe it always; and I love that as she travels, her confidence builds and she learns more about herself and the world. I love that the landscapes and destinations almost become characters themselves, along with all the side characters with their eccentricities. One of the best lines from this book was "you can never visit the same place twice," as you cannot experience it the same way again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea; Author: Chelsea Handler; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I couldn't tell you how much I laughed at this book. I haven't had the chance to read any other of Chelsea's books, but I might just have to now.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, #1); Author: Ransom Riggs; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: Very unique book because of the story being mixed w/vintage photos. Left the book not knowing what I thought about it, though. Not a "couldn't put this down!" book like I'd hoped.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Compound (The Compound, #1); Author: S.A. Bodeen; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I wasn't sure about the book based on the first 20-40 pages -- main character telling the story seemed over-the-top whiny (which is a pet peeve of mine w/books in general). However, I stuck with it, and it really turned around. Good thriller w/lots of twists and turns.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites DFW Airport South Hotel; City: Irving Texas; Review: We stayed at this hotel while we were in town for the NASCAR race in October 2013 and I'm glad we chose this hotel! The front desk staff was very polite and our room was beyond clean. We booked a king executive suite and it was the largest hotel room I've ever stayed in. The room had a desk and a sitting area with a couch, arm chair, and coffee table. The bathroom came equiped with a tub and seperate shower. If you are an exceptionally tall person the shower would not be comfortable but thankfully for my husband and myself this was not an issue. The included breakfast was wonderful with lots of choices and it was replenished frequently. Also, the dining room was large with lots seating. The hotel shuttle service is for DFW only so don't make a reservation here if you are flying in our out of Love Field. The bed was super comfortable and the best part was there was absolutely no noise while in our room! I was worried since we were near the runways of DFW but we never heard an airplane or other guests during our stay. The place is a fort! Only a short drive to Texas Motor Speedway which was nice. We plan to go to the NASCAR race again this year and we also plan to stay at this hotel again. Wonderful stay and I recommed to anyone staying in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton London Heathrow Airport; City: Hounslow Greater London England; Review: I had to stay here since my flight check-in was at 4am and there isn't available transportation to LHR at that time of day. The shower at this hotel was dreadful with no water pressure and the water wasn't very hot. My room with a twin bed doubles as a small meeting room which I found odd. It was very clean and the location to Terminal 4 and Heathrow Express was amazing!! To sum up I only stayed here due to flight times so I wouldn't stay here again if I could help it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Palestine; City: Palestine Texas; Review: We stayed here December of 2014 after riding the Polar Express on the Texas State Railroad. The hotel has paper thin walls! There were obviously other families that had the same idea to stay the night after the train ride as there were lots of children staying at the hotel. The children on our floor were running up and down the halls and yelling well after midnight. We heard every word, every footstep, and then at 2am a wedding party came back to hotel after a wedding and the noise level went through the roof! We almost packed up and went home because we couldn't sleep. We will not stay here again. I gave them an average rating because the hotel was very clean and the front desk staff was polite and check-in was a breeze. However the lack of sleep was unacceptable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Houston The Woodlands; City: The Woodlands Texas; Review: Check in was a breeze in this modern hotel. We stayed in room 201 and it was more than we could have asked for. A very large, very clean room. Lots of space to stretch out between the work desk, couch, and king size bed. The room also offers a small partition between the loving area and bed for extra privacy if someone is working/lounging and someone wants to rest. There wasn't a tub but the stand up shower was big enough for two! I cannot stress how clean the room was!! There were also bins in the room for recycling and that was nice. More than enough towels were provided. There was also a storage cabinet and there were 4 very large drawers for storage if one was staying for an extended period of time. The flat screen TV was huge and it offered satellite channels just like home. The free wifi was amazing with a good connection. We had two beers downstairs after the concert we went to that night. The hotel set-up shuttle service at $10 per person each way to the concert venue and it was the best $20 we spent! Breakfast was decent and had the usual choices you would see at breakfast. It was ok not anything to write home about. There is food available 24/7 but we did not take advantage of this service so I cannot say whether the food was good or not. In closing we had a very wonderful experience here and will stay here again when we are in The Woodlands or if we simply need to get away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Americas Houston; City: Houston Texas; Review: My husband's holiday party was hosted at the hotel and we stayed the night. First, the bed and pillows are amazing!! I've never had a more comfortable night sleep. We didn't use any amenities but I've been to the Pappasito's attached to the hotel and it's lovely.The valet service was very fast and the front desk staff was friendly. The room was super clean and I didn't want to get out of the shower. My favorite part was the lighted makeup mirror in the bathroom! I'm going to have to get one of those! We had a lovely stay and will consider this hotel again for a stay-cation in Houston!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Biloxi Ocean Springs; City: Ocean Springs Mississippi; Review: We stopped here for the night on our way to Destin, FL from Houston, TX. Very nice hotel and the front desk staff was very nice. Check-in and check-out were flawless and the room was perfect for the 5 of us. My only complaint was that the room seemed to be a smoking room at some point so the room smelled a bit musty. Other than that it was very clean and perfect for the night. The breakfast room was spacious with plenty of seating and the selection of food was well stocked with many selections. We didn't use the pool but it looked very clean. It was also very quiet and the beds comfortable. Overall a nice stay and would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Biloxi Ocean Springs; City: Biloxi Mississippi; Review: We stayed here on our way to Destin, FL and honestly there was nothing bad but there was also nothing that stood out. Breakfast was average compared to other brands. The room was clean and pretty spacious for a king room with sofa bed. Front desk staff was friendly and check in and out was a breeze. The wifi was good once I got it connected. There were plenty of towels in the room and the Neutrogena bath products were a nice touch. We would stay again but prefer a different hotel brand over Hilton Hotels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center; City: League City Texas; Review: Our company Christmas parties have been here in the past and the company gets a group rate for us to stay so we aren't drinking and driving home. The rooms are very nice and very big. They rooms are also very clean and have every creature comfort you can imagine. We enjoy staying here on those nights and would like to stay on a weekend some time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lido Motel; City: Radium Hot Springs Kootenay Rockies British Columbia; Review: We just returned from Radium Hot Springs where we stayed at the Lido Motel. This is the cleanest little motel we have ever stayed at. The kitchen had everything we needed and the room was spotless. The room has a personal touch that makes you feel right at home. Parking right at your door with mini golf and bar-q in the back. The rates are good. Gabi and Frank went out of thier way to make us feel at home. We would very highly recommend this motel for famlies and friends. thank you Gabi and Frank for making our stay so enjoyable and we will always stay in your motel on our future visits. E & C ...Blackfalds; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lido Motel; City: Radium Hot Springs Kootenay Rockies British Columbia; Review: The Lido has to be the cleanest motel we have ever stayed in. Gabi and Frank made us feel so welcome , We arrived early our room was ready. Kitchenette , couch, table chairs nice size tv ,separate bedroom, large bathroom were all spotless. can't think of one bad thing to say....Thank you so much Frank and Gabi for making our stay one to remember .We will be back. If you want a clean, quiet ,friendly place to spend the night we highly recommend the Lido.....We stayed in unit #3; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lakeview Motel Suites; City: Osoyoos Okanagan Valley British Columbia; Review: We can't say enough Derrick and Sandra made us feel so welcome. Wonderful clean suite with everything we needed. Stayed a week and didn't want to leave. Our son and family with 3 little ones joined us . They also enjoyed their large 2 bedroom suite. Lots of room for 5 of them. Sandra and our 5 yr. old grandson Carter had a few laughable chats .( It was that accent Sandra ) Thank you so much Derrick and Sandra, we will be back. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable, friendly place to stay look no farther then the Lakeview motel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Redwood Motel; City: Yorkton Saskatchewan; Review: Owner was very friendly. Called our room 5 mins after we checked in to see if we needed any extra coffee or anything else. Motel is older but room was very clean with new fridge and mico.Would we stay here again YES . Thank you management for your kindness after the long drive from Red Deer .; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne; City: Oliver Okanagan Valley British Columbia; Review: We just spent 5 days at the Maple Leaf Inn Towne. . I am recovering from knee replacement. When we arrived the owner was wonderful . She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed . Our room was big and super clean with fridge stove all the dishes and cooking things we needed. the bathroom was large and that raised toilet was a God send for me. Would we stay there again? .YES. So if you want CLEAN room and friendly staff I recommend this motel. Thanks Poonam.... we will be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lido Motel; City: Radium Hot Springs Kootenay Rockies British Columbia; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Centro Motel; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: It was our first stay at the Centro ! Would we stay there again YES !!! . We stayed for 3 days Loved the fluffy robes after a day of watching grandson play hockey. Very clean has everything you need . Breakfast was good . We asked for a micro and there was one in our room when we arrived. Staff were wonderful Price was good .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cfanny Women's High Neck Floral Sleeveless See Through Sheer Lace Mini Dress; Brand: Cfanny; Review: Love it! The bra is not included, but that's ok. I really like it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cfanny Sexy Cut-Out Bandage Bodycon Midi Dress; Brand: Cfanny; Review: Shows a little more side boob than expected, but fits great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE Womens Strapless Adhesive Adhesive Body Bra Black D; Brand: HDE; Review: Does a better job than expected with support. I'm a DDD and I still felt somewhat supported and since they hook together in the middle, it gives you nice cleavage.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockabilly Punk Rock Baby Woman Black Tank Top Shirt Gothic Sexy Ribcage; Brand: d'Rockabilly Punk Rock Baby; Review: Badass shirt! I get sooooo many co m pliments on it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockabilly Punk Rock Baby Woman Black Tank Top Shirt Tiki Cannibal Skull; Brand: d'Rockabilly Punk Rock Baby; Review: So cool! Everybody loves this shirt! Tons of compliments.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rockabilly Punk Rock Baby Woman Black Tank Top Shirt Harley Biker Skull; Brand: d'Rockabilly Punk Rock Baby; Review: So cute! I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Moxeay Womens 2 Piece Lace Crop Top and Skirt Set Outfits Bodycon Midi Dress; Brand: Moxeay; Review: It's stretchier than I expected. Fits great and I got a ton of compliments on it. I'm slim, but curvy and I'm so happy with the way it fits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: made2envy Sheer Mesh See-Through Long Sleeves Midi Cross Dress; Brand: made2envy; Review: The dress seems good quality, but had to return because the sleeves are so tight. My hands almost didn't fit through the holes. Fit everywhere else, but I couldn't bend my elbows.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell; Author: Visit Amazon's David Michaels Page; Review: Enjoyed the story but it didn't have the depth I enjoyed with Tom Clancy's novels. Probably won't choose the books by David Michaels in the future.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Lords of Discipline; Author: Visit Amazon's Pat Conroy Page; Review: I found this book so interesting and compelling I was sorry to come to the last page. Would highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Point of Impact; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Hunter Page; Review: Decided to get the book after seeing the movie Shooter with Mark Wahlberg. The storyline for the movie is a little different from the book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading a much more detailed storyline which kept me engrossed to the very end. LOTS of details about guns and ammunition. If you are a knowledgeable gun enthusiast you will appreciate the details this author provides. The author does an outstanding job of setting up a believable situation where you can't imagine the hero coming out on top..... Fortunately, he does and you are cheering for the good guys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Beatles: The BBC Archives: 1962-1970; Author: Visit Amazon's Kevin Howlett Page; Review: Gave this as a gift to my 63 year old sister for her birthday. She was thrilled. She has been delighted with the many photos from the past and is enjoying reading the information provided in the book. She said it is the best birthday gift EVER!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House of Cards; Author: Michael Dobbs; Review: After watching the American version of "House of Cards" I HAD to read the book that was the beginning of it all. Michael Dobbs' writing is fast-paced and interesting. I couldn't put the book down but hated arriving at the last chapter knowing the book would be coming to an end. I've ordered two more books by Michael Dobbs from Amazon and can't wait for them to arrive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cross Fire (Alex Cross); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I love this book.... When reading an Alex Cross story you feel like a part of his family. Plenty of suspense and action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kill Switch; Author: Visit Amazon's James Riordan Page; Review: Very entertaining and fast-paced. Not just your run-of-the-mill "whodunit". I'm already looking for my next book by James Riordan. As Andrew Dahlmaine's first novel it was a "home run" in my opinion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Monkey; Author: Visit Amazon's Carl Hiaasen Page; Review: I purchased this book after hearing the author interviewed on NPR. It was a fast and fun read. VERY funny. I'll be looking for more novels by Mr. Hiaasen!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sex Club; Author: Visit Amazon's L. J. Sellers Page; Review: This was an "ok" read but that's it. I don't think I'll be reading anymore books by this author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Kite Runner; Author: Visit Amazon's Khaled Hosseini Page; Review: This was a life-changing "read" for me. I would HIGHLY recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kite Runner (Chinese Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Khaled Hosseini Page; Review: This was a life-changing "read" for me. I would HIGHLY recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dawn Patrol; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Winslow Page; Review: I can't say enough about my newly discovered author, Don Winslow. As a native of southern California now living in another part of the country I feel like Mr. Winslow takes me back "home" with every book I've read thus far. He is a pro at weaving in names of city streets and landmarks unique to the area. The storylines have been unique yet consistently entertaining.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gray Mountain: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: This was the only dull John Grisham book I have read. He has always been an author I looked forward to reading. Unfortunately, "Gray Mountain" was more educational than anything else. There was a slim plot amongst a lot of facts and details about the coal industry. If you enjoy that type of format then you will enjoy the book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wrongful Termination - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Mike Farris Page; Review: An enjoyable and pleasant read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AN Innocent Client (Joe Dillard); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: So glad I decided to take a chance and read this fun and entertaining book. Characters were well developed and the story moved at a fast pace. Already planning on downloading book 2 in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slow Horses (Slough House); Author: Visit Amazon's Mick Herron Page; Review: This book was listed by NPR as a "must read" and it didn't disappoint. While it involves British espionage and some of the language is peculiar to the British the characters were well developed, quirky, and downright entertaining. It was a fast read with no slow moments. (Pun intended). Can't wait to download the three remaining books in this series by Mick Herron.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Jane Fonda Arrested While Protesting in D.C.; Abstract: The actress was demonstrating on the Capitol with the group Oil Change International.; Category: movies
Title: Trump smacks down Graham after latest Syria broadside; Abstract: President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at Sen. Lindsey Graham, marking the latest salvo in the pair's clash over Trump's sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria.; Category: news
Title: Trump Posts Photos on Twitter of Heated Meeting With Dems, Says Pelosi is the One Who Had a 'Meltdown'; Abstract: President Donald Trump took to Twitter tonight to rail against Democratic leaders who walked out on his meeting after he engaged in what they described as a "meltdown."; Category: news
Title: Bobby Flay Reveals He's 'Very Single' on Beat Bobby Flay; Abstract: Bobby Flay Reveals He's Single on Beat Bobby Flay; Category: tv
Title: Watch Megyn Kelly Hint at a Comeback in First Interview Since NBC Exit; Abstract: Megyn Kelly appeared on Fox News Channel's 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' on Wednesday.; Category: tv
Title: State Dept. finds no 'systemic' classified violation in Hillary Clinton private-server emails; Abstract: ; Category: news
Title: Shut Down: 100s of Muscle Cars, EVs, and More Seized and Headed to Auction; Abstract: From Teslas to trucks, Mustangs to Maseratis, RVs to Road Runners.; Category: autos
Title: Dancing with the Stars: Sailor Brinkley-Cook Is Sent Home in 'Shocking' Elimination; Abstract: Dancing with the Stars: Sailor Brinkley-Cook Eliminated During Week 6; Category: tv
Title: Report: Jim Harbaugh exploring potential NFL return; Abstract: Harbaugh has turned Michigan into a highly ranked program again, but has been unable to find the breakthrough into the conference title game and beyond.; Category: sports
Title: Lions trade starting safety Quandre Diggs to Seahawks; Abstract: The Seahawks' secondary is a long way from the Legion of Boom days, and an experienced player like Diggs was badly needed in Seattle.; Category: sports
Title: Northern Michigan father of 7 wins $80M Powerball jackpot; Abstract: Phillip Chippewa, 54, of Suttons Bay matched the winning Powerball numbers drawn Sept. 21.; Category: news
Title: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Abstract: China asks WTO for $2.4 billion sanctions against U.S. in latest clash; Category: finance
Title: 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: 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: President Donald Trump greeted with boos at Game 5 of World Series, fans chant 'lock him up'; Abstract: President Donald Trump was greeted with a thunderous chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd of baseball fans at Nationals Park.; Category: news
Title: $16.8 Million In Campaign Funds Went To Trump Businesses, Latest Records Reveal; Abstract: Not only have the U.S. and foreign governments spent money at properties owned by Donald Trump, but the president's own political campaign and affiliated political committees have also spent about $16.8 million at his businesses since he launched his 2016 bid for the presidency, according to an analysis of federal election spending records. Republican political campaigns and PACs have spent just under $1.8 million at Trump-owned businesses so...; Category: news
Title: Whoopi Goldberg Asks Meghan McCain to 'Respect' Her 'View' Co-Hosts During Heated Discussion; Abstract: 'I'm not trying to cut you off, I'm trying to get you heard.'; Category: tv
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: Exclusive: Ukraine to fire prosecutor who discussed Bidens with Giuliani - source; Abstract: Exclusive: Ukraine to fire prosecutor who discussed Bidens with Giuliani - source; Category: news
Title: Attorney Alan Dershowitz countersues Virginia Giuffre for defamation; Abstract: Attorney Alan Dershowitz has countersued a woman who claims he sexually abused and defamed her, claiming she defamed and intentionally inflicted emotional distress on him.; Category: news
Title: 'Monday Night Football' commentator under fire after belittling criticism of 49ers kicker for missed field goal; Abstract: Joe Tessitore called out 49ers kicker Chase McLaughlin after he shanked a potential game-winning kick in San Francisco, and some fans weren't happy.; Category: sports
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Bone River; Author: Visit Amazon's Megan Chance Page; Review: Not normally a book I'd have chosen, but glad that I did. I was caught up in the story from the first chapter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: These Haunts Are Made For Walking; Author: Visit Amazon's Rose Pressey Page; Review: I was looking for a feel good story with a decent plot. This wasn't it. Story was disjointed, did not flow well. Her best friend works half days at the library & afternoons at the beauty salon, but still seems to be there when the library closes. Its like that throughout the book. Won't buy anymore by this author - wish I hadn't bought this one..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Painted Queen: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense (Amelia Peabody Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Elizabeth Peters Page; Review: Doesn't ring true, full of inconsistencies. I regret purchasing this book. I will truly miss the real Amelia Peabody series. I was rereading the series in preparation for this book. Very disappointed.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sleeping in the Ground: An Inspector Banks Novel (Inspector Banks Novels); Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Robinson Page; Review: Kept my interest, good book. Would recommend to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Proof of Life: A J. P. Beaumont Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's J. A Jance Page; Review: I enjoy all books by J.A. Jance. I like this new chapter in Beau's life and hope to see more in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burning Man (A Gideon and Sirius Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Alan Russell Page; Review: Enjoyed all 3 books in the series. Would recommend this as a good read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: GoPro Vented Helmet Strap; Brand: GoPro; Review: great for my bicycle helmet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoPro Helmet Front Camera Mount; Brand: GoPro; Review: works. hold my gopro on my bike helmet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FAVI FE01 2.4GHz Wireless USB Mini Keyboard with Mouse Touchpad, Laser Pointer - USA Version (Warranty) - Green (FE01-GR); Brand: FAVI; Review: I really like this key board, but the only thing that bugs me is the it is not charged by micro USB. Nearly every other wireless electronics are charged by micro USB this needs to be updated.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cable Matters 2-Pack Micro USB OTG Adapter (Micro USB OTG Cable) 6 Inches; Brand: Cable Matters; Review: I can use usb thumb drives on my note 4 now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mohu Leaf 50 Indoor HDTV Antenna, Amplified, 60 Mile Range, Original Paper-thin, Reversible, Paintable, 4K-Ready, 16 Foot Detachable; Brand: Mohu; Review: Love the concept but signal in my area could not be strong enough for this to work.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lexar High-Performance MicroSDXC 633x 64GB UHS-I U1 w/USB 3.0 Reader Flash Memory Card (old U3 version) LSDMI64GBBNL633R; Brand: Lexar; Review: perfect for my gopro hero + lcd; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PiTFT Mini LCD Kit; Brand: Adafruit; Review: This screen works but I suggests you do research first to see how time consuming it is to get on and working.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Modohe Starter Accessory case for Gopro Hero 5 4 black sliver; Brand: EEEKit; Review: everything a basic user can need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk Ultra 32GB UHS-I/Class 10 Micro SDHC Memory Card With Adapter - SDSDQUAN-032G-G4A; Brand: SanDisk; Review: works as intended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Targus Drifter II Backpack for 17-Inch Laptop, Black/Red (TSB23903); Brand: Targus; Review: I like this pack. will use this for awhile.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoPro The Tool (Thumb Screw Wrench + Bottle Opener) (GoPro Official Accessory); Brand: GoPro; Review: everyone with a gopro should have one of these. Gopro should give one of these with every gopro sold.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: uxcell Bike Motorcycle Handlebar Mount Holder 1/4" Screw for Digital Camera; Brand: uxcell; Review: Held my camera on my bike.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nikon COOLPIX S33 Waterproof Digital Camera (Blue) (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Nikon; Review: such a great camera. for the price you cannot beat the quality of this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GoPro Camera HERO+ LCD HD Video Recording Camera; Brand: GoPro; Review: Awesome. Its go pro. With the right mounts I can take video anywhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Victorinox 5.6603.15 6" Fibrox Pro Curved Boning Knife with Semi-Stiff Blade B0000CF94L, Silver/Black; Brand: Victorinox; Review: great handy knife; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer,; Brand: Instant Pot; Review: fantastic cooker; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Landmann 82413 4-Foot Firewood Log Rack (Cover not included); Brand: Landmann; Review: great product, takes 5 minutes to assemble. Keeps the firewood off the floor !!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart DCC-3000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: makes great coffee and simple to use and set up; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Debbie Meyer 32 Piece UltraLite GreenBoxes - Green; Brand: Debbie Meyer; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest & Coloring Book; Author: Visit Amazon's Johanna Basford Page; Review: Extremely beautiful book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Phone Call from Heaven: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitch Albom Page; Review: Thought provoking and well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The First Phone Call from Heaven; Author: Mitch Albom ( MI QI A ER BO MU ); Review: Thought provoking and well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The First Phone Call from Heaven: A Novel; Author: Mitch Albom; Review: Thought provoking and well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: { { [ THE FIRST PHONE CALL FROM HEAVEN ] By Albom, Mitch ( Author ) Nov - 2013; Author: Visit Amazon's Mitch Albom Page; Review: Thought provoking and well written.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove (Thorndike Press Large Print Core Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Fredrik Backman Page; Review: Love the characters, the humor, Ove's chronic stoicism, and the cat! Loved it and will quote it often! A great reminder to live and love!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pinzon Blended Egyptian Cotton 6-Piece Towel Set, White; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: So damn soft and classy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterDesign Forma Constant Tension Bathroom Shower Curtain Rod - 50-87", Large, Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: InterDesign; Review: Does not hold tension. It keeps falling down. Maybe my bar was defective.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pinzon Printed Cotton Duvet Set - Full/Queen, Blue Paisley; Brand: Pinzon by Amazon; Review: Omg so soft and so damn classy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterproof Shower Curtain - Modern Black & White Tree Design - 70 inches x 70 inches; Brand: DOZENEGG; Review: It does come with the plastic rings. Tree is a bit darker than I would have liked but it classes up the joint.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HIGHROCK Bath Mat Memory Foam Pattern 16 X24 Gray(Size : W16 X L24); Brand: HIGHROCK; Review: Small but does the job; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Original Bamboo Shredded Bamboo Memory Foam Pillow with Ever-Cool Adaptive Technology and Deluxe Hypoallergenic Washable Cover, Queen; Brand: Original Bamboo; Review: One I have mixed emotions about these pillows but still the best to dae; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comforter Grippers Bed Duvet Donuts Holders (Set of 4), Keeps Corners of Duvets Comforters Blankets in; Brand: The Nyche Designs; Review: The best!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Duraflame DFS-450-2 Carleton Electric Stove with Heater, Black; Brand: Duraflame Electric; Review: Not a large guy but will heat up a bedroom fair enough. I love the lights; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Froomer Animal pillowcase Cotton Linen Pillow Case Sofa Waist Throw Cushion Cover; Brand: Froomer; Review: This little guy was the best. Delivery was much faster than I expected. I love this new pillowcase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King Size 3 Inch iSoCore 3.0 Memory Foam Mattress Pad, Bed Topper, Overlay Made From; Brand: iSoCore Foam; Review: Mine was delivered earlier than expected. A tip I would give is to leave it on the floor, or someplace flat and out of the way, for at least 48 hours to air out and fluff up. I left mine on the living room floor for two days. Surely two days of your life is insignificant when accounting for the glorious sleep you'll be receiving with this thing. It's perfect perfect perfect. It's firm but holds onto your body. It's so much better for sleeping on my side and I don't have as much back pain with it. I'm buying a queen size for the master bedroom.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: d-c-fix Self-Adhesive Privacy Glass Window Film, Perennial/Damast, 17.71" x 78" Roll, 346-0464; Brand: DC Fix; Review: I can't say enough good things. It's a perfect privacy film for a bathroom window. You can't see in our out. Easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: d-c-fix Self-Adhesive Privacy Glass Window Film, Spring Chapel/Tulia, 17.71" x 78" Roll, 346-0647; Brand: DC Fix; Review: I can't say enough good things. It's a perfect privacy film for a bathroom window. You can't see in our out. Easy to install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: IMC Audio 100 Amp Inline AGU Fuse Holder Fits 4 8 10 Gauge Wire; Brand: IMC Audio; Review: Needed this for a 1000 watt power inverter for my Peterbilt truck. i was impressed with the thick plastic shell, it was easy to use and install.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 32GB - Black (Certified Refurbished); Brand: Samsung; Review: Ok, the word refurbished had me worried, also the may have minor scratches/wear. But I was ordering this with an Otterbox so I figured any cosmetic damages would probably be hidden. Well received the product and it was flawless, it had no marks or sratches, it works perfectly. Other than slight sluggishness that is the android system I love this tablet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BOSS Audio R1002 Car Amplifier – 2 Channel, 200 Watts Max Power, 2/4 Ohm Stable, Class A/B, Full Range; Brand: BOSS Audio Systems; Review: Ok, I was a bit put off by the conflicting reviews I kept seeing on most of the audio equipment, so I decided to just give this a try. My final opinion is that this is a good amp for the money, I think many of the bad reviews are from poor choices in installation. Many who buy low cost amps try to cut elsewhere also. Don't go on a lower gauge install kit to save money, a power amp needs power. If you're putting in a 2700 watt system, (my case), check your alternator in your vehicle. It must be able to charge your battery AND power the stereo. Don't forget that if you need to upgrade the alternator, upgrade the cables as well. A poor ground will introduce noise into system. And keep the power line away from the rca source lines. Run them down opposite sides of your car. Doing all that you should get your money out of this amp, and others. My credentials, FCC licensed radio tech at one time, professional driver now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BOSS Audio CH5530 Car Speakers - 225 Watts Of Power Per Pair And 112.5 Watts Each, 5.25 Inch, Full; Brand: BOSS Audio Systems; Review: Bought on February 5, 2015 already not working, same with 2 other pairs of Boss speakers, not worth returning for replacement. Buy better unless you enjoy swapping out speakers.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BOSS Audio P45.4C 250 Watt (Per Pair), 4 Inch, Full Range, 4 Way Car Speakers (Sold in Pairs); Brand: BOSS Audio Systems; Review: Bought these on July 2, 2015, 1 has already stopped working, i bought three pairs of Boss speakers for my sound system and have had a problem with each set now. So not even worth sending back for a replacement. Idon't want to keep pullong speakers in and out for my truck. I'll just cut my losses and buy better.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Aldercarr Hall; City: Attleborough Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: Firstly, before I write anything I would just like to say that it is disappointing to read negative reviews from Judith Chalmers wannabees when it is not necessary. I think people forget who they are when they write reviews. It's meant to be an observational viewpoint, and if the service or level of accomodation is not to your standards then why wait until you get home before you critique a hotel? Why not sort it out there and then? Simple answer really - people dislike confrontation....plain and simple. I took the objective of booking accomodation here during May from the reviews I read, both positive & negative. A few things to mention:- 1.) How many times have you stayed at a hotel when the owner comes outside to greet you and introduce himself? 2.) How many times have you stayed at a hotel when the owner has approached you when you pull up outside and asks you how your day was? and genuinely meant it? 3.) When was the last time you stayed at a hotel when the breakfast you ate was actually cooked to order and fresh and not from a hotplate self service where the food has been out a few hours stewing nicely under hot lamps? I stayed here for 2 nights in May. I had a patio outside my room where I sat and ate my dinner. Room was very spacious, clean well presented. It was nice to stay in a place where everyone sits around the same table at breakfast and does that thing that we all have forgotten to do....have a conversation! You'd be surprised at the interesting people you meet. If you want to stay somewhere in quiet surroundings, in an environment which gives you all the creature comforts of home and where you feel welcome then head here. Conveniently located to Norwich (I commuted it 2 days and no problems with traffic).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Great Danes Country Inn; City: Beachamwell Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: What can I say? I stay on business in a lot of hotels around the UK. Sometimes you need to get out of the rut of Holiday Inn & Ramada chains and get back to a place which is quirky, prepares fantastic wholesome food that is bad for your calorie controlled diet but great on the tastebuds. I stayed in May and can honestly say I found a gem where I would stay again and even take the family. It's located on the edge of a village green facing a very beautiful church. It has a hint of Midsummer Murders about the place...basically it's in the middle of nowhere but this is a very big positive. When I went running in the evening the only thing that passed me was the american fighter jets flying overhead. A great location, good wholesome food, some great locals to have a drink with in the bar. All in all the complete package!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monte Vardia; City: Chania Town Chania Prefecture Crete; Review: Staying on business during September I was greeted on day 1 with a warm welcome from Christina, Eleni and their parents and the warmth of the hospitality never waivered until I left 15 days later. I can honestly say that a family run hotel such as this makes me realise why I do'nt like the big corporate hotel chains that offer the world...and deliver very little. At no time did I feel like just another guest. As a family hotel the personal touches during my stay were over & above what I expected. A truly memorable stay. Stay once, you will definitely want stay again. All the ammenities you could want during a relaxing stay, even ordering a takeaway was not a hassle for them. Plenty of things to keep you occupied during the day in & around Chania, but good to know that you return after a day of exploring to the comfort of somewhere with a friendly atmosphere, where you feel at home and nothing is too much trouble. Well done girls, keep it up!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DunaGolf Bungalows; City: Maspalomas Gran Canaria Canary Islands; Review: Have to be honest I was scepticle as it was a little away from normal holiday amenities you would be used to, HOWEVER, could'nt have been more wrong. Firstly, overall cleanliness, politeness of staff, general layout, swimming pool, food was brilliant. We stayed as a young family in the last 2 weeks and we thouroughly enjoyed ourselves. Take the total number of people that could stay there and add 50% of sunbeds again. In 11 days we never fought for a sunbed ever! Wifi can be purchase for:- 1 Day - €6 3 Days - €12 1 Week - €18 Room safe at €2 per day with €10 deposit for safe key which you get back on return of key and receipt you are given. Try to charge you €10 to rent remote control for TV. Do'nt bother, there's a button underneath TV surround bottom right hand corner. Press it to turn on, rock button left to right for volume, front to back to change chanels. Also TV's have USB and HDMI ports in the rear in case you have external hard drive with films etc for little ones (or big ones). Top tips:- 1. Stay away from Playa Del Ingles. By day it's a quiet and ok place, by night it's definitely not for families or faint hearted. 2. Five Euros each way gets you a taxi to Faro De Maspelomas. Taxi's congregate outside the bungalows at 8pm (before this time ring the number in multiple langauges on the board at the taxi rank). Taxi takes you the promenade near the lighthouse and this is where you get return taxis from also. 3. It ain't expensive, but likewise it ain't cheap either to eat out. If you've come for all day English breakfast and everything British with a pint of Carling, Faro De Maspelomas is not for you. This is multiculture land, and if the Spanish eat and drink here then it must be good. 4. Here you will also find Misbah which is a seriously decent Indian restaurant with a big emphasis on seriously on seriously. This is'nt your normal tourist holidaymaker curry house. This place is fresh food, cooked to order and owned by a guy from the UK who's mother has recently been out to vett and tweak the menu as he put it. 5. Hired a car for the 11 days duration which, knowing what I know now, we did'nt really need for the full time but was nice to have the flexibility. Supermarket is close by with one on site aswell. We will unlikely visit this accomodation or Gran Canaria again. This is not to say there's anything negative, just that there's other places in the world to visit. On the whole staying here, and in particular this area of Gran Canaria you will have a great time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jumeirah Emirates Towers; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Where do you begin with near perfection? Easiest thing to say about this hotel is that you want for nothing, plain and simple. Staff are so attentive to every detail, and do it with a smile which is very welcoming. So, when you get there from your weary overnight flight from the UK and your room is not quite ready yet what do you do? You sit in the lavish lobby area where you can eat, drink and relax with free wifi until your room is ready. A few pointers:- 1.) Taxi from the airport - take it! It's relatively cheap (AED35 or so) and is best when you've had a long flight with irritable kids who just want to get to the hotel and charge their phone! Taxis take cards aswell so no need for hard cash if you do'nt want to. Work on the very rough basis that 5AED = £1. Keep the maths simple. We had a 10 year old and we used it as an opportunity to practice his time table, so gave him all the restaurant bills etc. to calculate which, believe it or not, he enjoyed. 2. If you do'nt like expensive holidays, then please stay at home. Both Jumeirah and Dubai are lavish. You will not do a vacation here justice if you think you can get away with doing it on the cheap, period! Deal with it Ladies & Gents, get over it and plan financially well in advance. You will spend approximately £30 / head without drinks when you eat and that's for one course meals. 3) The hotel has a concierge service which is located to the left of the lobby area as you enter the hotel. Here you can get your complimentary day pass to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel via the free shuttle bus service (timetable attached). 4) There is also a desk close to the consierge for booking excursions / trips. Advice tip - We did all our booking in advance through Attraction Tickets Direct, HOWEVER, if you use this company please remember to print your tickets and not just the order confirmation! 5.)Shuttle bus runs daily to the Dubai Mall, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Wild Wadi Water Park. 6) Jumeirah Beach Hotel will give you a 25% voucher for either of 2 of its restaurants when you get there (One of these is on the Marina on your right as you enter, the other is on the beach itself. The beach has two seperate sunbed areas, the one to the right is for hotel residents, the one to the left is for guests staying in all other Jumeirah properties. 7) Wild Wadi Park - Free entry if you stay at a Jumeirah Hotel property. Show them your hotel room card and you get fast tracked through the system. There's a security bag check area at the entrance. You will get a wrist band with a microchip that you charge money to as credit for the lockers, drinks. food etc in the park. It is'nt the Atlantis Palm Water; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cisswood House; City: Lower Beeding Horsham Horsham District West Sussex England; Review: I stayed here on a whim recently...and glad that I did! From the moment of arrival I had a hospitable welcome, good service and nice atmosphere for relaxing. To Tom & Bethany (Bessy) who served dinner the night I arrived, very courteous and professional throughout. To Tom who served breakfast the following morning. Well worth mentioning these individuals as they all add up to the reason why you are happy to pay the bill the following morning. As large chain hotels do'nt offer the same kind of attentive personality, people deserve feedback on their professionalism & courtesy in independent hotels. Room I took was a double bed to the rear of the hotel, no noise and very comfortable. The facilities for the gym and swimming pool were good, very clean and well maintained and had enough to keep the pit stop traveler occupied. Overall a good find and well worth a stay if you're in the area of Gatwick airport or Brighton.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Pieris; City: Podbanske Zilina Region; Review: Never stayed here before. Would definitely stay again. Even after talking to the wife she's convinced to come here! Although my first, and hopefully not last, visit was a business trip I can honestly say it was a great experience start to finish. Full use of the Grand Hotel Permon close by, with double figure saunas, spa's etc to choose from. Whether you like traditional Scandinavian Sauna's, or just the great outdoors, there's something for everyone here. Very peaceful location where only the birds in the morning can be heard. Food options were very good, ranging from breakfast thru dinner, and a good selection of wines & beers at the bar. I would say that the bedroom was a little on the small side, even for a single traveler occupying the room, but then with the mountains and wellness package available you're in the wrong place if you intend to stat in your room most of the time. On the whole a very pleasant and peaceful stay. Never experienced a mountain view like this from a hotel before. Hope to be back this way soon, with my family next time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: J.A. Henckels International Everedge Plus 17-Piece Knife Set with Block; Brand: ZWILLING J.A. Henckels; Review: The name is Henckels, but it is NOT of the quality one expects. It is NOT made in GERMANY.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Tree 4.5 Foot Kingswood Fir Pencil Tree with 150 Clear Lights (KW7-300-45); Brand: National Tree Company; Review: Perfect for small places.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home Basics 2-Piece Velvet Scarf Hanger, Purple Flowers; Brand: Home Basics; Review: Cheap, flimsy and breaks easily.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SUNBEAM Velvet Slim Flocked Hangers 120 pack (Black); Brand: Sunbeam; Review: Do not waste your money on any of these products. They are super flimsy and snap very easily. The wire top breaks off from the plastic part. If you like to hang wet items to dry, do not use on bright colored felt. I regret wasting my money on these.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BALDR Digital Bathroom Shower Clock, Waterproof for Water Spray, Large Display, Temperature, Humidity and Moisture, Thermometer & Hygrometer, Suction; Brand: BALDR; Review: See measurements to get an idea of size. It's larger than it appears. Othwise has been awesome.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zelta Finger Guard Digiclass Slicing Cutting Protector 2.6 Inches Stainless Steel Finger Protector Cutting; Brand: Zelta; Review: Not sure it works the way it appears in the picture.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Teal and Gray Watercolor-Style Floral and Bird Print POSTER Set by Pela; Two 8x18in Paper Poster Prints; Brand: Gango Home Decor; Review: I expected these to be ready to mount to the wall. They are prints that come rolled up in a tube. They need some kind of framing or mounting to a board. Also, check the measurements, they were smaller than expected. So ready the details before buying.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
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Title: EMU Australia Toddler/Little Kid Bronte Lo Boot; Brand: ; Review: I bought these boots for my daughter, and she loves, loves, loves, them!!!! Very good product!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leg Avenue Organza Tutu; Brand: ; Review: I ordered this tutu for my teenage daughter who attended a color run. It fit her perfectly and wasn't flat. It has a great amount of fluff as the picture shows. I would recommend this tutu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: ; Review: I ordered this tutu for my teenage daughter who attended a color run. It fit her perfectly and wasn't flat. It has a great amount of fluff as the picture shows. I would recommend this tutu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patty Both Cute Classic Floral Exquisite Buckle Coin Purse; Brand: Patty Both; Review: Just the right size for a couple of credits cards, ID, and some cash. Arrived quickly and nice quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Assorted Bikini - 6 Pack (6DBSBK2); Brand: ; Review: Very light and cool for summer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Urban CoCo Women's Wide Brim Caps Foldable Summer Beach Sun Straw Hats; Brand: Urban CoCo; Review: Very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Favorite Character Women's Ladies Juniors Knit Pajama Set (Teen/Adult); Brand: Briefly Stated; Review: Nice pajamas :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zealmer Women's Wear To Work Slim Dress Pants; Brand: Zealmer; Review: Junky - way too small, and there was a big stain on the inside of waistband. Thankfully I could return them for free.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: No Nonsense Women's Jean Sock, 3 Pair Pack; Brand: ; Review: Wonderful! Fit perfectly, great price, nice quality, and I love that Amazon carries them - I can't find them in stores.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Top Moda Women's Round Toe Slouchy Boot with Buckle; Brand: Top Moda; Review: I love these boots! They fit great and are so comfy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Shapewear Double Support Coordinate Brief with Lace Tummy Panel Light Control 2-Pack; Brand: ; Review: Good control, cool, and comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Mens FreshIQ X-Temp Comfort Cool Vent Ankle Socks; Brand: ; Review: Nice quality but unbelievably small. I ordered these for my husband (he wears a size and 10.5) and there was no way they would fit. He gave them to me and they fit perfectly (I were a size 8).; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel Sure Hotel Collection; City: Sheffield South Yorkshire England; Review: Best food in any city centre hotel I've ever experienced...and I'm old! Stayed for four nights and the dinners were consistently superb Service was a little stretched but quality ingredients, proper Yorkshire helpings including mammoth starters.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fosters Guest House; City: Weymouth Dorset England; Review: Friendly Northern service on the Southern Coast. Excellent immaculate en-suite room with quality full English and a proper sausage! Quality throughout. ......................::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::::::;;;;;;;;;;; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crescent Victoria Hotel; City: Margate Isle of Thanet Kent England; Review: Stayed here for one night as doing a Laughlines Only Fools & Horses gig at the Winter Gardens. Superb boutique hotel, friendly efficient staff, top quality breakfast. Highly recommended. Deserves to be #1 in Margate. Uncle Albert sends his thanks to all staff with a special mention to Sue!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windermere Guest House; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: Wonderfully managed by Renata. Great downtown location. Superb Ulster Fry. Clean but tired. Decor and fittings need a refurb. Friendly relaxed efficient and very homely. Stayed here for four nights for evening performances at the Grand Opera House so frequented the room for most of the day and serving room outside these hours was not a problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Barnsley Central M1 J37 Hotel; City: Barnsley South Yorkshire England; Review: Superb location for Lamproom Theatre. Friendly & efficient staff from Receptionists to cheerful cleaners. Nice breakfasts in adjacent Glass House. Good size rooms with panoramic views. Yorkshire hospitality with no unnecessary frills.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Leicester Central Hotel; City: Leicester Leicestershire England; Review: Last hour breakfasts seems to result in lack of crockery and requests most days but staff friendly and amenable. Breakfast selection plentiful though bacon always undercooked. Great location, price and bed. Bath too shallow for an adult!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shoreline Island Resort; City: Madeira Beach Florida; Review: Finally stayed here after my parents had for the last 22 years. Adult Only Hotel complex on my favourite Beach. Usually stay in a condo on this beach (Madeira) but after this stay this will be my 'go to' accommodation. Friendly staff. Nice pool area with endless towels and free coffee and tea all day. Lovely to meet all the October regulars for the first time. Friendly staff and great location on the beach and a 15 min walk to Johns Pass.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Malvern Lodge Guest House; City: Westcliff on Sea Southend on Sea Essex England; Review: No breakfast facilities. Unstaffed apart from check in. Friendly efficient check in. Room was nice considering other reviews. But freezing cold. Half a tog Duvets totally inadequate. Had thicker bed spreads. Had to sleep in clothes. £60 is not cheap for room only.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Indigo Newcastle; City: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear England; Review: Anniversary treat with gig at Think Tank by The Virginmarys. Excellent suite with monster corner balcony with distant views of the Tyne. Late check out and complimentary Prosecco together with gorgeous weather and an excellent breakfast made for a a great short break.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Suenos Guest House; City: Southend on Sea Essex England; Review: Absolutely first class accommodation with superb breakfast made with top quality ingredients. Nothing is left to chance. It’s 5 star from start to finish. Spotless superbly appointed en suite bed rooms with everything you’d expect in a five star city hotel. Class just oozes from every inch of the tastefully decorated guest area and fitted out the Sea frontage balcony, extensive honesty bar, and dining area. Superb!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Scotsgrove House Bed Breakfast; City: Thame Oxfordshire England; Review: Archetypical Period Manor House in extensive grounds. Gorgeous rooms with homely fittings, well equipped with modern ensures. Superb extensive pre order breakfast selection with quality ingredients. Great location though be wary of the ‘hidden’entrance from the main road as it’s easy to miss. Friendly personal attention and a relaxing stay after a hectic performance at The Swan Theatre High Wycombe. Thank you George and Liz.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Hymer's motorhome of the future roams the land as you relax, eat and sleep; Abstract: Why stop at a hotel or campsite if your RV drives itself?; Category: autos
Title: Humanitarian crisis unfolds as violence escalates in Syria; Abstract: In little more than a week, longstanding alliances have crumbled and old enemies have teamed up after the U.S. began pulling its forces out and Turkey invaded Syria; Category: news
Title: The Amelia Earhart Mystery Stays Down in the Deep; Abstract: For two weeks in August, a multimillion-dollar search from air, land and sea sought to solve the 80-year mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance.; Category: news
Title: A 6-Year-Old Asks Why There Are No Female Toy Soldiers. Now, There Will Be.; Abstract: Since their debut in the 1930s, toy soldiers have, at their core, hardly changed. They stand two to three inches tall. They are made of plastic. They carry lethal weapons. And they have been, almost without exception, male. But that is set to change, thanks in part to an indignant 6-year-old from Little Rock, Ark., named Vivian Lord. Next year, one toy company will, for the first time, release toy soldiers depicting women in combat roles in the...; Category: finance
Title: The News In Cartoons; Abstract: News as seen through the eyes of the nation's editorial cartoonists.; Category: news
Title: Pirates kidnap nine crew members from cargo ship off coast of Benin; Abstract: Pirates boarded a shipping vessel and kidnapped nine crew members off the coast of Benin in West Africa early Saturday morning, according to J.J. Ugland, the Norwegian shipping company which owns the vessel.; Category: news
Title: 30 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall, Russia Is Only Pretending to Be a Major Power; Abstract: The Berlin Wall represented the height of Russia's influence. 30 years after its fall, the country is only pretending to be be a superpower.; Category: news
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Wild Horse Pass Hotel Casino; City: Chandler Arizona; Review: Great hotel for adults and business travellers. Nice, modern and well appointed room. Everything very new and nicely done. Great to have the casino to relax in after supper. Pool was nice but seemed to be a baby sitting service as there were many unsurpervised children running around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Airport Calgary; City: Calgary Alberta; Review: We quite enjoyed the suite when travelling with family. The pool area was clean and had a great waterslide. The room was modern and well appointed including fridge and microwave. The best part was having the suite and allowing the children to go to bed while the adults can stay up and visit. Good service at the front desk as well. A great place and price in Calgary with breakfast included.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Orem North Provo; City: Orem Utah; Review: This is a very nice, clean and professional hotel. The pool area is nice and the food was certainly good for a free breakfast. The rooms are clean and the beds are soft but you must know one thing before you check in. DO NOT get a room near the door to the stairs. The stairs are right next to some rooms and the banging and slamming of doors at all hours will WAKE YOU!! Make sure when you check in NOT to get one of these rooms. Also, if possible, ask to not face the highway. Otherwise I highly recommend this hotel!! Cheers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Westin Las Vegas Hotel Spa; City: Las Vegas Nevada; Review: This is the perfect hotel for those that want the excitement of the strip without the hassle of a large hotel. No lineups, great breakfast, small casino, small bar and great staff. This was a great change for us from the crazy, giant strip hotels. Rooms are clean and nice but a little small. Only 5 mins to the strip, or just cross the street into the back side of Bally's.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort Spa; City: Puerto Morelos Yucatan Peninsula; Review: As part of the AM Resort Group my expectations were high for this trip and resort. All expectations were met or exceeded. This is a very fine adult only hotel with tremendous standards and the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever experienced. The rooms were as described and we paid extra for the Xhale club which we found worth it just in the extra restaurant alone (best place for breakfast). The beach is only average but the pools and the pool parties were great. Every day and every evening there was an event at the resort. We met many great people from around the world. Just a note but it's a positive. They are very strict with their dress codes. Pants means pants at all restaurants and it really is nice to see everyone so dressed up every evening. Will definitely come back or try another Breathless elsewhere.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Patrick Day in coma after suffering brutal knockout; Abstract: The junior middleweight underwent emergency brain surgery after being knocked out by Charles Conwell.; Category: sports
Title: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter, 3, 'Died in My Arms' After Entering Hospice Care; Abstract: Miguel Cervantes' Wife Reveals Daughter 'Died in My Arms' After Hospice Care; Category: tv
Title: Uh-Oh! Carrie Ann Inaba Falls on 'Dancing With the Stars'; Abstract: Uh-Oh! Carrie Ann Inaba Falls on 'Dancing With the Stars'; Category: tv
Title: Charlize Theron & Margot Robbie Have Some Face Time in L.A., Plus Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Will Smith & More; Abstract: Star Tracks: Tuesday, October 15, 2019; Category: entertainment
Title: Cody Simpson gushes over Miley Cyrus: 'We are very, very happy'; Abstract: Cody Simpson confirms that he and Miley are together while praising her.; Category: music
Title: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Abstract: Duchess Meghan Describes 'Really Challenging' Life as New Royal: I'm Not OK; Category: lifestyle
Title: Here's Jennifer Lopez Wearing the Most Extra Bejeweled Wedding Dress; Abstract: She's filming a movie but still. Look at that dress!!; Category: lifestyle
Title: 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: Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Were a 'Great Team' During Night Out with Daughter Stormi (Exclusive); Abstract: The former couple called it quits earlier this month.; Category: entertainment
Title: Prince Harry acknowledges tensions with William in ITV interview; Abstract: Britain's Prince Harry has acknowledged tensions with his older brother Prince William for the first time, saying they are on "different paths."; Category: lifestyle
Title: 'Potentially historic wind event' over weekend could inflame California wildfires; Abstract: Northern California could experience a potentially historic wind event this weekend, which could have a dangerous effect on wildfires.; Category: weather
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: New Hampshire Couple's Adventure Ends in Mysterious Death in Texas; Abstract: Seeking adventure, James Butler, 48, and Michelle Butler, 45, rented out their house in New Hampshire in the summer of 2018, bought an R.V. and set out to live anywhere but home. Their travels took them to New York, Arizona and, in October, to a campground on the South Texas coast. But then the Butlers disappeared. On Friday, the authorities said they had found their bodies buried in a shallow grave on the beach southeast of Corpus Christi....; Category: news
Title: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Abstract: Katie Holmes Talks About That Bra and Cardigan Moment; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dad thought he dressed toddler daughter in a hat, but he was hilariously wrong; Abstract: "Oh, I thought those were for like pigtails."; Category: lifestyle
Title: Gwen Stefani Reveals New Nickname for Her and Blake Shelton; Abstract: The singer said she is 'really excited' about the couple's new combined moniker.; Category: music
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Ascott Hotel; City: Eccles Salford Greater Manchester England; Review: Driving up to Scotland my friend and I booked two single rooms at the Ascott. We had a most pleasant experience. The rooms were reasonably sized, very clean, the wireless wifi worked and was free (unlike the next 5 star hotel) and we were supplied next morning with a fine cooked breakfast. The bill - under £50 each room. Very good value. One small word of warning. Our trip was on a Saturdat night and we found that we should have booked a restaurant beforehand. We did eat in the local curry house which was more than adequate but other local places within walking distance were full by 7.30pm; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Court Restaurant with Rooms; City: Ross on Wye Herefordshire England; Review: We booked this through a Sunday Times deal where we had to spend a minimum of £75 on food and drink but got the overnight accomodation free. First impressions were very good. Lovely setting and escorted to our room for which we had upgraded for an extra £25. Beautiful room with river view and a huge bed. Well worth the extra. The bar area and lounge are lovely and we enjoyed a nice drink before our meal. My wife ordered smoked chicken followed by monkfish with crayfish tail risotto - she was disappoined and found the food to be bland and uninteresting. I went for the asparagus to start which was very nice and the fillet of beef to follow. I asked for this to be rare but felt that it arrived the medium side of that. It was though quite tasty. We drank a bottle of the 2004 Chateaux Notton at £29.50 which was very good and I felt good value at that price. The mark up was probably only 100% which is reasonable compared to some better known establishments! The overall deal was good value. Dinner B&B cost under £150 for the two of us.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vale Resort; City: Hensol Vale of Glamorgan South Wales Wales; Review: My wife and I were lucky enough to be drawn out of a hat to join other Santander UK Shareholders on a two day golf and spa break. The room was very large with a large, clean double basined bathroom. Others were lucky enough to be given suites but I have no complaint. Great big bed but if there was a minibar, I couldn't see it! My wife enjoyed the the spa facilities as did I enjoy the golfing experience albeit that the course had been hit hard by the extreme rain that had fallen in August and September. The breakfast was more than adequate and the dinner served to us all the night before was excellent. The towel matter? The room had no towels and a phone call to "housekeeping" was answered by voicemail! A visit to the very amusing and helpful concierge sorted the matter and by the time I reached my room, a full set arrived with abject apologies. Well done, The Vale and our hosts, Santander!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bella Notte The Inn at East Cliff; City: Santa Cruz California; Review: My wife and I stayed here as a mid-break point between San Francisco and Cambria via the Big Sur.. What a great find and I would recommend this place to anyone. Large comfortable room with superbly appointed bathroom. TV with more channels than I could count and just a very short walk from the beach. We ate at the Italian restaurant next door - Very nice but, I suspect, not the cheapest in town. Free wireless internet access. If I have a complaint, which I don't really, our room did not have a wastepaper bin. The bathroom did but one in the room would just put the icing on the cake. Good luck to the Innkeepers, Alan and his wife. They deserve to do well!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Harbour House Hotel; City: Niagara on the Lake Ontario; Review: We had three nights here (Tues - Thurs) and wished we could had stayed longer but the price shot up for the weekend. Awesome says it all! This is just a great boutique hotel with first class staff. We had a lovely room with a luxury bathroom. The buffet breakfast was superb and having got the recipe for their granola off their website we now tuck in every morning! Does anyone know where I can get safflower oil in the UK though?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Can Moragues; City: Arta Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We stayed in Room 1 for four nights, a ground floor Junior Suite of a good size and reasonably appointed in a lovely old building. We were provided with an acceptable continental style breakfast each day that appeared to be geared more for the other residents, all of whom were German. Much of this part of Mallorca is visited by Germans and German is the second language spoken. Arta is a lovely town riddled with narrow one way streets and difficult on-street parking but Ca'n Moragues is only a very short walk from a free car park. Our hosts, treated us very well and were most helpful with such matters as directions etc. The free wifi access worked well despite the thick walls of the building. There are always some things not quite right. Ours were no towel replacement one day - an old one and the bath mat were taken but not replaced. Also, the bathroom accessories were sparce - a bar of soap and some gel and lotion, both in large dispensers. I shall review the restaurants visited separately. Overall a lovely stay and we would definitely return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Golf Hotel; City: Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire England; Review: Great friendly staff with a good but not a huge choice of breakfast. Dinner on the one night we took it was pleasant with little to comnplain about. My one complaint - the towels were never changed during our two night stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Virginia Court Hotel; City: Cromer Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: We have just got back from a £99 KGB B&B deal with three other couples. We could not have received better service in a 5 star hotel and the breakfasts were superb! We ate in the hotel on the first night and were served a very high quality meal. There were no complaints on that score! We'd have been happy to eat in both nights. My only personal little niggle was that whilst the bed was very comfortable, it was only a normal double whereas we are used to a 5 foot bed. Otherwise the room and bathroom (Room 22) whilst not large, were very clean and the shower was tremendous! The hotel is in a quiet road only a very short walk from the centre of town and the pier and sea. We look forward to seeing another such deal! Thanks to you all - you deserve your no. 1 spot in Cromer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beijing Sentury Apartment Hotel; City: Beijing; Review: Great service from lovely staff. Excellent breakfast!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Parc Sovereign Hotel Albert St; City: Singapore; Review: This hotel advertises that if you book on-line, you will get free WiFi. There are no hidden subjectivities. In fact, you will be told that the facility is available to you for two hours only after which you will have to pay! I was not happy with this and felt that I had been picked up. As others have said, the rooms are small. The bed was reasonably comfortably and the price was acceptable. A used cotton bud under the bed didn't add to my impression!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Ramsgate Manston Airport Hotel; City: Minster Ramsgate Isle of Thanet Kent Engla; Review: I was greeted by friendly, outgoing staff and directed to a very clean, well presented room where everything worked. I ate a continental breakfast at the on-site restaurant which was very acceptable. The full English was cooked to order and looked very acceptable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Saint Laurent; City: Montfort l Amaury Yvelines Ile de France; Review: !0 of us stayed here on a golfing trip and were most impressed with the hotel. Excellent facilities, off road parking and a most acceptable breakfast. English speaking staff were most helpful particularly in seeing that we could take breakfast a little earlier. We've been going away together for some 20+ years and this the best hotel we have stayed in and only 3 star!?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Bastide; City: Bordeaux Gironde Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: I have stayed in this hotel every year for about 5 or 6 years and mostly the air conditioning in my room has failed. This year was no exception! As usual, the staff were apologetic but it only worked for one night out of the six I was there! The flush on my friend's toilet failed twice as well and he managed to change rooms for his last night. Still no a/c though! That said, the staff are excellent and the room was spotless. The breakfast was acceptable but what happened to the hard-boiled eggs? Part of a cut-back?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chateau de L Hermitage; City: Ennery Cergy Pontoise Val d Oise Ile de France; Review: A group of us selected this hotel as part of an available "deal" for three nights and price-wise we were most happy. We were greeted warmly and all slept well in the good size rooms. Plumbing problems were one complaint which we tended to sort ourselves. A very nice Continental Breakfast was served first day with a smile. After that the service and quality went down hill. Whoever heard of breakfast in France without coffee being readily available. I'm afraid that the server on the last two days was devoid of a smile and wandered around in a parka-type coat, seemingly not wanting to be there. An early evening local area electrical failure proved interesting as fire doors slammed shut together with the gates to the grounds. All well handled by the management including showing us how to get back in to the chateau in the event that the failure continued into the night. It didn't. Would I stay there again - yes! It is a beautiful chateau in lovely grounds. It just needs to iron out a few wrinkles to be very good!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Trevali Guest House; City: Bognor Regis Arun District West Sussex England; Review: This is a nice clean B&B run by a very pleasant couple. it is reasonably priced, very central and only a few yards from the seafront. Parking is very close by. Not all rooms are en-suite but that was clear to me booking via LateRooms.com. Breakfast was excellent. My room was #7 on the top floor. En-suite but no shower. It was a very hot night and the room had a fan but I still need the dormer windows open. Seagulls are very noisy early in the morning! This probably applied to any hotel without a/c though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bryn Howel Hotel; City: Llangollen Denbighshire North Wales Wales; Review: I stayed here very recently with a group of friends. For the price we paid, the stay was excellent with a good breakfast each day and a great choice of evening meal menu each night all well cooked. The staff were very attentive as well. I stayed in a room in the "new" wing which was clean and had a great shower and views over the gardens down to the canal. Good towels were replaced as required by me. Just one small moan - too little shampoo etc was supplied and never replaced!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandbanks Hotel; City: Poole Dorset England; Review: Took a Secret Escapes 2-night deal which included an upgrade of room which was large with a very comfortable bed overlooking the sea. The room (322) and bathroom appeared very clean. Breakfast was very good and we ate dinner there on one night. The evening meals were nicely cooked if a little expensive. I didn't need to be asked if I was enjoying the meal at every course though! All the staff from front of house to housekeeping were excellent. The free wifi in our drifted from no signal to marginal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Golf Parc; City: La Chaussee d Ivry Eure et Loir Centre Val de Loire; Review: Hotel room was very clean with a good shower and a very comfortable bed. Breakfast was better than just croissants and coffee with boiled eggs (just ask) yogurts, ham, cheese and cereals available. Staff were most amenable. Not 5 stars as reception is not necessarily manned for arrivals. We knew this though having stayed on previous occasions. The golf course is highly recommended! Good free wifi!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Durley Dean Hotel; City: Bournemouth Dorset England; Review: I've stayed here before a couple of times but not for a few years. I was very pleasantly surprised at the service received. There were 12 men on a golfing trip, all in single rooms. My room was well appointed with a good shower, a double bed, large TV and room to move around. Breakfast is available on a buffet basis, plenty of choice of cereals, juices, toasts, fruit etc. plus a good number of items for a full English! Just one comment here is the black pudding can tend to dry up under the warming lights. We took BB&EM basis and we were given a reasonable choice each night. None of it was over exciting but for the price we paid, there were no complaints. We were always served by professional and cheerful waiting staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Budget Bordeaux Centre Bastide; City: Bordeaux Gironde Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: I’ve stayed here in September for a good number of years now. It has remained consistently good value with very pleasant and helpful staff. The breakfast is also very acceptable. In the past, it has had a/c problems but either these have been sorted or it wasn’t as hot,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Racketeer; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: A good poolside story, love his writing but this not his best work. I liked the surprises along the way; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Panther (A John Corey Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Nelson DeMille Page; Review: Typical series type story line but a nice read anyway. I enjoy all his books but this is not his best; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rendezvous; Author: Visit Amazon's Nelson DeMille Page; Review: SHORT STORY The book is very very short and I paid Amazon Waaaaay too much for it. I was enraged to discover I had been hosed; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Field of Prey; Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: The best of the best although a little too graphic in the rape areas for some readers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Field Of Prey (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic); Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: The best of the best although a little too graphic in the rape areas for some readers; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: NeverEnding Story, The (1984); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dracula (Bram Stoker's Dracula) (1992); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: City of Lost Children, The (Cité des enfants perdus, La) (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (1951); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: From Hell (2001); Genres: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Volcano (1997); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ninth Gate, The (1999); Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Astronaut's Wife, The (1999); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Passion of the Christ, The (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Triplets of Belleville, The (Les triplettes de Belleville) (2003); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alice in Wonderland (2010); Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Barry Lyndon (1975); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Dungeons & Dragons (2000); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Solaris (Solyaris) (1972); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Damien: Omen II (1978); Genres: Horror; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) (1988); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Avengers, The (2012); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Creature Comforts (1989); Genres: Animation, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Kaze no tani no Naushika) (1984); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Old Boy (2003); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King's Speech, The (2010); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Laputa: Castle in the Sky (Tenkû no shiro Rapyuta) (1986); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Howl's Moving Castle (Hauru no ugoku shiro) (2004); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Up (2009); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Never Tease a Siamese: A Leigh Koslow Mystery (Leigh Koslow Mysteries) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Edie Claire Page; Review: I loved all the books in this series. It is one of the few books out there that kept my attention. I couldn't put these books down until I finished them. Leigh has a brain but is not an overly smart person.. She could be someone you know.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Loving Deep (Steele Ridge) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracey Devlyn Page; Review: I love books that have a story line as well as romance. The women in this series are strong and self reliable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flynn's Firecracker: A SEALs of Honor World Novel (Heroes for Hire) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: LOVED IT!!!!! This had plenty of romance and action. The story line was consistently moving. This whole series is so worth purchasing. Dale Mayer is a terrific author!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Logan's Light: A SEALs of Honor World Novel (Heroes for Hire) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Dale Mayer Page; Review: I loved the beginning of the series, but the rest is losing my interest. It doesn't have the same amount of action. The story line is awesome, the characters are terrific. Dale is a great author.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gator Bait (Miss Fortune Mysteries); Author: Visit Amazon's Jana DeLeon Page; Review: Oh my goodness! I have read 5 out of 10 books in the series so far and what fun! I have never laughed out loud while reading before. Jana DeLeon is now my second favorite author. I can't wait to read the rest in the series. Thank you Jana!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem); Author: Visit Amazon's Rhys Ford Page; Review: Love Rook and Dante! Love how two people who are such complete opposites belong together. Hopefully there will be another in the series soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Change of Fortune (A Miss Fortune Mystery) (Volume 11); Author: Visit Amazon's Jana DeLeon Page; Review: I love these feisty women! They get in and out of trouble with only themselves to rely on! I actually laughed out which I haven't done in ages! Can't wait for the next in the series. Jana is my all time favorite author!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hannah Insulated Shopping Bag, Black; Brand: Hannah; Review: I use this bag everytime I go to the grocery store. It is holding up well. I also like how it folds down flat and I am planning on putting it in my suitcase and using it while on vacation. It's a simply but good bag and I am happy with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Dough Scraper; Brand: My Best Dough Pastry & Bowl Scraper; Review: The quality was good and I like the measurements listed on the product. I purchased it for my sister and I liked it so much I decided to order one for me. I am pleased with this purchased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JECOBI 10 oz Clear Coffee Mug - Double Wall Insulated Glass Set of; Brand: JECOBI; Review: I wanted these glasses to use for my coffee or latte in the morning. I really like the 10oz size the best. It's just the right size for me. The double wall design makes it easy to hold a hot cup of coffee and does not sweat on your furniture. I am happy with this purchase.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fortune Products LMB-15W Light My Bottle Light; Brand: Fortune Products; Review: Fun product and I will use this to make gifts out of wine bottles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BriaUSA Cascade Hangers Green Steel Swivel Hooks -Slim, Sturdy Saves You Extra Space - Set of 10; Brand: BriaUSA; Review: I bought these hangers specifically for the cacading feature. I needed to make room in my closet so I figure these would help. They are what I was expecting so I will probably order another set.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Rob Gronkowski says he's not coming back this season; Abstract: "I am very satisfied where I am at."; Category: sports
Title: The 8 fast-food chains with the cleanest restaurants in America, according to customers; Abstract: Business Insider asked more than 3,000 people who read our fast-food coverage which chains have the cleanest locations.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 25 Cars No One Wanted to Buy; Abstract: Along with cars so bad they become icons and the models that should have worked but never caught on come a slew of vehicles that'll have you scratching your head. Remind yourself of the disasters that were the Cadillac Catera, Buick Reatta, Volkswagen Phaeton, Lincoln Blackwood, Chrysler Executive Limousine, and more.; Category: autos
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: It's time to stop challenging pass interference; Abstract: It happened this week. It happened a few times this season, actually. Coaches challenged what they thought was a missed pass interference, and were rewarded with the call not being overturned and a timeout taken away. It's time to get this out in ...; Category: sports
Title: Joe Flacco criticizes Broncos coaches as 'afraid to lose' after Colts' comeback; Abstract: Joe Flacco made it clear he thought the Broncos weren't aggressive enough when playing with a lead late in Sunday's loss to the Colts.; Category: sports
Title: Instagram-famous pilot reveals secrets people don't know about the job; Abstract: Maria Fagerström, a pilot and Instagram influencer, shared some things passengers don't usually know about the job.; Category: travel
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Hydro Flask Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle/Travel Coffee; Brand: Hydro Flask; Review: This flask will keep your drink cold for two days if kept at room temp..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydro Flask Insulated Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 32-Ounce; Brand: Hydro Flask; Review: Great for keeping drinks cold all day long.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Capezio Women's Tank Leotard; Brand: ; Review: Just what I wanted and a great fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speedo Women's Vanquisher Mirrored Swim Goggle; Brand: Speedo; Review: They work great and fit good. They have different nose straps for different size noses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swim Goggles + Reversible Swimming Cap + Protective Case • Exclusive Set; Brand: SWIM ELITE; Review: These goggles are a great fit it even comes with different nose straps for different size noses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Gwen Stefani sold her Beverly Hills mansion for $21.65 million take a look inside; Abstract: Built in 1998 and renovated in 2003, the 15,000-square-foot estate has seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Geometric designs are consistent throughout the home, along with neon colors and accents of stone. "The entire style of the house is a visual delight," according to the listing.; Category: finance
Title: Amazing castles for sale across the United States; Abstract: Have you ever noticed that most of the world's castles are scattered across Europe?; Category: finance
Title: Career U.S. diplomat testifies at House impeachment inquiry on Trump's Ukraine dealings; Abstract: The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump questioned George Kent,; Category: news
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: My father's estate is worth $2 million, and he says our stepmother will take care of us; Abstract: 'He is under the assumption that everything will work out once he dies and he trusts his wife, our stepmom, to leave us the inheritance.'; Category: finance
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: 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: 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: Three school workers charged in death of special needs student; Abstract: The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive; Category: news
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Log Home Care and Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know to Buy, Maintain, and Enjoy Your Log Home; Author: Jim Olsen Davis; Review: There is so much misinformation out there on the maintenance of a log home it was great to finally get some definitive answers. For example our builder told us that we should not be concerned about "checking" since the splits always stopped before the center of the log. This book has an excellent section on the repair of checks and also the overall need to apply sealants as part of an ongoing maintenance program. After reading this you begin to see your log home not as a static structure but one that flexes and breathes with the seasons. Had I read this before building I'm not sure that I would have opted for the whole "real log" full Monty. Might have gone with the log siding (although that has issues of its own too). Overall would recommend this to anyone with a log home.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Battle of Britain: Five Months That Changed History; May-October 1940; Author: Visit Amazon's James Holland Page; Review: We'll written. Gives a balanced approach with insights into both sides. Makes you realize how a multitude of mistakes cascaded to defeat Hitler's plans. Over all a good book but toward the end it tends to drag. We'll researched.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guitar Exercises For Dummies; Author: Visit Amazon's Mark Phillips Page; Review: Not quite what I had expected. Would probably have been better as a printed book rather than trying to read it on my kindle.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guitar Theory For Dummies: Book + Online Video & Audio Instruction; Author: Visit Amazon's Desi Serna Page; Review: Lot of knowledge packed in this book. Like the way author gives examples by referencing popular songs. I'm self taught and have played guitar for 40 years. Wish this had been available when I first started.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chords and Progressions for Jazz and Popular Guitar; Author: Visit Amazon's Arnie Berle Page; Review: Great book . Wish it had a CD with it. Like the way that notes in chords are identified by their interval designation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Molly Pitcher Inn; City: Red Bank New Jersey; Review: This hotel is just okay - not special to stay at. The views from the new rooms in the Navesink section are nice. However, there are not extra anemities or any extras in the room - no shower caps even! There are definate areas that need to be worked on. I made my reservation a year in advance for a wedding and they did not have it when I called a month inadvance to make a new one. I even had the email and the person's name who made it. When I checked in, there was another couple there who also had their reservation lost and they did not get a room - after an hour's wait- as the hotel was filled. Breakfast isn't available until 8 AM which is a problem if you want to leave early - no room service before then either. We used valet parking and when we wanted to leave, the valet service was closed and din't open until 11 AM. There was a safe in the closet but no lock or instructions. When I went to inquire, they said they have to give you a lock and key which wasn't mentioned at checkin. They don't seem to have their act together as far as a hotel! The wedding, though, was lovely and the food was good! I have to compliment them with that but their hotel needs improvement! I would not stay here again unless I was attending a function there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Milwaukee North Brown Deer; City: Brown Deer Wisconsin; Review: We traveled to this area for a wedding and stayed at The Courtyard. The hotel was very nice and clean for a hotel in a non-resort, non-city area. The location is quiet and easy to get to - a short ride away from the interstates. We had no complaints about the room. The breakfast buffet is good. However there is no other food service on weekends. The advertisement states restaurant for breakfast and dinner but does not say Monday- Thursday only. There are places to eat a few miles down the road - many fast food chains. There is an indoor pool which is extremely tiny. For the price and location, this certainly is an adequate place to stay if you are in the area and don't want to be near the city or airport. There was also a convenient airport shuttle but it does have limited hours.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Inn on Biltmore Estate; City: Asheville North Carolina; Review: This hotel is lovely and clean. The scenery is beautiful! Our king bed room was very nice with a terrace. However, I had written them in advance to say we were celebrating our anniversary and they did nothing for us except give us a card. Any upscale hotel will give you an upgrade, a tray of desserts at night, a spa treatment, or something to make it extra special - not a thing!!! The breakfast buffet was outstanding - not quanity but quality. Everything was delicious. I can't say the same about our lunch on the veranda which was pricey (over $30 for a hamburger and chicken salad sandwich with two cokes). Neither was worth the amount charged. Because of this, we chose to have dinner outside the estate. There are chairs outside to sit and look at the lovely view. Unfortunately a man let his daughter keep running on the stone wall in front of us - just screaming for no reason the whole time - up and down the stone wall. This is not want you want to hear when you are trying to enjoy the peace and beauty of the place. Luckily this family was the only one I saw with noisy, unruly children. The grandparents were also with them and made a comment about their noise and energy. The estate is very interesting to tour. Nothing really is within walking distance except the winery which is a hike uphill going back. You need to take the shuttle bus everywhere and it runs twice an hour so you have to time accordingly. They encourage you to only do activities on the estate as I find the concierge did not encourage other activities. The swimming pool was just an ordinary pool - no waterfalls or anything to add to it. Asheville itself did not have the cute shops and quaintness I was led to believe it did. We only spent an hour in the shops which had nothing out of the ordinary in crafts or otherwise. Biltmore Village was okay but the hotel staff had led me to believe it had much more than it did - just the usual gift shops. One shop, Bellagio, did have beautiful and unusual jewelry and clothes. Now that I have been there, I probably wouldn't go back as other than the estate, I am not an outdoor activity (rafting, hiking mountains, etc) and I was bored there. From the glowing reviews I read, I had expected more from the hotel. The staff was okay - the valets were extremely nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Pittsburgh West Homestead Waterfront; City: Homestead Pennsylvania; Review: This is a great choice if you won't want to stay in Pittsburgh directly. The location is wonderful - lots of good eating and shopping right there! The waterfront area is all fairly newly developed with lots to offer! The hotel was very clean, staff very nice, and I had no complaints at all!! My king room was very nicely decorated and spacious! The breakfast buffet was good also! I will absolutely stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grand Pequot Tower; City: Mashantucket Mystic Country Connecticut; Review: This place is amazing! I have not been there for a few years and so much has been added on. This was the first time we stayed at the main hotel instead of Two Trees Inn. We stayed in the Grand Pequot Tower in a non-smoking king room which was very nice. I was worried about not getting the room we wanted but we were given what we requested without a problem. Our room was lovely with a large bathroom. However, for being a large bathroom, it did not have a double sink which is always nice. The room was very clean and they were generous with the amenities. As with any casino, there is a lot of smoke but it did not overwhelm us like i had read in previous reviews. The restuarants were all good with short waits. My husband was able to get on a poker table immediately in the poker room. This is a beautiful hotel and it is enjoyable just to walk around in it! I would definately stay again as it was more convenient than taking the shuttle - short as it is- to Two Trees.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kyriad Orly Aeroport Athis Mons; City: Athis Mons Essonne Ile de France; Review: We booked this hotel as it looked nice and we had an early flight out of Orly. The website makes it look nicer than it actually is. The rooms are closet sized and the beds are practically on the floor. The desk staff was not particularly nice. The next morning we needed a cab which the front desk called for. He did not tell the driver where to take us or help in any way with our luggage or anything. The driver did not run his meter, even thugh we questioned it, and then charged us 20 euroes to go about a mile. To make it worse, he took us to the wrong terminal after we kept telling him what airline we were on. We had to run down a street with our luggage- no sidewalks- to find our terminal. Beware of this!! I would look for a Holiday Inn or something else instead.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crown Promenade Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We stayed at this hotel in the Casino Complex for our son's wedding in Melbourne in May. We could not have made a better choice for our week long stay.Our room, a corner studio, was big and full of light with floor length windows that surrounded the room for beautiful views of the city. The bathroom was spacious with a large vanity and shower. I was told there are only 3 such rooms available and since we were staying a week, i was glad I booked that as the other rooms were much smaller. The staff was fantastic! They greeted us by name all the time and helped in so many ways. The concierge helped arrange transportation for us as we did not rent a car. The business center, especially, was so helpful in arranging to send our wedding clothes back to the states so we wouldn't have to carry them with us for our trip to Maui on the way back. They also arranged a makeup appointment for me the day of the wedding at a nearby salon in Southgate. The hotel and complex is beautiful and clean. There are so many dining choices plus lots of shops to browse through. You are within 5 minutes of the Southgate Complex where there is more of the same. I walked into the city to shop several times and was a short distance from the major store plus about a 20 minute walk to Victoria Market. I would highly suggest this hotel to anyone staying in Melbourne..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott West Orange; City: West Orange New Jersey; Review: We stayed here to attend a wedding reception at a nearby facility. The location is right next to a small mall with a few eating options nearby as well as a grocery store. We had no need to go there for anything so I cannot comment about it. The staff was very nice and friendly. The rooms were good for our purpose. However, there were no mirrors outside of the bathroom which was fairly small. It was hard for the two of us to get ready for the reception with just being able to use the bathroom mirrors and one sink. The bed was comfortable and had nice linens. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet for $10. They will cook eggs and omelets to order plus had potatoes, bacon, sausage, and other breakfast items. The service was very good!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Borgata Hotel Casino Spa; City: Atlantic City New Jersey; Review: We spent a night here recently with a free room from our Player's card which always makes the stay even better! We have previously stayed in a Fiore Suite which was very nice! However, the regular rooms are nice too with a very nice size bathroom. The beds are comfortable and we did not hear much noise at night in the hallways. We found the breakfast buffet to be very good while the lunch buffet was just okay. We usually eat the Wolfgang's Puck's Restaurant which has been good every trip. This time we were not hungry as we had eaten a large lunch. It is not open until 5PM and we wish we could have had lunch there instead of the buffet. The food court is good for a quick snack although this is the second time I wound up throwing my pizza away due to it being way over done and dry- almost black on the bottom. My husband played in the poker room which is very well run. Usually there is no wait or just a short wait for a table. I did not have any luck at the slots there although I immediately won over $200 when i walked through Caesar's to go to the shops. The 5X slots advertised were not what I thought- you had to accummulate 10 points before you were given that offer. I did get a $5 comp but no extra slot dollars. I felt it was very misleading. All in all, I think it offers the most for an AC stay. We had previously stayed many times in Harrah's and switched here instead. I enjoy browsing in the Borgata shops as there are more than in Harrah's. Also the poker room is much larger. I only used the spa once at the Borgata and found it poor- I had to wait 1/2 hour for a scheduled appointment and the set up for pedicures was not comfortable. I have not used it since then. When we go back to AC, this is the place we will stay!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank; City: Red Bank New Jersey; Review: We stayed at this hotel for a wedding which was held at The Shadowbrook. The location was good- close to shopping and dining. The room was okay as well as the bathroom- could use some updating. The breakfast buffet was okay also. They make eggs to order and you can make your own waffles. The selection is better than some regular hotels offer as hot food is available. It's not a fancy hotel but was fine for our purpose!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Paradise Island; City: Paradise Island New Providence Island Bahamas; Review: We rented a room here for the day during our recent cruise to the Bahamas. I had wanted to experience the Atlantis and this seemed to be the best route to follow. The rate for the room was good and actually less than paying for the ship excursion. I saw several people from our ship who had the same idea. When we checked in, there were only two people ahead of us but it seemed to take forever as they kept stopping to check people out. The lobby had a mildew smell to it also. The hallways are worn out looking too, The room appeared to be clean but badly in need of a renovation- especially the bathroom. We really would not have wanted to stay there as it just was not inviting. There were some bugs walking on the dresser which I realize can happen in the tropics.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fallsview Casino Resort; City: Niagara Falls Ontario; Review: We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful resort! I was very surprised there were some negative comments as we found everything extremely nice and we are fussy! Our room was clean and decorated nicely. The towels and bath products were all fine too. We stayed on the 9th floor even though we were given a choice for a higher floor but I don't like to be up too high. We had a great view of the American Falls and a partial view of Horseshoe Falls. However, our room offered spectacular views of the fireworks on Friday and Sunday nights. We ate at Canyon Creek Chophouse which was excellent in every way. Famous was good- nothing out of the ordinary but good for a quick meal. We really enjoyed the R5 Lounge to have a quiet drink and listen to piano music while seeing a great view of the Falls. We also ate in Mama Mia's downstairs which was very good. Had a burger and fries at Johnny Rockets which was also good. We had the buffet twice for breakfast which was a very good buy for the price. We tried the more expensive buffet at the Hilton and felt the Fallsview Casino buffet was just as good for the price although you did have an amazing view from the 33rd floor of the Hilton. The casino was very big and there are hundred's of slot machines. My husband plays Texas Holdem poker and there was always a wait to play . They do need to open more tables when there is a long wait. There is a cover charge of $6 per half hour to play also. On Saturday night, one section of slots called "In the Money" was great that seemed to be paying off unusually well. I went to play them on Sunday and they had removed all of those machines from that section!!! Also when the casino was crowded, they raised the limits on all of the tables- none under $15. The stores were nice to browse through. They are not high end shops but mostly the same as you find in any mall except for one nice Jewelry shop and a Gallery. As I have been to LasVegas and Atlantic City several times, this hotel ranks up there for a casino hotel. You also have the tourist things to do, if you want, plus the beauty of the Falls. We took a nice outing to Niagara on the Lake which is a lovely town. I was expecting more from the shops there but it was pleasant to walk around.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick; City: Cranbury New Jersey; Review: We stayed here for one night to attend a function in nearby Jameburg. The hotel was clean and well kept. The staff at the front desk was very pleasant and offered many suggestions if we required food service. Our room was adequate with no problems. The breakfast was very good- typical of any small chain hotel. Eggs are cooked to order and the service was very good. My only complaint would be that the lounge and restaurant is not open on weekends. it seems to us this would be the time to be open instead of weekdays. It would have been nice to relax there with a cool drink and snack after we returned. This hotel location is easy access to the turnpike and Rt. 130.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Ft Myers Airport I 75; City: Fort Myers Florida; Review: My stay was limited to one night before an early morning flight the next day. The lobby was very nice as well as the pool area. I left too early to take advantage of the breakfast but it looked adequate. My room was very clean and the bed was comfortable! I had a 5:20 AM shuttle which was ready on time to take me to the airport. I would not hesitate to stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Edison; City: Edison New Jersey; Review: I recently stayed here for a class reunion after staying here two years ago. It is a clean hotel with no major issues. Our room, on the club floor, was very nice. However, the club room lounge is only open Monday through Thursday. I stopped by on Thursday night before going to a dinner. There were soft drinks, cheese, crackers, and a hot appetizer out. This would have been greatly appreciated on the weekend also. I have never stayed anywhere that has this policy. I experience problems with the computers each time I tried to use them. Once or twice, i did get online but not every time. The housekeeping staff was very good- no complaints at all. The bar and restaurant service were slow- even if it was empty!!! A few times no one was in there when we went in. After sitting there 10 minutes, I went to the desk to make sure they were open. Finally then someone came in. Once you did order, the wait wasn't too long. We were disappointed with the service and food we had in regard to some of our events there. After our reunion, held at another facility, some of us went into the bar to spend some more time together. The bar tender said many of his mixes and liquors weren't there so he was limited in what he could make us. There was an event going on so I guess they were moved there. All in all, it was good- no major complaints. I think if more attention was paid to the food and bar services, it would be better as well as opening the club level lounge on weekends. I would stay there again but would plan to eat elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Madison Hotel; City: Morristown Morris County New Jersey; Review: We had no complaints about anything at this hotel! We stayed here to attend a wedding reception which was lovely with delicious food.They did a fantastic job with everything! The conservatory setting was beautiful at night. Our room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was small but adequate.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel 1898; City: Barcelona Catalonia; Review: If this hotel had been in another area, we would have enjoyed it more as it was a very nice hotel. I was expecting it to be in a nicer area since I had read how the location was great. If you want to be in a central location, it is ideal for you. There are many cafes around as well as the usual tourist shops (no boutiques or such).. You can walk to take a sightseeing tour and find plenty of places to eat. We took an organized tour with Barcelona City tours which was good and we saw the main attractions. The traffic is horrendous as is the noise but you are right on Las Ramblas. However, after taking a tour and seeing the area by the ports, we would have much preferred to stay there. We did pass a few areas with nice shops in town that did seem what we would have preferred as we were on a ladies trip. Our room was not ready when we checked in early but they did arrange for just an hour's wait until we could have it. After flying all night, this was very welcome. The front desk service was good and there was free internet. The room was nice and we had no complaints. There is a root top bar which was quite expensive for drinks and snacks. The breakfast was expensive ($25 euros) and we chose to eat elsewhere as we knew we would have a large breakfast on our cruise. There is a Starbuck's next door also. We were happy to leave the area for the cruiseship as it was just too crowded for us and we did not like it. However, the hotel itself was not the issue!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Pittsburgh West Homestead Waterfront; City: Homestead Pennsylvania; Review: We were very pleased with our stay here. The location is perfect if you have an event where you don't want to stay in the city. There are many restaurants and some shops right in the area so you have many choices- including a big theater. The hotel was very clean! Our room (a king) was comfortable with an adequate size bathroom. The front desk staff, as well as everyone else i spoke to, was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was very good with made to order eggs and waffles. There is not a big selection of muffins but bagels and breads were available to toast as well as the usual breakfast meats and potatoes. Parking is easy and not a far walk from any location. If I were to travel to this area again, I would not hesitate to stay here! If I were in the area again, I would not hesitate to stay here.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick; City: New Brunswick New Jersey; Review: I made a reservation here A YEAR in advance for a special event at a restaurant located a block from the hotel. When I arrived at check in time at 3 PM, the first thing I was asked- have I stayed at this hotel before? I hadn't but was a Gold Passport Member and have stayed at many Hyatt's. What does that have to do with anything since I had a written confirmation. The gentleman disappeared for 10 minutes and then came back and said he would be with me shortly. Eventually a manger came out to tell me they did not have a room for me and would put me in a lesser hotel 10 miles away and car service (all free). This was absolutely not acceptable as we planned on walking to our event plus we lost over an hour already dealing with this. I argued for 1/2 hour loudly as I normally do not do this but it was totally wrong and she kept apologizing but saying she could do nothing. I finally went back to the desk and asked for the hotel manager (she had said she was the highest in charge every time I asked for her superior). The manager of rooms- James D- came out and apparently, he already knew the situation. He said someone possibly leaving their room and he would check. In a few minutes, he told us that person was willing to move to another hotel but he would give us the Presidental Suite at no charge to make up for the hassle. Thank you, James. If I did not insist to speak to him, I don't know what would have happened. The Suite was ready immediately which showed me it had been available all along instead of putting us through this and wasting the time we needed to get ready (we were a few minutes late to our event). There was no reason to not have a booked reserved room for us!!!!!! What a poor way to do business. Although there were some large groups staying there, we had an individual reservation made a year in advance - no excuses!!!! The Presidential Suite was very nice and we did appreciate the outcome. We had no complaints about this at all. Breakfast was also very good. The hotel itself it very nice and clean. I know we would have been much happier if the whole incident did not occur but eventually it did work out thanks to the help of James D.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Greensboro; City: Greensboro North Carolina; Review: Our stay at this hotel was fine. It is in a great location near everything. The staff was very nice and eager to please! The rooms are nice and having the corner sectional couch is a nice touch! However, our bathroom floor could have been cleaned better as I saw a strand of two of hair on the floor. The Cafe in the lobby is also great to get a snack or quick light meal. Our only complaint is that the breakfast buffet does not open until 7. There were various youth teams there and everyone needed to be out early. The lights were not on in the buffet but all the food was put out for people to take so everyone was taking their food in the dark. When questioned the manager said the room is on a timer- that seemed ridiculous that it couldn't be changed. It is advertised as a hot buffet but the only hot options are breakfast sandwiches. However, it is complimentary. I would have no second thoughts about staying here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Greensboro Airport; City: Greensboro North Carolina; Review: I had no problems with the room, location, or anything else at this hotel. My room was large enough and clean. The food service area was good although the menu is very limited. The first morning I had an early appointment and when I went to shower, I could not get any hot water. The night before I could not get any in my sink- should have known it would be a problem. At 5:30 AM, i had to dress, pack, and change my room. The next morning I had an early flight and was showering (or tried to) at 4:30 AM. Again, no hot water in the new room. I ran the water about 10 minutes and it finally got warm enough to take a quick shower. I had used rewards points for my room. If I had paid for this, I would have asked for a refund. This is something that is essential. When I told the clerk, he said he hadn't received any other complaints??? Since this is near the airport, you do hear the planes which is understandable. I chose this hotel because of the free shuttle service. However, I did not use it as I found out the shuttle goes to 3 other area hotels and I was afraid I would not make my 6 AM flight- leaving there at 5 AM.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites Orlando; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We were very satisfied with our overnight stay here on the way to Naples! The hotel was very clean and an easy location off of Interstate 4. The room was spacious enough with a nice bathroom. The evening food provided was nothing fancy but since we traveled all day, it was good not to have to go out. You are also given 3 vouchers for drinks- including beer, wine, and a few mixed cocktails. Free soda and hot drinks are available until 10 PM. The breakfast buffet seemed nice although we only had a quick bite as we were meeting family at Cracker Barrel down the road. There were many hot items offered. I saw many families going to WDW but be aware, it is not right by it and traffic can be heavy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Greensboro High Point Marriott Airport; City: Greensboro North Carolina; Review: I stayed here overnight due to weather conditions and having a 5 AM flight the next morning. The hotel was very nice. The staff was very friendly and informative about the flights and airport delays. I had dinner in the bar area and the food was very good! I would not hesitate to stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Melbourne Palm Bay Viera; City: Melbourne Brevard County Florida; Review: This was an overnight stop on our way to a cruise in Fort Lauderdale. The hotel was very clean with friendly service. The location was very convenient to the interstate plus many restaurants in the area for dining. We received an upgrade to an executive suite which was nice and roomy. We would not hesitate to stay here again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Kilmarnock Hotel; City: Kilmarnock Virginia; Review: This is a fairly new hotel and was adequate for our overnight stay in the area. We had an executive king room which was small for the same category elsewhere. However it was clean and comfortable. We had no complaints. Breakfast looked okay- the typical small breakfast buffet with a few hot items. We chose to go elsewhere (Car Wash Cafe down the street) as we wanted a sit down hot breakfast with choices and did not eat here. However, I did have a cinnamon bun as I had read they were good and it was. Everything else looked like packaged muffins, etc.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Curio Collection by Hilton; City: Roanoke Virginia; Review: We did not know about the Christmas tree walk in the hotel until we checked it! All the trees, decorated differently by many organizations, were amazing! I have nothing negative to say about this hotel as all was excellent. We had a room on the executive level which was very nice! The lounge did have complimentary snacks and regular drinks- beer and wine was cash. The two offerings for food were okay- chicken salad and chicken tenders in sauce- but I would have preferred cheese and crackers and a better variety. We had dinner plans so it was just an extra anyway. In the morning, there was a very nice selection of homemade pound cakes, fruits, breads, and a has brown casserole. Our room was spacious and clean although the bathroom was small. I would absolutely stay here again if I were in the area!! We did eat at the pub which was okay. My husband's burger was very good but my flat bread pizza was tasteless. The breakfast buffet was excellent in the dining room!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Inn on Fifth; City: Naples Florida; Review: I was extremely pleased with this hotel! The location is perfect if you are okay without staying right on the beach. It is about a 3 block walk to the beach but the hotel shuttle will take you there. It is right in the center of all the lovely shops and restaurants! The hotel itself is very nice, well kept, and inviting. Our room was very nice and the shower is quite large and comfortable. The staff was very nice and I wish to compliment them! There is a small rooftop pool and courtyard to lounge around in. My only complaint is that there is not a breakfast facility, unless you are on club level. There are a few breakfast choices nearby but if it were raining, it would be annoying to have to walk somewhere else. Also the safe in the room is at foot level next to the bed so you have to be on your knees and bent over to reach it. Other than that, wonderful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crowne Plaza Edison; City: Edison New Jersey; Review: We had an event to attend here and I felt this hotel isn't as nice as it was other times I have stayed here. There were several events and conferences being held there but that is no excuse! Our room, on the fifth floor, was okay. I booked an "executive room" because I thought we would have a lounge area like in other hotels. No!! There was a sign on the door closed for repairs. When I inquired at the desk, no one seemed to know about it. I also found out it is just a sitting area and they do not offer the customary snacks, drinks, continental breakfast, etc. that other hotels do for staying on the executive floor. The rooms could use an upgrade. There were some bleach stains (?) on the hall rugs and just did not look really kept up. The breakfast buffet was really disappointing. There were just a few items out and only bread for toast. There were no pastries, muffins, etc. On the first day I asked and was told they ran out (this was at 7:30 AM!). The second day there again were none and I asked. The server told me he had some but needed a dish to put them on!! Really!! Most items were not hot. They would make you eggs to order but they don't really tell you that. Service was very slow even when there were just a few people there. Actually it was never crowded. We wound up eating at the diner across the street which was much better. I stayed here for the convenience but that will be the only reason the next time I am there to warrant another stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inn on Fifth; City: Naples Florida; Review: This is my second stay at this lovely hotel. My best friend and I went for a ladies trip and to see my family. It did not disappoint in any way! We used their car service for transportation back and forth to the Fort Meyers Airport. They were waiting for us with a very nice driver and immaculate car. Our room was ready early as requested. The front desk staff was very helpful in many ways- making us dinner reservations and answering any questions. You were always greeted with a smile when you walked by. Because it was my friend's birthday, they surprised her with a lovely dish of chocolate strawberries. Our room, #210, was very nice with a great view of the courtyard next door and partial view of 5th Avenue. At night it was lovely with the palm trees lit up! It was very clean and had nice bathroom products. The housekeeping service was prompt every morning. The valets were also very nice! The transported us to the beach and provided chairs and am umbrella. The location of this hotel is perfect as you are right in the center of all the stores and restaurants. The beach is a few blocks walk plus the hotel will shuttle you there. I absolutely will stay here again on my future visits to Naples!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah; City: Savannah Georgia; Review: We were very pleased with our stay here! This was a ladies get away and we booked the two bedroom suite which fit our needs perfectly! We requested an early check in and they did accommodate us. The evening reception was much more than we expected with plenty of snacks. The breakfast was very good also. This is a nice extra to have included with your stay. The staff was very good and helpful!! The only problem we encountered was one day when our room was never cleaned. It took 2 phone calls to get it done at 3:30 and 4:30 PM. The hotel location is good- within walking distance of most shops and restaurants. I would stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Airport Gateway; City: College Park Georgia; Review: This hotel is nice but the main complaint is the lack of dining facilities. You can walk across the street to the large Marriott, but if the weather is bad, this is an inconvenience. Our room was a good size and clean but for some reason, we were given an accessible room which didn't have the nice layout the other rooms did according to the pictures. The couch was just log and uncomfortable- not the cozy corner unit in the photos. The free breakfast was poor. There were scrambled eggs (cold) and turkey sausage but otherwise cold packaged items. With other complimentary breakfasts in other hotels, there are at least nice baked good and some other choices. The items in their little market are very overpriced - a tiny one serving bottle of wine was $17. The location of this hotel is good for someone who needs to get to the airport for an early flight without a hassle but otherwise I would stay somewhere else with better dining facilities. I only chose this over the larger Marriott across the street because I thought it would be nice to have a living room area since we did get in late afternoon before an early flight the next day. Also the rooms there were $340 for just a regular room and this was $159.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort; City: Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: We were very pleased during our stay at this hotel and would return! I found it better, in many ways, than the Hilton or Marriott. We had an ocean front suite on the 12th floor and enjoyed the wrap around balcony plus an extra one in the living room. Everything was clean and housekeeping was done with our room when we returned at lunch time. The breakfast buffet was very good and everything cooked to order was nicely presented with our choice of sides to go with it. The only complaint we had about this was the poor pastries and donuts. They are the package variety and ice cold! No nice muffins or other enticing goodies. So, we saw them at the coffee shop near the buffet and bought them to have with our coffee after we finished our hot meal. The Happy Hour was good. However, compared to the snacks put out in the Embassy Suites in Savannah, it lacked a lot. There were only chips with cheese sauce or salsa- no fruits, vegetables, cheeses or crackers that I have had in other Embassy Suites. The main reason I did not give this hotel a '5' rating was the poor service at the pool area. The food and service were terrible. I was told Friday was the "first official" day of the season but they were totally disorganized. After you waited to order, the food took a long, long time. The man bringing it out had no idea where the orders belonged and he went around to each table to ask if that was your's? Then the burgers were tasteless and the hot dog was very small for the $9 price. Thru no fault of the hotel, the lifeguard on the beach who handled the chair rentals was very fresh. To be fair, it was a big job. When I asked about payment, he told me cash or credit card only. When I presented my credit card, he was annoyed and said I made it more complicated as he had to get a supervisor to approve the credit card. Then I had to wait another 20 minutes. He should either be watching the swimmers or handling the chair rentals only. It is a poor system run by Myrtle Beach. Our dinner at Vintage 12 was very good. We both had filet mignon and it was very tasty. We were glad we decided to dine there. It was wonderful to have shuttle service to take us to our the dining choices without having to worry about parking and traffic! As a Hilton Honors member, I did have free wifi in our room. We will be back!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: I have no complaints about this hotel except the breakfast was mediocre. The location was a few blocks from the French Quarter which was good as that area was very dirty. The bathrooms could use a renovation as our drain had rust around the whole thing. Carpets also need to be replaced. However, the staff was very nice and the concierge's very helpful!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Inn at Christmas Place; City: Pigeon Forge Tennessee; Review: We absolutely loved staying here! We had a large suite with beautiful Christmas trees and decor on the 4th floor. Our balcony was large and since it was exceptionally warm for November, The breakfast buffet was very good!! Because we were celebrating an anniversary plus a birthday, they gave us two lovely ornaments to acknowledge the occasions! You also become part of a rewards program and earn money to spend at their huge retail store across the street. We would not hesitate to stay here again- even in the Summer!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dollywood s DreamMore Resort and Spa; City: Pigeon Forge Tennessee; Review: We stayed here for one night for the start of the Christmas lights at Dollywood. I called in the morning to ask for early check in. I know they cannot guarantee this but the person who took my call would not even take my name like most hotels do. When we got there about noon, I asked if our room was ready. I was told the people had checked out and the room would be ready at 4!! They made no effect to honor my request and there was no one else there ready to check in. The hotel itself was lovely. We had a premier king room and the view overlooking the pool area was lovely. The breakfast brunch on Sunday was wonderful. It did not open until 8 which delayed our trip home. On weekdays, it opens at 7. Having the shuttle service is a big plus also! Enjoyed our stay there!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inn on Fifth; City: Naples Florida; Review: This is the first time I have stayed in the Club Level Suites and it was wonderful! Besides lovely suites, the club level lounge is one of the best I have been to for the evening presentation. This spoiled me for staying anywhere else! The location of this hotel is perfect as there are so many shops and restaurants on 5th Avenue. The shuttle service will also take you within a mile of the hotel. We had no complaints during our stay here!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort; City: Myrtle Beach South Carolina; Review: The hotel is a perfect location and the shuttle to local areas is great! However, even though I know it can't be guaranteed, I called and asked for early checkin. Very few rooms were ready and we had to wait until 4 for our room. They have no place to store luggage or any offers for you to change to get on the beach/pool. Basically wasted a day of vacation. There were people lying down on the lobby couches waiting for their rooms. When they did finally get them, all at once after 4 PM, there was a line to get on the elevators. The restaurant is very limited in their selections and except for the pizza, the food wasn't good. I ordered a Caesar Salad and the croutons were like rocks. Pool service was a joke. There was a 20 minute wait in line to order food at the bar and then you were told it was a 40 minute wait for the food. Unless you choose to eat in the indoor facility, there are no other options. Housekeeping was also very slow. Our room wasn't cleaned until 4 PM the first day of our stay even though the carts were in the hall early. The breakfast was good although there is not a good selection of fruits and the pastries/donuts are the boxed varieties- no nice muffins or pastries. We bought them at the coffee bar to have with our coffee after eating the regular breakfast. The evening reception was fine. I love staying here because it is a great location and nice hotel. They just need to improve a few issues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks Kitty Hawk; City: Kitty Hawk Outer Banks North Carolina; Review: I would rate this hotel between a 3-4. It was very nice but there are some areas that need improvement. The staff at the front desk were all very nice! It was not a problem to checkin. Our oceanfront balcony room was nice EXCEPT it smelled musty and we noticed mold on the ceiling and the paint around the balcony door, as well as part of the frame, was coming off. There is only a small sink area in the bathroom so you can't dry your hair if someone else needs the mirror to shave, etc. Housekeeping needs improvement. The 2nd day our room was not made up when we got back from the beach to shower. He was in the next room but it made us really rush for our 5:30 dinner reservation. I think, however, there was only one housekeeping attendant on the whole floor. The hotel restaurant was very good- but although the servers were attentive, they were very slow to bring anything out even when the dining area was empty. A slice of cake took 15 minutes. This is probably due to the kitchen staff. The breakfast buffet was very good offering a variety of hot and made to order foods. The donuts and pastries are all of the package variety. If this was improved, it would be top notch. The bar and outside area to eat by the pool need more shade. Several times we went to get a drink to take on the beach and no one was at the bar. Also most time the towel bin was empty and you had to go to the front desk to request they refill it. There is a nice verandah area above the pool where you can sit on rocking chairs and watch the ocean. There is also a fire pit outside. All in all, we liked the hotel but there are some issues that need to be dealt with. If I were going back to the area, I would stay again but would check my room first.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort; City: Fernandina Beach Amelia Island Florida; Review: The hotel staff was excellent! The hotel grounds were lovely and everything looked well kept! We had a suite and all was fine! Our ocean views were great! As it was a special anniversary, we were treated to strawberries and decor in our bedroom. Thank you to Mary, the manager! The one thing lacking was the choice of eating at the hotel itself. For lunch, there is only one restaurant (the Oceanside) which has a very limited menu of mostly seafood. If you have an allergy, there isn't much choice. Breakfast at the Sunset Cafe is fine! However, there should be a deli/coffee shop where you can pick up something quick- hot foods, sandwiches, ice cream, pizza, etc. Most better hotels have a Starbuck's or something similar in the lobby. They do not even have a complimentary coffee/drink bar in the lobby that you will find in any chain hotel. If you want coffee at night, you have to go in the bar ($4.25 a cup - no desserts) or go sit in the Oceanside where they have four desserts available. They a few options at the shopping area but you have to take a shuttle back and forth. If you are on the beach or on a schedule, this is not convenient. Several people I spoke to agreed with me completely- including a concierge. At the front desk, they told me I do have a coffee maker in my room which I do not use as I don't know how these are kept up and cleaned. At night, the bar area offers small plates but again a very limited selection. No place to sit (lobby has very limited seating by checkin area) with coffee/dessert options. For this reason, I would not stay here again although the rest of the hotel was fine.This is something the management should consider. That is why I gave this a four star rating instead of five. Beach was lovely and easy to rent chairs. However, a issue I had here and I have seen at other hotels, is people using the chairs/cabanas without paying for them and no one checking this. Each morning we paid for our chairs and umbrellas. Next to us were cabanas and 4 chairs, which rented for $200 per day. Each day, around noon, I saw people just walk up and use them. I know they didn't pay for them because an attendant goes with you when you rent/reserve and puts a sign with your name on it. This really isn't fair to people who pay especially when freeloaders take a covered cabana. The attendants need to check this routinely so it doesn't happen. Overall a wonderful hotel but some things need to be worked on!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Author Jennine Capó Crucet responds after white college students burn her book; Abstract: Jennine Capó Crucet spoke about her book and white privilege at Georgia Southern University followed by a discussion with students and later saw some burned her book.; Category: news
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: 'Ghost kitchens' are taking over fast-food chains from Chick-fil-A to Wendy's; Abstract: Wendy's became the latest fast-food chain to name-check ghost kitchens on Friday at the company's investor day.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: 16 transgender celebrities who are changing television; Abstract: Shows like "Euphoria," "Pose," "The Fosters," and "Shameless" have all introduced trans actors and characters in recent years.; Category: tv
Title: New Mexico woman playing Pokemon Go with boyfriend shot dead after witnessing robbery in progress; Abstract: A search was underway in New Mexico Tuesday morning for those involved in the fatal shooting of an Albuquerque woman, who was killed after she accidentally stumbled onto a robbery in progress while playing Pokemon Go with her boyfriend.; Category: news
Title: This Is 1 Symptom You Should Never Ignore After Sex, According to an Ob-Gyn; Abstract: Sex should leave you feeling euphoric, but if your stomach has ever felt unsettled afterward, it's important that you get to the bottom of it.; Category: health
Title: California sheriff's deputy shot dead, ride-along injured in 'active shooter incident,' officials say; Abstract: A police officer in Northern California was killed and another deputy was injured after an "active shooter" incident early Wednesday, according to officials.; Category: news
Title: Before his execution, a death row inmate told his victim's family he forgives them; Abstract: Charles Rhines, who was convicted of murder in the brutal stabbing of a 22-year-old man in 1992, was executed in South Dakota Monday, the state's attorney general said, after the Supreme Court denied a last-ditch appeal of his case.; Category: news
Title: Watch: 'The View' Versus Donald Trump Jr.: Loud, Low Blows, Politics, Scandals And Great TV; Abstract: Updated throughout, videos added Whoopi Goldberg wouldn't say his name, Sunny Hostin said he was lying, Abby Huntsman accused him of using "dictator" tactics. And Donald Trump Jr. gave it back, accusing Joy Behar of once wearing blackface and resurrected Goldberg's defense of Roman Polanski as not committing "rape rape," all in a; Category: tv
Title: Three school workers charged in death of special needs student; Abstract: The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsive; Category: news
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: C2G 40465 Value Series RCA Stereo Audio Cable, Black (12 Feet, 3.65 Meters); Brand: C2G; Review: great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: E-More® High Quality HK3800 Waterproof 2.4G Wireless Gaming Keyboard with Mouse DPI Control For DESKTOP PC Laptop Wireless Keyboard Mouse; Brand: E-More; Review: earlier i sent a review giving this unit one star. let me amend that and give it three. it had no power at all upon inserting the batteries, and the usb receiver was no where to be found. eventually i noticed that it was inserted into the mouse and almost impossible to see. all this being said, my concern was absolutely no sign of a manual, quick start guide. just cardboard, plastic, and the unit. now it works ok.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EBL AAA Rechargeable Batteries 8Pcs 1100mAh and USB Input Smart Battery Charger for AA AAA Batteries; Brand: EBL; Review: a great solution for those who want to save money, time and the environment. these batteries last super long. longer than standard energizers in my head lamp and digital cam. a great value!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rankie HDMI Cable, High-Speed HDTV Cable, Supports Ethernet, 3D, 4K and Audio Return, 2 Pack, 6 Feet; Brand: Rankie; Review: 60% cheaper than my local department or electronic store and allot better quality! plus i now have a spare!! excellent!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Familyus New Style Waterproof Bluetooth Motorcycle Scooter Bike ATV Jet Ski Stereo Sound System Radio Remote Alarm Speaker FM Radio; Brand: Familyus; Review: love it! I put it on my atv which I use as a utility vehicle for landscaping. beats the heck out of ear buds. very easy on small batteries too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lexar JumpDrive S57 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive - LJDS57-32GABNL (Green); Brand: Lexar; Review: don't buy this if your not very computer savvy. Very "usuer unfriendly". Most devices I do not have this much trouble with. .; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ENEGON Replacement Battery for Camera; Brand: ENEGON; Review: they work well and seem to last as long as the Nikon stock batteries.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Ephrata Mountain Springs; City: Ephrata Lancaster County Pennsylvania; Review: The staff at this hotel could give lessons to other hotels across the country. They always make you feel welcome, and bend over backwards to ensure you have a comfortable stay. I've stayed at this hotel several times and we have a choice of other hotels in the area when on business, but I always choose this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton HOU Intercontinental Airport; City: Houston Texas; Review: We arrived early at this hotel and our room was not ready. The staff offered to store our luggage and provide the shuttle to a nearby restaurant. This was great as we were traveling with 3 small children. By the time we returned our room was ready and the perfect family suite for a family of 6.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Ephrata Mountain Springs; City: Ephrata Lancaster County Pennsylvania; Review: I have never had a bad experience at this hotel. Staff is very professional and accomodating to it's guests. Hotel is clean and rooms are comfortable. Great place to stay with family or business associates.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Ephrata Mountain Springs; City: Ephrata Lancaster County Pennsylvania; Review: Great hotel with decent amenities. Convenient location for this area. Hotel well kept and staff very accommodating. I would recommend staying at this hotel as it is one of the nicer ones in the area. Be sure to look at the sign to see if you're the Guest of the Day!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Jacksonville Airport; City: Jacksonville Florida; Review: Room was recently remodeled, very inviting décor! Staff was very pleasant upon arrival, upgrade was available and refreshments were offered. Fresh cookies every night, and they even offered me milk in the evening, when I tried to purchase in the pantry and it wasn't available! Great Stay! Very pleasant staff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Whistling Woman (Appalachian Journey) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's CC Tillery Page; Review: I enjoyed this historical story and envisioned it as the lives were described in day to daing during th Loved this historical read. I enjoy stories from this time period; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beloved Woman (Appalachian Journey) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's CC Tillery Page; Review: I loved this well written historical story! I could read a new story every week by this author and never get bored!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Currans and The Quinns: The Currans, Book Three (The Manhattan Stories) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Foley Mabry Page; Review: I just love this series! I could read Donnas books for EVER!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: D'Arcy Curran: The Currans: Book One (The Manhattan Stories) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Foley Mabry Page; Review: Love, love love this series!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curran Glen: The Currans, Book Two (The Manhattan Stories) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Donna Foley Mabry Page; Review: I love Donnas stories! I believe she is an awesome author who captivates the reader and keeps them reading as we follow the story! I love the time period of this series as well! Keep writing Donn Foley Mabry!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Corsair Vengeance Pro Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 MHZ (PC3 15000) Desktop Memory; Brand: Corsair; Review: This RAM is some really great stuff for the price. I have had excellent performance so far with my Vishera Build I started out with 8GB but have the capacity to bump up to 32GB. Expect this stuff to run a little warm. so I would advise to run good ventilation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosewill RFA-80-BL 80mm 4 Blue LED Case Fan; Brand: Rosewill; Review: Fans which get the job done. They are a bit noisy but the extra airflow is the important factor.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: ASUS STRIX Radeon R9 390X Overclocked 8 GB DDR5 512-bit DisplayPort HDMI 1.4a DVI-I Gaming Graphics Card; Brand: Asus; Review: Better that I was expecting. Ultra quiet and capable of supporting anything I throw at it. Upgraded from Sapphire 270X to Strix 390x Was a great investment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yellow Jacket 5139N Heavy Duty Metal Power Strip with 6 Outlets And 6 Foot Cord; Brand: Yellow Jacket; Review: Durable and exactly what I expected. Great craftsmanship.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Linksys Business LGS108 8-Port Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Network Switch I Metal Enclosure; Brand: Linksys; Review: It is good to see that Linksys products are still well maintained after Cisco Sold the Linksys brand network equipment to Belkin. This Switch is unmanaged and works great with a CAT7 Media setup. This switch actually supports 1GB throughput (10 Gbps {non-blocking} ) unlike some manufacturers which advertise they do but actually don't or have blocking (Throttling) in place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ethernet Cable Cat 7 Shielded; Brand: Jadaol; Review: Performance has been great, zero complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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