4790 lines
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4790 lines
859 KiBLFS
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"Contributors": [
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"Pegah Alipoormolabashi"
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],
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"Source": [
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"subjqa"
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],
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"URL": [
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"https://github.com/megagonlabs/SubjQA"
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],
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"Categories": [
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"Question Answering"
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],
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"Reasoning": [],
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"Definition": [
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"You will be given a review about a book, an item, a place or a movie. After that, a question is given that you should answer using a certain span of the review. Your answer should be from the review itself and should not contain extra words, and should not be a combination of different spans. If there's no direct answer to the question, answer with a part of the text that is the most relevant to the question. See the examples for clarification."
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],
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"Input_language": [
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"English"
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],
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"Output_language": [
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"English"
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],
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"Instruction_language": [
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"English"
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],
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"Domains": [
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"Reviews -> Movies",
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"Reviews -> TripAdvisor",
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"Reviews -> Restaurants",
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"Reviews -> Movies",
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"Reviews -> Books",
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"Reviews -> Electronics and Grocery"
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],
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"Positive Examples": [
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{
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"input": "review: I had a smaller headset that went on the ear. After a 8 - 10 hour workday, my ears were throbbing red and painfully sore. With this headset, I can go the same shift and not feel any pain on my ear. They may feel a little on the heavy side, but if you adjust the head phone cups just right and stretch them, you will not have any problems.Quality and sound, words cannot explain. Its so clear and loud, the headset holds in the sound. When I am on a call or listening to music, I do not hear nothing else, but what's coming in through the headset.\nquestion: Does the headset block sounds from outside?",
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"output": "I do not hear nothing else, but what's coming in through the headset.",
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"explanation": "The question asks about whether the headset lets outside noises come through, and the output marks the shortest span of the review that completely answers the question."
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},
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"input": "review: This book, besides being a page turner has a lot of food for thought. Story is thrilling and I can guarantee you that it will catch you by surprise. Inferno educated me and made me think about life and decisions. Great book. Highly recommend it. I can't wait for my husband to finish reading it so I can discuss it with someone.\nquestion: How exciting is the story of the book?",
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"output": "Story is thrilling and I can guarantee you that it will catch you by surprise.",
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"explanation": "The question asks how exciting the story of the book is, and the sentence in the output gives an answer to that. Note that the describing words may not always be the same, but synonyms."
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},
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"input": "review: This is one of those cereals that isn't just for breakfast. Generally it can be very filling and the flavor is excellent. The fruit really is an added bonus. Milk doesn't make this a soggy cereal. The crunchiness is nice to have as I really enjoy the texture. I think this cereal would be excellent any time of day you need that extra pick me up. The fact it's all natural makes it that much better. Although the boxes are smaller than the standard cereal aisle selections one box should last an individual about a week. Overall this has become one of my favorite cereals that doesn't need anything to be excellent.\nquestion: How long does a box of this cereal last?",
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"output": "about a week.",
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"explanation": "The selected span is a correct answer to the question, although the whole sentence containing it would be a correct answer too."
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},
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{
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"input": "review: My friend and I both ordered the Siam Noodles based on the waitresses' recommendation. I had the veggie version while she got hers with chicken. We were extremely happy with our choice. The sauce was a peanut and coconut milk combination straight from heaven. The dish was the perfect amount of spicy. My friend wasn't too excited by the chicken but the sauce was too yummy to complain about. We topped the meal off with the mango and sticky rice which was absolutely divine. However, the evening took a turn for the crappy when they started cleaning up the restaurant and putting chairs up on tables around as as we were still eating out meal. We weren't notified that the restaurant was closed and the staff was quite rude about the whole thing. I would still go back as the food was great but I wouldn't go there to have a nice long meal. Maybe even do takeout to avoid the rude staff.\nquestion: How did the employees of the restaurant behave?",
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"output": "the staff was quite rude about the whole thing.",
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"explanation": "Again, you can see here that the answer of the question may not share any words with the question and still be the correct answer."
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}
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],
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"Negative Examples": [
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{
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"input": "review: Food was very tasty but the bathrooms were kinda gross. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. It was satisfactory but nothing special.\nquestion: How were the bathrooms?",
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"output": "Food was very tasty",
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"explanation": "Although the output is a part of the review, it is irrelevant to the question."
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},
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{
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"input": "review: My family stayed at the Hotel Rex while visiting my sister in San Francisco. It's a charming hotel with a great staff. Our room was large and very quiet. The decor is fun, old-fashioned and trendy all at the same time. Breakfast in Cafe Andree downstairs was tasty and the service was fast. Great location, convenient to Union Square and whatever city amenities you need. Valet parking was responsive to whenever we needed our car. Best of all was the pug dog Max, who lounged on one of the chairs in the reception area while his owner worked the desk. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stay in the center of downtown without being in a large corporate-type hotel.\nquestion: How was the room?",
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"output": "large and",
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"explanation": "Your answer should be a meaningful and complete phrase. In this case, 'large and very quiet' would be the correct answer."
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},
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"input": "review: This was one of the best thriller/psychological suspense/family saga/mystery I have ever read. Ms Flynn has a terrific ability for description and development of very interesting characters. She puts you right there in the middle of the story. I couldn't put it down. It has twists and turns and a double ending. As much as I enjoyed this book, there was much dark and depressing elements of the story that I cannot forget. I'll wait awhile before I read Dark Places, the only other novel I have left to read that she has written. It's not that I don't want to read it. I just want go save it and let the novel just finished digest a bit. Actually looking forward to Dark Places. Hoping she will have another novel published soon. She is one writer that I intend to keep reading. I did read Gone Girl last year and loved it. But somehow it did not have the same kind of experience for me. It was a great novel but very different . Highly recommend this if you like real psychological thrillers. And some parts require a strong stomach. But so filled with dysfunction and disordered lives that are wonderfully written, no matter how difficult it may be to read. It is a unique kind of book. Not for children and adolescents in my opinion. Some very heavy material and necessary but ugly descriptions of things better left for mature adults. It all comes together and leaves you breathless.\nquestion: Who is a proper audience of this book?",
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"output": "children and adolescents",
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"explanation": "The given output is a part of the answer, but is clearly wrong. You should be wary when choosing a part of the whole answer span, as it may totally flip the meaning."
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},
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{
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"input": "review: The keyboard fits well for my hands and my wrists receive less pressure using it. The mouse is stable and comfortable to use for big hands. Recommend.\nquestion: How comfortable is the mouse?",
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"output": "It is very comfortable.",
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"explanation": "Your output should match a span of the given text, do not use your own words, even if they answer the question correctly."
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}
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],
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"Instances": [
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{
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"id": "task144-efeecd561b794049b2862d4d2abac79e",
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"input": "review: A bit overrated. Thought the food was okay. Servers were really nice and helpful. Good place to hang with friends.\nquestion: Where can I have a good conversation while having dinner?",
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"output": [
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"Good place to hang with friends"
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]
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},
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{
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"id": "task144-445883be7c304f97a3edcff7918a85c0",
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"input": "review: Good service. Tables a little narrow and awkward. The slaw was superb. They recite all 26 ingredients in it. The main course was not to die for. A little bland. Great ambiance and sitting outside we got to do my favourite activity, people watching.\nquestion: How kind is waitress?",
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"output": [
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"Good service"
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]
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},
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"id": "task144-8a75acd6cff74b429f6014a6ea7a917a",
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"input": "review: I've been to Gusto 101 several times and absolutely love it! They have a gorgeous patio which is heated in the winter. I only wish the restaurant was slightly less popular so that it wouldn't be so hard to get a seat! House wine (red or white) is just $1 per ounce, and you can order at any increments. The alcoholic demon inside of me is leaping in excitement!Now onto the food!Polipo ($14.50) - Grilled octopus, chimichurri, olive tapenade, piquillo puree, arugula and fried capers. I'm not always a fan of grilled octopus, but this one was done well. The exterior was marvelously charred in the most delicious way, and the octopus itself was quite tender. Bruschetta Guanciale e Taleggio ($10.95). Overall, I found this bruschetta to be a little salty, and I needed something to offset that salt.Arancini ($9.95) - wild mushroom risotto, fontina cheese, tomato sauce. These risotto balls are practically $5 each so I found that a little pricey. Aside from that, I did enjoy the arancini a lot, especially when they were served piping hot.Lasagne ($17.95) heirloom tomato, wild mushroom, italian eggplant, yellow zucchini, kale butter. We visited on a Sunday and luckily for us, lasgane was the special for the day! This was a very solid effort- the pasta layers were thin and delicate, so overall the dish didn't feel overly heavy, as lasagne often do. The sauce was also delectable and there were no complaints at the table. Mushroom fettuccine ai funghi ($17.50) - portobello, porcini, oyster mushrooms, truffle paste, light cream sauce. Hands down, one of my favourite pastas in town. I am particularly fond of mushroom pasta, but this was one of the best I've had! The al dente pasta was perfect for soaking up all the deep, earthy flavours of the mushrooms. This is a must try!Overall, the food was amazing, the atmosphere is lovely and you really can't beat $1 per ounce wine on tap! I will be back for sure.\nquestion: How amazing was the patio?",
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"output": [
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"They have a gorgeous patio",
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"gorgeous patio"
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]
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},
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"id": "task144-7041038588114a4ebe6b71bbc5c9e714",
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"input": "review: Found this place after googling best date restaurants in Toronto - truth.It was indeed a neat date location for a Friday night. Good vibe, neon décor, online reservations, delicious tapa style dishes and a menu of tequila tastings.What we ate (after the complimentary bucket of corn chips): Food:1. Guacamole dip - $11 for a regular (6/10) - hard to do guac wrong but nothing to write home about, get it if you want an excuse to eat more corn chips2. Sopes de tinga $15 (5/10)- this appetizer was unique but the fried, breaded cheese tart overpowered the taste of the chicken3. Tuna Ceviche $11 (7/10) - fresh ahi tuna in a fantastic fusion of mango and cilantro, wanted another one because the portion size was not meant to be shared4. Pulpo carnita $16 (8/10) - well cooked confit of octopus, not too chewy or dry, exactly what you expect from a well cooked octopus5. Carrillera en mole negro $15 (6/10)- extremely tender, 24 hour braised beef cheek - however the tar looking sauce definitely requires an appreciative pallet Drinks: 1. Mojito Reposada $10 glass -perfect concoction of Milagro Resposado, muddled mint, and fresh lime - not usually a mojito drinker as I find they're often too sweet or the tequila is overpowering, but this was simply delicious2. Tequilla tasting: Vertical Flight 1.3 oz - $19 - Avion Silver / Avion Reposado / Avion Anejo - fun addition to the meal, however I'm by no means refined in the art of tequila tasting - all I can say is that they were smooth and worth the order3. Tequilla tasting #2 - Barrel Aged Horizontal Flight - $22 - Tromba Anejo / Avion Anejo / Cazadores Anejo- ditto to my comment above - although I enjoyed this tasting a bit more as I found the tequila to be bolder and the neutralizing sides added some spiceRating Summary: Food: Average of 7/10 for the main courses as noted aboveAtmosphere: 9/10. Fun, posh Mexican vibe - definitely feeling the vibrant décor and music Service: 9/10. The Spanish speaking servers add to the atmosphere. Our server had his corn chip service in check; our chip bucket was never empty. Service was difficult at times to wave down and we would've liked the staff to be more educated in the tequila being served. Pulling out my phone to take photos would have been a date faux pas, hence no photos to share in this post. Will definitely come back during patio season!\nquestion: Would you say that the decoration is gorgeous?",
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"output": [
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"Good vibe , neon décor"
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]
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},
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{
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"id": "task144-1a381f04b3c24dadad109bab39cb5862",
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"input": "review: Miku has been floating around in my bookmarks for years. It was always a combination of too expensive and too inconvenient that made it a faraway dream. But I took advantage of Winterlicious 2018 to finally give in. Ok. I get it now. I finally see the light.I was surprised to find out that Miku was as fusion-y as it was. You don't get a lot of quality Asian fusion places, especially ones that do sushi/sashimi with the same high standards as really good Japanese restaurants in the city. They've got an extensive alcohol list and unique cocktails for the adventurous. I got the non-alcoholic Ginger Basil Smash, which was a little sour, a little sweet, and very smashing indeed. Despite the higher end dinner price tag of $53, I still believe Miku is one of the best Winterlicious offers out there. Firstly, $53 for a QUALITY 3-course meal is pretty damn good. Don't believe me? Let's break it down: 1) Aburi Sampler Platter - (6 pcs, originally $18) - How special can torched sushi be? Apparently, really special when it comes to Miku. The flavour was stronger than any other Aburi sushi I've had. I contemplated getting more of the torched salmon at regular prices, but I was too full by the end. 2) Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin and Pan Seared Foie Gras Rouge - Not from the regular menu, this was a piece of Winterlicious originality. Everything on the plate tasted amazing, even the brussel sprouts. I can say for certain though that my first bite into the foie gras was the best, most orgasmic bite of the entire meal. It's also pure fatty goose liver goodness so even though you only get 3 small medallions of beef tenderloin, everything together made me quite full. 3) Green Tea Opera - (originally $14.5) - I was more than happy to see their signature dessert on the menu. It's really something special. Rich green tea mousse with crunchy hazelnuts. Served with a tiny scoop of fragrant house-made green tea ice cream. My fiancé had the Japanese Tiramisu. Tasty, but we both agreed the opera was better. Given the prices of the appetizer and dessert, that puts the beef and foie gras dish at $20! Sometimes, you can't even get a liver pâté dish at that price, let alone a whole piece of foie gras. On top of that, everything was cooked and flavoured to perfection. The prices might be high, but I think the talent behind the cooking justifies it. Quality over quantity makes Miku my Winterlicious winner. Now if only I could get a reservation at Canoe...(10/100) - 2018\nquestion: Was the decoration good?",
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"output": [
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"I light"
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]
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},
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"id": "task144-0ae5fbb6d869461caa841864c8dd30e4",
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"input": "review: This is by far the best restaurant in the city , the food is always amazing , the service is fantastic . I always recommend this place for any special occasion or just a great dinner ! The view is breathtaking ,\nquestion: Does the hotel have awesome view?",
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"output": [
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"The view is breathtaking"
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]
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},
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"id": "task144-a9ffe3b7260a4daf838b3a4831ba5a4a",
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"input": "review: Update: The lurid smell I formerly complained of is gone. My ex from Chicago loved this place and we came here every time he visited. We wanted to get a place around here and come here all the time. Then we broke up. Now there are way too many memories and I haven't been coming around as much. I also don't live as close.It is totally full on a Friday or Saturday night; anticipate a 20 minute wait after 8pm. Made my ex try poutine here. He didn't like it, and thought gravy was terrible too mix with cheese curds and fries but it was a solid, savoury, melty poutine and not too drenched in gravy. However, its not really a thick-cut like Poutini's.Drink prices have gone up by 50cents or a dollar, but that's concurrent with price inflation all over the world. This is a reliable location for wifi, as Green Beanery doesn't have it and a sign on their door says they have a regular thief right now. (and still. REALLY, Toronto?)It's nice to come here for working on your laptop or to throw a drink back before ambling over to Altima for an ominous dental cleaning. It's also great for a friends date and one drink easily turns into two. Because of how close the cubby lounge chair-table units are... you will overhear a lot of OKCupid dates going on and that can be quite hilarious.Now onto the good: coffee and alcohol. The coffee is always strong, they make a firm cappuccino. The craft cocktails are an economic and easy buzz. Ask for the secret hidden vintage cocktail menu that's only on 15 menus in the whole place. These drinks are both potent and delicious... But not too sweet. If you like bitter I recommend the sazerac or corpse reviver#2, if you like sour then paper airplane or pisco sour. Bonus stars for having fernet and cognac cocktails too.\nquestion: Does the coffee amazing?",
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"output": [
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"The coffee is always strong"
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]
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},
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"id": "task144-37852e5eaa1a4107a572f4e961ec25fa",
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"input": "review: Went here a couple weeks ago, just remembered to review. The vibe and decor of the place is really cool. Wish we could have sat at the bar. We used the Yelp check in to get the korean style cauliflower as an app which was sooo good.I had the octopus dish with beans and and egg, was really yummy and filling. My friend had the brisket burger which I had a bite of and it was amazing, and I think my other friend had some type of mini wraps...we also ordered the corn bread which was amazing and a couple other apps I can't remember, but everything was delicious. A bit pricy but it was an enjoyable experience overall and there was a bunch of other stuff on the menu I remember wanting to try. Will come back in the future.\nquestion: Does this place a good decor?",
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"output": [
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"The vibe and decor of the place is really cool"
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},
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"id": "task144-107fafc2b31a4dda93c820fff5558281",
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"input": "review: SUPER DISAPPOINTED IN MAY - THIS PLACE WAS A CROWDED MESS!I was in Toronto with hubby for our anniversary and we wanted to go big for our special weekend so we decided - on the spur of the moment - to try Lee. We like watching Top Chef and we're super foodies - so we thought why not!WHAT A MISTAKE! We got there at 6:30pm on a Saturday and the host looked like someone had threatened him with a sawed off shot gun! We realized it's probably a busy place but it seemed even worse than that. We knew we had no chance of getting a table so we hit the bar for some cocktails and appetizers. The place only got more zoo crazy after that - it was like watching a horror film.LOADS of people crammed in trying to get a table - the host often all together DISAPPEARING! (This was funny to watch from the bar in a sick way) From chic to geek tons of people tried to jam in there. I was glad we had a little bar table and thinking this was a genius move! We had beer and champagne by the glass cause the cocktails were just outright ridiculously priced. The decor was unique and cool- very east meets west. And to my surprise Susur Lee was there darting in and out of the kitchen, greeting tables, and SEEMINGLY terrorizing the staff! We watched as staff would go out of their way to not get near him - go around the whole dining room almost in a way just to avoid him. He smiled when meeting guests and taking pictures but at all other times seemed pissed. I thought it might be cool to try and get a photo with him before we left BUT then we had some of the appetizers and I decided IT WAS A WASTE OF ANYMORE TIME - CAUSE THE FOOD WAS AWFUL!We tried SUSUR'S FAVORITES PEDESTAL which consisted of:EDAMAME = Always tasty YET I could make this at home WHIPPED CHICKPEA DIP = Flavorful but could have easily been surpased by a gourmet store dip SALMON CEVICHE = only OK - not memorable or unique PEKING DUCK ROLLS = only good thing on the plate (probably cause it's fried?!) HUNAN CHICKEN WINGS = a total joke CHEESEBURGER SPRING ROLLS = HORRIBLE! Tasted strange and as if one too many herbs were in the mix.After having a Cheeseburger Springroll I didn't want to order anything else ( even though I had already asked for a Singapore Slaw) I was officially turned off.I had just had enough of the whole experience. I was turned off that the great Susur Lee seems to be pandering to the masses. THIS WAS NO MORIMOTO'S! Maybe it was an extremely busy night but the place just seemed chaotic. Like the computers were down BUT THEY WEREN'T!I'm glad we didn't get a table - I'm glad I didn't spend lavishly on a whole meal there cause the dessert from my hotels room service was amazing that night compared to everything at LEE RESTAURANT!\nquestion: How cute is the decor?",
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"output": [
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"The decor was unique and cool-"
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"id": "task144-bb88751471fa4c899211779be24c58fa",
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"input": "review: Extremely limited menu options that are all very highly priced for what they are. We had a caprese salad which consisted of three tomato slices and three pieces of cheese for $19. However if your looking for somewhere with a fantastic view over the lake and city this would be your place.\nquestion: Does the hotel have awesome view?",
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"output": [
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"fantastic view over the lake and city",
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"fantastic"
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"id": "task144-dffdf47f186e4cf387c5af058485de03",
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"input": "review: MMMKKKAAAYYYY here comes the review I've been putting off for a while, because I don't have enough words to describe and I get lost in thought. So here's point/numbered form:1. We waited for 2.5 hours on a Saturday night, we got here around 730 and got to eat at 10pm. Went to Queen and Beaver after putting our name down. They're supposed to call you if you're next in line but we just showed up.2. It was PACKED, looud, crammed, full of happy laughing people. 3. Every time somene leaves the restaurant the whole place screams and waves at them and it's amazing and hilarious4. They have 1L jugs of Sapporo. HOLY MOTHER OF GOOODDDDD!!!!! I was in heaven. 1L jugs of anything are ma kinda jugs5. We ate the following: deep fried brie, shrimps (battered), cheesey mushroom rice in hot stone pot, beef tongue, beef sashimi, pork cheek, deep fried chicken, fried calamari... I think that's it. I discovered a burning, passionate love for tapas bars...i was so worried when I was coming here that I would just get to try one or two dishes. PHEW! The brie and beef sashimi were my favorite, the calamari were disappointing.6. All that food, 3 1L beers and two of those glass bottle drinks (where you have to pop the glass ball in to drink it) and the bill came to appx $150. Now cheap but there were 4 of us, a lot of the dishes come with 4 pieces so it worked out perfectly. Bathrooms were amazing, they have mouth wash, cream, hair spray, etc - so cool! and clean! Great experience, I would go here again...I don't mind waiting and hitting up a bar before dinner either :))\nquestion: How is that experience so beautiful?",
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"output": [
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"Great experience"
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"id": "task144-aff4aaa199744ac58be6933c1498214a",
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"input": "review: Amazing from start to finish!We sat on the back patio, which has a great atmosphere, on a weekday for an early dinner. The patio is all communal tables which adds to the casual and social feel. All of the front of house staff were charming and welcoming. They were attentive and friendly without being obtrusive or fake. I had the jesus juice cocktail, which was tasty and refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness for a very hot summer day. We had a bunch of the tacos, and all were perfect. A big standout for me was their shrimp taco. The shrimp inside was breaded and fried, which made me nervous that it would only taste like batter and oil. I was so wrong. It had a wonderful shrimp flavor that was perfectly complemented by the sauce. The beef cheek was also a highlight. Although there are lots of places to get cheaper tacos in the city, I will definitely be back to Grand Electric. The patio, service, cocktails, and variety of delicious taco options make it absolutely worth it. Would recommend to anyone.\nquestion: Is it a good menu?",
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"output": [
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"The patio , service , cocktails , and variety of delicious taco"
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"id": "task144-f72f54b218f244d9bcac6d5352ad1dbd",
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"input": "review: Great atmosphere, awesome cocktails, SUPER fast service and delicious food. Win!Really enjoyed all the food and drinks we ordered!\nquestion: How ambient is the light in this place?",
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"output": [
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"Great atmosphere , awesome"
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"id": "task144-66394e3f0afd403297b98b2eac318877",
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"input": "review: Still till this day my fave spot to grab Italian food. I went here with my fam and ordered the seafood pasta, gnocchi tomatoes pasta, pear and white sauce prosciutto pizza as well as the tomato sauce one. Delicious! All the pastas are done in house so the aldante texture is surely there. The sauce is flavorful and thick not watery at all. I have had the pear pizza before so I knew I had to get it since it was so good. The caramelized pear thinly sliced on the pizza gives it that sugary and honey flavor. I highly recommend that pizza! It's not your everyday pizza. If you are a fan of things pizza you will surely love it.The service as usual was excellent! Friendly and professional.\nquestion: Does the restaurant have a good service?",
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"output": [
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"excellent",
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"The service as usual was excellent"
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"id": "task144-d59a9e5c48df4157a0d7fd261e3ad239",
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"input": "review: I have mixed feelings about this place. Although I love the ambiance, decor, and the food... I wasn't a fan of the service. Once we had arrived, it took a while for the host(ess) to notice us and have us seated. After ordering there was some confusion and delay as well. The food was really good.... we ordered the charcuterie board and I think the Diavolo pizza. I loved the cured meats (every bite!) and the lightness of the pizza. The drinks are really good too! I've been here on a couple of late nights and the patio is the perfect place to be on a warm summer night.\nquestion: How fast was the bartender?",
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"The drinks are really good too"
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"input": "review: I really like the food. The chicken was pretty tasty and perfectly cooked (tender). Other reviewers had complained about the relatively small portion. That, I concur. Chinese places always undercook their chicken, but not this place. Btw, The fried chicken skin were divine. Next time I will eat in and enjoy their cocktails.\nquestion: What is the quality of the chicken?",
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"The chicken was pretty tasty and perfectly cooked"
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"input": "review: if you are meat lover and like to try different kind of meats and flavours then this is your paradise. abundant of tender meat made to perfection served at your table and don't mis the pineapple it's so delicious\nquestion: Is it a good meal?",
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"if you are meat lover and like to try different kind of meats and flavours then this is your paradise",
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"it 's so delicious"
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"input": "review: This place feels like a Toronto classic with a fusion twist on Asian classics! My go to here is usually kimchi poutine, or one of the sandwiches. All the food is always hot and fresh (probably because of how busy they are), and the ingredients taste authentic, even though the dishes are fusions. The spaces are usually small, and definitely not intended for long stays. I usually take my food to go and find a nicer area nearby (parks and public spaces abound). Definitely good for quick eats!\nquestion: Is it good to eat in that restaurant?",
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"good for quick eats",
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"All the food is always hot and fresh"
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"input": "review: Had friends from out of province visiting and this was top on my list as the old courthouse has some of the best interior design in the city. Great ambiance with hip hop music playing in the background. Arrived for dinner on a week night, reservations recommended but not necessary for small groups. Extensive menu with a huge pizza selection and daily specials. Average to higher prices but excellent service. Ordered the special ravioli di malale (with braised pork) and pesto. It wasn't amazing, the pesto tasted a bit bland and could have used a bit more garlic. The ravioli was pretty standard and slightly chewy. But the Tonnarelli alla Norine was delicious! Generously covered in black truffles, it was filling and flavorful with each bite. The pastas are generally more chewy which was perfect to my friend's liking. Tiramisu was not special, probably wouldn't order again but the hazelnut gelato was amazing. So rich and creamy, immediately regretted ordering my go to Tiramisu. The menu has lots of options which brings me back every time. Would really say 3.5 stars but can't give half stars on here.\nquestion: Is it a good pasta meal?",
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"output": [
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"The pastas are generally more chewy which was perfect"
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"input": "review: I give two stars for the view only. The attitude of the server was very terrible because I was NOT satisfied with the dish he presented. The dish was made for at least 4 people and he did not warn us how big the dish it would be. Aside from the size of the dish, the taste is beyond horrible. I grew up eating oyster and I immediately noticed how unhealthy the color and the taste of the oyster was. We asked him to bring us a plate of fresh cracked oyster after the complain and this time he actually brought us fresh oyster and it looked completely different from the oyster he gave us originally. Also the muscles were empty, literally. We found more than 15 shells and they were all empty.. where did my muscles go? The salmon is smoked and baked and tastes very dry. Over all the service was ok and the food I give it 1.8/10\nquestion: How is that food satisfying?",
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"output": [
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"I was NOT satisfied with the dish he presented",
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"the taste is beyond horrible"
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"input": "review: Loved it!!!AMBIENCEI really like I was like n Thailand. The place is underground and it was a cool place. It had ample seating and a sizeable bar for a nice hangout if you were going for drinks. My guests and I sat at the tall tables, group of six. There's is cell phone charging station, very safe and useful I left my phone charging over dinner. A nice place to hangout with friends or a date night.SERVICEI like the staff, there was cool and took care of us. We also had a canteen of water and our food always was served hot and fresh. It was just the way I like it.FOODSo gooood!!! Starter - grabong = squash fritters; paired with a tangy sauce. Not oily and nice and crispy.Plah Nua - beef salad. Roasted rice with some lime sauce. So good!!!Som Tom Tad - papaya salad. Perfect citrus levels.Entree - gaeng kiaw wan in a coconut. Green curry was served a coconut, it was so good. Creamy, savoury and perfect balance. I ate all of the way down to the coconut meat. So my favourite.Dessert - mango sticky rice. It was good not something that really stuck out. I don't think I would eat. Just not my preference.I am looking forward to returning again, soon!\nquestion: Is it a good location?",
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"output": [
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"The place is underground and it was a cool place",
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"cool place"
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"input": "review: This place looks like a really expensive restaurant that is classy and upscale...BUT rest assured, it's not that pricey. With that said, I really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant. The moment you walk in you can see how classy and elegant the design of this place is. My wife made reservations for two on a Saturday evening. From the door at the main entrance I was amazed. We walked in, the staff took us to our table and sat us down. We ordered our appetizers and dinner at the same time after taking in the view and deciding from the excellent menu options. To our surprise the dinner and the appetizers came out at the same time. It was weird at first but then all we had to do was request that the appetizers come out before the main course. So that wasn't a big deal for us and we didn't mind at all. The food was very delicious.The restaurant becomes a lounge with good music as the evening progresses. There is a lounge area that has beautiful couches and throw pillows where you can enjoy drinks with friends in a great ambiance. All in all, a great dining experience with great service. The food doesn't deserve a 5 star (maybe a 4 star) but I rate this a 5 star for the experience and feeling that my wife and I felt as we left the restaurant.\nquestion: Do they have a good menu?",
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"output": [
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"the excellent menu options",
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"very delicious"
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"id": "task144-a99252bea31944838d8a4176e4cf6eb5",
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"input": "review: Best ramen in Toronto , great service and consistently great broth! The beef curry is also amazing!\nquestion: How can I get a good soup in this hotel?",
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"output": [
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"also amazing"
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"id": "task144-3b44d8e665b94995a9bd989d9c6e73bd",
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"input": "review: Horrible service. Manager was very rude. Will never return. Anyone who is deciding to go here, be smart and try any of the other 100 restaurants in the area. You will be very disappointed with the service. The food was also very greasy. Also, they will try to pack your boys with extra calories. TOURISTS BEWARE!\nquestion: What is your favorite sport?",
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"output": [
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"Manager was very rude"
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"input": "review: Probably one of the best meals in a while! Was taken here by a lover and had absolutely no expectations. When I first entered Byblos I was endeared by their lovely decor and ambience, you could tell that great thought was put into the design, flow and layout of this place. The place fills up real quick during the nights and the night I came had many tables reserved. The food portions are adequate and fills you up without leaving too heavy of an after taste. The flavor pairings of the dishes were very well though out beginning with waitress' recommendation of fig salad; the herbs and leafs in this was so fresh I almost felt like I was eating it straight from the plant. The sauces and seasoning was so eloquently used that everything balanced out so well, not ashamed to say that I quickly chowed down the entire plate in mere seconds. Next I had the crispy squid, similar to calamari but a little lighter and smaller tentacles. Also had the steak tartare paired with greek yogurt (they call it labneh) which melted in your mouth, albeit being a little plain. The lamb rib felt a little stingy; each bone was probably one bite-size, nothing special.Probably the best dish tonight was the oxtail basmati rice, a little on the heavy size, it was aromatic, creamy and rich. The flavour of the oxtail was imbued into each scoop of the yellow golden rice, while the kale offered a variation in texture with every mouthful. This I am definitely coming back for.To finish had the chocolate mousse and burnt honey ice cream. Mousse was typical, but the ice cream was interesting - I actually don't know how they got that flavour so on point! Must try (and it's only $3).An amazing discovery I had tonight was dukkah: crushed hazelnuts, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, cumin. The texture and aroma of this garnish is addictive, and Byblos isn't afraid to abuse their dukkah. I left craving for more, and now I'm in the search for making some at home.\nquestion: How ambient is the light in this place?",
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"output": [
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"The place fills up real quick during the nights"
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"input": "review: This place really does injustice to Singaporean/Malaysian food, especially if you have actually been to Singapore or Malaysia. The food is not authentic and way too overpriced. The Hainanese Chicken was overcooked and tough. The ginger sauce is not made property and it should be combined with green onions. The authentic version should also comes with a bowl of chicken stock. Many of the menu items can be found in a typical Chinese restaurant at a much cheaper price and better quality. However, I do enjoy the drinks that they make. We only came to Hawker Bar since an acquaintance and so called 'food critic' recommended it. Won't ever waste my money here again.\nquestion: How is the chicken?",
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"output": [
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"The Hainanese Chicken was overcooked and tough",
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"Chicken was overcooked and tough"
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"id": "task144-c44553c83846495187aa0fca5a3b1eb0",
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"input": "review: The food was good, but not as spectacular as you'd expect for the price. You're really paying for the view. The restaurant is pretty cramped, and the tables are so tiny I was constantly afraid of knocking my wine over. The watermelon and feta salad was fantastic. I had some sort of fish 3 ways main course, it was okay, but not great. This is the sort of place you go once every 3 or 4 years for a special occasion. The service was great, but now that I've been I probably wouldn't be back unless it was just for drinks.\nquestion: Is the service good?",
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"output": [
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"The food was good"
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"id": "task144-c4216c4759e64ecaa6815392dec372ec",
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"input": "review: Love, Love, Love their food. So good, honestly everything on the menu is sooo yummy. The seating can be a bit difficult at times, especially when its busy but, honestly the food is soo good. I've been here numerous times and i've never left disappointed. This is my go to Mexican spot. I love all the tacos, the guac, the burritos, the enchiladas, love the portions and beans, rice, everything is just so flavourful and what you would except from a Mexican restaurant.\nquestion: How is the hot sauce?",
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"output": [
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"honestly the food is soo good"
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"id": "task144-849059b13cc4428082bdc373df40f16a",
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"input": "review: I was super impressed with the tacos here. They are SO GOOD!!! Everything is made fresh right before your eyes. I am definitely going to go back again! There isn't much seating but they were so welcoming and friendly that it didn't matter.\nquestion: How good was the review?",
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"output": [
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"They are SO GOOD"
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"id": "task144-8048bcc45d844deba780f328c9f28d4e",
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"input": "review: This place is the best Pho Place in the area. If you are too lazy to drive to Pho Dau Bo then come here for your hangover cure. The prices are a little bit on the high side but that is simply a reflection of the neighbourbood the reataurant is located in. They have daily lunch specials that range from $7.95. I had the Fresh Rolls ($5) and a small house special Pho noodle soup. Both dishes were really good and fresh. The fresh rolls had shrimp, noodles, and lettuce that made it feel healthy and hearty.The Pho tasted great and the broth tasted fresh and less fatty. My Small Pho dish had an equal amount of meat to noodle ratio and it all tasted oh so good!\nquestion: Is the price economical?",
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"output": [
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"The prices are a little bit on the high side"
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"id": "task144-1d120a5515794743b2124ceb59b8431c",
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"input": "review: This izakaya spot is dope. From the food to the close service. They really go all out when you arrive to leave. They do group greetings and send off every time you're seated and finish your meal. We had the Kakimayo and Pumpkin/Egg Dish with a few other dishes and they're good. Can't complain with fried/bar food. They have a fairly good drink menu from sake carafes to 1L beer mugs.We had around five people in our group and it did not have reservations so it took us like 45+ mins to be seated.I think the overall experience is where they win out. There's not many places here these days that try to provide good service and food in combination of a different experience. Please be advised, talk loud. It was hard to hear cause there is just so much going on from people having fun and chilling to birthday song being sung by the restaurant staff. Overall, it is definitely worth the wait and visit. It'll be a fun time. Make reservations and save room for many dishes on their menu.\nquestion: How is the loud?",
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"output": [
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"talk loud"
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"id": "task144-48f87fd78bff48fb980833863f2558e2",
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"input": "review: Came here after hearing great things about the staff and also the wings. We went on a Wednesday night and the place was in full swing due to the leafs having a game. Started off with the garlic cheesy bread. You can't miss with that as an appetizer and we weren't disappointed. Next we ordered 2 pounds of wings and asked the server for sauce recommendations. He suggested we try one wet sauce and then baked wings. They were definitely worth the wait. So good in fact, we ordered 2 additional pounds after the first 2. Not many places get how to make good wings. I would easily come back and eat here again. If you're a wing lover you will not be disappointed.\nquestion: How good is the quality of the screen?",
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"output": [
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"So good in fact"
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"id": "task144-b2ef94c0a3a7413abe11c615f9c47178",
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"input": "review: For a person having chicken and waffles for the first time, Cluck Clucks left a great first impression. The chicken was amazing! Well seasoned, definitely would go again just for it. The waffles are good too, fluffy and warm, the combo is surely an acquired taste. I ordered Holy Cluck with sweet heat and hand cut wedges. The hand cut wedges are not so great. They are a bit shy of the size of an iPhone 7, only ate two to three. The staff is kind, the ambiance is very chill. If chicken and waffles is your cup of tea, go to Cluck Clucks!\nquestion: Why is the chicken moist?",
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"output": [
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"If chicken and waffles is your cup of tea",
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"sweet heat and hand cut wedges"
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"id": "task144-893540a5ccca472a8c413a33bfed9a68",
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"input": "review: Price is great, service is great, food is great. One thing I can wish for was more seats for seating but it was definitely worth the wait!The kind server let us try out all of the sauces (garlic, yoghurt (?) and spicy) on the side which was an exceptionally nice touch. The Doner came out perfect and the mixture of greens and chicken was on the spot along with the perfectly toasted wrap on the outside. I cannot express how happy my stomach was for this meal!The Doner Teller box tasted delightful and it was a reasonable portion for a small size. Keep up the great work and I'll definitely be back to try out the rest of the stuff at the menu!\nquestion: How good are the ingredients used to make vegan food in this restaurant?",
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"output": [
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"food is great"
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"id": "task144-577fe8153e904d7297a73b774c991fdb",
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"input": "review: If you're looking for an upscale restaurant, I would highly recommend coming to 360. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time and be seated by the window! The whole venue slowly rotates so you will get a full view of the city. Unfortunately it was super foggy the day I went to eat here - so make sure you come on a sunny day! With a reservation, you are also able to visit the observation deck after you eat ($35 value).There is a vegetarian option and extensive drink/wine menu. The service and food is great, especially considering that each entree is around $50. You're essentially paying for the experience of dining at the CN Tower and being able to see the view (best in Toronto). And for $50/person, that is pretty decent.\nquestion: When is dinner special?",
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"output": [
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"I would highly recommend coming to 360 ."
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"id": "task144-ad0dd8f8327c4610b86544b823edbc2b",
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"input": "review: Loud, crowded, and obnoxious -- the atmosphere and attitude completely overshadows the good (but not great) food. Not worth the wait.\nquestion: Was the food good?",
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"output": [
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"the good ( but not great ) food",
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"overshadows the good ( but not great ) food"
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"input": "review: Great Food, Awesome Atmosphere but terrible service, I don't know if our waitress Employee #11868 Laura D took on too many tables or what, she was never there for our table. First dish came out and it was the Costilla Corta, read the menu and it's at for sharing but it is just a bit bigger than a golf ball. Ask the waitress how are we suppose to share it, and she looks at me weird and said cut it and eat it. Second dish came the Fish Tacos, when we ordered it, she told me it comes in 3s, I'll just add 2 more in there for ya, we are quite prepared that it's gonna charge extra which is normal, but she should let me know how much they are. Had to guess it'll just be dividing the cost of 3 tacos and add 2 in there. When the Fish Tacos came, it came with an added bonus of a piece of hair, you can tell that it's not Hair on your head. we don't want to get into details about it, but after waiting yet another 10 minutes to spot Laura, we told her what happened and she did apologize (at least she did this right). She also apologized for the wait as she is WAITING for a coffee to be made. I asked for more water, didn't come.Other foods came as well, but there isn't really anything special, details about the food at the bottom.We ordered drinks after and waited ANOTHER 10 minutes for them. I don't know what it is about their drinks, whenever someone orders them, it's like they have to wait at the bar or something for drinks. I ask for water a second time, didn't happen.Spotting her refilling water with a jug nearby, we ordered food a second time after all the dishes came out, she took our orders and left an empty water jug on the table all the way till the end of the meal even though she had came to our table a few times. We ordered the Huarache Albanil (chorizo), but a dish came that don't look at all like Chorizo, and the server that brought it to us called it some other name that I didn't catch and then I ask her if it is chorizo and she said oh sorry, my bad, I meant to say Chorizo. We weren't buying it, so we waited yet another 5 minutes to ask Laura, and she confirmed that it is the wrong dish and look it away.I asked for water one final time with a tone of dissatisfaction, she came with water and an apology. She admitted it was terrible service throughout the meal and want to make up for it with 2 treats for my mom and brother since it's their birthday. It was 2 mini sponge cakes with whipped cream and some crumbled corn flakes on top. It was an extra wet sponge. Very sad.I asked for the bill and checked the bill, I saw the two tiny 2inch treats on the bill at 7 bucks each! I called her again and ask her what is this (pointing to the treats on the bill), she said oops! that was embarrassing! Had I not check it, what would happen?Finally, credit card machine. She hand it over to be but STOOD right beside me when I enter tips and everything as if she is afraid of not getting any tips. This is how terrible the experience was in terms of service.Managers and bosses of this establishment should really fire these people if they want to improve and charge people the prices they are asking for.Food was awesome, we ordered the following:1. Guacamole en la Mesa - which isn't all that special. Generous portion compare to all the other dishes.2. Atun - Tuna Ceviche, it was ok.3. Costilla Corta - a 24hr slow braised short rib on a menu that says for sharing and came out a bit larger than a golf ball. Sure, flavours are there, but very dinky.4. Pulpo Canitas - Confit of Octopus, This one is very good, very interesting flavours and sauces, worth it.5. Huarache Albanil - Chorizo on a torilla. What I love best about it is their black bean sauce, those are really nice.6. Baja Taco - GOTTA TRY IT, one of the best Fish Tacos I've eaten. Although I had better at local Mexican Pubs, but this one is very good.7. Gobernador Taco- Great taste! This lobster and shrimp taco is a must try! These two stars are for the great chefs behind the scenes. Without them, it would be an awful double birthday dinner experience.\nquestion: Was the service horrible?",
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"terrible service"
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"id": "task144-99b97f6a0b784a229aac3c7d165b8a0e",
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"input": "review: Had really high hopes but disappointing. Food is too salty and not impressive at all. All hype but no substance, unfortunately. Would not recommend and will not be returning.\nquestion: How disappointing was your experience?",
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"output": [
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"Had really high hopes but disappointing"
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"input": "review: Banh Mi Boys always deliver great sandwiches! Their five spice pork belly is my favourite, but I'd also recommend the grilled chicken, lemongrass tofu and fried chicken bao. The sandwiches are small, but reasonably priced, packed with great flavours! Your choice of spice level is available. The service is fast and friendly, even when they're swamped with orders, which is almost always. The space is small, but I always seem to find a place to eat and run.I'd recommend them if you're in the area and in need of a cheap, fast, good eat!\nquestion: Was your seat comfortable?",
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"output": [
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"Banh Mi Boys always deliver great sandwiches"
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"input": "review: [BOTTOM LINE]Simple menu. Delicious chicken (of course). A great option for a quick and delicious lunch. Centrally located, too.[THE SPACE]We loved the space. It was cool and casual and the music was great. We went during an off time (lunch around 2pm), but there were still a lot of people there. I'd make reservations ahead of time if you're coming for dinner or any other busy time. The wait staff was fantastic, as well.[THE FOOD]The lunch menu is really simple, in a good way. You should be coming here for the chicken, anyway. If we were hungrier, we'd have opted for the $38 'Lucky Dice' special for two, which has the jackpot chicken, wings, hamburg, and soup/salad.We each got:1) THE JACKPOT CHICKEN (with crispy skin) - $15 for the lunch special, which includes jackpot chicken, rice, ginger-scallion sauce, and winter melon soup. Loved it! Reminded me of my childhood (with the soft chicken skin as well). The ginger scallion sauce was pungent and tasty. The crispy skin is a must get, and almost chip like. Also the rice was killer (had a hint of chicken fat in it. Yea.)2) ROAST CHICKEN RICE (with crispy skin) - Tastes like a mix between chicken and char siu. I liked the pickled green papaya that came with it. I'd go classic with the jackpot chicken, though. Next time I'd add a soy sauce egg, too! I know it's sometimes hard to justify getting Hainanese chicken for $15, but you get a hip restaurant and nice service with it. Would definitely come back.\nquestion: How is the chicken?",
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"output": [
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"Delicious chicken"
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"input": "review: I had to plan a team dinner with 18 people for work and we decided on Gusto 101. Speaking to the staff about the reservation was friendly and straightforward. On the night of, our server was attentive and easy to get along with.The interior and ambience is trendy but classy. The price point is not surprising for a restaurant in Toronto. Most importantly, the food is delicious. The kale caesar salad and arancini balls to start were unforgettable. Having been back a few times, the pasta is always delicious. Can't go wrong with a meal at Gusto.\nquestion: How amazing is the pasta here?",
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"output": [
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"the pasta is always delicious"
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"input": "review: definitely the best Udon place I've tried. I ordered the Tsukiji Udon and it was not too salty at all, lots of flavour and I didnt have to douse it in the usual japanese spice that comes with udons like i usually do!I highly recommend the takoyaki as Ive tried many from Guu to other places in North York, and theres is top notch. Super crispy shell, creamy inside and amazing flavour from what I think is dried squid on the outside?*Side note* if it is your first time in the area (like me) it may be confusing to find, but it is literally on the opposite side of OCAD and located in the food court there. Definitely dying to go back. GREAT portions and prices!\nquestion: Dose this price good?",
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"GREAT portions and prices"
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"input": "review: AWESOME food! Although I could not eat the oysters--I can not deal with raw oysters! I tried! You cannot get a better view--absolutely fabulous- at the top of the tower. It is an incredible view of the city!Fabulous service!This is a MUST in Toronto!\nquestion: How good is the food?",
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"AWESOME food !",
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"AWESOME food"
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"input": "review: This is a realllllly late review because I came here on New Year's Eve and I just forgot about it until recently which gives you a hint as to how the rest of this review will go. I came here in a group of 7 in the winter and first thing that I didn't like was that the chairs had no backs and there was no coat check or coat rack in sight. Being that it was winter we all had to either wear our jackets or hold them on our laps. I folded mine up and sat on it and I may or may not have almost fell off cuz it was bulky...anyways, on to the food!I ordered the momofuku ramen and a pork bun to try. The pork bun was delicious but at $10 for 2 I could go and buy a pound of pork (siu yuk) and buns and make 20 at home. The ramen itself was really disappointing. The noodles were alright, the pork belly was alright, the egg was good but the broth was just meh. Granted I don't have a lot of knowledge or experience wit ramen but I've had ramen at other places where I want to drink every last sip of the broth and wish I could fit another bowl of ramen in my stomach. This did not happen here. I doubt I will be back for the ramen but I hear good things about the fried chicken!\nquestion: What place is perfect for buying eggs?",
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"the egg was good but the broth was just meh",
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"the egg was good"
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"input": "review: This is easily a 4.5 star restaurant!From the start to finish, I have to say that I was super impressed with the service! I made my reservation directly on the website through OpenTable. It was quick and easy. There was a comment box where I put that I wanted to get a dessert with a candle on it for my bf, which was super convenient because I didn't have to tell the waiter on the day of and ruin the surprise.On the day of, I got a confirmation call from Jacobs & Co. The person was super nice over the phone and asked if I wanted to order the dessert in advance so they could get it all ready and we didn't have to look at the dessert menu. This was super efficient and helped reinforce the surprise element (my bf had no idea!) When we got there, we were greeted at the door by a very sweet hostess. The hostess inside walked us upstairs to our table. I was surprised at the beautiful lounge area. There was a pianist and piano bar area and it looked like such a classy place to chill after work or on a Friday evening. I would go back to do this!Our waiter was super knowledgable and friendly. Since we don't know much about steaks, he took the time to explain where each cow came from, what they were feed and how this affects the taste of the steak, and even assessed what we liked, and offered recommendations! We ordered:Bread (free) - warm and buttery goodness!The infamous caesar salad - I was super impressed with the amount of ingredients that was in the salad and that it took the server about 15 minutes to make it in front of us. My only tip for improvement is to indicate on the menu that the salad is spicy because tabasco sauce is added. If I knew this, I would have asked for that to be omitted since I am a weaksauce for spice. We didn't see all the ingredients on her table either. This was a pretty great salad if people like a little kick in their caesar. You can taste each ingredient and the bacon is made with real chunks of pork. 4/5Duck fat fries - you can taste the duck flavour, which was pretty good. 4/5We decided to get two steaks to share so we could try a little bit of each. I loved that they cut it for you so that you don't have to do the work. It's ready to share the moment you get the steaks! We got the Canadian Prime Hereford-Guelph, ON Ribeye 14oz that was aged for 65 days and the A5 Black Tajima-Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, California Cut Striploin 4oz.The japanese Striploin was to die for! It was melt in your mouth delicious. It was honestly like an orgasm in my mouth. I absolutely loved it! It had a sweet taste to it and it was very rich in flavour! A must try! Pricey, but definitely worth the experience. 5/5The ribeye was really tender and juicy. It was pretty fatty to me and to be honest, I was too spoiled by the Striploin to truly think anything else could be better. However, the ribeye was very nicely flavoured and definitely a steak better than ruth chris or the keg, in my opinion. 4/5They also gave us a bunch of sauces, honey goat cheese, and other condiments, but we really didn't need them at all. In fact, we thought the sauces and such ruined the taste of the steak so we didn't use them.2oz Foie Gras - This was pretty delicious and flavourful. I haven't had foie gras in years so I can't really compare, but this was very juicy and tender. 4/5Chocolate Walnut Brownie - this was amazing!!! Rich chocolatey flavour brownie with lots of walnuts. The ice cream was toasted marshmallow, which is pretty unique. There was a long piece of marshmallow, which added to the favour of this dessert. ME LIKIE! 5/5Two chocolate sweets (free) - a nice touch. if you just wanted a bit of sweetness and don't want to spend on dessert (or you rather get something else for this price) then this is good enough!All of this was followed by the infamous chocolate chip muffins that we got to take home for the next day. They were delicious when we both had it for breakie! Soft and moist!We left super full and then some. The bill came up to around $300 with tax and tip. We didn't get alcohol. Definitely a fine dining restaurant that served its purpose of a special night out to celebrate a special occasion. My bf loved it!This may be TMI, but the following day, my stomach was in knots. I suspect it was the amount of richness and butter that was used to prepare the food. I don't normally eat a lot of butter so it makes sense why I was having gastro issues the next day. My bf was completely fine and woke up still full from the night before! A fine restaurant that gets you that full - BONUS! ;)Finally, we had leftover ribeye and duck fries that we ate 3 days later. We fried the steak a bit to heat it up and it was STILL as delicious as the day we tried it. The fries were a little soggy, but edible.Overall, I would definitely recommend Jacob and Co for a special occasion or for the steak lovers out there. Definitely one of the best steakhouses in Toronto!\nquestion: Why is bread so delicious?",
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"Bread ( free ) - warm"
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"input": "review: Fancy dim sum place because it was inside a Hotel. So clean, delicious dim sum and great staffs.\nquestion: Is it a great place for dim sum?",
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"output": [
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"delicious dim sum and great staffs",
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"delicious dim sum"
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"input": "review: I've lived in the Annex for a while now and have only managed to try Insomnia just this summer. I don't know why it took me so long! Loved their brunch! Cheap mimosas and amazing food. Get the potatoes! These babies are so good they're like crack potatoes! I would definitely recommend Insomnia for brunch. I haven't been there for dinner but I can assure you it is one of the best brunch spots in the Annex.\nquestion: Is the egg perfectly poach?",
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"output": [
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"These babies are so good they 're like crack potatoes"
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"input": "review: I have mixed feelings about this type of massive 500+ capacity restaurant. On one hand, I think the recent proliferation of mega bars (Real Sports, etc.) within walking distance of the Rogers Centre, the ACC, the financial district and the waterfront is a positive for the city, both in terms of tourism and serving the exploding condo neighbourhoods. On the other hand, these massive restaurants often fail in their execution.The BrewHouse certainly gets some things right. The outdoor seating is great, even if most of the tables don't really have any water views to speak of. It's a great summer vibe out there nonetheless. Also, the service was better than I would expect for such a big place.As you might expect, the beer is the real star here. In addition to the mass produced Amsterdam beers that have been available for some time, there are many craft and seasonal beers. It was my first visit, and it was for dinner before a Jays game, so I didn't order anything too adventurous. The Boneshaker is quite good if you're looking for something hoppy. For something lighter and fruitier, the Market Pale Ale is nice. In terms of food, I had the smoke house burger, which was decent, but the kettle chips that came with it were soggy and almost inedible. We later saw that they had a huge line of kettle chips ready to go out with each order. This type of production-line food preparation, while possibly necessary to serve 500-800ish people, really diminishes quality. In terms of cost, the food isn't outrageously expensive given the location, but don't expect anything amazing.Many have complained about epic lines and wait times, but I'd imagine this will be less of an issue over time. We went on a Friday just before 5PM and got a table for four outside without any wait. We left around 7PM and there were still plenty of inside tables left. I would imagine in the winter months that they plan on attracting more of the local condo residents and those going to events at the ACC to fill the inside, since it's a big space to fill. All in all, this is a welcome addition to the waterfront and a great place to pre-game before a Jays game if you get there early enough.\nquestion: Is it a good menu?",
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"output": [
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"decent"
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"input": "review: The fish is fresh and the presentation is beautiful, even insta-worthy BUT the menu is not too informative and the prices are a bit high. There was only 1 waitress working and took forever to get certain requests across like more water or getting the bill. We asked where the meat for the steak and the oyster comes from and she didn't know, which was surprising.. The food was good and definitely would give this place 4 stars but the service and venue was disappointing. The women's bathroom especially has a run-down/dingy atmosphere.\nquestion: Do you think the price is fair?",
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"output": [
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"prices are a bit high",
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"venue was disappointing ANSWERNOTFOUND"
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"input": "review: After ordering, we were first served a small dish of Tampons and then she poured some warm water which then the Tampons reconstituted to some Wetnaps. Unfortunately those Wetnaps were not edible as we waited quite a while without any Banchan and we were first ones to visit and barely any other customer arrived. (-0.5 Star)When the Banchans came there were a good selection and shortly after we were served our meals which then took over all the table for 4s real estate. It's pretty awesome when you get a feeling that you're having a banquet size dinner with just having a simple family dinner. We were close to finishing our Tea by now and we never got a replenishment. (-0.5 Star)Cold Korean Noodle Combo(Noodle + Galbi) is a split decision and the method was unexpected. Usually loving any Korean Beef dish, I have to dislike the Galbi which was fatty and simply not up to standard while the Cold Noodle had a good soup that had balance of flavours and with slice of Watermelon for Dessert on top(Just Kidding). (-0.5 Star)Ginseng Chicken Soup was fine the way it was, with the Chicken stuffed with a Chestnut, Ginseng, Garlic, and Sticky Rice. The Chicken soup was a bit light on flavour though. A-OKSpicy Squid & Pork Vege Wrap had some regular Squid & Pork where some Pork slices had some soft bones, but no big deal. The VEGE was the highlight for me as normally the Chinese version for Peking Duck was simply Lettuce but here was Perilla, Cabbage, Lettuce, Frisee, and a whole Jalapeno Pepper. Purple Rice was served which is always a plus. A-OK2.5 *Star*\nquestion: What is your favorite food plate?",
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"output": [
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"loving any Korean Beef dish"
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"input": "review: I love the look and feel of this place. Lounge style setting with long, low booths. Perfect for a luxurious meal. The decor is sumptuous. Beautiful elements of steel and glass. The host and wait staff are attentive without being overbearing. Sommelier recommended a great Spanish wine. One of the best Old Fashioned drinks in town, made with a Turkish bitter twist. Fatoush salad. So fresh. Turkish Manti Dumplings were a smokey delight: stuffed with eggplant and covered in a creamy yogurt sauce. We had the lamb as a main. More than enough to feed the three of us. So tender and savory, wrapped in flatbread with pickled beet slices, hot peppers, yogurt, pickle cucs. So deliciously decadent. Also had the beets in their homemade yogurt, which is to die for. Will return again and again.\nquestion: What is your favorite place?",
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"output": [
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"I love the look and feel of this place"
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"id": "task144-1369a81fef5b417888aa3a4ddafbcd6e",
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"input": "review: Buffalo Chicken waffle sandwich!! :)I am a sucker for buffalo chicken, and this was in a sandwich where it was waffles instead of bread. AMAZING! :)Lots of TVs and we were seated quick.Served pretty quick too.Pretty good beer selection, and the sandwich was sooo gooood! Not as good as Real Sports', but definitely a close second! Lots of local beer, including Mill Street on tap.My Dad had the fish and chips, which he inhaled. No complaints on his end!Pretty expensive ($2 more) for onion rings, so opted for the salad substitute.Definitely gonna check this place out more often before Jays games, but can't cheat on Real Sports (too much...haha)\nquestion: How good is the quality of the screen?",
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"output": [
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"Pretty good beer selection"
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"input": "review: This place gets really packed so make a reservation! We came here for dinner on a Saturday and as it was too cold that day we were seated on the first floor. Fun atmosphere, smiling servers, tons of chatter. We started of with their kale salad (i forgot the actual name) and contrary to how it looked it was delicious! Did not expect those flavors. We really enjoyed it. For the main I had the burger and fries. I love burgers so I always have to try the buger in every restaurant I go to. Gusto's burger was excellent. Perfect balance of everything. Not as big as I hoped but I was pretty satisfied. The fries were meh. I should have just had another burger as the side. Haha We had the tiramisu for dessert and although it was good it was nothing out of the ordinary. All in all I would go back to sample the other items on the menu and hopefully be able to check out their much talked about patio.\nquestion: Do you eat a delicious salad?",
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"output": [
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"it was delicious"
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"input": "review: I think the best way to describe this place is rock-star. Absolutely awesome. It's inexpensive, delicious, fast and the staff are friendly and ridiculously efficient. It is my favorite restaurant in Toronto. I wonder if they have a meal plan? If I lived nearby, I probably wouldn't use my kitchen.Not too much seating space inside though, but that's o.k. You will be so ravenous when you get your delicious food you will probably finish it before you get to a table anyway.\nquestion: Is the fill delicious?",
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"output": [
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"delicious"
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"input": "review: Dirty, delicious cheap eats. The veggie Vietnamese sub rocks my socks.Springs rolls also do it for me.Oh! and 3 dollar beer. That ain't bad...\nquestion: Was the food cheap and fill your tummy?",
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"output": [
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"delicious cheap eats",
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"Dirty , delicious cheap eats"
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"input": "review: Went during Christmas Market. Waited for about 45 minutes as expected. Very fast service and friendly bartender. Got our order in minutes and receive the food in 15min. Ordered fish taco and chicken very good but the fresh guacamole on mortar and pestle done in front of u is above touch. Very delicious and refreshing with chips refilled twice. Atmosphere was very energetic and fun.\nquestion: How is the warm welcome, attentive service?",
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"output": [
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"Very fast service and friendly bartender"
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"id": "task144-1026fc0ad53143e1946edd8173bb02b0",
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"input": "review: I felt the most fancy when I went here. The location is so unique and has such history and just being there is a treat! The food was absolutely divine, the wine was amazing and the service was next level. Actually what you'd expect from O&B!\nquestion: How good is dessert?",
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"output": [
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"The food was absolutely divine"
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"input": "review: I have only visited Gusto 101 once, but I definitely plan on returning. The cozy and comfortable restaurant space has a great vibe, which makes for the perfect place to catch up with some friends. I have only tried their Mafalde ai Funghi pasta and the Prosciutto e Rucola pizza, but I have no doubt that the remainder of their menu is fantastic. In addition to the food being phenomenal, the service is extremely friendly.Gusto was a full house the night I dined in and so you might have a bit of wait, but it's definitely worth it!\nquestion: Where is the vibe most amazing?",
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"output": [
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"comfortable restaurant space has a great vibe"
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"input": "review: Overall: 4 stars for amazing Thai food, friendly faces, bustling hot atmosphere. I've come back mainly because I was so impressed with the food. It's pricier and portions aren't huge, but this is balanced by high quality food and taste. Food:Not sure what more my review might add to what's already been said, but the food here is among the best Thai I've had in Toronto.I started off with the chicken skewers (Gai satay) and they were amazing. The skewers were very tender, juicy and flavourful.I tried their Pad Gra Prow in both pork and crispy pork. Personally I really preferred the crispy pork. It was crunchy, juicy and tender. The egg came put perfectly and the rice was delicious. I tried both the Goeng Klaw Wan (curry in a coconut and the Goeng Masaman (red curry). What stood out most to me was how rich each curry was. It was full bodied and creamy. I found myself tremendously impressed with the food. Medium spicy was fine by the way. Service:This is a bit of a difficult topic. They are very busy and popular. They try their best to accommodate but because of the traffic, I found that while the faces were friendly, it was hard to find my server. Getting drinks or refills was difficult because it's very noisy, and the waiters/waitresses are constantly on the go. Ambience:I love the decor. It's very spacious inside. There is loud upbeat music playing. This is not the kind of restaurant you want to go to for a quiet conversation. You will find yourself using your outdoor voice to communicate. The patio might be a better option for conversation.\nquestion: Do you was huge disappointment?",
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"they were amazing",
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"was so impressed with the food . It 's pricier and portions are n't huge"
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"input": "review: Love this place! In the heart of Downtown Toronto you can't experience a dine more better than the environment here. Although it is very loud it gets the people going!! Haha.. The food is great. Takoyaki balls, the sashimi salad, and much more! The customer service is great here. The only downside is that when during peak times the tables are small and can be a bit tight. Also the parking is pretty expensive cause you have to pay flat rate even if you're dining for just 45 minutes to an hour. Overall my experiences here have been wonderful, I highly recommend this place for anyone that isn't a newborn baby!\nquestion: Does the hotel have good customer service?",
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"output": [
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"The customer service is great",
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"The customer service is great here"
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"input": "review: I saw how critically acclaimed this place was on Yelp and figured it was impossible to have a bad experience here. The food was amazing here. Each dish was tasty and flavourful. We ordered 4 dishes to share, as recommended by our waiter, but in hindsight, it was too much and 3 would've been better. We got the Fig Salad, Lamb Ribs, Turkish Manti Dumplings, and Mejadra Rice. The Lamb Ribs should be a mandatory dish that all patrons of the restaurant must order - my favourite of all 4 dishes. The Fig Salad and Dumplings were great as well - very unique and yummy. The rice was good as well, but it was too much and both of us are pretty carb-conscious people.Byblos def. lived up to the hype. For the duration of the meal, I felt like I was living in an alternate universe as a pirate, pillaging an Eastern Mediterranean village for their magical tapas.\nquestion: Why is the place not highly exelent?",
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"output": [
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"this place was on Yelp and figured it was impossible to have a bad experience here",
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"was impossible to have a bad experience here"
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"input": "review: I had some high expectations because a friend recommended this place when I said I was craving some In-N-Out burgers. Although they are similar in that they both use very fresh beef, the burgers are pretty expensive. We spent over $30 for just two burgers and fries. I got the High Priest and my boyfriend got the California Classic. The High Priest was basically a Big Mac but with better buns and patties. The patties were quite juicy but there wasn't much about them that stood out to me. The restaurant is pretty small and can get quite loud during their busy times. Overall, I feel like this place is a little over priced but their burgers are pretty good.\nquestion: Is it a good meat?",
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"output": [
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"very fresh beef"
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"input": "review: Was taken here last night for a first date, and although not the most romantic venue in the world, our dinner was delicious! I had the rare beef and it was delicious, spicy and delicious, noodles were well cooked. Pho portions always blow my mind and somewhat small tummy away. I finished maybe a third there, just ate some for lunch, and I'll prob finish it off for dinner. At about 8.50 pp, that's a pretty stellar deal.NB, Cash only.\nquestion: Was the food cheap and fill your tummy?",
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"Pho portions always blow my mind and somewhat small tummy away At about 8.50 pp , that 's a pretty stellar deal"
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"input": "review: Food: 8/10Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 7.5/10Overall experience: 7.5/10My trip to Pai was with a girlfriend for dinner. The place was very busy, which explains some of the slowness of the service. But quite honestly, that's not why I'm giving this place 3/5 stars. I ordered the pad thai, and it was good! Thinking back however, I can't differentiate it between the pad thai I've eaten at Nana, or Sukho Thai, or even dare I say...Salad King! While I had been going through a Thai phase at the time, I truly believe that if a Thai place is amazing, it will come through in the pinnacle of Thai cuisines (to us Westerners anyway). So if the pad thai doesn't impress me, I may not be back.A tip: if you are looking for pad thai that is worth your while, go to Khao San Road. It's the only pad thai that has stood out to me in Toronto. I remember thinking that this would be the kind of thing you would find on the streets of Thailand!The atmosphere was okay, though other reviewers seem to like. It has a basement-y feel to it - very dim, and very loud with all the people. It is absolutely trendy and all that, but I like to be able to see my menu and my dinner partner.THE BOTTOM LINE: regular Thai food in a very loud, trendy-basement space.\nquestion: Is it the right place?",
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"atmosphere was okay , though other reviewers seem to like . It has a basement - y feel to it - very dim , and very loud with all the people"
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"input": "review: I have been to Rasa twice - once for dinner and once again for brunch on my birthday in late October. Not only is the food creative, interesting and delicious but the wait staff are pleasant and helpful. The only unfortunate part is that it has become so popular you can't just walk in off the street anymore. C'est la vie, I'll suck it up and make a reservation. Highly recommend!\nquestion: Why was dinner wonderful?",
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"output": [
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"once for dinner and once again for brunch on my birthday in late October"
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"input": "review: Originally came here because beer advocate said they had great selection of beers on tap. Very happy with the beer but was blown away by the food. So many choices for sausages (I got venison and my boyfriend got rabbit) with great toppings. Even the dipping for the fries were amazing. Great place and the long tables make it easy to socialize with others. If I am ever back in Toronto this will be my first stop.\nquestion: What is your favorite place?",
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"Great place"
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"input": "review: We were there a couple of months ago and the service was horrible, so slow, we all had tacos (different kinds). I had the fish (the most popular apparently) tacos and they were dry, and the shells are too small everything falls everywhere, not really the experience I was looking for. The best thing was the original margarita. May go back and try something else but not for awhile. Improve on the staff.\nquestion: Where can I find book with excellent review?",
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"service was horrible"
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"input": "review: Holy moly this chicken is good. I ordered the 8-pc to share with my husband and have leftovers for tomorrow, along with fries. They ran out of fries (was just before closing), but replaced with wedges which were amazzzzing so we were very happy with the unexpected swap. The chicken was so good that we hardly have enough leftover for one meal tomorrow. Worth every bite. Also we didn't eat lunch so we were extra ravenous. This certainly hit the spot! The chicken was moist, flavorful, and tender (fell off the bone!) inside, while crunchy and deliciously crispy outside. Looking forward to ordering again soon!\nquestion: How is the chicken?",
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"this chicken is good"
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"input": "review: One word - Desserts.Two more words - Turkish coffee.I had their salad and my friend had their fried chicken and some appetizer. The food we ordered tasted great. I loved the Turkish coffee especially. It was smooth, strong but no bitter aftertaste. Great ambience but busy because it is popular. A little loud and cramped for my taste. The fixtures and wall decorations are quite interesting. The staff are courteous.\nquestion: Why is atmosphere excellent?",
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"Great ambience but busy because it is popular"
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"input": "review: Came here for my birthday dinner because i loved it that much from the first time here. I came here with four other friends which is good as we were able to try and share a lot of the items on the menu.We ordered 3 small plates, a salad, 3 large plates and 2 rice from the menu (for 5 of us). SMALL PLATES - lamb ribs, duck kibbeh and the crispy eggplant. The lamb ribs were so good, crunchy outside but the meat were not dry at all ! SALAD- Guernsey girl cheese. Watermelon and cheese might sound like a weird combination but it was actually surprisingly good.LARGE PLATES - Turkish manti dumplings, B.C mussels and Spanish octopus. Rice - Persian style fried rice and sweet jeweled. Both rice were tasty especially the persian style fried rice. the taste was unique with a hint of indian style to it. DESSERT - we pretty much ordered everything on the dessert menu. the most memorable dessert was the Yogurt Mousse (pistachio dessert). Also got a dessert with happy birthday on the plate as it was my birthday.The service was only ok. The food came out really slow, our dinner lasted 2.5 hrs!! The server did not really pay any attention to our table. My water was infrequently filled throughout the night. Overall, this is a restaurant that i would recommend. Definitely will return!\nquestion: How good is the service?",
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"The service was only ok"
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"input": "review: Ordered an original large fried chicken and their popcorn chicken. Chicken is very moist and delicious! However it loses points for representation (you get the fried chicken in a bag) and there are no plastic knives for you to cut the chicken. Generally people would just bite to tear the chicken apart, which would mean limited sharing. It's a very messy session! As stated before there are no plates so essentially you would have to pour the ketchup on napkins. Overall very good chicken but expensive and messy.\nquestion: What is your best chicken plate?",
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"Chicken is very moist and delicious",
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"original large fried chicken and their popcorn chicken"
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"input": "review: Oh man, this place is SO good!Went for Saturday breakfast, knowing of their reputation, and expectations were FAR exceeded.The operation is simple: two sides of counter seating, streamlined menu, chefs cooking your meal to order right before your very eyes.Staff were very easygoing and accommodating. No one was phased by our request to have our little guy's car seat on the floor near our seat while he napped.But the food is what kicks it over the top. Had the chicken and waffles; deliciously crispy coating which came with a spicy syrup and a generous sprinkle of thyme. Also got a breakfast sandwich which came with a slab of house-made bacon, a fried poached egg (it's like the best of both worlds! Genius!) and served on an amazing, huge biscuit. So good.Very pleased. Thanks for the fantastic meal!\nquestion: Where is there good sauce?",
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"deliciously crispy coating which came spicy syrup"
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"input": "review: I had such high hopes for this place.. Although I should've been a little suspicious when nobody ever said Let's go to El Furniture Warehouse because they have great service! I am just going to start with the postitives. First has got to be the pricing of everything under $5. I mean you can't really go wrong with that since this area is surrounded by students from Highschool and University. The pricing is great for people who don't have tons of money to spend on some places located in the Annex. So that is definitely a great reason to come to this place. In terms of the quality of food.. I mean you get what you pay for. I thought that everything was decently good tasting. I got the Braised Beef Spaghetti, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad and a Mac and Cheese with bacon bits. Overall my favorite dish was the salad, second, Spaghetti and lastly the Mac and cheese. Everything was cooked well.. Nothing burnt or under cooked. Now with my experience. This is what I was so disappointed in the most when I got there. Let me just explain what I experienced yesterday (Oct 23.14): Around 1PM my boyfriend and I decided to eat at El Furniture Warehouse since many people had recommended me to go. It is close to campus with cheap prices! Since I didn't have to work and it was pretty much a day off it was a great time to go. I thought going for a late lunch would be great. As we walked up to the place I noticed two people looking at the menu.. I guess they were deciding on take out. I notice immediately that it wasn't as busy as I've seen this place at night. Which was great - since we should be seated right away, right? WRONG! My boyfriend and I stood there trying to figure out, since it was our first time there, if it was a self seating place or if we had to wait for someone to have us seated. Finally after about a few minutes staring around awkwardly at each other and the people behind us, who were also waiting to be seated a waitress comes from the back and looks like she is going to get us seated. At first she was going to seat us at a high table that sits two people and across the bar but then she quickly asked us if we preferred to on the upper platform area at a table enough to sit four and we agreed to sit some where more spacious. Now this is something that I always do at every restaurant since I get thirsty quickly I told the waitress as she was about to leave to seat the other people behind us to get us two glasses of water to start. She said yes and continued her way down and sitting the other customers. As my boyfriend and I are deciding to pick what to eat we are looking around about 10 minutes later (maybe longer) still wondering where our water is. Finally I told him to bug another waitress who was wiping down a table near us to grab us water.. She said okay and in about 2 minutes our waitress brought us the water. I mean I would be a lot more understanding if it was extremely busy and if she had to wait for our food to be prepared and cooked but it's just water from a tap.. I couldn't believe we didn't just got our waters right away. I mean we had a girl on our left sitting near us who was seated AFTER we were and got her cocktail almost instantly well before we got our water. I just thought that was ridiculous. Finally when she brought the water we wasted no time to order our food so that we didn't have to wait so long for it to come out like our water. We used the time it took for the water to come out as an indicator as to how long the food would take and boy were we right! We ordered like I mentioned previously: beet salad, Mac and cheese and spaghetti. I think it took about 15-20 minutes for the food to come out. My boyfriend and I were both on our phones and trying to kill the time until our food arrived. When it arrived I was very happy with my selection though. Everything looked great. Until my boyfriend noticed right away on his Mac and cheese that they had forgotten the bacon bits! (Which the waitress actually suggested) Honestly he was so fed up with waiting for everything to come out that he almost didn't want to return it. However I am not like that.. I thought if you're going to suggest something and get your customers wanting to add items to their food then you shouldn't forget it. So it took us almost a few awkward minutes trying to wave a waitress in this not so busy place down. When we told her that she forgot she went Oh yeah I am so sorry about that and quickly went to the back sprinkled some bacon and popped back without dish. This is something I just cannot understand.Why was it that it seemed so busy for the waitress when there wasn't that many customers in the place to begin with. Anyways after all of this waiting game my boyfriend and I ate all of our food quickly and just wanted to get out of there. We paid for our meals I think I came to $18? And we just put a $20 down and left. What a frustrating experience. :(-CL\nquestion: Is lunch cheap?",
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"The pricing is great"
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"input": "review: I had the best baja fish taco of my life here! And I get fish tacos everywhere. It was so flavourful and delicious and was very filling. I had an octopus taco too, which was pretty good. I also tried a bite of the spicy shrimp taco and this was amazinggg. I will definitely be returning for more! Yummm\nquestion: Is the filling good?",
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"output": [
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"It was so flavourful and delicious"
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"input": "review: Pretty good spot for breakfast/brunch. The service was on point with our waitress constantly refilling the coffee. I don't think our cups ever got below the half way point. Is recommended doing reservations just in case. There might be a wait during busier times, considering the location. I ordered the Eggsuberant. I thought it was a good amount of food for the price. I thought it was okay overall. I probably would consider ordering the eggs Benedict if I return.\nquestion: Does this restaurant have any good price on foods and beverages?",
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"good amount of food for the price",
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"I thought it was a good amount of food for the price"
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"input": "review: This may be the best fried chicken I've ever had! and maybe the friendliest staff I've ever encountered too!!This certainly isn't a place to go if you're a health nut but if you're after some excellent BBQ then I highly recommend Stockyards. We shared the fried chicken dinner and brisket sandwich & both were incredible. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly & one of the chefs topped up our fries because he'd just made a fresh batch and he said they'd be better- so nice!! The original fries we had were still delicious!It's a really casual atmosphere & feels like a favorite neighborhood local because almost every staff member popped their heads over to see how we were doing and have a chat. It's a small venue so time your visit we'll but definitely a must do for st Clair west.\nquestion: How is the chicken?",
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"best fried chicken"
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"input": "review: The tacos are delicious - no doubt - and the taco included a very generous portion of fish. We got the basa fillet taco and the spicy shrimp one. The basa fish was a tiny bit bland but the fish tasted very fresh. The shrimp was deliciousssss... a bit sloppy since the sauce was dropping all over the place... but packed with flavour and just a hint of spice. The shrimp is definitely a must try! I also loveeee their flour tortillas which tasted very fresh and they double up the tortilla per taco. Four stars for in total since $6 is a bit pricey for one taco (even $5 is a lot better) but compared to some of the other taco joints, their tacos are definitely top notch in Toronto. Warning though, there are really no seats in this place, mostly just a pick up and go\nquestion: What is the full amount of the cart?",
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"Four stars for in total since $ 6 is a bit pricey for one taco"
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"input": "review: Went here on a weekend during the day after being in the area for the NXME music thingymajig. Firstly I hate waiting for anything longer than 5 minutes, I get agitated and fiddle and break things so it was no surprise that I bumped into a vase and broke it after waiting for nearly 15 minutes to be seated.The place was busy but the available tables were only for 4+ groups so since it was just me and my friend we had to wait for seats to come free in the communal area. First time I have seen this in Toronto and I was never a big fan of it in the UK and I am still not a big fan of having to share my personal space whilst eating with people I do not know. The menu at first instance looked good, there are a fair few dishes and you have the option of requesting anything from a 1 chilli to a 20 chilli dish - I think a 20 chilli dish would require waxing of the tongue Home Simpson style so I went for a Beef Dish at level 5.The food came out super quick, as if the kitchen staff had a precognitive vision of what I would order before I had a chance to break anything, but I would have preferred in this case to wait for something that did not look rushed or not looked like the beef had been cooked in the morning and kept on a low heat till i arrived.So overall the experience was disappointing, the service was, once seated, quick and the waiter kept the water topped up and was polite and attentive.Do not see myself going here in a rush any time soon unless I have a group of 20 to seat.\nquestion: Was your seat comfortable?",
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"output": [
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"and my friend we had to wait for seats to come free in the communal area"
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"input": "review: This is seriously one of the best katsu place in the city. You only have three choices: burger katsu, rice katsu, and noodle katsu. I tried the latter two and they were awesome. The chicken is crispy, moist and perfectly seasoned - you don't even need to use the sauce they provide if you don't want to. Their taro crisps are also delicious. They really had an extra layer to your meal. I'm also fond of this place because it's really a hole in the wall. You almost feel special when you experience something that great in a place most people wouldn't look twice. The staff is also very friendly and they accommodated my kids' requests. If you want to try katsu or love it, this is a great place to start.\nquestion: How is the chicken?",
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"chicken is crispy",
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"The chicken is crispy , moist and perfectly seasoned"
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"input": "review: A special place. One of those places you MUST go to at least once in your life. Yes, this bar has molecular mixology cocktails, but honestly it is also just a really good bar. Some of my favorite cocktails were things I ordered on the $8 tues-thurs menu!I did have the Sailors Mojito and it was glorious. You really get your $25 worth. One of my favorite things about the bar was our bartender who was totally unpretentious and very friendly. We chatted with her for a long time and honestly I would have gone back if I had time on my trip.\nquestion: How fast was the bartender?",
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"very friendly"
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"input": "review: Absolute best Thai food I've had in Toronto, and I've tried a few places. The Food: the ingredients always taste fresh and are cooked perfectly. Portion sizes are absolutely perfect - generous but not so big you have to leave food on the plate. Their use of spices is impeccable, balanced and flavourful (and with varying degrees of heat for you to choose) - it truly does not get any better than this.- Their pad thai is excellent and properly made with the right ingredients (tamarind, pickled radish, etc - not ketchup or hot sauce).- Their curries are the best I've ever had in my life - the green curry with fish is light and refreshing; the panang beef curry is creamy and rich. Even the accompanying plain steamed rice is tasty. - Their salads are a lighter summer option, consisting of stir-fried ground meat with spices, served with steamed rice, that you can make into little burritos with the giant lettuce leaves.The Ambiance/Service: Very neat little basement-type restaurant, amazing relaxing decor, with wooden tables and fun colourful decorations. It transports you to another place - you could easily be on a tropical island rather than in the downtown core. The service has been consistently good, their servers being generally helpful with respect to the food. Pai is in a league of its own in terms of good Toronto restaurants. A must-try that I recommend to anyone in the city, either living here or passing through. Usually a busy spot, and for good reason - it is well worth the wait, and that is saying a lot when an hour of most people's time in the Toronto core does not come cheap.\nquestion: How the food is the more sweet?",
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"The Food : the ingredients always taste fresh and are cooked perfectly",
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"Absolute best Thai food I 've had in Toronto , and I 've tried a few places . The Food : the ingredients always taste fresh and are cooked perfectly"
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"input": "review: The experience really pushed this rating up to a 4 for me. The food was delicious, but nothing inspired or out of the ordinary. It was delicious, classic and well-prepared. As others have said, you go for the experience. Eating in complete darkness was a great way to appreciate the everyday life of those without sight, but to also connect with the food itself. Often times, what's presented on the plate shapes a diner's perception before they take the first bite. Eating in darkness really lets the ingredients speak for themselves. While the food wasn't particularly memorable, that doesn't mean it wasn't good. Definitely worth a visit.\nquestion: Are you satisfied with the portion size of the food?",
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"The food was delicious"
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"input": "review: Visited for lunch on a weekday, arriving right at 11:30 and got a table straight away. Within half an hour there was a line out the door.I started with the Gai Taud Samoon Prai - Fried chicken coated in garlic and kaffir lime leaf with naam djeem. These were okay, nicely crispy coating and not greasy, but a few pieces were enough.The main arrived very shortly after delivery of the chicken, I understand that they need to keep things moving but a bit more time with the starter would have been good.For the main I had the Chef's special pad thai, I asked for the spicy version. This was very good with some depth of flavour and good balance between the savoury, sweet and sour elements, however the spice level was not really what I would consider spicy. I really liked this dish and would order it again, but would ask that the spice level be amped up a bit. Overall this was a good experience and I will return the next time I'm in Toronto.\nquestion: Is food delicious?",
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"I really liked this dish"
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"input": "review: TLDR; terrible service but tasty food. Alas, everyone had serious stomach problems the next day. Will never return. Had a terrible experience at Momofuku from the moment I walked into the restaurant. Lucky me, it has lasted a full 24 hours with stomach problems experienced by the full group of 5 who had dinner. Proceed with caution at Momofuku Noodle Bar.Service: My experience at Momofuku started off an a bad foot with an exceedingly rude hostess. When I informed her that I was here to meet a group of friends she asked me which restaurant (there are 3 levels) and I said I wasn't sure. She responding You don't know which restaurant you made a reservation at? with dripping discontent. When I told her that it wasn't me who made the reservation but a friend she gave me a rude look, sighed and proceeded to look up our reservation with exaggerated difficulty. Off to a great start Noodle Bar!Food:Overall most of the food was actually tasty, but since we all had food poisoning the next day, I'm not sure that I actually recommend ordering these dishes.We ordered all the buns on the menu and they were all great. Portions are tiny and the buns are expensive. Overall, we all enjoyed the BBQ Pork bun the most. We all had ramen as our main course and most people enjoyed their dishes. The waitress recommended that I order the chilled noodles with black beans, spinach and cashews. The dish was incredibly weird, overly salty, and pretty disgusting. I left it mostly untouched. The ginger scallion, smoked chicken, and classic ramen were all received.Will NOT be returning to this restaurant unless I am forced.\nquestion: Does provide a good service?",
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"terrible service"
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"input": "review: Finally got around to checking out Banh Mi Boys recently and glad I did! This is definitely a new lunchtime spot for me.I got the Grilled Pork Banh Mi Sandwich ($5.50) and the Kimchi Fries ($6.50). It was a ton of food and I couldn't even finish it! The Grilled Pork Banh Mi is smokey, juicy, and full of flavour. The Kimchi Fries are really good as well and come in quite a large serving. The wait time is about average for the food itself and the lineup can be pretty long around lunchtime. Seating is limited to, but you can get the food to go.\nquestion: Is the meat of good quality?",
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"are really good"
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"input": "review: Been here quite a number of times and I've always been impressed with their food. Music is great, portions are very generous and servers are very laid back yet attentive. I do have some criticism following my most recent visit which I'll leave to the end. Let's start off with the goodies first.Golden Hashbrown Poutine - Not your average poutine but definitely worth a try if you love any form of potato and like to try new things. Their gravy is on point and if you also don't mind runny eggs, this is definitely a must try. The two compliment each other quite well. With the runny eggs, do keep in mind that if prefer your eggs cooked, they can't cater to this. Alterations are actually not accepted here so be sure to read the menu to avoid disappointment. Anywho, although this wasn't my order, I would personally go back for this. 5/5. Super Cheesy Bacon French Toast - If you can't decide between sweet or savoury, order this. Not only will this dish satisfy both palettes, it'll keep your belly happy for most of your day. What also goes perfectly with this would be their side of greens which, I find, helps cleanse your palette after every bite. Think of it as the ginger slices with your sushi. 5/5.Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles - This was the first place in Toronto where I've had chicken & waffles. Although I've had *the original* c&w at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles, this is not too shabby. Waffles are nice and fluffy, chicken is nice and crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside. Roscoe's is still my fave but this is definitely next in line. I have however, have yet to try other places. 4/5. I've had a few other things here but they are no longer on the menu. But if you're curious, they were all still quite good. Place is also great for small events including small weddings. Had actually attended one a couple of years ago and the purpose of my last visit was to also scope out the place for another potential wedding. It was my friend's (bride to be) first visit here and hopefully the experience during that last visit didn't take them off the list.Now I'd like to just go over the little criticism that I had first mentioned. The only criticism I have about the place is the fact that they don't take reservations for brunch but then again, that's the norm at Liberty Village restaurants that offer brunch. However, when you're waiting for your table during the colder days of Toronto, it's not exactly pleasant. They have this nice patio area at the front which would be very ideal for people to wait so perhaps management would look into investing in some of those heaters for their waiting customers? I understand that you can get a text when your table is ready but you need to also consider the fact that your customers are paying for parking and there aren't too many places to kill time around there that aren't restaurants.And speaking of waiting for your table, when we went here this past Sunday, the host told me that they generally give those next in line 5 to 10 minutes to get back before they release their table. Well, over 20 minutes had passed when the party finally arrived. Quite unfair to everyone else who have been waiting in the cold and/or cramped up waiting area. Also with the waiting area which is really the space between the door and the host being cramped, there must be some fire code violation here. Anyway, maybe just something for management to consider.\nquestion: Is lunch food good in that place?",
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"been impressed with their food",
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"I 've always been impressed with their food"
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"input": "review: Toronto's Richmond Station provided one of the best meals I have had in years! Highlights of the evening included the welcoming and truly attentive service of the entire staff who delivered perfect dishes and wine throughout the evening, but the star was the FOOD. From the moment you check out the specials board just inside the entrance to your first bite of bread dipped in oil with the added kiss of red wine vinegar and maple syrup you will know you are in the best of hands. But its the glory of the meal that will send your tastebuds to paradise. Tonight our two best dishes in years were the scallops special --- incredibly fresh scallops served on a bed of kale and green beans BEAUTIFULLY prepared with a pepper puree, followed by the magical chocolate mousse dessert, it looks gorgeous and tastes even better!The scallop dish is an artfully creative beautiful dish served by sous chef Hayden Johnston. Scallops are drizzled with a delicate sauce that promises creamy citrus notes that bring out the scallop's nutty sweetness, and the pepper puree will combine with different vegetables on the plate to create unique flavor profiles that literally blow your mind. Seriously and without exception, one of the best dishes either of us have ever eaten in the past several years of traveling. Richmond Station's Chocolate Mousse Dessert was a palate pleasing homage to a genius combination, Scotland's rare single malt scotch and rich dark chocolate. Each bite builds a dessert that is the perfect end to a truly unforgettable meal. Thank you to the entire Richmond Station team, your chef's table is an incredible experience. You should be so very proud, you rocked it!Oh...and did I add that without the wine (which was AMAZING) our meal with tax cost less than $100??? That's a five star meal, with an incredible experience and phenomenal service on a warm star filled night in downtown Toronto at one of the BEST RESTAURANTS in the city, for less than a hundred dollars. WOW.\nquestion: How good is dessert?",
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"output": [
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"the magical chocolate mousse dessert , it looks gorgeous and tastes even"
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"input": "review: My husband ordered the Tonkotsu Black with extra egg and pork belly (which is a great idea!) and I ordered the Shio. At 8:30pm on a Tuesday evening, they had run out of the Spicy Tantan. We will have to try that next time. I tend to like a lighter broth and really enjoyed the Shio Ramen. The flavor was complex and delicious. I ordered it with thick noodles which I now know I prefer to thin noodles. The tonkotsu black had a very rich flavor as well and I didn't feel that the garlic oil flavor was too strong. I will say that this restaurant gets warm - this is great on a winter day but a little much on a hot summer day. The beers ($6.50 sapporo and $7.00 asahi black) are cold and refreshing though and will cool you off if you need it! It's a small place and though we managed to squeeze in without a wait, I would expect a wait if you're going during peak dinner time.\nquestion: How good is the menu?",
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"The flavor was complex and delicious ."
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"input": "review: It was just ok, went on a Thursday with five others, table was cramped and difficult to maneuver around. Food was a little disappointing overall, the sides and salad options were surprisingly bad. The meats were pretty good but compared to other Brazilian steakhouses the variety was very limited. We were there on a Thursday night and they closed most of the seating areas so they could cram everybody into one area, it was very loud and busy when it didn't need to be. Standard tourist trap restaurant style in the theatre district, won't be in a rush to go back.\nquestion: How is the also the chashu was majority all fat and very little meat?",
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"The meats were pretty good but compared to other Brazilian"
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"input": "review: As has already been said, the view was phenomenal, and it was great to skip the lines and not have to pay for the observation deck. The prices were high (we went for lunch) but they always are at this kind of place, so we expected that.I was pretty impressed with the food, I had the salmon and spinach quiche with sweet potato fries and it was tasty and filled me up. The others in my party were happy with their food as well. We weren't rushed, and the waitstaff was accomodating. It was also easy to make a reservation online beforehand.My only complaint is that when I made the online reservation it asked if there was a special event, and even though I indicated there was a birthday, the server didn't mention it or do anything to recognize the event. That's fine - but don't ask if you're not going to act on it. ;)\nquestion: What kind of customer experience does the restaurant provide?",
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"impressed with the food"
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"input": "review: Unnnnnnbelievable.Been meaning to try Emma's out for a while, but it tends to be pretty busy. Today we put our names down and waiting for about 20 minutes (they said it would be 20-25 ish). We started off with an order of the beignets. They were ridiculous. I don't think I've ever had beignets before; I've only really heard of them being famous in New Orleans. Anyways, basically fried donuts with powdered sugar and a bit of dulche de leche. I had the savoury French toast with two eggs, this avocado sauce drizzle, and a side of bacon. I'd been fiending for bacon and it was exactly what I needed. The French toast was good though I wouldn't necessarily get it again. Although if we hadn't had beignets I probably would have enjoyed it more. My friend had the pancakes. I tried them and they were amazing too. Very chocolatey but delicious. Big serving too; you'd be hard pressed to finish them. Staff was great too and service was speedy. Awesome place. Will be back\nquestion: What is hot sauce?",
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"Staff was great too and service was speedy"
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"input": "review: This is an old house transformed into a cozy brunch restaurant. It has a nice feel to it - very casual with friendly staff to greet you at the door. BrunchEggs Rancheros were so delicious. The guacamole, sour cream and all the works of a Mexican dish. I asked for the homemade hot sauce - it was not spicy...unfortunate. I also asked for mayo which I wasn't told would cost me an extra dollar...same with the hot sauce.I'm giving this a 4/5 because I feel like the server should have warned me that the sauces would cost extra. Based on previous reviews, the washrooms weren't cold. They are up the stairs and I didn't see an accessibility washroom for those who may have a hard time climbing stairs.\nquestion: Does the service is fast and good?",
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"very casual with friendly staff"
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"input": "review: This is a tapas place (tapa = the type of food that won't fill you, but you'll like to taste as you're enjoying your drink)Don't come here without a reservation. I came on a Wednesday night and saw a big line up around 8 pm, and the hostess had to deny a lot of people, because they were fully booked! This was my first time coming here and I'm so happy with my experience. The atmosphere will blow your mind. I love the interior design and how they used lights to decorate this place. There's good music, but it's not too loud. There are high tables, and for bigger crowds there are regular height seats. The shrimp tacos were so delicious. I never thought Mexican food would taste this good. We also had a chicken dish with couscous and sweet potatoes, which was my favourite! I was not too impressed with the steak though. The bill came out to $100 for two guests (we ordered 2 drinks and 3 dishes, as we were hungry)The majority of tables around us had ordered the Guacamole salad, Churos and Margaritas.\nquestion: How enjoyable is the music?",
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"output": [
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"There 's good music"
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"input": "review: Another BBQ review. This time we tried beef ribs, wings, fried chicken and the shrimp and grits. I goto Atlanta a lot and have tried a lot of grits. These are really tasty and my wife lived them. The beef ribs were also really good. The rub is excellent, more sweet than salty. The sauce tasty. The smoke ok but a bit light. Not fatty at all. The fried chicken is super moist and great. The wings are smoked and really fantastic. It a great wing with smoke to boot! Awesome.Only downside is that portions are a bit small so if you're super hungry you'll need more than 1:1 orders.This is a terrific place with decent draft selections and tasty food. We'll be back for certain.\nquestion: How is the fry chicken?",
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"really good",
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"fried chicken and the shrimp and grits"
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"input": "review: Food was nice, great service, prompt seating. We had their signature gruyere onion soup, broth was delicious, and the gruyere cheese was lovely. We also had their seafood bisque which comes with a phyllo crust. Also very nice.For mains we had their bird cage chicken, arctic char, pork beignet, steak frite, and veggie souffle. Chicken and pork beignet were very good, the rest are average. Pork beignet is a spiced doughnut stuffed with pulled pork, a very unique dish. The chicken comes with a fried crust giving it nice texture. Chicken was cooked nicely, not dry at all. Arctic char was average, nothing special. Veggie souffle was nicely done.Will definitely be back for another special occasion. Price is in line with food quality, service, and ambience.\nquestion: How is the chicken like?",
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"output": [
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"nice texture Chicken was cooked nicely"
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"input": "review: My friend and I got food to go from there two weeks ago. From all the pics and reviews from Yelp we wanted to try out our old neighbourhood's new restaurant. The owner was really friendly but too many hun's and honey's for my comfort level just meeting someone. She was honest that the restaurant is a mix of foods not just Caribbean food (versus most of the Yelp reviews). Between us we tried the jerk chicken wings, poutine and dinner. The wings and poutine were great. The jerk chicken dinner was okay. We know better places for that. We plan on going back to try out the brunch, pirogies and their desserts. It's a nice clean space. Kind of a rustic interior.\nquestion: Was the jerk chicken tasty?",
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"great"
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"input": "review: I've been wanting to go for the longest time, and the wait was worth it! What a tasty and fun evening! You can't help but be in a good mood when you're eating at Guu. The staff are so energetic helpful from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave.If you're looking for a quiet, intimate evening, look else where. It is a loud and fun environment, so you better be looking for a good time!To be honest, I couldn't tell you what I ate. I gave my friends free range to order whatever they wanted to because I knew it would be delicious. Highlights were the beef carpaccio, seared tuna and the fish cakes. I think they'll be my staples the next time I go.Yes, there is a line up to get in... know that now, and don't hold it against them. There's a reason for that lineup and it's worth it!\nquestion: Do you have a good working atmosphere?",
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"output": [
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"good mood"
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"input": "review: This place is always busy, which is a great sign. I've been here twice now, and my experience both times was extremely positive. This is likely the best Thai food in the city, as far as I'm concerned. The Green Coconut Curry is outstanding. Try their wings appetizer, and you will not be disappointed. Enjoy your meal with a spiced rum and coke...\nquestion: Is it a good meal?",
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"output": [
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"This is likely the best Thai food in the city"
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"input": "review: I've tried just about every ramen restaurant in the Toronto area and Santouka is by far the best one. I've also tried the original Santouka in Vancouver and the Toronto location is consistent in quality and taste. I've been back to Santouka multiple times.I suggest coming late or early on a weekday if you don't want to line up, although lately in the summer the lines have shrunk a little. I'm going to attribute that to Ryerson students being off and a surge of other Ramen restaurants opening (Raijin is just up the street but not nearly half as good). My go-to is the spicy ramen, but the shio and shoyu have their own merits. It's not too spicy and they give you a large class of water to cool you off if it is. The noodles all come with pork slices and other assorted toppings You can choose to upsize your noodles or toppings as well. Tip: You can request for reduced lard and salt if you're looking to be more healthy (let's face it, this has about as much nutrition as mcdonalds). Two great side orders are additional tender pork slices (they will literally melt in your mouth and are great for dipping into the soup) and the gyoza which is not cooked from frozen like some other restaurants. Service is quick and friendly. I'm positive all the wait staff and cooks are Japanese, which adds to the ambiance. Servers take your orders on their phones and due to the busy-ness, will be quick to both serve you and clean your table when you're done eating. Don't expect anything more than a 30-45 minute meal.This place gets 5 stars because it is simply the best tasting ramen in Toronto.\nquestion: How good is the service?",
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"output": [
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"I 've tried just about every ramen restaurant in the Toronto area and Santouka is by far the best one"
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"input": "review: I feel like 0109 doesn't get the acknowledgement they deserve. Starting off I walk in and it's one of the cutest cosiest shops. They always update their menu and is very creative with the desserts they offer. I love their handmade chocolates and the different flavors of gelatos they offer. I'm a killer for gelatos and also really specific with the consistency and by far they nailed it! The servers are very polite, considerate, and patient. Walking in just gives me a feeling of joy and ofcourse the dessert is included in my joy and happiness. Some of the cakes there are half decent, wasn't a huge fan of the tiramisu and creme brûlée. I did really enjoy their Millie crepe cake in the mango flavor. Definitely highly recommended and will come back to try the other desserts on the menu.\nquestion: Is the dessert unpleasant?",
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"output": [
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"is very creative with the desserts they offer"
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"input": "review: The atmosphere at Pai is cool as well as the fact that you can make reservations (unlike Khao San Rd), and the service is pretty good; however, I felt the quality and taste of food was poor overall. I should note though, that I am a vegetarian so I can only speak through that lens (however my partner ordered their chicken wings and was underwhelmed by the flavours). In general, there were limited options on the menu (small menu overall); there was one vegetarian option. The menu identified which dishes could be made vegan (only about 2-3), which was good and identified which dishes had oyster sauce (which was helpful so that I could avoid those!). I ordered 2 dishes that could be made vegan (green curry and khao soi). I felt the dishes we ordered lacked flavour and depth and the curries relied quite heavily on coconut milk/cream, which made the curries pretty thick in consistency. The vegetables in the dishes were cut into huge chunks and tasted pretty bland. I have had vegetarian thai food at other thai restaurants and the flavours can be pretty amazing even without the fish sauce. Taste is very important to me and I feel that this restaurant let me down and I did not enjoy my meal. I had high hopes for Pai, but felt the food quality and taste is much better at Khao San Road (even for a vegetarian!)\nquestion: Where is the cool spot the restaurant?",
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"output": [
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"The atmosphere at Pai is cool"
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"id": "task144-f8ebb17e14f24eaab44a4a823c50a8c4",
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"input": "review: This is probably my favourite brunch place in Toronto! Great convenient location right outside eaton center and in a relatively quiet area and close to Nathan Phillips square as well. The eggs Benedict here are amazing and have great unique choices! The service is friendly and fast and the fresh juices here is hard to come by! Definitely recommend as a good brunch place to catch up with friends.\nquestion: Is the egg perfectly poach?",
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"output": [
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"The eggs Benedict here are amazing and have great unique choices",
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"The eggs Benedict here are amazing"
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"input": "review: Love love love this place, asides from the tasty food, the service is extraordinarily! One of our server (Miguel) has been helpful with distributing the food and patient with explaining the set up!!! 5 stars all the way!!!\nquestion: Was your experience unique?",
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"output": [
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"Love love love this place"
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"id": "task144-c51437f948434f31b3980ce908c7de2a",
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"input": "review: I heard Guu changed to Kinka so I had to try how good their food was. As we entered it felt like the same as Guu. A loud and welcoming staff. the service was really good. we got sat by the pass where the food was being made. The seating was quite tight but it was okay. Usually my favorite dish was the pork belly. The one at Guu was great! However, this one was really dry and was not what I anticipated. the other dishes such as the gyu carpaccio and tatakis where all nice as expected. It was a very busy night there and I enjoyed the cooks killing it in the kitchen.Having worked in a kitchen before, it reminded me of when I was younger. as I was walking out I was able to peak out on their patio. Will come back for their patio!\nquestion: How is the special?",
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"output": [
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"the service was really good"
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"id": "task144-335d010bd5e84324ad498d5d0790ac33",
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"input": "review: I really enjoyed this meal. We ordered combo B veggie wraps (grilled pork, bulgogi and mackerel), pork bone soup and kimchi fried rice. There were 5 adults and a toddler. That was just enough for all my of us. The veggie wrap combo was good, bulgogi and grilled pork were tender and tasty the mackerel was flavourful. The dishes weren't greasy and weren't full of msg. I personally liked wrapping but everyone else thought it was unnecessary. Pork bone soup was amazing, my favourite dish from this meal. I would go back and just have the soup, perfect for a cold rainy day. Kimchi fried rice was too spicy, it was the only dish we didn't finish. We went on Sunday around 2:00 pm, the restaurant was half full with steady traffic. The service was slow considering it wasn't too busy (took 15 mins for ban chan, about 30 mins for food) and they weren't attentive (had to ask 3 times for tea). With drinks the meal was ~$80, so not too bad for 6 people. I would definitely go back and recommend this place.\nquestion: What is your favorite food plate?",
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"output": [
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"Pork bone soup was amazing , my favourite dish from this meal"
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"input": "review: Absolutely horrible. If I could give no stars I would. Stopped in for the deal they have, everyday all day. Got the marinated chicken tacos and the lightly breaded fish tacos. 25min after ordering the dingbat waitress comes back and say I'm so sorry, I forgot to put in your order. I just wanna make sure this is what you guys got. So much for a quick lunchFull hour and 25min later we get old dried chicken rolled up into tacos. Hard, dried out over fried batter they called fish wrapped in a lovely taco shell. Felt like it was the ends of a deep fried fish, two small ones the size of a loonie dropped between a pile of lettuce. They charged $3 for 2 small hot sauces and $1 for a garbage guac.In life it doesn't matter how cheap it is, if a place is selling themselves on discount, go somewhere else and save your money and your stomach ache.\nquestion: Is the spot nice?",
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"output": [
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"Absolutely horrible"
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"input": "review: Decent place for dim sum. Not sure what the fuss is but that's what brought us in there (twice, no less) on two of the coldest days of the year so far. First day we attempted Rol San, the line up was out the door and along the street. Wasn't about to wait that long. Not even for the most badass of Har Gow. We returned later in the week and had the a la cart dim sum. It was good. Somewhere in the top 10 of my favourite dim sum places in the GTA but nothing extraordinary. The food is sweeter than your average chinese fare. The hot and sour soup in particular was a disappointment. I'd go back if I were in the area but I still wouldn't do the insane wait.\nquestion: Is the food enjoyable?",
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"Decent"
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"input": "review: We revisited here again. This time is for our dinner time. Same things, great food and great decor. I enjoy the quiet and gentle atmosphere in a restaurant and definitely it wins my heart.We ordered green curry with veg, khao sow with chicken, tom yum soup with shrimps, mango sticky rice and ginger tea and a beer.Food: Authentic Thai Street FoodPrice: $$ ReasonableService: Friendly and Welcoming and Fast Speedy Cooking time (considering there was 3 more tables at the same time) A surprise to us was that we got a free appetizers , what a lovely owner!! :) Thanks Jatujak @ Victoria Park Will recommend this place and so missing Thailand and here I can find the taste again!! We are the fan from now\nquestion: Is the appetizer a good recommend?",
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"output": [
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"A surprise to us was that we got a free appetizers"
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"input": "review: For the Toronto location, This is a place of meat and class and they did a good job of both. The food remains the same as the other locations so no change there but the decorum was definately upscale comparatively.Logistically The servers did an excellent job continually touching base with the table. Albeit a slow start probably due to multiple sits they nailed it after ten min and with seperate cash out servers, beer servers and food servers, the service is actually top notchDecorum was georgeous for this location. Great for a $$$ plus to $$$$ for sure.Food was awesome. This place is a meat market for generalist meat lovers. Great for group parties. The drinks could use a touch up overall though very pleased!\nquestion: How good is the meat?",
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"output": [
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"This is a place of meat and class and they did a good job of both"
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"input": "review: What a great place! Just perfect, the only thing is on Saturday night it can get really crowded, that that's because it's so good. We showed up at night on a Saturday and the wait was 30 minutes. But the host immediately thought outside the box and offered us 3 seats at the bar. Everyone else waiting wanted a table. We sat at the bar and had an awesome meal. Pad See Ew and Three Flavours Pad Thai are awesome options. Huge variety of wines, and they have Singha (beer from Thailand), it's the only beer they serve. Service was quick and good on a crowded night. Will definitely be going back. Very reasonable prices too.\nquestion: How good can this table be?",
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"What a great place ! Just perfect"
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"input": "review: I was recently back at the Salad King. I've eaten here a bunch of times and this most recent dining experience was no exception to the great food and service I've come to expect.I had previously tried the emerald and golden curry dishes which were both delicious with a really rich depth of flavour so I decided to try something similar but new for me: Evil Jungle Prince. It was a nice dish. Not quite as good as the curry dishes I had enjoyed before but definitely still tasty. It had good spice and hearty chunks of eggplant and baby corn.I'd be interested to explore more of the menu next time I come back, but the curry dishes are calling my name and I might have to return for what's tried tested and true. The restaurant also has a fun and friendly atmosphere with their shared seating tables.\nquestion: How good is the service?",
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"output": [
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"great food and service"
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"input": "review: This small and friendly Kensington taqueria offers a sea food heavy menu. This was without a doubt the best taco I had this side of the 49th. The tacos are big and tasty. The juices are delicious and reasonably priced. There is very little seating but the flavor justifies this slight inconvenience. I will certainly be back.\nquestion: Is it a good seat?",
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"very little seating"
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"input": "review: I was a little apprehensive about this place, given there are some negative reviews. But the fact that this place is packed on a Monday night speaks volumes. Aside from the expansive and cosy patio they have here, the interior of the restaurant is simply gorgeous - Giant tequila/liquor wall at the bar area, colorful decor, edgy wall art, rustic wood tables, to the Mexican wrestling mask in black lighting - all give a very fun and energetic vibe. It is very clear you will have a fun time here.Of course, good decor means little if the food is not up to snuff. Me and my dining companions had a tasting of various dishes. We were started off with some guacamole and chips, with the avocado smashed at table side. It came with a variety of sauces from mild to hot, and also some crickets in a mild chili oil. The guac was very fresh and tasty, and it was neat to try the crickets which are very rich in protein.The Atun Ahi tuna ceviche - with watermelon, Yucateco mignonette, lime and chives, was light and refreshing. It went well with some chips as well and got the appeitite going.The Esquites were surprisingly good - made with charred corn off the cob, epazote, chiptole aioli and lime. Even though it's in a shot glass, it is a warm dish, and the flavour of the freshly grilled corn with the aioli was amazing! I would say this is a must-get.Sopes de Tinga - pulled chicken chipotle with tomato stew, black bean puree, lettuce, crema fresca, queso cotija on corn flour masa. This was delicious as well and well worth trying.Pescado Nayarit - Grilled beeline snapper that is marinated in chile ancho, served whole and de-boned. Came with corn tortila, avocado and salsa martajada. A great dish if you feel like having some fish tacos.Pollo Almendrado - Chicken supreme in almond sauce, fried plantains, chayote squash, sauteed zucchini. This was my favorite dish of the night. The chicken was prepared perfectly and was moist and tender. It had a nice crispiy skin, and the almond sauce was really delicious with it. Everybody at the table loved it and I would put this on the must-get list as well.For dessert, we had some churros - they were pretty large, and yet very light and airy which are perfect. Easily the best churros I have ever had. We also had the Xocolatl (Mexican mousse, candied confir papaya and almond brittle). Surprisingly the Xocolatl was our least favorite item of the evening, as we were expecting something sweet at the end but it was not that sweet at all.Throughout the night we also had various drinks and they were all quite delicous. We split a pitcher of their margheritas and all drinks were made strong and definitely worth getting.Even though some reviewers have noted that this place is pricey, I really don't think it is considering the location and the environment. I thought items such as the tacos and the chicken mole were pretty on par with most restaurants that are not located in touristy areas.Overall, we enjoyed our night at El Catrin immensely. The food, the welcoming service and the vibe here definitely took my mind off a stressful day, and I would not hesitate to recommend El Catrin to anyone.\nquestion: How is the light?",
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"and yet very light"
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"input": "review: Restaurant: Khao San RoadCuisine: ThaiLocation: Entertainment DistrictAddress: 326 Adelaide St WPrice Range: $10-151: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: ExcellentFood: 4Service: 3Ambiance: 3Overall: 3.5Extra information:*Vegetarian Option Avail*Closed on Sundays*Take out AvailAfter reading so many reviews and comments online about how crazy they get at busy hours, I made sure to get there early for lunch. They open at 11:30 for lunch on weekdays and I arrived around 11:40 and ended up being 2nd customer walking in for lunch. Restaurant is decent size with small tables for 2, 4 and larger tables for bigger groups- and there is also a bar area where you can dine by yourself.Ordered: Garlic Tofu (Tao Hoo Taud Samoon Prai) 4/5*Fried tofu breaded in a crispy garlic & fresh kaffir lime coating served w/ sweet & tangy garlic sauce for $8.00*11 pieces of semi-hard tofu almost looked like chicken nuggets*A lot of the reviews said it came super hot but it was just hot when I got mine*Usually I don't like tofu but this was bursting with flavor*Because they use semi-hard tofu, it feels like you are eating soft chicken nuggets*Big for an appetizer, it might be good to share between 3-4 people*These deep fried tofu don't even really need the sauce, it's already seasoned within the batter*Sauce is fresh and the sweetness balances out the strong garlic batter*Watch out for garlic breath after eating this (I swear your breath will smell like raw garlic after)*Not recommened if you are on a date!!Ordered: Pad Thai (Street Style) 5/5*Steet Style Pad Thai with broccoli with option of chicken/tofu for $10*Their lunch portions are quite generous*Broccoli pieces looked kind of random sitting on top of the Pad Thai*Chose tofu option for the Pad Thai*This had really good flavor, just sweet enough with spiciness that kicks in after*Notice how the Pad Thai (sauce) is not at all red*It didn't taste artificial or overly ketchupy like many express Thai places do it*This Pad Thai was probably closest to what I had back in Thailand, no doubt*I would go back for this dishOrdered: Khao Soi 3/5*Tender braised beef with egg noodles in a coconut milk enriched curry topped with crisp fried noodles for $10.00*This looked absolutely gorgeous on some of the photos I saw prior to visiting this place*I was looking forward to trying this because it's nothing like what I've tried in the past*Option of braised beef or chicken for this dish, I went with beef cause that's what everyone recommened*Curry is beautiful bright yellow color, very thick and rich and there is a lot of it*Noodles go very well with the coconut curry and the braised beef is very tender*Curry wasn't very hot when it came...not sure if it's suppose to be like that*The way they serve this dish, it makes me think that the curry is suppose to be like soup for this dish*Curry is too thick to be a soup for this dish which makes it quite difficult to eat cause you don't want the curry splattering everywhere*Half way through this, I realized this is somewhat like Islamic Noodles I had at Salad King (see here)*Now they serve Khao Soi at Salad King as well (but haven't tried it there)*I would personally prefer this dish to be served on a pasta plate with less sauce *Curry tasted a little too sweet half way through*I wouldn't recommened eating this if you have nice top on or anything white (or just really be careful)Ordered: Thai Iced Tea (Cha Nom Yen) 4/5*Thai spice and Black tea blended with condensensed milk served over crushed ice for $4.50*This somewhat reminds me of Vietnamese coffee (drip coffee with condensed milk served over ice)*Dark orange liquid in a huge glass filled with ice*This is almost like Chocolate milk without the chocolate but with the bitter tea aftertaste*Good to have with their food, to wash down all the spicinessI know many people compare Khao San Road to Salad King (check out my review here)- saying Khao San Road is authentic Thai and Salad King is somewhat westernized- which I do agree, it's true. Khao San Road's chef doesn't hold back on Thai spices and garlic which allows their dishes to be bursting with Thai flavor. Salad King's dishes are much more toned down and compared to Khao San Road, it could seem a little bland in terms of flavor. Because of the spices, Khao San Road's dishes feels heavy whereas Salad King's dishes seem lighter (if that makes any sense). It's really a personal preferance as to if you prefer Khao San Road or Salad King.Summary: Khao San Road focuses on staying true to Thai flavors, so be aware and get ready to taste some garlic if you've only tried food court Thai food. Personally, I like both places- I def think Khao San Road makes better Pad Thai but if I wanted noodles in coconut curry, I would visit Salad King for Islamic Noodles.\nquestion: What food in California is good?",
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"Ordered : Garlic Tofu ( Tao Hoo Taud Samoon Prai ) 4/5*Fried tofu breaded in a crispy garlic & fresh kaffir lime coating served w/ sweet & tangy garlic sauce"
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"input": "review: Dining Experience: LunchSpecialty: German-style Sausage HallMenu items: Bison, Wild Boar and Venison Sausages with Duck Fat FriesWho is in for a sausage party? Well, the kind of party that involves food, that is.Before we begin, let me educate you on the pronunciation of this place - read Verst. And its exact English translation is non other than sausage (figures). This recently opened spot in the heart of King West has been successfully luring in lunch crowds. With its sausage hall concept, breadth of sausage styles and flavours and an impressive local and imported beer menu; Wvrst has quickly become a favourite in the area and the Friday lunch go-to place for most of us.Their dedication to the core product, sausages; its one to admire. All sausages are freshly made on the premises and cooked when ordered. When you arrive at Wvrst, you right away notice a large line up of people (mostly men...I did say it was a sausage party) staring at the menu, asking the staff for advice and at times drinking beer while waiting in line. Because this is a sausage hall, once your food is ordered, you are given a number which then lets the waiters know which table to bring the food to. One thing you will notice is that because the line-ups are long, the waiters are extremely diligent in cleaning up the tables, so don't feel like they are rushing you, they are just doing their job and are very pleasant.Now, lets talk about the product. From the list, my favourite is the Venison style sausage. Given that its flavour is more on the smokey, nutty and hearty side, it makes it a great pairing with just about any topping. You can choose 2 out of 4 toppings - Caramelized Onions, Sauerkraut, Sweet Peppers and Sautéed Jalapeños. The roll used to wrap these juicy meats around is something worth mentioning, being on the rather soft side, this roll is lightly sweet with a hint of sourdough style bread, a great choice. Note to reader: you can also order a whole wheat roll and choice of veggie or chicken sausage options.Another one of Wvrst's hits is their Duck Fat Fries. Fried in duck fat as opposed to regular oil, the fries tend to be softer and buttery, while maintaining a great consistency on the surface. How this is done? A two step frying process. Double-dipping is what I would name this frying method. The outcome? Buttery and flavourful french fries. But the goodness does not end here, on top of having great tasting fries, Wvrst offers you a selection of dipping sauces. My favourite, and one that I can not live without, the Mojito sauce. Dip your fries in it or add it to your sausage party, either way you in are in for a heck of a tasty treat.Until next time Foodies!Buen Provecho,Viviana.\nquestion: Does this place has a good atmosphere?",
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"input": "review: Solid 4/5Its rare for me to give 4 stars out of 5 but this place deserve it. I tried most of their go-to dishes on the menu and I can confidently say if you don't mind the price tag, you should try as many dishes as possible because it's worth it! I was not a big fan of their famous Khao Soi or pad tai ( I mean they are still good but not mind blowing like what others said ) but I quite enjoyed everything else. Their green curry is not mind blowing as well but still have all the flavours that you look for when it comes to Thai curry My usual go to is pad gra prow with crispy pork. It's a fried rice dish with your choice of meat that's cooked with Thai basil serve with sunny side egg, cucumber and fish sauce. This dish has everything. There is tenderness of meat and crispness and juicy fat from crispy pork. Fish sauce brings all the flavours out and creamy runny egg York wraps all the flavours together. When you feel like it's little too much of fat, there is silky rice and crispy cucumber to balances out the dish. Perfect dish I'll like to have when I have a little cheat day.Chiang Mai Beef Noodle Soup is another favorite of mine. Braised beef is so tender it just falls apart in your mouth. There is good balance between creaminess of peanut butter, spice, sweetness and sourness of lime. It was little bit on the heavier side than other Chiang Mai beef noodle soup I tried. Still darn good. If you are not into heavy dishes, just go for beef salad or papaya salad. They are very refreshing but yet has lots of flavour and quite filling. I took one star off because up and down of service. It's 50% chance hostess and servers will be very rude and forgetful and 50% chance they will provide the acceptional service. Also it's extremely busy during the dinner time so make a reservation or expect to be in the line for 30+ min. The place is cute and fun but to me the wait time and effy service ain't worth dine in. I highly recommend take out.\nquestion: Does this offer good presentation?",
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"input": "review: Amazing food, great atmosphere, delicious cocktails. The lamb ribs & manti dumplings are must orders, I prefer getting lots of the smaller plates than the large entrees.\nquestion: Is the food good?",
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"input": "review: Everything is good but know this:-cash only -tiny space, expect a line up -nowhere to sit and eat -the hot sauce is very deliciously hot We ordered the baha fish taco and the mixed seafood ceviche tostada. Both were excellent, very fresh, and good value - gourmet taste. Also very good that the inside is air conditioned\nquestion: How was the chicken?",
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"Everything is good but know this:-cash only -tiny space , expect a line up -nowhere to sit and eat -the hot sauce is very deliciously hot We ordered the baha fish taco and the mixed seafood ceviche tostada"
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"input": "review: Okay, so after my first visit here, I was kind of left feeling a little bewildered as to why this restaurant gets so many rave reviews. It was by no means bad, but I didn't find anything remarkable about my food. After returning for a second time and trying a few other things, I kind of get it. I came with two friends on Friday and this time was seated in the room on the lower floor. This room is definitely more intimate and quieter than the main dining room, although less interesting to look at. To start, we ordered the fried calamari, which was actually really, really good. It was just lightly breaded, so it wasn't like the dough overwhelmed the taste of the squid. And I'm so glad it didn't, because the squid was fantastic! It tasted really fresh, and then the texture of it was just perfect - chewy and tender, but still quite soft and moist. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice on it, and it is just amazing. For my main, I tried the seafood spaghetti which everyone raves about. I kind of wish it came with a different kind of pasta, because spaghetti just seems so basic. That being said, it was a good pasta - the texture of the pasta was great, and once again, the seafood, which included clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, and calamari was very fresh, sizeable (the shrimp were huge), and plentiful. I honestly can't get over the texture of their calamari in general, it's just so good. I will say that I thought the portion was a little bit on the smaller side for dinner though. I also sampled a bit of my friends' dishes. One got the pappardelle del iosa which comes with spicy sausage. One bite wasn't too spicy, but I think it would build up. I thought this was okay. My other friend ordered off the special menu for the day, and got pappardelle made with spinach (so the noodles were green) and which came with duck confit. I liked this one better, because I found the duck to be more flavourful than the sausage, although a bit on the salty side. Also the noodles were a bit firmer in this dish.For dessert, we split some kind of sponge cake thing which had limoncello and mascarpone. I quite enjoyed this, because it was very light and fluffy, not too sweet, and had quite a delicious zesty flavour. It was actually the perfect dessert for me and I would recommend.The takeaway from this is that Terroni knows how to do seafood right. Get the calamari and the seafood pasta, and you'll be impressed. I'm still a little iffy on some of their other dishes, but at least now I have a few solid tried-and-true favourites at this restaurant.\nquestion: Is it a good space?",
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"input": "review: I needed a longer cable that would work with my wife's Droid and my Samsung Galaxy. Those that have the Galaxy know that the face where the USB port is located is slightly angled and the larger mold of some cables at the micro USB end makes it difficult to connect. This cable is perfect. It's well made and heavy-duty. I'd buy it again.\nquestion: Do you think the cable length is right?",
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"This cable is perfect . It 's well made and heavy - duty"
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"input": "review: I was looking for an ergonomic wireless mouse and I purchased this one after all the positive feedback. Boy was I happy I did! The mouse is very smooth and easy to use. It comes with easy to use software so you can set the buttons to whatever you like. I just use the defaults though.The recharging cable is Micro-USB so when the mouse battery dies you just plug it in and keep going! I like the rechargeable battery so you don't have to stock up on batteries. Also, it comes with a Wall-to-USB adapter so you can charge the mouse in the wall if you don't have a USB slot available. It also works when plugged into the wall.The best bonus I wasn't even aware of is the screen toggle button located in the thumb area. It minimizes all the windows on screen into miniature and shows them all so you can switch your open windows with ease.I would highly recommend this mouse to anyone. IN fact I am buying a second one for my husband!\nquestion: Was the mouse you had perfectly good?",
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"input": "review: Shipping was quick and installation was average. The instructions were easy to follow giving the right color of wires to cut and splice.After it was installed the programming was easy and took right away. It works well with my Pioneer AVH-P4400BH.\nquestion: Is this thing hard to handle?",
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"The instructions were easy to follow",
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"was easy and took right away"
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"input": "review: I had to buy a new router before the streaming media player started to work. Too slow. Not Google's fault. The product itself and the documentation are as good as it gets. I already had Roku which can deliver more media choices, but the Google Chromecast concept of streaming whatever you have on your Chrome home page is simpler and will soon have more media. I miss the possibility of Amazon streaming, but if I want it bad enough, I use Roku.Easy as pie to install and works exactly as advertised. You won't get the free NetFlix promotion because \"He who hesitates pays more\", but I, as an earliest adopter, payed a net of less than $10 for this useful and cute gadget.\nquestion: Is this thing hard to handle?",
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"Easy as pie to install and works exactly as advertised"
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"input": "review: This product is easy to set up and works in my 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible. The Harness the product refers to is that of the radio and you can find out if your vehicle is compatible by using the Axxess website.\nquestion: Is this thing hard to handle?",
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"This product is easy to set up and works in my 2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible"
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"input": "review: These cables are great! The HDMI cable works great! No issues at all. The cable is of quality build and the signal is great.\nquestion: Do you think the cable length is right?",
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"These cables are great"
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"input": "review: My son has been wanting a new TV for some time now. Bought this one and he loves it. Picture is sharp and crisp. He watches many movies on it and the up-close imagery is astounding. He also plays videogames on it and said it has been impressive. This has been a very good purchase and I highly recommend Haier. It has many good features in it and it is also simple to operate.\nquestion: Does this picture vivid?",
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"Picture is sharp and crisp"
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"input": "review: I've gotten accustomed to having the web on the go with the free 3G service, however the HD doesn't support it so boo hoo hoo.And how is it possible for me to buy a book yet I cant download a video nor a game because its not offered in my geographic area???!!! !!!WHAT!!!Because Iove to read in bed the back-light feature is awesome. I JUST LOVE IT\nquestion: Is a speakers a light thing?",
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"light feature is awesome"
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"input": "review: When I first saw this, I was a bit snobbish about it. It looked like a toy, and unlike my other Zoom (H4n), this one does not work with XLR microphones and it does not have half the features of the bigger model.As it turns out, I was wrong. This is a serious recorder. It may lack a lot of the key features of the H4n, but it more than makes up for it on simplicity, weight and sound quality.Essentially although Zoom stripped out a lot of features (and weight), they left the most important features intact... two perfectly matched microphones and outstanding recording quality.The most popular use for the H1 is to record separate audio for DSLR videos. Because it's so small and light, you can easily get a mount to attach it right on top of your camera.Two things you should know about.1. There is no wind screen, so either use it inside or get one. The microphones are super sensitive, and can pick up the smallest sounds... so wind will be a problem if you don't get a good windscreen.2. The case itself is sensitive... The microphones pick up the sounds of your hands holding it. If you are not mounting it, try not to move your hands too much; it will pick up everything.\nquestion: Was the audio quality good?",
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"input": "review: I like the Zune. I got the brown one (the case has a translucent exterior giving a doubleshot of green around the edge when viewed in the right light). I wanted something like this and pretty much knew I needed to have video.When compared to the other choices I wanted to make sure I did not have to convert my library over (its 50% WMA and 50% MP3) and that it did decent video. I also wanted FM. The obvious choice was the Creative Zen Vision. Alas I am not the type to buy something expensive without first checking it out. I was never able to see one. No Brick and Mortar store carried one for me to look at. So I delayed for months before bying anything. Then I got an opportunity to play with the Zune. Here is what I liked.Its a good form factor for me. I know people love their skinny iPods but for me that would encourage putting in places it will get bent and none of these devices do well with that! Also, I like the size of it because my hands are big and I have something to hold on to.I like the big wide screen but don't be fooled, its still a 4:3 ratio and not 16:9. The best films to rip are fullscreen not wide screen. I've used the AVS DVDtoGO software for that. The picture quality is great. Very colorful and sharp. The size of the screen means my eyes can see it well.The software is good. It takes a bit of getting used to. I was expecting to drag and drop files onto a file system but that isn't how the Zune works. You create a library and it synchronizes. You get a lot of options on how you want to view this library and you get a lot of options on how you create playlists. It took a while to figure out how to keep some files off the Zune (like screenshots for work that I had in My Pictures) but once you figure it out it makes sense.The sound quality is excellent and the reception on the FM radio is also excellent! It uses RDS to get song information and station identification. The interface is very clean and easy to use.Things that are missing that you should know about: The Zune cannot act as a USB hard drive. This is probably a big surprise to many. Also, the Zune cannot record either voice via microphone or its Digital FM signal.I like the Zune quite a bit. Its easy to use and shows quality workmanship. There are some missing features and the software has a short learning curve but for me the combination of its advantages are a real bonus.\nquestion: Is the software installed easy to use for novices?",
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"input": "review: I tried on several of these headphones in the stores. They were the most comfortable I had ever worn. Sound is great and noise cancelling is excellent but after wearing for 20-30 minutes they start to hurt my ears. I do have big ears and they stick out from my head so I guess it is partially my fault.\nquestion: How good is the phone?",
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"Sound is great and noise cancelling is excellent"
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"input": "review: After purchasing a Nikon D70S with the Sigma 18-200mm lens, I recently purchased a Nikon D200 and a Sigma 10-20mm ultra wide lens. This lens is one of the best I have ever used on any kind of camera. It not only has a good professional look and feel to it, but it works flawlessly with the smoothness of lenses in a much higher price range. Images are clean and crisp, and the autofocus is butter smooth. I paid a bit over $500 for mine and I doubt there is a nickels worth of difference, except in price, between the Sigma brand and a comparable lens bearing the Nikon name. This lens is a keeper for sure!!\nquestion: Where is there a good contrast of colors?",
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"Images are clean and crisp , and the autofocus is butter smooth"
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"input": "review: I have only had the remote for 3 days, so these are just preliminary findings. This remote is being used to control : Hitachi 32HDL51 TV, DishNetwork DVR-625, Sony STR-DA7ES receiver, JVC HR-S9911U VHS, HP Z540 computer, Archos AV-500 PVR and an X10 light controller. So far the only problem I've had is with the X10 controller, but I haven't put any time into debugging it.The computer I am using for programming the remote is a Dell E521 ( AMD 64X2 5600+ processor ) running Windows XP Pro SP2. Installing and running the software was quite straightforward ( I'm on a 3Mbps DSL connection ). I find the software to be fairly intuitive, but did note the \"strange\" English that other reviewers have mentioned.The only glitch I ran into when doing the initial setup for the remote was that the software wanted to \"read\" some of the signals for the DVR-625 and the Sony receiver though I had checked before buying the remote to make sure they were supported. It then occurred to me that both of these units have TWO remote controls ( both have two-room capability ). The software was just checking to see which remote I was using. BUT that showed me that the folks who have complained about the remote's learning capability have legitimate concerns. I have had a number of teachable remotes, and this is the first one I've had a problem with. The main problem seemed to be lighting - I had to turn off a lamp about 3 feet away before I had any success at all. Then, if I had the remotes about 3\" apart, and pressed the button for no more than 1 second, the signals were received ok. This is the main reason for a 4 star rating rather than 5 star.I spent most of today setting up the \"favorite channels\" on the remote. The only reason it took so long was that I searched the web for appropriate icons to use, then had to edit them to get 75x44 pixel images ( don't try to use any other size - the icons \"stretch\" to fit 75x44 ). A really good source for \"nice\" icons is [...]After getting the icons, setting up the favorite channels feature was a breeze. And, best of all, it actually works.As far as the physical design of the remote, I find it very easy to use. A lot of thought went into the placement of the buttons, and I have no trouble using it with \"one hand operation\". The remote I replaced with this one was also a touch-screen ( rather old Sony one ), so I have no problem with the touch-screen. I also have fairly small fingers, so that may help! It is a fairly small screen. I find the lighted buttons to be extremely useful, and it's pretty neat that they turn on as soon as you pick up the remote. I can't comment too much on the battery life, since I've only had it for 3 days. But the battery indicator hasn't moved very far from full during that time.In conclusion, I'm quite satisfied with this remote. Before buying one, make sure it will control your components with a minimum of \"teaching\", because that's a real bummer. You can check all your components on Logitech's home page.Added after initial review: Just noticed the remote wasn't really turning the DishNetwork DVR on or off. The \"help\" and \"device\" could turn it on/off, but not the \"activity\". I wasn't able to correct the problem with any of the adjustments, but the setup allows one to add steps to activities. I added a \"select\" to turn it on and \"power toggle\" to turn it off. Now it works fine.\nquestion: Is the software included good?",
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"input": "review: I purchased this monitor February the 8th and received it quickly. It has an amazing picture and beautiful contrast. I was really enjoying my monitor until the On Screen Display started popping up randomly. The buttons on this monitor are WAY TOO sensitive. They are 'touchscreen' type and there is no physical surface. It just appears the buttons are flush into the glossy bevel. You don't even have to be touching them to get the OSD to respond, which seems to be the problem. I can activate them by hovering my finger about a quarter of an inch away. I have nothing below the sides of the buttons and the O.S.D. still pops up randomly every few minutes. I need to figure out how to return it or exchange it for another one. I went onto Viewsonic's customer service website, and wasn't too impressed. Tis a shame...Please help me if you have any clue what to do. Thank You for your time.\nquestion: Where is there a good contrast of colors?",
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"input": "review: This is a very nice and well thought out keyboard. Since it is from Logitech, the build quality is fantastic. The size and feel is similar to a laptop keyboard and that (for me) is a good thing. The track pad is multi-touch so you can use two fingers to scroll and pinch to zoom in supported applications. It doesn't have a crazy amount of useless buttons on the top like most multimedia keyboards. By far the best thing about this keyboard is the form factor. It's small, light weight, has smooth lines and will feel just as comfortable on your lap as it will on your desk. There is also a convenient on/off switch located along the top edge, so if you want to throw it under the couch and forget about it until you need to see who that actress in that one show is, the batteries will still be good. Range is excellent, Basically if you can see the words you are typing on the screen, you will be able to type them. No missed keystrokes so far.Con: It is not back-lit, but it never claimed to be and neither is the Kindle.Bottom line: It's well made, inexpensive and works great!\nquestion: How poor is the range?",
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"Range is excellent"
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"input": "review: The mouse is very excellent and easy to use has a battery operated for a long time.Thank you and Thank Guys.\nquestion: How comfortable is your mouse?",
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"The mouse is very excellent and easy to use"
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"input": "review: The potential for this once pandora and chrome (from Android) casting is available is why I bought it. I don't use netflix and I use youtube sometimes so reall this is fairly limited at the moment.The ability for it to turn on your TV and swap inputs for you is awesome. Note that turning the TV on is only possible if the USB power is on while the TV is not (usually will mean external power source) and I believe it requires the latest HDMI standard. The input switching should work for most everyone.I love that it streams from the net itself so your phone isn't rendering or DLing anything. Saves my battery while I still get to use it as a remote and browse whatever else I want to while the thing I "cast" is on the TV.Awesome device, awesome price, awesome potential. Needs more apps to reach 5 stars.\nquestion: How is the camera lens is one of worse?",
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"output": [
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"The potential for this once pandora"
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"input": "review: I bought this for my wife for Christmas and she just loves it. The video quality of the HD is awesome.\nquestion: Does the video and pictures extremely sharp?",
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"The video quality of the HD is awesome"
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"input": "review: This Router is excellent! Installation is painless and fast. It comes with a CD but you do not need it! The quick start guide is all you need and you have wifi in 10 minutes :-)! This is so much faster and more consistent than our old netgear router.\nquestion: Is he a good driver?",
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"This Router is excellent"
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"input": "review: I got this to replace my aging Logitech MX700 (still running strong since 2001). Mouse feels great. I might have appreciated a rubberized feel to the sides of this mouse rather than the textured hard plastic, but it's just as effective.This mouse lost a star due to a couple annoyances I have.First off, this does not use the Logitech universal receiver that the company uses for other wireless keyboards/mice. It's receiver polls at a much higher frequency. This paired with the fact that the mouse runs off of one AA NiMH battery, means the battery life is pretty abysmal; few hours at most. They've cleverly designed the charging cable to turn the mouse into a cabled variant which is convenient, but I now find myself almost exclusively using the mouse in this way rather than via wireless which defeats the purpose.Secondly, I lift my mouse off the mat while using it quite often. It's a habit I've had for 15 years or so. When I do that with this mouse, I almost always push one or two of the bottom thumb buttons. It's been enough of a problem that I've had to manually set these buttons to do nothing in games and the Logitech software (it would affect the DPI of the mouse). This probably won't affect twitch gamers or anyone else that doesn't have this habit though.\nquestion: Are you satisfied with the battery life of the kindle?",
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"the battery life is pretty abysmal"
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"input": "review: AmazonBasics are a fantastic value for quality of cable you get. No need to spend any more money on a "high quality" name brand cable for even the most demanding AV equipment. AmazonBasics will perform just the same, as they must meet the same specifications and the signal is digital. A digital signal, is simply there, or not.I've purchased a few of the AmazonBasics optical interconnects, HDMI's and now this HDMI to DVI. All great! I highly the digital cables.\nquestion: Do you have good image quality?",
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"output": [
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"a fantastic value for quality"
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"input": "review: I read all of the reviews and bought these headphones. I knew the Sennheiser name so felt I would be on the right track. I have 3 pair of headphones. A pair I bought at Radio Shack 5 years ago for $27 (bedroom), which died and is the reason for my purchase. I also have the Sony headphones for $150 (TV room). These cost $75 (bedroom). My $27 headphones were the best in every way; sound, no problems, always worked. Radio Shack no longer has the headphones. When I first got the Senn headphones they worked 50% of the time and it was very frustrating. We found out that when we had them plugged into the back of the TV (brand new LCD TV), that was the reason for them working only 50% of the time but when we plugged them into the back of our DVR, they work 100% of the time and we have had no more problems. The only thing I don't like about these headphones is that they are not comfortable and fall of my head easily. I didn't know they weren't the type that covers the whole ear. The type that covers the whole ear are the most comfortable and the sound is better because your ear is encased. Also they don't fall off. When I'm sitting in bed watching TV with my head against a couple of pillows, it moves these headphones forward slightly off my ears and the sound is not as loud. As for recommending these headphones, I would say get the headphones that cover the ear whatever brand.\nquestion: Does the sound fantastic?",
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"output": [
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"the sound is not as loud"
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"id": "task144-b11d5a7ead0a4d11b91239e1a0b4094a",
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"input": "review: Lasts a full charge and some! Orange to green light charging and will stop charging when the battery is full. Works perfectly.\nquestion: How good is the charger?",
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"output": [
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"Lasts a full charge and some",
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"Works perfectly"
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"id": "task144-b6ff7b1f93d249aaa0edaeaf67abe4b5",
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"input": "review: Batteries are excellent and the eneloop does hold a charge longer than older style re-chargeables. 1 star off because it is suppose to charge AAA. If so I can't determine how.\nquestion: Why is the battery more pleasant?",
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"output": [
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"Batteries are excellent"
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"id": "task144-f60f27a5bbce4cf0b12d67d994e6932e",
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"input": "review: Perfect for 10.2 Gbps data transfer. I have a 4k Ultra TV and it works great. I purchased a few of the 19 Gbps cables and they're not necessary as far as I can tell. Maybe if you're doing some gaming online in 4k Ultra they're necessary, but I haven't encountered it yet. Promptly shipped and the price was really good!\nquestion: How much fair is the price?",
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"output": [
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"the price was really good"
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"id": "task144-7304e44f377f43949af3fe38f72ffab7",
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"input": "review: Well, have had this thing for a couple of days now.Been doing lots of testing with it in various configurations, drivers, BlueTooth adapters, etc via phone, voip on computer and cell... bottom line is this:SOUND QUALITY (ie: in your ear)- Music : GREAT- Computer Sounds and Video : GREAT- Bluetooth connected calls : Tinny and Shallow; no warmth, fullness or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (ie: calling someone else on it)- Cell via Bluetooth : Tinny, but liveable.- Computer via Bluetooth : Very Tinny and no mids/lows, no warmth or body to the voiceCALL QUALITY (TO THE PERSON YOU ARE CALLING... the IMPORTANT PART) - TERRIBLE!And I quote here from some of my calls over the past 2 days with it:- You sound like you are talking through a Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Tube- You sound like you are in another universe, and I can hear everything and everyone around you too.Bottom line for me, given the amount of time that I spend on conference calls, and want a comfortable headset, AND more importantly, that the person on the other end of the call can hear me CLEARLY and PLAINLY without sounding muffled, in a well, echo chamber or via a Paper Towel Tube...So far NOT a happy camper with this one,I LOVE design of this, but need a much more superior call quality to the caller, and thats where this one falls short.I may see if its usable for my son on his PS3, but for use in a professional situation... this is a no go.>>>>> UPDATE NOV 7, 2012 >>>>>1. I did try it out with my son's PS3...- It did connect.- It did work within the games for communication to the other remote players in the game- It WILL NOT also work to route 100% of the GAME SOUNDS and GAME AUDIO to the device. Note: This is NOT a limitation of the device, its the audio implementation on the PS3 consoles. To route GAME AUDIO and In-Game Communication to a wireless headset, you need $250-500 bucks for the high end and uber-expensive Turtle Beach rig.2. After lots of trial and error and comparing notes with those in the office that have one also...- The device that you are connecting it to, and its Bluetooth audio capabilities have A LOT to do with the call quality of it.- Via a computer with NATIVE Bluetooth or an aftermarket Bluetooth USB adapter... its still not going to sound as good as a Plantronics Blutooth device that has a custom audio functionality built in. My Plantronics BT300M sounds like you are right there as far as your vocals to the person on the other end of the call. It sounds like you. It doesn't sound like a highly compressed tin can. The LG HBS700 on the other hand... you are in a compressed, metallic sounding mode.- The device via a cell phone depends on the cell phone. I recently switched from an LG handset to a Samsung Galaxy SIII and that made a HUGE difference. The LG sounded tinny. The Samsung sounds wonderful and realistic.Bottom line, this thing WEARS like a dream. Battery life is incredible. Music plays wonderfully. Call quality will depend on whatever device you are connecting it to, and even at that, its just trial and error.If LG or Plantronics want a market winner here... THEY NEED TO COLLABORATE!!! LG for the device, PLANTRONICS for the Call Quality!\nquestion: Is the battery good?",
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"output": [
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"Battery life is incredible"
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"id": "task144-b9ad4729a09b4c8b91c167c2d7d7b8e2",
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"input": "review: This is a good mouse I epically like how you can unlock the scroll while that will let you scroll through pages as fast as you want also the back buttons are good and easy to use when going back and forth in between web pages. The only down side for this mouse is the battery life is real short maybe about a week at best then you need to charge it other then that it is a nice mouse.\nquestion: Do you have good control of the acceleration?",
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"output": [
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"good mouse"
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"id": "task144-1394e2e0d09e481eb46f34508437dd58",
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"input": "review: If you have a big house with multiple floors and/or outdoor areas of your home where you would like to receive good wifi coverage, this is a great choice for a range extender. Probably would be a good primary router as well, but I use it as a range extender. I now get 3 bars downstairs where I used to get zero signal, and 4 bars out on the deck.I wish I could say the set up was easy, but because my wifi router is 7 years old and was set to WEP security it wasn't the simplest to get it to work. I had to call tech support. Thankfully the woman was incredibly helpful. She walked me through switching my router's security type to WPA and then the set up for the Almond Securifi was a breeze. So if you've got a newer main router to begin with, or at least one not using outdated security types, you'll probably just plug it in, click on the signal from your current router in the list, enter your router password, then wait 30 seconds for the Almond to do the rest. You'll then see a graphic showing the connection and can just direct your devices to the new signal instead of the old one. She was also going to show me how to merge the listings for the two signals, so that only one would show instead of ABC and ABC_almond, but I actually prefer seeing the two separate.I love that you can visually see the connection, and that each morning when I plug both devices in again, since I unplug both devices overnight (don't want to expose myself to more electromagnetics than necessary), within just seconds it finds all its settings and there are those green visuals showing the connection again. No need to reconfigure anything.It's also quite small and sleek looking, so not an eyesore in the middle of the kitchen (the halfway point in my house). I like it so much that when I decide to retire my old router I will definitely be getting a second one of these. It's signal is also not quite strong enough to cover my entire property with just one (has range of 100 ft), but with two of them I'll be in great shape.Special bonus, if you are a T-mobile cell user, you already know you can use your wifi connection to make calls and send texts/surf the web. So extending your wifi range to all of your property, not just where your computer is, will be even more worthwhile. Just be sure to unplug all this wireless stuff when everyone goes to bed at night if you're going to amp up the coverage so that it's hitting the bedrooms too. You'll sleep better. (Test it yourself and see if you don't.)\nquestion: Is the unit easy to configure?",
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"output": [
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"I wish I could say the set up was easy"
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"id": "task144-617e5b21e40c4a51bddbbb9f1c9e8800",
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"input": "review: Been looking for a keyboard for my ipad for a while and happened upon this. I've had good luck with New Trent's stuff so I thought I'd give it a shot. I really like the fact that it doubles as a case (hence the clamshell) when closed up. The Blutooth keyboard pairs in a snap and works great. Love the added function keys (home button, etc.) and found the size more than comfortable to type on. I've had this on my ipad for a while. I thought this would be one of those things I'd use solely for travel but the truth is this case/keyboard has stayed on my iPad since I bought it. The matte finish is nice and I love that it's not emblazoned with stupid logos. Doesn't add a lot of weight and I really like the adjustability of the screen angle. Battery life is pretty terrific, too. One other nice thing - I like being able to 'detach' the iPad and set that up as a separate piece from the keyboard. There are some other nice touches - the rubber feet, the fact that you can change from portrait to landscape. Once you remove the iPad from the arm, the hard plastic case stays with it so conceivably you could just travel with that. It's not perfect - I realized carrying it in my bag that it is just a little heavier than I would like. And it would be nice if the hinge had a ratchet action. But overall this is a really nice set up, and I've had experience with a number of these types of keyboards. All in all, I'm really happy with it.\nquestion: Is the design nice?",
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"output": [
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"Love",
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"The matte finish is nice"
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"id": "task144-081dbd81bc5a4a81af3c83f50de3c7b5",
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"input": "review: I am still getting used to this monitor, but what I see so far I like. My only complaint would be that it is so automated that I find it hard to do the simple things like adjust position. I will learn but right now it is set to full aspect with no selection available for position. I also find that with my old eye's I have to use explorer in 125% view mode to see the characters. Not a big deal as there is plenty of viewing space for 99% of the web pages.The image and colors are great. I use with HDMI mode and wireless push2tv. (I can not recommend push2tv though.)I would purchase again.\nquestion: Are the images of very good quality?",
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"output": [
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"The image and colors are great"
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"id": "task144-7ff4a5d2423f4a6ea8919e68e138bf47",
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"input": "review: Once I adjusted the eq on my media player and installed my favorite eartips from my broken earphones, these are amazing for the price. The base really thumps which I did not expect and overall the sound is a good balanced neutral and true. Only issue is the cord. Wish it was thicker or covered in a cloth casing. Will be buying another and pit away in case these are discontinued or changed in a bad way.\nquestion: How is the base?",
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"output": [
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"The base really thumps",
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"sound is a good balanced neutral and true"
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"id": "task144-522cf2f888174ea5911ad6c5cd606cf1",
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"input": "review: The tablet is very good as far as internet speed and opening apps goes...a hundred times better than the Coby tablet I had. The only thing that I am concerned about is that it hangs up on a couple of my favorite apps. One is doodle jump. It played it the first time I installed it then the next time it just quits functioning after a bit. The other is Fruit Ninja...it doesn't open all the time and I have to uninstall and reinstall to get it to work again. It's a really good tablet though.\nquestion: How fast did you set the tablet?",
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"The tablet is very good as far as internet speed",
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"The tablet is very good"
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"id": "task144-9844cf31b65c4cc4b42988d1b4a7c4f3",
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"input": "review: I can concur with the majority of reviews which heavily influenced me in buying these phones. I had previously used wireless RCA and Sony. These R120's are easily the best I've owned and tremendous value, PROVIDING you don't move your head, as they too easily shift and fall off your bonce (London lingo for head...).I was aware this may be a problem, but having a head as big as mine, I thought that would not affect me, but it does! These phones are very comfortable and ideal for sitting or relaxing listening to your sound. But forget doing housework or washing up (the dishes to you yanks!!:).They should have made these to at least have fitted your head so you can move around. So to summarise; if you want great sound, go for these great performing phones, if you want to move your head, forget it! I don't have the hiss problem by the way some people have complained of.I'm still pleased I bought them, the performance is brilliant considering the price.\nquestion: Is this one a good headphone choice?",
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"output": [
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"are easily the best",
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"These phones are very comfortable"
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"input": "review: This charger works great, and love that I can plug in any USB-powered device. Has two slots, one of which actually charges the iPhone QUICKER. Very nice. Looks like an Apple or Belkin product, and works very well.\nquestion: How fast is the charger?",
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"output": [
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"This charger works great"
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"id": "task144-18a215ed2ba84e1296057cae02ec0b13",
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"input": "review: I am a Kindle Fire HD fan. (so some of you should stop reading now) The new Nexus 7 really gives the Kindle Fire a run for its money as an entertainment device. I only have one Amazon movie, but use Hulu Plus and NetFlix. Both of those work great on both devices. Come to think of it, I didn't try viewing my Amazon Prime movie on the Nexus. My main use is web browsing, books, music and video files. The new Nexus has speakers that sound pretty much just as nice (and loud) as the KFHD. There might be a difference in screen resolution, but my eyes can't tell - both screens look bright and sharp.Books - Text to speech on Amazon Kindle books only works on the KFHD. Since many, if not most of my books are Amazon, that is a bummer - I like text to speech for when I am driving and listening at bedtime. Audible's audiobooks works fine on both.Web Browsing. Believe it or not, I side-loaded Chrome on my KFHD some time ago, but I really just use Silk. Silk is fine for my needs.So both are fine devices, so what are the attractions to one over the other?- Nexus 7 has my favorite Google apps - like Google Maps.- Nexus 7 has GPS, which sounds useful, haven't played much with it yet.- Nexus 7 allows multiple user accounts. That will really be handy.- Nexus 7's back facing camera lets you take pictures even it you look funny doing it.- Google Play store has a bajillion apps, 99.9997% of which I don't care about. But there are a half dozen I would like that aren't on Amazon's store.- Kindle Fire's built-in ebook reader will display both Amazon and non-Amazon books and will do text to speech on them all.I own both, but if I had pick just one today, I'd pick the Nexus 7. BUT, I noticed today that only the 16 gig version of the KFHD is for sale at Amazon. Perhaps Amazon is about to release a new version? Next month could be a different story.There are minor details, like the Nexus needs a special adapter cable for HDMI out where the KFHD uses a separate, \"normal\" socket. And the Nexus buttons are tiny and I find myself fumbling to find them.If you have an older model and are thinking of upgrading, perhaps waiting to see what Amazon responds to the Nexus 2013 with would be good. To be totally honest, I am now a fan of both tablets. And married to an iPod Touch fangirl who demands a unit she can slip into her pocket.\nquestion: How good is the resolution of the screen?",
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"output": [
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"both screens look bright and sharp"
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"input": "review: The sales people at the AT&T store put this on my iPhone 5S last night. They had never seen this brand before and were curious about it's quality, ease of use, thickness, look, etc. and were very impressed. I had an iPhone 5 with a Zag protector before and it didn't feel nearly as nice as this one does. I had no idea that it could make this much difference. Seems like a small thing, but when you feel this one, you will know what I'm talking about -- it feels great to the touch! And the matte finish is excellent. I highly recommend this product.\nquestion: How good is the finish?",
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"very impressed"
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"input": "review: Just got it today. 11/29/11. I love the size and the fact that it has a protective shield which can be turned over when using it (instead of having a cap which I always loose or retractible feature which doesn't always work as it suppose to.It came with some software which I uninstalled right away (no need for that) and also it came formated in FAT32, I re-formated to NTFS (even though it's only 8gb I still would like to be able save files over 4gb in size.The transfer speed is only 3 MB/sec which is ok since it only has 8gb of space anyways.For the purpose I purchased this drive it is absolutely perfect and does what it suppose to do, so I'm very happy.I definetly recomend this product.Please note if you trying to watch 1080p movies of this drive you need to look into something else as the transfer speed would be too slow and the size would not allow you to have any movies over 8gb, we all know most of 1080p movies these days take around 10 to 15 GB.\nquestion: Is the transfer rate good?",
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"output": [
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"The transfer speed is only 3 MB / sec"
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"input": "review: the set of headphones is extremely comfortable and has good sound carriage. I could see wearing them for hours in comfort\nquestion: Is this one a good headphone choice?",
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"output": [
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"the set of headphones is extremely comfortable"
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"input": "review: Nikon has hit a grand slam with this camera. It's as close to perfection as any digital camera has ever come. Sure, there are \"better\" cameras for more money, but they are all twice the size/weight. I would get this camera even if I had an unlimited amount of money to spend. There is simply nothing like it. Lots of ingenius user interface elements, superb feel/handling, superb flash (both internal and external SB-400), outstanding image quality, instant response, superb viewfinder, superb LCD... I could go on. I have nothing bad to say about it, and I'm extremely picky. I thought I was going to wait for a full-frame sensor body, but when this came along, I could not wait to upgrade.The lack of a built-in focusing motor is an ADVANTAGE in my opinion. It's one reason the camera is so small and lightweight, and I believe all future Nikon lenses will have internal focusing anyway. So unless you want to use older, heavier, and slower focusing lenses for some strange reason, you'd be paying for and carrying around something you won't even use.In addition to the superb 18-55mm (i.e. 27-82.5mm) kit lens, I bought the 55-200mm VR II and 50mm F/1.8D lenses, the SB-400 external flash and a remote (3rd party off Ebay). I suspect many, many people will buy this exact set of equipment, since it's really all you'll ever need. No need for an extra battery, unless you ever go many photo-filled days without being able to recharge. Get at least two 1GB 50x (or faster) SD cards, so if one stops working (it does happen), you aren't stuck.The 55-200mm VR (i.e. 82.5-300mm) is a necessity for shooting any action/wildlife. The optical stabilization is truly awesome, and better than sensor-based stabilization (e.g. Pentax K10D, Sony Alpha) since you can see it working right through the viewfinder, making it easier to frame/focus your shot. Although the lens may seem slow (f4-5.6), don't forget that stabilization gives you an extra 2-3 stops, so it's really more like f2-2.8 (without the reduced depth of field, of course). DO NOT consider the slightly cheaper non-VR version, unless the slightly smaller size is an absolute necessity.The 50mm (i.e. 75mm) is a nice walkaround lens when you want to go as light/small as possible. It's super fast (f1.8!), allowing you to take handheld photos at night with no flash! It's also a nice portrait lens, although the 55-200 is better (75mm is a little short).The D40x is a poorer choice for the vast majority of people. The extra resolution means your photos take up more space and are slower to work with. It also has a slower max. flash sync speed (1/200 vs 1/500). If you don't know what this means, trust me, it's important, and one day you'll be really happy you have it. Since the D40's pixels are larger (less pixels in the same size sensor), there is less noise, so having ISO 100 is useless. Do you really need 10MP? Do you print larger than 16x20? Heck, do you print at all? I know I don't. Think it will give you more cropping ability? Think again. Without a super expensive lens ($1k+), the lack of sharpness and magnified distortion of the cropped image won't be as good as the uncropped 6MP of the D40. Save the $200 and use it to get the 55-200 lens, or the 50mm lens and the flash.If you're ready to move to a DSLR, take this camera for a test drive. You will most likely fall in love with it's wonderful handling, and excellent performance, as so many people have. There will be a new generation of cameras coming out this fall, so you may want to wait, although there's really nothing that can be improved upon with this camera.\nquestion: Is it a good lcd screen?",
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"input": "review: great for the money and might order again if i needed a quick pair of headphones but even after little time using them my ears get sore. i've had earbud headphones before these are just like many of them , almost all hurt eventually at some point these are better than round plastic knockoffs and work great and sound good, at least has some good base. very cheap price so worth the money they are okay. I still use them, constantly going on walks or waiting time, works fine just ears probably aren't meant to have objects in them nor are they touched often so they are sensitive to the touch and earbuds rubbing on them for a hour will leave your ears kind of sore haha\nquestion: How good are the bass?",
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"good"
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"input": "review: The cushion on these things is MASSIVE and soft. They compress a lot so it doesn't look goofy and it feels amazing. The sound quality is great but the cord is pretty short to me compared to some headphones but then again I like longer cords for PC use so it might just be me. At this price, you can't say no.\nquestion: Why are the pads extremely comfortable?",
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"input": "review: My days as a real audiophile have long since passed, but let me say, this speaker/sub woofer set is \"SUCH A DEAL\" I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better value for the price. The sound is rich, deep and bassy when needed. Love it!\nquestion: Why do I have an incredible sound?",
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"The sound is rich , deep and bassy when needed"
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"input": "review: This was one of the best purchases I've made all year. I am 100% behind these AmazonBasics products. I've purchased SD Cards, cables, and now this carrying case, and I must say AmazonBasics is a GREAT VALUE!This case is well fitted for my WD portable drive, has a very rigid shell, the zipper seems quite sturdy and should last, and the inside pocket is perfect for holding my USB cord. What else could I ask for??? Nothing\nquestion: Where do I get a strong zipper?",
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"I am 100 % behind these AmazonBasics products"
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"input": "review: This is a plug and play external hard drive for my Macbook Pro running OSX, Mountain Lion. It doesn't require an external power source which makes this the perfect companion for the business traveler, mobile office professional, videographer or photographer.Startup was fast and my laptop recognized it immediately. The unit is sleek and compact making it great for transport in a backpack or \"Man-Purse\". The hard drive runs quietly and there is not a lot of heat emanating from the housing.I do not use or have the need for software to run this hard drive.It's a great unit. Two thumbs up.\nquestion: What is perfect for this unit?",
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"this the perfect companion for the business traveler"
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"input": "review: I have really been enjoying my lighted cover for my Kindle. Before I bought it, I read some other reviewers that suggested using the elastic band to bind back the cover when reading. As in, open the cover all the way until it touches the back cover and flip the band around it to hold it there. This works great. The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection. The light, for me, works really great. It is really convenient not having to have a separate light and/or batteries. Some reviewers have complained about the included LED light being unevenly distributed. This is true, but mine doesn't seem to be in any way that bad. I played with the light (it slides out on a molded flat plastic arm in the top right hand corner of the back), and see that if the light is angled just a little bit more down or up it changes the light distribution considerably. Which leads me to wonder if the lights that are giving the most problems are just off-angled. Anyway, it is just a thought. Oh, and I love the detail for the band, meaning the sliding leather tab which assists in locking the cover open/closed.\nquestion: Is the cover hard?",
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"cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection",
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"The cover is nice and stiff which seems to provide good protection"
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"input": "review: For anyone who, like me is new to using an iPod, you will be glad you have this one. The camera works well and luckily, many coffee shops have free WiFi, so you can stay connected just about any time you go out.The only real drawbacks is that you have to have WiFi to place calls. On the plus side, the camera is excellent and the sound quality is also quite good.A good product and it is even better if you have pre-paid telephone service.\nquestion: How good is the camera of the nook?",
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"the camera is excellent",
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"camera is excellent"
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"input": "review: It worked with my antiquated Sony NWZ-S615F mp3 player. The sound is loud and it doesn't use up a lot of batteries.\nquestion: How much loud is the volume?",
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"The sound is loud"
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"input": "review: Worked as advertised. I have not had any of the issues with the case putting my device to sleep when folded back. This is a great buy. Even though it does not llok like my Nexus & is protected on the sides it is. The side are open but the catch the hold the device in seem to be strategically positioned so as to protect the device in critical areas if dropped. The case is not bulky and actually fits in most of my pant pockets. Only issue is the first angled notch is not quite deep enough and does not stay in place well.\nquestion: What is great about this stand?",
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"output": [
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"This is a great buy"
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"input": "review: I love quality displays. I really do. While I don't get into the realm of the insanely expensive professional monitors, I really appreciate a good IPS/PLS monitor. And here's another one.Surprisingly, getting the monitor out of the box wasn't as easy as I'd have hoped. The stem of the monitor (the part that attaches to the stand) is sort of wedged (gently!) against a piece of foam, so it took a little bit of wiggling to get the screen out. If you have someone to help, this would go much more easily!Putting the monitor on the stand took just a few seconds. It hand-screws in, and has a very solid base. It's also an extremely ugly, huge base, and absolutely my one major gripe with the monitor.But let's focus on the good stuff first:For reference, this was tested on a 2011 MacBook Air via mini-Displayport to Displayport (2560x1440), and with a Google Chromecast via HDMI (1920x1080).1.) Pre-calibrated out of the box. Given that my screen came with a specific-to-this-serial-number piece of paper documenting the factory calibration, I was extremely impressed with the output.2.) The controls on the bottom right of the screen are touch sensitive. Normally I'm not a fan of such buttons, but these are without a doubt the most responsive touch-buttons I've used on a monitor. Really good stuff.3.) The screen isn't matte, and it isn't glossy. It's a really excellent combination of the two, cutting down on the glare of a glossy display, while maintaining those rich colors and good contrast.4.) Viewing angles, like many/most IPS panels, is truly excellent.5.) Able to rotate the screen 90 degrees, and it does line up perfectly straight when locked into that 90-degree position. Also, the height adjustment is superb, with plenty of height for me, and I'm 6'5\".6.) No dead/stuck pixels on the monitor I received. Good!7.) No PWM-dimming flicker (if you're sensitive to this, you'll be glad to know!), and no buzzing or other untoward noises from the display at any brightness.8.) While certainly not specifically a gaming monitor, it definitely holds its own. My gaming monitor of choice is myEIZO Foris FS2333-BK 23-Inch Screen LCD Monitor, but if you want something bigger without the viewing-angle deficiencies of TN panels, this would not be a bad choice for the less hardcore PC gamers among you. I wouldn't recommend it for 1080p gaming since the scaling to 1440p can be quite ugly.9.) You can turn off the blue power LED when the monitor is in use, from the Settings menu. I really don't like unnecessary LEDs, so this is something I immediately looked for and was glad to find.And now, the cons:1.) The base of the stand is horrible. I'm not sure what Viewsonic were thinking, but surely somebody could have come up with something a little less of an eyesore. I'll be mounting the screen on a VESA mount (100x100), but still - ouch! So ugly, and it takes up a huge amount of room on the desk for no apparent reason.2.) The brightness is set far, far too high out of the box (maxed out). All this did was draw attention to a little light bleed on the left of my particular display, only view-able on a completely black image. After the brightness was turned down to a less eye-searing level, this was (mostly) gone.Overall, though, this is a top-notch monitor, and highly recommended.5 stars out of 5.\nquestion: How is the base?",
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"has a very solid base",
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"a very solid base"
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"input": "review: I know most people probably stay away from this stylus because of it's price. Well, let me be the first to tell you that it is without a doubt, worth every penny. For a price of $10~ shipped, you get frustration free packaging, and a Stylus that has a perfect weight, excellent function, and (IMHO) a great look to it. Just the right length as well.I can't say enough positive about it. I've tried it on all of my touchscreen devices, Samsung Epic, Galaxy tab 10.1, Ipod... and I think that's it. But it works great.\nquestion: How good is the pen?",
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"output": [
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"excellent function"
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"input": "review: The price to quality is what you would expect. This tripod is nice and cheap. Works very well for a Webcam studio setup. It is lightweight, has a carry bag, and is very adjustable for nearly all placements I need to put my camera in.Works well with the Microsoft LifeCam Studio.\nquestion: Is a good tripod?",
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"output": [
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"This tripod is nice and cheap"
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"input": "review: Thrilled with this purchase! I bought it for work since I sit in front of my computer all day long. It was an amazing buy at $289 and it looks great too. Colors are realistic, text is sharp, it's responsive and has a variety of connections for my various computers. I cannot think of a single thing to complain about. I personally like the glossy screen since it seems to make the text look sharper and colors richer. I don't have a window behind me so it works very well.No tools required to set up and it came with a usb and vga cable. I had it set up in less than 5 minutes.\nquestion: What is the active display?",
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"output": [
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"Thrilled with this purchase ! I"
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"input": "review: I had been looking for a replacement for my old Sony monitor headphones.I was thinking about 5.1 or wireless ones and then a few days ago the V-MODA was a today's deal.After reading the reviews and checking some Audiophile review sites I decided to give them a try.Checking the packaging and carry case top notch and the two braided kevlar cables are the best I have seen on a set of cans.Now the sound excellent right out the box blows the Sonys away.I have two pairs of Ultimate Ears that have great sound the V-Modas beats them.I use Flim & the BB's Tricycle to test any audio components because I know what its supposed to sound like.The highs are crisp and the bass sounds the way it's meant to be.Some say the bass is overpowering I don't think so not like Beats that sound terrible.I'm burning them so the sound should get even better.I very happy with this deal.\nquestion: How loud does the bass sound?",
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"the sound excellent right out the box blows"
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"input": "review: This tripod is nice for less than $40. For the cost, it is a great value. It comes with a nice carrying case and folds up easily for storage or transport. It provides a sturdy mount for a DSLR camera, but I use it to mount an off-camera flash unit. It works very well for this purpose.\nquestion: Is a good tripod?",
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"This tripod is nice for less than $ 40",
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"This tripod is nice"
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"input": "review: I just received my Digital Concept TR-60N tripod. It is actually 57-inches tall instead of the 55 listed. I was very skeptical about buying this tripod for my Nikon D90 at first because I had read all the reviews and saw many people saying that it isn't suited to support a larger digital slr, but this is just not the case. I just went out and shot for 5 hours with this, my 18-105mm lens attached to my Nikon D90 and I got some nice shots with it. The main reason I needed a tripod in the first place is to be able to shot in bulb mode with my wireless remote and this tripod was just that and you can't beat the price. I would also recommend getting the AmazonBasics wireless remote, it works exactly the same as the Nikon brand one. I will also attach a photo I took with this tripod to let you see how well it works. The tripod does look quite cheap in construction, but it doesn't feel so cheap that it will break. I would totally recommend this tripod for a budgeted consumer needing a tripod for a digital slr.\nquestion: Was the mini tripod great?",
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"tripod to let you see how well it works . The tripod does look quite cheap in construction"
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"input": "review: I am using this cable to view my video footage capptured with a hi definition camcorder (Sony HDR-SR1) on a hi definition LCD TV (Samsung). The picture is just mind blowing. Moreover the price of this cable is just amazing! You can never get deal better than this I guess!\nquestion: What shipping is more great on amazon?",
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"output": [
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"price of this cable is just amazing"
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"input": "review: I started out with a Netgear WN 3000 RP which I used for more than a year. The Netgear extender constantly dropped connections and seemed to need a reboot every couple of days. I tinkered with it using different security levels and it never improved. Often the reboot wouldn't work and it wouldn't reconnect unless my main router also needed to be rebooted. I have a significant number of devices connected to wireless including an iPod, iPhone, and visitor smartphones. The reboots simply became more than inconvenient. They were extremely frustrating.It has now been a week since installation and I have not had a single dropped connection on any device. It is working perfectly! The setup was quick and easy. The touch screen made it straightforward and the setup process effectively did all the work for me. I have not noticed any degradation in speed between the main router and the extender. I have had no problems playing video clips. I'm sure there is some speed reduction but given my pattern of usage, I have not seen any problems.A bit pricey but I couldn't be happier so far.\nquestion: Is the unit easy to configure?",
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"The setup was quick and easy"
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"input": "review: We have been using the Hero 2 for a couple of years and have loved it. We use our Hero for taking video of skiing, rafting, body boarding, and getting underwater images. So we were excited to give the Hero 3 a try. The Hero 2 is a great camera, and the Hero 3 follows in that tradition, but the redesign has resulted in a few problem areas. Below are the pros and cons after nearly four weeks of use:Pros- It is perhaps 30% thinner than the Hero 2. The slim form factor is immediately noticeable and welcome. I always felt the 2 was too bulky.- Using the menu system is about the same. That is, you use a pair of buttons to navigate through a series of two-level menus. Your options show up on the small LCD screen on the front of the Hero. The great thing about the Hero 3 Black Edition is that you can control the menus via a mobile iOS app over WiFi. The app greatly enhances the the ease of use of the Hero 3. If you don't use the app (or the add-on LCD screen), be sure you practice navigating the menus and understanding the camera's features before you use it. The menu and features are moderately intuitive but we need to refer to the user's manual for one-off features.- The WiFi on the Black version is great. As mentioned before, the iOS app let's you change the camera's settings, but it also allows you to preview what the camera sees without having to buy the $70 LCD add-on. Using the WiFi feature was very easy and makes this camera worth the price. You can remotely start recording set the recording features (resolution, time lapse, etc.) The Black edition also comes with a rechargeable wireless remote that replicates the small monochrome LCD screen on the Hero 3. You can navigate the two-level menu on your remote like you would on the Hero 3 itself.- The quality of the captured video is amazing. You can select resolutions from VGA through 4k cinema quality. We use ours at HD resolution and get great results. The lens is wide angle, so you capture all of the action.- The camera is very versatile. One of our favorite features is the looping feature that allows the camera to loop back over itself.- You can save your video in RAW camera format to do significant post-processing. This is a great feature for pros. It also has a \"Protune\" feature that records at 24 fpm (a TV standard).- You can take photos while it records video. This feature works great, giving us clear wide-angle shots.- The LCD and extra battery pack that we used with our Hero 2 also work with the Hero 3CONS- The camera is fast and responsive, but a couple of times the camera has frozen while I'm paging through menus. I have the latest firmware update, so maybe another one is needed by GoPro. We have to shutdown the camera to unfreeze it.- The sound is decent, but not super-clear. GoPro makes it clear that using the waterproof case will muffle the sound. Well, that's the price you pay for a waterproof case. With the standard case, the sound is better. Without a case, the sound is very acceptable (but it still doesn't match the quality of the video). We have not tried out the external mic, but it wold be a good idea to use it if great sound is important to you.- The battery life is only about two hours in our best case. A second battery would a good idea.CONCLUSIONA great camera. It is the first generation of an overhaul, so you might well-served waiting for the Hero 4, but the Hero 3 really is a good choice if you want to get your adventures on film. We love using it for filming wildlife (using the MiFi iOS app), on rollercoasters, etc. THe positives definitely outweigh the negatives. Fun, versatile, professional camera.\nquestion: Do you think the audio is very strong?",
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"The sound is decent"
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"input": "review: For the price it's not bad. The graphics are nice and the sound is good. Wish it were a little more finger print resistant.\nquestion: How good are the graphics?",
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"The graphics are nice",
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"nice and the sound is good"
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"input": "review: I ordered a pair of these for my dad and I about 6 months ago. My dad loves his old music and didn't think headphones were a big deal until he got these from me for x-mas. I think I accidentally turned him into a bit of an audiophile lol. As for myself, I love these things.The quality is truly amazing. The bass is VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means. The mids and highs are very very nice as well. You can hear so many things extra going on in your music than before making it a completely new experience even with a mobile device. I even tried these out on my FiiO e10 amp/dac and they are even more amazing!I've listened to other earbuds and found these are the best suited for me at a decent price. I can wear these all day long for days on end and not even notice them being in. By far the most comfortable I have ever had. Another great point is the noise cancelling. There is this fat redneck piece of crap that rides in the back of the bus that never ever shuts up with the most annoying girlish cackle that puts you into an instant rage when wanting to sleep. These buds with a very low volume drowns him out very well surprisingly and I sleep great! Definitely a huge bonus when I am away from home for 17 hours a day.Beats headphones are a bloody joke! It annoys me to no end to see people buying that garbage just because it's signed by an uneducated rapper. :\\ I've had a lot of earbuds to know those things don't even compare to the cheapest plastic ear ripping garbage out there. My coworkers I ride the bus with (very long ride every day ugh) are so brainwashed thinking they can somehow justify that massive price they paid. I showed them mine and I could see them lie when they said the Beaters were better. I'll enjoy my music thank you and they can continue to have an orgy of stray cats fighting over living territory in their ears.In summary, I'm far from being an audiophile. Very far. From my experience, headphones were always just that: headphones. Now I've realized they can be so much more! From my experiences, these babies pretty much alleviate any complaints of other headphones I have had in the past. Of course the quality isn't quite at audiophile levels but for the price, they are beyond exceptional. These have got to be the best value out there tailored for my tastes.\nquestion: How do you get so high?",
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"VERY clean even at very high levels and not overwhelming by any means"
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"input": "review: .We purchased this set after returning the disappointing Vizio M3D470KD 3D TV.We love this set. Here's why.The Picture:The picture was gorgeous, right out of the box. We had no need to tweak the default settings. The quality of the picture is truly astonishing.We may be part of that fringe group of viewers who love the SOE, \"soap opera effect.\" We like our TV picture to be as lifelike and \"live\" as possible, so to watch a movie that appears like live TV is a treat. We see no reason to degrade the image so it looks like a movie. If my wife is watching TV I have to ask her if it is a movie or live because I can't tell by just looking at the screen. Maybe SOE should be renamed LTVE, Live TV Effect. Love that LTVE effect!3D:The 3D is excellent. 3D really does add to the enjoyment of, well, anything. If you are wondering if 3D is worth the additional cost, the answer is YES. Provided you have a source for 3D programming.3D Glasses:The four included 3D glasses are well made. They are a different shape from the usual 3D glasses, which makes them more comfortable for prolong use, even over the eyeglasses which we both wear.The Remote:The remote is a good size, well-balanced with buttons intelligently sized and placed. For example, the mute button is just above the volume control buttons. The buttons are backlit for five seconds when a light button is pressed.The controls are easy and natural. The set is well designed ergonomically.One major annoyance in the Vizio TV was that you had to manually tell the TV that the image was in 3D, then tell it which type of 3D, then say yes, you really do want to view it in 3D before it would present the image in 3D. This Panasonic is smart enough to figure out the type of image, 3D or 2D, and then present it in that format without user intervention. The process is automatic. In both directions.Also, this TV does not get confused and freeze up when I am quick on the remote buttons as the Vizio did.Wi-Fi:I can't comment on the Wi-Fi since I don't use it on the TV, other than to say it successfully found my Wi-Fi channel and gave me access. I may use it in the future.Speakers:The speakers are adequate for us, providing clear speech and decent music. The TV is in a bedroom and sounds fine in that room. If you want movie theater sound you probably need an external speaker system.One negative is that the TV does not have an output jack for analog audio, such as a headphone. Only a digital audio jack.The manual:Panasonic does provide a printed (gasp) manual to use in assembling the base and setting up your TV. Detailed drawings of various possible connections are included. The TV is super easy to setup, essentially plugging it in and connecting to your TV source. That's it. The default picture needs no adjusting, but adjustments are available in you want to play around. A 199 page manual is available online. But you don't really need it.It was work to repack and return the Vizio TV using Amazon's free 30 day trial period (although Amazon was great, as usual, and credited us the full purchase price on the very next day after they received the return), but it did let us see how much better this Panasonic is and appreciate it so much more. I am actually grateful that we had problems with the Vizio else we might never have discovered this Panasonic.Packaging:The TV arrived in perfect condition, expertly packed with heavy tape holding the base safely away from the TV.Delivery:Amazon used Ceva for the delivery. Ceva lets you give them a time window for the delivery. We selected the 9:00 AM to noon window so we would be dressed and finished with breakfast before their arrival. However, they rang our doorbell at 8:00 AM, just as we sat down to breakfast. Inconvenient.The box was in perfect condition with no gouges or punctures.Repacking the TV in the box in the future if we need to will be a chore. I snapped several pictures as we unpacked the box so we can reverse the process if we ever need to. I saved printed copies of the pictures inside the box which we stored away.In conclusion:We have enjoyed this TV since July 16th. We like everything about it and obviously intend to keep it at the end of our 30 day trial. If anything happens that changes our minds, I will post an update. I will also post an update if I discover anything else that you should know about.\nquestion: How is that effect so good?",
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"input": "review: this is a great electronic device. Works perfect and the price was very good! Is very fast and the apps works fine\nquestion: Why do I have a good price point?",
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"Is very fast and the apps works fine"
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"input": "review: This tripod is very lightweight and compact with an easy to set-up and take down. Excellent tool for the casual photographer\nquestion: Was the mini tripod great?",
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"Excellent tool"
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"input": "review: I bought this by accident. I was supposed to buy the 248 version, the one with the speakers built in.Other than the fact there are no speakers the image is very good and you can use external speakers.I just pushed the wrong button..........\nquestion: How good is the image of this camera?",
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"the image is very good"
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"input": "review: Why should I have to stand in my bathroom with the shower running to keep lint off the screen saver. So I take my very expensive iphone into the bathroom and expose it to steam? Come on - and try putting this junk on without problems such as air bubbles and of course lint spots. I have used better products than this and I didn't have to go into the shower to make it work What a joke!So I read that customer service is great - after email correspondence and the promise of replacement, I never received it. Ya, great customer service - NOT.\nquestion: Why is customer service excellent?",
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"output": [
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"customer service is great"
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"input": "review: Simply the best lens I have ever used. Make sure you understand it does not zoom, but the pictures it takes are very impressive!\nquestion: How good is the image of this camera?",
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"the pictures it takes are very impressive"
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"input": "review: I really wish that I was able to use HDMI, but I can't... so I had to go with optical.I have used optical cables in the past and they haven't been my favorite, but I was out of choices here so I gave it another go.This cable is cheap and works about the same as any other optical would, but I find that the sound that it sends is bad. I have tried another optical cable belonging to my brother and the sound quality seems much better. I don't know if it's a flaw in the cable or just due to the production or what. The cable DOES work and it is a decent cable, but it just does a lackluster job on the sound quality end, it seems.In the end I've just decided to use the TV speakers for now, while I decide what kind of receiver to get (one that has an HDMI hookup).\nquestion: Is the cable expensive?",
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"This cable is cheap"
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"input": "review: We bought these to connect our wireless blu-ray player to our 1080p Plasma TV - and they work perfect. We have more expensive cables connecting our other equipment ( recommended by sales people-of course ) we cannot tell the difference - Our next purchase of cables will be these again for sure!\nquestion: Is the cable expensive?",
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"output": [
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"We have more expensive",
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"We have more expensive cables connecting"
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"input": "review: The good news is that these earbuds sound pretty good. Because they come with several different sizes of soft rubber earpieces, they are more comfortable than the buds shipped with most players.The bad news is that these buds do nothing to reduce sound. If you are planning on using them on the bus, for instance, you will find that background noise is no different from using the usual cheap phones.Construction on these is really flimsy. The cord is the thickness of a piece of embroidery thread. With daily use, I don't expect them to last much more than a month.For comparison, I have previously used theShure E2c Sound Isolating EarphonesandKoss SPARKPLUG - Stereo In Ear Ear Plugsphones. Both provided far superior noise reduction; the Shure qualify as a deluxe set of earplugs, very nice on airplanes. The Shure provided much better sound quality, the Koss was about the same sound quality. Both were better construction (though both were still broken within a year). The Koss was about equally comfortable; the Shure was much more comfortable, due both to better design and a wider selection of earpieces. Currently Amazon is listing the Koss for $13 and the Shure for about $70. Both are better buys.\nquestion: Is the review rating not good ?",
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"The good news is that these earbuds sound pretty good ."
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"input": "review: I bought this speaker because my Sony Vaio S has ridiculously quiet internal speakers. It had the best reviews at the lowest price point, so I thought "why not?"First of all, it is a very classy-looking device, with the matte black plastic exterior and a splash of red on the drum. The aesthetics remind me of an HTC EVO. It is approximately the size of a tangerine when it's closed, which is a perfectly portable size.This thing can get extremely loud. Even outdoors the sound travels pretty far and watch out when turning up the volume all the way inside. I was wrong to expect so much from such a small device, but it is important to note that these speakers are very tinny. Unfortunately, I can't use these for my personal listening because they absolutely despise bass.If you're looking to buy speakers to improve the sound on your laptop, look elsewhere! Otherwise, these are well-made speakers with ample volume for portable media players where sound quality isn't much of an issue.\nquestion: How high can the volume be?",
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"This thing can get extremely loud"
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"input": "review: Got this for use in a Kodak PlayTouch HD video camera. Works exactly as you would expect. Transcend makes a solid product (I have several others) and Amazon has a great price & shipping so just click Buy and get it over with! =)\nquestion: Does the price seem reasonable?",
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"output": [
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"Amazon has a great price",
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"a great price & shipping so just"
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"input": "review: I am at a point in life where lugging around many lenses and other gear is just too much. The 50X zoom lens suits me perfectly. I am a pretty good amateur not a fussy pro. This camera is just perfect for m. I love it\nquestion: How good is photo quality?",
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"output": [
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"This camera is just perfect for m."
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"input": "review: This camera is fantastic. I own the Panasonic GF-1, GX-1, LX7 and will continue to use them, however the S95 has proven over and over to be a fantastic pocket sized competitor, even outshining it's 'upgrade' S100 as THE go to camera. Even what would be considered generations past its release date, the S95 continues to show that Canon has made a solid impact on the point and shoot division by showing that it's not only DSLR's that can take stunning photos.I have purchased this camera for my girlfriend, both my sisters own the S95, and we are going to purchase yet another S95 for my mom, who loves taking photos but has an old and again Cybershot.The camera takes extremely sharp photos, works well in low-lighting conditions (with a steady hand of course), has brilliant color reproduction and some of the best video I've seen from a point and shoot. Sometimes it takes better photos than my own cameras, despite the huge price difference. For anyone looking for a compact, high quality camera, get this. New, used, whatever, if you find a bargain deal you'll have found an amazing wingman to save your memories.\nquestion: How good is photo quality?",
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"output": [
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"This camera is fantastic",
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"stunning photos sharp photos"
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"input": "review: These are amazing headphones, not to mention the price. The sound is incredible - comparable to $20 Skullcandy headphones. The cord is not obnoxiously long either and the ear buds fit in the ears wonderfully. It even cancels out noise from your environment pretty decently.\nquestion: How good is the bass?",
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"The sound is incredible"
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"input": "review: I pre-ordered the PS4 after both Sony and Microsoft had their presentations at E3. I haven't had a Sony console since the PS2 and my most recent console was the Xbox 360. The console arrived on time for launch day and was a breeze to set up. The Playstation Network (PSN) was more than a bit congested due to the massive number of accounts hitting it within the 24 hour launch day.I was able to set up my console and download the initial software update with no problems. Getting my PSN account logged in took a bit of time, but that was to be expected given the high demand for the system and large network traffic. Since I couldn't access the store from the console, I opted to use the nifty feature of purchasing a digital game through Sony's website and setting it to download to the PS4. That bypassed the traffic and immediately started the download to the console. The play while you download feature is nice, but be aware that you need to download a specified portion of the game before you can start. With a retail size game, that still takes time. My example was Battlefield 4. 6GB is necessary to start playing. You can then play single player while the remaining 33GB downloads.The hardware itself is pretty great. I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation of consoles that it makes it worth it. The DualShock4 controller takes a bit of getting used to if you have been using an Xbox controller, but it's a great controller. I haven't used the touchpad yet, but it's a potentially interesting feature. The triggers are different, but I think they are quite adequate for my primary gaming need - shooters.The user interface is simplistic, but everything seems sorted into logical areas. I've only got about 8 hours into usage, so my experience is still that of a new user.Included in the box is a 30-day trial for PS+, which is required for online multi-player. You also get some pretty great games free every month. I already have a favorite launch game and it was free - Resogun. There is also a 30-day trial of Sony's streaming music service. I tested it out briefly and it works well, though I'm not sure I'd subscribe to it after the trial is up.The best part is that I was able to set up a PSN account for my wife so she can access everything I can but there is no fee for her account. Also, Sony has not put any of the media streaming services not owned by Sony (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, etc.) behind a paywall. This simplifies multiple accounts on the console accessing streaming media.Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase and I highly recommend a Playstation 4 to people looking at upgrading to a next-gen console.\nquestion: Why is it a good hardware?",
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"The hardware itself is pretty great . I love the simple design of the case and the power is a sufficient leap over the previous generation"
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"input": "review: First of all, I went from an old 21" Samsung monitor to this 27" 1440 display. What can I say, everything looks gorgeous on it. The graphics when using windows, the movies, streaming Netflix, all look great. But the biggest difference was editing photos. That is where I believe this monitor shines. Photos are vivid and the colors are great, I did not have to make any adjustments to the factory settings. I have plenty of real estate to open the photo and have my editing tools open beside it without feeling like I'm running out of room or having to zoom in and out. Great! Playing games is awesome, I did not notice any blurring or shadowing, but I'm not a hard core gamer. I just play an occasional game. The stand is solid, although it does take up some room on your desk, it's not a deal breaker.Overall, I am extremely pleased with it and recommend it to anyone.\nquestion: How is the base?",
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"everything looks gorgeous"
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"input": "review: Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers (OK switches, but you know what I mean). I am glad I bought it. It also has little lights on the front and some of them flash. I like that! It makes me happy.\nquestion: How can I get light in the bathroom of this hotel?",
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"output": [
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"Gigabit is nice and does seem much faster than the slower routers"
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"input": "review: Wow. Just wow. I'm a 22 yr old with a crazy obsession with sound and music. Audiophile? Maybe. These headphones are so perfect in every way. The sound is so crisp, clear and clean, the design is awesome and simple and the materials are very high quality. They are so comfortable even for my sensitive ears. The bass is just absolutely perfect, not choppy or muddy at all. Forget the Beats, forget the Souls by Ludacris, save yourself the money and get higher quality at half the price. There's no surprise that these have been so widely used for almost 30 years. The included adapter is perfect because it allows me to use these cans in my iPhone and home audio system which is also 100% Sony, I just love their audio hardware.\nquestion: Why do I have an incredible sound?",
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"output": [
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"crazy obsession with sound and music"
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"input": "review: First EF lens I've ever owned. It's fast (considering I just upgraded from FD, basically), has great optics, works great as a portrait lens. I dispute claims that it's noisy, as it sounds quite silent next to the sound of my 20D's shutter.Unfortunately it feels like it came out of a cereal box. The lack of a metal mount makes me wonder. And I worry that my lens doesn't say \"MADE IN JAPAN\". Still, the day I got it it fell off my printer onto the floor, about a four foot drop, which it survived entirely without a scratch... we'll see how that goes. One major ergonomic disadvantage, apart from the fact that in your hands the lens feels like something that came out of the cereal box, is the fact that the focusing ring is, like, right at the end of the lens, and is easily turned while holding the lens. I don't have a hood yet, so I sometimes run into problems when I'm holding the lens.\nquestion: Does the optics good?",
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"output": [
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"has great optics"
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"input": "review: When I buy hard drives, I buy them primarily based on their cost and speed. I don't care about any of their purported automatic backup programs and never bother installing them. For about $100 for 3TB, this is a good buy. USB 3.0 is plenty fast and even if your computer is older and has only USB 2.0, this drive will still work, albeit at a reduced speed.Seagate is a very reliable brand and have about 8 other drives in various capacities. None of them have given me any problems. The only times I've had hard drives issues was due to neglect and damage by me (snagging a USB cord and sending the drive crashing to the floor, for example).\nquestion: Was the drive absolutely perfect?",
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"output": [
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"plenty fast"
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"input": "review: The product is great! It is practically invisible and the display looks great. It was easy to apply and there were no bubbles.\nquestion: Is this item works good ?",
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"The product is great"
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"input": "review: This is a very comfortable mouse! I didn't give it 5 stars because it's a tad big for my hands, which might just be a little smaller than average - but it always seemed to me it is harder for those with larger hands to find mice, so that's probably a good feature. It is still a big improvement! It has nice grip on the thumb side and a nice-feeling semi-rubberized right side (which I wish were a little more grippy). The scroll wheel has a very nice feel and grip. The nano receiver fits into the bottom fairly firmly. Completely plug and play on my MacOS10.8 setup. Tracks and slides nicely, feels quality all over. The DPI changing button is in a nice spot where you won't accidentally hit it, too. Great buy!\nquestion: How is the button easy to press?",
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"The DPI changing button is in a nice spot where you wo n't accidentally hit it"
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"input": "review: When I bought this lens, it rarely came off my camera. It has since been replaced as my favorite by the Canon 35mm f/2 (mainly because it has better construction and a wider viewing angle for my T3i's crop sensor). The image is nice and sharp, the bokeh is pretty good (if it's open all the way it's very pentagonal), and it does a decent job focusing. Manual focusing is challenging and the lack of image stabilization makes handheld video challenging as well, but it's a great lens to get after the kit. It feels very plasticy, but I haven't had any issues.\nquestion: Are the images of very good quality?",
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"The image is nice and sharp"
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"input": "review: This will be a ramble - I am generally well satisfied with this product but there are a few things to be aware of. Firstly, I purchased the product as a refurbished unit and only paid $75 including shipping - I added two additional batteries quite inexpensively through eBay.It is easily portable and seems to have fairly good battery time - here's a sample of 720 P quality - not bad. [...]I suspect that this is a generic criticism as the small microphones embedded in this type of a video recorder has no resistance to wind. What you can expect is that if you are moving and experience when passing across the microphone you will get wind noise.My original intention was to use this video camera on my bicycle and to that end, I constructed a helmet cam mount. This would probably work but I found that the additional weight on top of my helmet was unacceptable - the camera weighs 4.4 ounces - seemingly trivial but noticeable on top of your head. At five megapixels, the still picture capability is adequate but nothing special. I chose to get a ZX3 as opposed to the newer ZX5 - there were several reasons for this choice:The ZX3 has removable batteries, the five does not. The charge coupled device is larger on the ZX three and quite a few sophisticated reviewers felt that the ZX five was a downgrade in some respects. And then there was the issue of a dramatically lower price.Summarizing, this camera is good enough and portable enough that I will often carry the camera in situations where I would have been lugging my Canon T1 I. Go for it!\nquestion: How good is the battery?",
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"good battery"
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"input": "review: This charger is perfect for my nightstand where I charge both my iPad and iPhone.... now I don't have to fight to find where my lamp plugs in! Amazon has the cure for every need.\nquestion: How fast is the charger?",
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"This charger is perfect"
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"input": "review: Being a person who rarely reads fantasy, I was a little uneasy about reading this book, especially when I looked at the character log in the back, with all the houses listed and its history. Oh shoot, I said, I won't be able to keep everyone straight.But I couldn't believe how entertaining it was. The plot is fresh and exciting, with interesting twists and turns nearly every step of the way. I must say that there was only two or three characters I was absolutely in love with, one of them being Princess Dany. I took off half a star in rating because I did not see enough of her in the book that I would have liked. Also, I found it hard to believe that the author killed off the characters that he did. NOTE: There is no happy ending to the first of this series.The writer is very talented and he is definitely one that will forever be remembered. If you like historical fiction, especially with a medieval setting, then you will like this, despite it being of a fantasy genre. Can't wait to continue the series.\nquestion: Was the plot full dangerous and full of twists?",
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"Being a person who rarely reads fantasy"
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"input": "review: This series leaves you wanting more. They have great character development! This book had me hooked and on the edge of my seat.\nquestion: How is that character so exceptional?",
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"They have great character development"
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"input": "review: This book has some good, reasonable advice. It is primarily about how, very generally, to take care of your baby. (It offers little advice for sicknesses, etc.)However, it's not worth buying. It's one of those books where you get the impression that the author had about 10-20 pages worth of stuff to say, but spread it out over a whole book instead. Skim through it in a bookstore rather than buy it.\nquestion: How great is the information in this book?",
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"output": [
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"This book has some good"
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"input": "review: Right from the very start I was hooked by Gone Girl and as is the way with a good mystery, you can never assume that you know where it's going because it's filled with twists and turns that will keep you moving from one page to the next. Gillian Flynn has a great writing style and her characters are perfectly and realistically twisted. A real page turner.\nquestion: How is an intelligent character?",
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"Gillian Flynn has a great writing style and her characters are perfectly and realistically twisted"
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"input": "review: My favorite aspect of this book is the fact that the ending had my stomach in knots and gripped with suspense. I was also impressed and intrigued with the amount of historical and technical research regarding British history and cathedral building. Follett's character development is superb. His vivid descriptions and soul-searching situations make you feel intense emotions for these characters. They go through a lot of suffering and you'll suffer right along with them. However, you will rejoice in their triumphs as well. The outcome is richly satisfying.\nquestion: Does the plot rich?",
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"My favorite aspect of this book is the fact that the ending had my stomach in knots and gripped with suspense"
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"input": "review: REVIEWED BY LAURAFirst of all, let me address the elephant in the room. There's been a lot of buzz about the fact that this book wasn't popular when it was by an unknown author and then became bestselling after people found out it was written by J.K. Rowling. This has led to speculation about what this means for the publishing industry, what it means for unknown authors trying to get published, etc. I DON'T CARE ABOUT ANY OF THAT. True, I may not have picked up this book if it hadn't been written by Ms. Rowling, but regardless, I did read it and I liked it, so there you go.Also, my husband kindly bought a copy of this for me on our recent trip to London, so I technically read the \"British\" version--I'm sure some things have been \"Americanized\" in the version available in the U.S., but I'm guessing there aren't any substantive differences.All disclaimers aside, I thought this was a really, REALLY well done private investigator procedural. The plot was exciting, and I thought the characters were marvelous. J.K. Rowling is such a keen observer of people, I think, and it really shows in her writing. Cormoran Strike, our hero, is perfectly flawed in just the way I love characters to be.There was such an interesting dynamic between the two main characters, unlike any I have ever read. Cormoran Strike is the private investigator, and Robin is a temp who shows up at Strike's office on a Monday morning. However, Strike thought he canceled the temp arrangement, due to the fact that he has pretty much no money. The scene where Robin and Strike meet (actually physically crash into each other) is just so perfect. There's nothing overtly hilarious about it, but I love how Rowling uses subtle humor. For example, soon after Robin arrives for her first day of work, a client shows up (an extremely rare event). Robin does not want to let on to the client that she is not the regular secretary, thinking it will reflect poorly on Strike. So she suffers through Strike calling her Sandra multiple times, and then asks them very professionally if she can get them anything to drink. They both ask for coffee with sugar:-------------He saw her mouth twist as she closed the door behind her, and only then did he remember that he did not have any coffee, sugar or, indeed, cups.-------------I know what you're thinking--oh the characters get together and it's a romance, too! Nope. That's part of what I loved about it--it's such an unusual relationship to write. The down-on-his-luck PI trying to solve a difficult case and his temp secretary who he's just met trying to assist him. So original.The central mystery of the story is very well done, and I kept flipping the pages faster and faster to try to get to the bottom of it. At one point, I remember thinking to myself, \"There are literally 15 people who I think are possibly guilty at this point.\" That's like Agatha Christie level of skill, people. It's Murder on the Orient Express, except, you know, without the train. And the way it did end I thought was completely masterful. Twist after twist and turn after turn, there is no way you will see it coming.We know Strike has a huge backstory, most of which we only get in bits and pieces throughout this novel. I guess that is my one and only complaint about this one--there were a lot of things that felt unfinished (and some parts that seemed like digressions from the main story)--but I suppose this makes sense for the first book in a series. I can't wait for future installments to find out more about what exactly happened to him in the army, why he left, more about the history between him and his ex-fiancée, and to see if anything except mutual respect ever develops between him and Robin. There were also some interesting things alluded to about Robin's past, and I hope those are also explored in more detail.To me, the fact that this book is written by J.K. Rowling doesn't come as much of a surprise. Good writing: check. Well-developed characters with room for more development: check. Intricate and detail-oriented plot: check. Also, I read somewhere that if you think about it, the Harry Potter novels are sort of like thrillers/mysteries. So it's not surprising to me that Rowling can keep the page-turning suspense going, just using a slightly different medium.BOTTOM LINEI LOVED IT. I consumed like 100 pages of this book at a time. Seriously, if you are a fan of detective fiction, good writing, excellent characters, and a book that will continually keep you guessing, you should pick this one up. I personally can't wait to read more about the adventures of Cormoran Strike, PI, and am anxiously awaiting the second book in the series! Do you ever finish a book and then just really miss the characters and wish you were still reading it? And even if you pick up another book that is quite good, you sort of glance longingly at the previous book, remembering all the good times you had together? Anyone?RATING: A-\nquestion: Are the characters vivid and appeal?",
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"input": "review: Evie has a special ability to see through any paranormal's \"glamour\". After coming back from a mission she sees through the glamour of the shape shifter who is impersonating her mother figure character, Raquel. Turns out the shape shifter is named Lend. He's male. He's hot. He is the love interest. Unfortunately you also have Reth (Lorethen) who is the evil/beautiful/scary Fairy who is basically trying to stalk her. I might add right here that I much prefer fairies over vampires and find it so sad that they are used more in literature. Oh, and if your teen loves vampires - they LOOK like nasty rotting corpses to Evie. You might want to warn the teen in question.Anyhow this is the first book in a series so of course we don't get real closure. The whole idea of being able to see through glamour is not unique - it's in all the older fairy tales I'm glad to see it's making its way back into literature. The way the idea is portrayed though makes it make sense. I won't ruin the story by giving out spoilers to the rest just know that someone is killing paranormals as well as killing a large group of the International Paranormal Containment Agency (Evie's group).At the same time though I admit that some of the story felt very Mary Sue-ish. Finding Evie forces the whole Agency to become an international one as EVERYONE wants access to Evie. So in that - the book fails. Overall very good book, and I felt it was thin enough that you could probably get away with giving it to reluctant Readers.Before I forget- 4 stars for me means that I enjoyed reading it, but would not have it on my own personal shelf.\nquestion: Why do I have a pretty cover?",
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"input": "review: This was a book club read and I did love it. It was a great story, The characters were wonderful, I just didn't want it to end. It reminded me a little bit of the HELP. There was humor, sadness, joy, love and the food sounded just wonderful! The only thing missing was the recipes. I will look for other Beth Hoffman books.\nquestion: Does have a such good characters?",
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"The characters were wonderful , I just did n't want it to end"
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"input": "review: What ugly, disgusting language used over and over and to no disernable purpose. Would think this famous author capable of telling a story without such constant vile language. The characters quickly became boring and uninteresting. I consider this novel a complete waste of money.\nquestion: How weak was that plot?",
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"What ugly , disgusting language used over and over and to no disernable purpose"
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"input": "review: I truly enjoyed this story. Mr. Zusak has a wonderful and unique way with words. He is a gifted and talented storyteller. I found myself thinking of his writing style as poetry gone novel. I am definitely looking forward to what else Mr. Zusak has in store for my imagination.\nquestion: Is it a good way?",
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"wonderful and unique way with words",
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"I truly enjoyed this story"
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"input": "review: I first learned about this book through the National Novel Writer's Month website -- this book was listed as being written by a NaNoWriMo participant, and the author stated that this book was a product of said event. Being a NaNoWriMo writer myself, I was heartened to learn that someone had not only published a book produced during the event, but said book had been successful enough to warrant bestseller status and a movie deal. So I decided to check it out for myself, and see what a fellow NaNoWriMo writer had turned out.In the end, I found myself torn over the book -- I love it to pieces, but at the same time it frustrates me, though not enough to make me want to give it a negative review.The titular \"Night Circus\" is actually called Cirque de Reves (Circus of Dreams), a uniquely built circus open only at night and with attractions and acts that straddle the line between fantasy and reality, between the fantastic and the outright impossible. Behind said circus are two magicians -- Marco, assistant to the circus' proprietor and the secret power behind maintaining and organizing said circus, and Celia, daughter of a famous stage magician and serving as the circus' illusionist. Both are bound to the circus and are pitted against one another in a mysterious contest by their enigmatic instructors... but both end up falling in love, and seek to defy the rules of the game with potentially disastrous consequences for the rest of the circus. Meanwhile, a farm boy named Bailey becomes entranced with the circus in general -- and with Poppet, the clairvoyant daughter of the big cat trainers, in particular -- and finds his own fate becoming entwined with that of the circus.Let me begin with the one thing about this book that frustrates me -- the main characters, Marco and Celia. They are some of the flattest, blandest, most cardboard characters I have ever come across in a work of fiction, second only to Bella from the \"Twilight\" series. They aren't annoying or pathetic characters, but they are so devoid of personality that it becomes difficult to care about them. Most of the other characters, even the minor ones, have at least some personality to them, and I found myself more concerned with their fates than with the lovers/competitors who were the story's spotlight. In particular, I loved Bailey, Poppet, and Poppet's twin brother Widget, and dearly wish they had been the focus of the story instead of Marco and Celia. I was always heartened to see another Bailey chapter in the book as I read, while the Celia and Marco chapters didn't hold my interest as well, as the characters were too lifeless for me to be emotionally invested in them.That's my only quibble with this book, however -- the rest is one of the most enthralling and beautiful fictional worlds I have ever come across in a work of fiction.The circus is so grandly described, so beautifully built through Morgenstern's wordcraft, that I find myself wishing it existed in real life so I could pay a visit. She describes not only the sights of the circus, but the evocative smells -- as one character in the book states, the sense of smell is an under-utilized but powerful sense. And she makes it all seem entirely plausible and real, to the point where I find myself wanting to visit the Paper Menagerie, attend a Midnight Dinner, purchase a chocolate bat and a cocoa and go watch the illusionist or the contortionist at work, or even simply light a candle on the Wishing Tree.Of all the characters in the book, I think my favorite, besides Bailey and the twins, would be Friedrick, a clockmaker who becomes enamored with the circus to the point that he builds what can only be called a fandom around it (much like Trekkies are to Star Trek). The collective friendship and brotherhood among these reveurs, as they call themselves, reminds me of the same friendship and brotherhood that exists among fellow fans of some of my own geeky interests, and so helped me identify even more with the titular circus.All in all, I love this book so much that I can't give it a negative review -- it's marvelously written and builds a beautiful world that sucks the reader in and makes them never want to leave. But sadly, the main characters are so flatly written, so bland and uninteresting, that I can't give this five stars. I do not regret reading this book, though, and despite the unengaging leads I will happily recommend it to those who like light fantasy and marvelous worldbuilding.\nquestion: Dose this character nice?",
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"They are n't annoying or pathetic characters",
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"the characters were too lifeless for me to be emotionally invested in them"
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"input": "review: Has hilarious stories! If you ever need a good laugh, this is the book you should pick up. Made my dad and I laugh so hard.\nquestion: Why do I have a funny part?",
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"input": "review: Welcome to the world of Amy Elliott Dunne and her husband Nick Dunne. On their fifth wedding anniversary, a day Amy always celebrates to the hilt, she disappears under mysterious circumstances. Nick is the prime suspect and does nothing to make his family, the media, or the public think differently. Thus begins a highly suspenseful tale loaded with twists and turns to keep you eagerly turning the pages. I am in awe of author Gillian Flynn's clever plotting and now anxious to read her two previous books. To go more deeply into the story line would involve spoilers, so I will avoid that and just say Amy and Nick are two of the most dysfunctional, psychotic people you may ever come across. Their story is riveting, appalling, and highly readable. A smart and stylish golden couple who complete each other in every way, their story and the inside look into their marriage will have readers mesmerized from romantic beginning until the stunning finale.\nquestion: How fascinating is the book?",
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"Their story is riveting , appalling , and highly readable ."
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"input": "review: The concept for this story is exciting. The execution by the author though failed to meet my expectations. The characters are thin and the plot flails about without direction.\nquestion: Does this book have a good story?",
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"this story is exciting"
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"input": "review: The best thing about this book is: it is so simple to read and understand, and hence easy to remember. The concepts laid down are so simple, and yet sometimes surprising. Mr. Collins did not complicate the findings, and use very simple terms and stories to illustrate his findings. Since the results are driven from detail researches, it adds certain credibility to the overall framework. Ignoring the notes of the researches, the book only has +200 pages. This is a must read of even the most busiest executives.\nquestion: Is the story have a good message?",
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"it is so simple to read and understand , and hence easy to remember"
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"input": "review: I totally disagree with those who do not like this book. I found Christian to be a very sweet, sensitive (SEXY HOT) man who while having a dark past, struggles daily with his issues while truly putting Ana's feelings first. Ana, as innocent and young as she is, accepts the fact she is totally in love with a complicated man. Their romance is sexy and fun.Yes, at times the author is a little repetitious but I take into consideration the fact that this is her FIRST book and quite honestly, I think she did a great job. I've read all 3 books and will read them again and again.\nquestion: What is your favorite heroine?",
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"input": "review: Nell Hawthorne is an ordinary girl sweet and well educated. Kyle Calloway is only days older than her, for many years he is her best friend, until he admits his feelings changed and he becomes her great love. Their life is pure bliss until a tragic event rips them apart forever.The void he left and the guilt she feels make her life painful and she has troubles coping.When she meets Colton Klyle's older brother for the first time, he seems to accept and understand her. Some years later when they meet again their scared souls seem to recognize each other. Colton teaches her how to cope with the pain, how to let go and accept the pain.The love they develop is deep and fragile. Together they learn to love again to accept their pain and to, sometimes enjoy life.Oh Mrs. Wilder what did you do?I enjoyed your book wounded a lot and now you create two more characters that are amazing. I really enjoyed the rhythm, the characters, the story and the blazing hot sex scenes. I loved the fact that the reader understood the feelings without you having to explain and show everything. At the end I noticed that I was going to underscore every single sentence of the last pages... so I just enjoyed reading then and bookmarked the pages.Thank you a lot for this book I am really waiting for your next one.I hope you will enjoy the read as much as I did.Please keep feel free to comment. MBTM\nquestion: How was her love for Owen?",
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"input": "review: I was excited to come across a book that has over 4000 reviews, and still have 4.5 stars at that, so I knew it would be good...I didn't know it would be INCREDIBLE! This book was NOT written hastily, it is apparent how well thought out and planned, and ultimately executed with every turn of the page. The banter between the characters is also hilarious, especially at the beginning, I found myself laughing out loud so often I was happy I was just sitting on my couch reading it! It is also a complete book from beginning to end (that can't be said for a lot of releases with similar young couples in the romance novel category around the same time frame) so that's worth a bonus star at this point too! This was just a really good read, and would also be a really good movie too!\nquestion: Is it a good story line?",
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"input": "review: The book got me hooked almost immediately and then I got to the end and realized that there is another book after this one.I was unaware of this dilemma but its so good I did not care. Characters and dialogue are good but I liked the movie better.I disliked the name because there is one part about the city of bones and the rest is about characters and how they relate to each other. The interaction between characters are superb. Thank you Cassandra Clare.\nquestion: Is the plot line good enough?",
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"The book got me hooked almost immediately Characters and dialogue are good but I liked the movie better"
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"input": "review: After seeing the first two movies, I could not wait for the 3rd one, so I read the book. I generally enjoyed this book. It is moderately well written, but the story is VERY interesting and exceedingly creative, although not necessarily "good." Being of the genre of life after the apocalypse, it is a stressful subject.Each chapter continues a plot that I could not guess its next turn. The detail and descriptions are good and bring Katniss and her situations to life. I actually liked the character Johanna best. I wish she had a greater role.The action is extremely gory and I had nightmares one night. I would expect Hollywood to turn it into an 'R' rating.\nquestion: Does this book free your imagination?",
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"VERY interesting and exceedingly creative"
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"input": "review: Wow, this story is simply fantastic from the beginning. You will cry, laugh and simply fall in love with the characters and the poetry in this wonder YA book. Great job Colleen Hoover and I guess I need to listen to The Avett Brothers. I'll start book two Point of Retreat tonight.\nquestion: How pleasant is the storyline?",
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"this story is simply fantastic"
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"input": "review: After a long stretch of semi-interesting to really bad books, I opened up this book and just loved it. I don't want to write a long review, because the book has to be experienced, be loved, and be enjoyed on its own terms, because this is what it deserves. The Help by Kathryn Stockett is about the black maids in southern US in the 1960s, their lives, loves, and despair, and about the white women that hire them, use them, depend on them, and sometimes, respect them. I insisted on reading it before I watched the newly made movie based on it, so now I am ready. If you have read the book, the movie is never better than the book, I think. But this book gets a 9 out of a 10, so I am not worried about the movie being really bad. I heard some had complained that a white woman shouldn't write a book about black women, but come on, that is the stupidiest thing I have heard. If that is so, then women can't write about men, Swedes can't write about Norwegians, and black men can't write about white men. We are foremost people, humans, and not our color, citizenship, or gender. Compassion and understanding is deeper than skin color or culture, at least it ought to be. So, if you want a great read, a good story, and deep thought mixed with fun stories, this is the book. It is just like life is. Just read it. A++Read more: [...]Under Creative Commons License: Attribution\nquestion: Are evil people on story line of this book?",
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"input": "review: Jenny Lawson has some hilarious stuff in her book, LET'S PRETEND THIS NEVER HAPPENED. There's no question that she can come up with some great humor and create comical situations. And then the rest of the book rears its ugly head.For one thing, Lawson must find some way to moderate her excessive use of the F word. The word itself is not funny. If it is used as a shocker in situations where it's not expected and by characters not expected to utter it, the expletive can be humorous and the effect can produce a jolt. If not, it becomes tedious and trite. It ceased being funny after high school.Overuse of comments involving body parts and their functions is also a part of this book. Headaches and nauseousness caused by overindulging in alcohol and illegal substances is more likely to be considered stupid than funny. Reinvent your misery, Lawson, and present it in a more tasteful form. More people are turned off by your puking than appreciate it.One more little annoyance surfaces here. Lawson seems to have a need to broadcast what's coming up; to alert the reader that more funnies are on the way. Good writers let their dialogue direct the reader through the orchard to discover the plums. Be our guide, Lawson. We are astute enough to decide what is golden and what is sludge.It's only fair that I point out some good material. I thought her Post-It notes to Victor were hilarious. Notably, the obscenities were used sparingly. I also enjoyed her human resources experiences, probably because they didn't vary much from some of mine. The chapter on housekeeping was funny, probably because I have relatives who like her style. ODing on laxatives was great (I had to set aside my dislike for toilet humor here) as was the Halloween party of endless babbling and no underpants. And finally, I really enjoyed the journal of her book tour because it brought back memories. Was that you next door, Jenny?Jenny Lawson has a wide and rabid audience, based on the comments I've seen. So, contempt will probably rain on me for this review. I deserve it: I'm just an old fart without a life. But I could also be a raging fan of Lawson's because I recognize the talent she has. I'm going to check her blog and other writings because I know there are gems there. I want to be on her side.Schuyler T WallaceAuthor of TIN LIZARD TALES\nquestion: Is this book funny?",
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"input": "review: For good reason, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand landed on many Best of the Year lists in 2010, including on Mark's. I'm not sure I would have picked this up otherwise; I like World War II books as much as the next guy (if the next guy in question also likes World War II books), but this is focused on one man. And it's 500 pages. I wasn't sure that I was ready to commit.I'm so glad that I did. After a few pages, I knew that I would love this book. Unbroken is the story of Louie Zamperini, a hooligan-turned-Olympic runner-turned-pilot-turned-prisoner of war-turned- unbroken and hopeful man. That's a pretty good one-sentence summary of the book, just in case the publisher is looking for a subtitle for the forthcoming paperback version. I liked Louie instantly; he was a troublemaker tough-guy, but found his escape from his California town by running. Introduced to the sport by his brother, Louie runs in high school, college, and then in the 1936 Berlin Olympics where he met Adolph Hitler.His life changed soon after as the story follows Louie into his new career as an AAC bombardier, until he crashes in the Pacific. Louie and two others survive at sea for over forty days without provisions (with a troubling scene about a lice infestation in his newly grown beard). If the story ended here, it would be a powerful journey. However, it does not. Much of the book is his horrid treatment in several prisoner of war camps in Japan. Just when I thought all the evil happened to Louie, there is a new chapter of horror.The title is perfect to describe Zamperini. This man personifies courage, resilience, and hope in ways I have never seen. There were times I gasped aloud to read his ordeals. The squalor and suffering only provide a backdrop to allow Louie's courage and character to shine brightly.I hesitate to say to much to avoid taking away the suspense as you read it, but allow me to say that Louie continues to sink lower into despondency and hopeless until God intervenes. In literature, it's called deux ex machina; in life, it is called redemption.This book also has much to say about the many Japanese atrocities in World War II, whether it is in prison camps, Pearl Harbor, or Nanking:\"The Japanese military surrounded the city of Nanking, stranding more than half a million civilians and 90,000 Chinese soldiers. The soldiers surrendered and, assured of their safety, submitted to being bound. Japanese officers then issued a written order: ALL PRISONERS OF WAR ARE TO BE EXECUTED. What followed was a six-week frenzy of killing that defies articulation. Masses of POWs were beheaded, machine-gunned, bayoneted, and burned alive. The Japanese turned on civilians, engaging in killing contests, raping tens of thousands of people, mutilating and crucifying them, and provoking dogs to maul them. Japanese soldiers took pictures of themselves posing alongside hacked-up bodies, severed heads, and women strapped down for rape. The Japanese press ran tallies of the killing contests as if they were baseball scores, praising the heroism of the contestants. Historians estimate that the Japanese military murdered between 200,000 and 430,000 Chinese, including the 90,000 POWs, in what became known as the Rape of Nanking.\"This gives a more complete picture of the behavior and the attitudes of Japan, and why Hiroshima and Nagasaki were last resorts. Japan was on par of the atrocities committed by Hitler and Germany, and the two countries had more in common during treatment of people during the war than they differed. This concept certainly is not in our modern psyche. It is accepted (and often applauded) to denigrate Germany, but it is labeled as racist if we criticize Japan.In addition to the highlighting of a great man and as a history lesson, Unbroken is simply excellent prose. Hillenbrand has a poetic style of writing even the cruelest events.Examples:He felt as if he would faint, but it wasn't from the exertion. It was from the realization of what he was.One engine, for reasons known only to the plane, was thirstier than the others, so the gauges had to be watched constantlyThere was one perk to life in the barracks. The bathroom was plastered in girlie pinups, a Sistine Chapel of pornography.But it was good to feel oriented, to know that they were drifting toward land somewhere out there, on the far side of the earth's tilt.Dignity is as essential to human life as water, food, and oxygen. The stubborn retention of it, even in the face of extreme physical hardship, can hold a man's soul in his body long past the point at which the body should have surrendered it. The loss of it can carry a man off as surely as thirst, hunger, exposure, and asphyxiation, and with greater cruelty. In places like Kwajalein, degradation could be as lethal as a bullet.The paradox of vengefulness is that it makes men dependent upon those who have harmed them, believing that their release from pain will come only when they make their tormentors suffer.Whether or not you are a fan of war accounts, go read this book. Like me, you will be mesmerized with Louie Zamperini for good reason. He is a man who stands above other men, and his story demands to be told. The more like Zamperini we are, the better the world would be.\nquestion: Does this story have depressing stuff in it?",
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"input": "review: I was really looking forward to reading this book after all the phenomenal reviews I read for it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet that for me. The story became repetitive. Brooke's feelings about every situation were described, in detail, and sometimes to the point of boredom.The story was good, and somewhat different. With the exception of the licking (WTH?!?), the love scenes were hot. I get that the "it" formatting style is to tell the reader that He.Is.So.Hot., however the use of that for emphasis was overdone here.All in all, didn't live up to the hype. Not sure ill read the next one.\nquestion: Where its began to be hot the story?",
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"input": "review: I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!!This is the book I have been searching for!!!!!! I wanted something that gave me the same feeling I had when I read FSoG or Crossfire Series......not the same story but the same feeling. If I wanted the same story, I would have just reread FSoG or Crossfire Series. I've been craving something hot, irresistible, sexy, controlling alpha male, and dark but with a fabulous story and even more fabulous writing. I simply want to fall in love with the guy and the story. Is that too much to ask for?????Well, I certainly found my WINNER. Admit it - if you are a FSoG or Crossfire fan, then you use those as a benchmark for all others. It's okay, admit it, I won't tell anyone. (Psst).... I'll tell you a secret..... I freely (and proudly) admit that's what I do. There's a reason publishers put those stickers on books that make comparisons to FSoG. Whatever the reason........ it sure as hell helped my choose Release Me!This captured my attention right out of the gate. I didn't have to give it time or let it grow on me at all. It was very engrossing. The anticipation & build up throughout were amazing. I was on the edge of my seat.The writing is polished with a wonderful flow. The writing style is more sophisticated and intelligent with great dialogue!!! The chemistry between Damien and Nikki is off the elemental charts! OMG. The hotness started off blistering in the limo and only continued from there. The sex scenes were beautiful, sensual, and erotic.Damien is the powerful, magnetic, beautiful, and seductive billionaire ex-tennis star that is used getting what he wants - and, that includes women. The word `no' does not factor in to his vocabulary unless it's coming from him. He's very possessive with the need to control everything and everyone around him. Damien harbors dark secrets and is very good at keeping them just that - secrets. He's one big mystery, revealing just enough to keep you wanting. I'm dying to know what he's hiding. The brief glimpses we do get of his vulnerability and his thoughtful gestures make him very likeable and real. I even think I saw a bit of his heart peak through that stiff and hard exterior.Nikki is the beautiful ex- pageant girl with sass, smarts, and attitude to boot. But, Nikki has her own secrets and demons - painful and dark secrets. She's broken on the inside just as much as much on the outside although no one can tell. Nikki uses her attitude as armor to protect herself. Her strong attitude is refreshing, and her witty sarcasm had me laughing out loud. It's nice to see a heroine that stands on her own two feet and isn't afraid to show her strong side.Damien and Nikki meet at a party and the attraction is instant. Damien decides that Nikki's next on his list of acquisitions. Nikki is more than attracted to Damien, but she isn't THAT kind of girl. She does things on her terms and this presents a challenge for him. Damien is relentless in his pursuit, and he soon becomes too much to resist. Nikki wants this, but is this just a game to Damien??? Because to Nikki it certainly is not; it's very very real and terrifying . If she pursues this is she ready for her past to come front and center? Is she ready to give up control and let Damien possess her?It's very easy to ruin the story by saying too much more here. I will say that their story is very passionate, and they very much understand one another. Secrets, skeletons, insecurities, doubt, and second guessing run rampant, but there are touching and heart felt moments that make these bad elements fade into the background. And, it's not all about the sex. HALLELUJAH!!! There was a nice balance between the sex and the story. Sex was part of the story, but it never became THE story. Nikki and Damien have a relationship, and that's what we get to see first and foremost. I love this couple because they are both strong and smart with a vulnerable side.After all this you're still probably thinking been there done that, rich billionaire alpha male goes after a young, beautiful, nave woman. THAT'S where you're wrong!!! By no means is Nikki nave. She's confident, smart, and doesn't allow anyone to make decisions for her, it's all on her terms. And, that is why this is different.I know a lot of people hate cliffhangers or waiting for follow up books, but I'm glad this is a trilogy. I'm loving this couple so much that it would have been a shame if Ms. Kenner tried to force their story to fit into a stand-alone book. Their story is too involved and complicated not to run this over multiple books.Nikki and Damien's story isn't very heavy into BDSM if that's what you're looking for. Yes, it's hot, erotic, and passionate with some kinky elements, but I wouldn't classify this as a BDSM or even light BDSM........ but, Release Me does give FSoG and the Crossfire Series a run for their money.I simply loved this book. At times, I think I was purposely reading slow just so it wouldn't end. There are certain books that I re-read occasionally just because I love the feeling I get from the intense feeling the characters have for one another. Release Me is going into that pile! I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment of Damien and Nikki!!!!!\nquestion: Why do they hide a secret?",
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"There 's a reason publishers put those stickers on books that make comparisons to FSoG. Whatever the reason ........ it sure as hell helped my choose Release Me!This captured my attention right out of the gate"
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"input": "review: A hauntingly beautiful character study, brilliantly written, and methodically detailed in spirit. The dialogue is fantastic, the characters richly developed, the sense of tragedy so deep, its power is difficult to describe in literal form; "The Goldfinch" touches something on the periphery of human experience. The plot slowly develops and leads to many interesting paths, but the final act stretches on too long through metaphoric and verbose description, lacking dramatic impact deserved of such a strong, first three-quarters. Donna Tartt is immensely talented, and her passion is evident on every page. In the finale, it's just creative decisions that undercut what could have made perfect.\nquestion: How good is the book?",
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"The dialogue is fantastic"
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"input": "review: I hadn't read the series and found I was an anomaly. I found this book to be compelling and well written. I now will be reading the next two series of the trilogy.\nquestion: How fascinating is the book?",
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"I found this book to be compelling and well written"
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"input": "review: I just love all of Cassandra Clares books. When her first series came out i just ate it up and this one is just as good. If you have not real all her books yet... start ordering.\nquestion: Was the series perfect?",
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"this one is just as good"
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"input": "review: I truly loved this book. It made me sit down like a crazy addict and read and read. Sometimes I felt the text dragged on a bit, but the author expertly shows her knowledge of the time era and racial segregation of the classes. The characters are unique from each other and are well-rounded. A lovely story that most readers will enjoy because it offers hope to an otherwise bleak past.\nquestion: Why do I have a unique gift?",
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"The characters are unique from each other and are well"
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"input": "review: I almost didn't buy it because of the many bad reviews but after reading this I loved Abby and Travis's story! I have come to the conclusion that quite a number of people grew up with a \"charmed\" childhood and had it pretty good so I understand why they wouldn't \"get\" this story or like it. Life isn't all a bed of roses for everyone. And I like many others come from an abusive and violent childhood. My step-father didn't break things or hit other people, he hit me and my sister and my brother. The emotional, mental, and physical abuse he put us through was a nightmare. He appeared to be a great guy with a great life and no one thought differently. But I knew the monster he hid well. Travis's outbursts and breaking things is really nothing, he never hits Abby or any other woman. He is a bit possessive but he doesn't try to hide how he feels and is very aware when he messes up, I don't feel this books sends the wrong message. I have been known to violent outbursts and throwing things but I never hurt anyone. So I felt their story was actually refreshing to read something that didn't have the constant \"happy, happy, life is perfect to it.\" I can't wait to read Travis's POV!\nquestion: What is the greatest love?",
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"loved Abby and Travis 's story"
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"input": "review: I think this book has been unfairly advertised in order to hopefully grab people who enjoyed the Harry Potter books. when I was given this behemoth of a novel to read, I was told I'd like it because \"its a mix of Harry Potter and Jane Austen.\" Its an entirely different kind of novel than Harry Potter; and the only connection to a Jane Austen novel would be that its set in old England and uses old English (\"chuses\" for example). That said, the writing style is more in line with Jane Austen than some of the modern authors. But, I wouldn't call this book Harry Potter done by Jane Austen. Its also a fairly hard book to get into which is highly different from the pickup and readability of Harry Potter.I don't even want to talk about what the book is about and my recommendation is to not read the book jacket because it basically tells you the entire story. Strange and Norrell tells the story of a magician, Norrell, who wants to bring magic back to England under his own terms. But it doesn't start out like that. It starts out with totally different characters who consider themselves magicians but don't practice. Then it becomes a different novel about Norrell and his personal idealogies...then it involves Strange and tells his whole life history up to this moment before showing his ideologies.Part of the problem with the novel in its early pages is that it has a ton of beginnings. It feels like the story will be about one thing but then introducing someone else gives another beginning to the story. Its filled with too many false starts. It also spends a large portion of the book setting up what will unfold in the last two hundred pages; in fact the majority of the story dictated in the book flap happens in the last half of the novel. Fans of very pickup and read novels will probably be turned off early on. Its a shame because this novel is very rich.It has a lot of subtext involving the time period (1800s) that fans/history buffs of the time period will enjoy. I hate to call it a historical fiction, but it closely resembles this but with a fantastical twist (namely magic). Susanna Clarke spends a good deal of time describing the time period, the setting, the characters, their motivations, etc that you really do get a good feeling for the characters. She does a good job developing characters that will definitely have an idealogical and moral confrontation. Clarke does tend to lean on cliches every now and then, what with the yes-men surrounding Norell and their tireless bickering on who's better. Its handled deftly, but its still cliched at parts.My recommendation is that if you enjoy a quick read (and I don't mean page length) then I would just check this novel out. If you are interested in devoting a good portion of your time to a novel that is thick with description, characterization and a plot that involves a ton of setup and involves a ton of characters that need to be introduced, then this is a good novel for you.\nquestion: How unusual is this book?",
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"this book has been unfairly advertised"
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"input": "review: Torn from You begins immediately after that crazy cliffhanger from With You. I do recommend that you read With You first because I think it is important for you to understand the connection between Emily and Sculpt/Logan. You will find that their relationship is raw and intense.Emily’s is ripped from her simple life. She is thrust into a dark world that is dangerous, abusive and disgusting. She is at the mercy of evil men who want to train her and sell her as a sex slave. But when she thinks the man she has given her heart to is there to save her, she couldn’t be so wrong.When Emily realizes it was Sculpt who brought her to Mexico and he owns her, she is horrified. Everything that she had come to know has been torn apart. Emily’s heart is shattered and she has no other choice but to do what she has to in order to survive.Her days in captivity will test her strength and her ability to survive. The torture and torment that she goes through was heartbreaking to read. Logan owns Emily and she has to submit to him so that she is not sold to someone else. Raul who is the man in charge is evil to the core. He has agreed to allow Logan to have Emily but is watching them closely. Emily is torn between the hate she feels towards Logan and the guilt she feels for allowing herself to desire this man and continues to feel the raw and intense feelings she had when they first met. Ultimately, she does everything that Logan asks of her, although some is degrading and horrific, she has to survive and has no choice.As days slowly pass Emily continues to sink into her confusion with Logan. There are moments when she sees glimpses of the Logan she fell in love with but then it is quickly replaced with the cold and ruthless man who brought her into the darkness. She doesn’t know what to believe. He is protecting her from some evil things but why has he done this to her.“We were torn apart, because Eme – I’d never have stayed away from you any other way.”For me, the first part of this book was very dark and intense. I fell in love with Sculpt/Logan in With You then everything fell apart when I met him again in Torn from You. I felt the hate and anger that Emily did. But seeing bits and pieces of the old Logan gave me hope.The second part of the book took on a NA feel for me. I still loved it but it definitely shifted gears for me. It is 2 years later when we find Emily coping the best she can within the life she has rebuilt for herself. She has not had any contact with Logan and has no idea where he is. Her heart has mended a bit but she still carries around quite a bit of pain and anger from what she went through.Then one day Logan resurfaces again. Logan wants Emily back. He needs her back in his life. Emily is harboring quite a bit of anger and hatred. She is frightened of him. She hates that he reminds her of such a horrific part of her life. But Logan is willing to fight to get Emily back into his life. He needs her to understand why he did what he did and to let him help her heal.What we find out about Logan, his family and what he goes through is heartbreaking. But will what he tells Emily be enough? Is her heart strong enough to open up again and let him back in. We watch Emily struggle with her feelings but still stay strong. Logan is willing to do anything to get her back. Emotions are high and still very raw. We get some much needed answers but not without more crazy stuff.This was definitely a crazy ride for me. I loved Emily who was that girl who was beautiful on the inside and beautiful on the outside. She was a fighter and a survivor. She cared deeply. Sculpt/Logan was one of those characters that had me loving him one moment and hating him the next. He was intense and for me I thought he was emotional. He rarely loved and when he did he did it deeply.I also thought the other characters were great too. Some were a bit crazy like Georgia (who should probably lighten up on the drinking) but she was great. Deck was a badass and I loved him. Kat was an amazing friend and so was Matt. Crisis added a bit of craziness and Ream; I wonder what his story is.Looking forward to more things from this author!\nquestion: How twisted is the story?",
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"She is thrust into a dark world that is dangerous"
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"input": "review: Dry humor, witty remarks, and a bit of sarcasm, written in first person by the man we all now know as House. For me, the actual plot - which is sort of a spy thriller; part serious, part satire - was secondary to the writing and the characters. I didn't particularly care what they were doing. I just loved reading his words. His characters are vivid and unique. He has a true gift for writing dialogue and even his narrative sucked me in and held me in place.In all fairness, however, I must admit that the plot was at times convoluted in such a way that it could be difficult to follow. I think, in Laurie's effort to bring suspense to the story, he sometimes leaves the reader dangling in the wind. However, the entertainment value of his writing style carried me through any little rough spots in the plot.When I turned the last page, I was sad to say goodbye to the characters. Thomas Lang, Laurie's main character, wants to live on in my mind. And, for me, that's the mark of a great story.\nquestion: Is the movie dialogue good?",
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"He has a true gift for writing dialogue",
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"He has a true gift for writing dialogue and even"
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"input": "review: Let me start off by saying I don't normally write a lot of reviews, I just felt compelled to do so with this book. I mean, wow! One of the best books I've ever read. I went through so many emotions while reading this book. I laughed, smiled, gasped, got nervous, and was on the verge of tears, It was a roller coaster!I loved Camryn and Andrew. I loved how he brought out the best in her, made her feel alive, showed her what it was like to live to the fullest, no regrets, no worries, not to be scared to say what you want when you want to. He might have even taught me a few things ;) Andrew is pretty much perfect, sexy, sweet, caring, protective, funny...etc. I loved Cam too, I loved when she started opening up and growing into herself. She was relatable and I loved that.These two had some hard times and found each other at the perfect time, their friendship was amazing. I didn't really find the beginning slow, I felt like I was sucked in, living in the moment with them. We had to understand what it was that made Cam feel like getting away. I felt like I knew Andrew had a secret but wasn't sure what it was and when we'd find out. Then I was hoping I was wrong about the secret.This book teaches you to live, be you, don't worry about what people think, do what makes you happy, live your life the way you want to live it. Never have any regrets. Don't be afraid to love and to grow.This book also just stunned me speechless! But I also had my outbursts, gasps, my oh no's, my oh my gosh's, my aww's, you get the point. My poor heart was heavy and racing and it took me a while to calm it down. These characters and this story will definitely stay with you. I can't say how much I love it. Read the whole thing within a day.Just gotta say Bravo to you Ms Redmerski! What an amazing job on this book, the writing, the story, the characters, everything!\nquestion: Who do you love?",
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"loved Camryn and Andrew",
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"I loved that These two had some hard times and found each other at the perfect time"
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"input": "review: Since the first time I read Naked, Ethan and his American girl Brynne's story, stole my heart.And with each next book it took a little bit more of my heart. I became instantly addicted, consumed and captivated by it.These two have come a long way since the first book. Watching their relationship develop was truly consuming.The growth of their love that become stronger and stronger with each next book. It became unconditional and deeper.The banter between them that was powerful since the beginning only just grew in strength.This book just adds up.Their journey was emotional on so many levels. You fell it, you absorb it, you get owned by it, you treasure it, you adore it and just love it. But the thing that is the most important is that underneath everything that they have been through, their love stood strong and high.The love the have for each other, was all and everything they needed and did not know that they needed it. True love really has healing and freeing powers.I do not know if Raine's writing style can be described properly. She writes… flawlessly, lyrical. Unique. Exceptional. Easy to get attached to. Full of magic. Her descriptions are rich, picturesque. Her storylines are attaching, moving.Enthralling and truly beautiful, Ethan and Brynne's story is unique and once in a lifetime.Rare and Precious Things is beyond breathtaking and heartwarming beautiful. It is truly a delight.It is hard that it is the end of their story, but they will always have a place in my heart.≧◔◡◔≦ 5 ✰ read ≧◉◡◉≦>>>ARC received in exchange for an honest review<<<\nquestion: Is this love book beautiful?",
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"input": "review: Great book. I read all nearly 800 pages in just a few days. The writing is incredible. The plot twists and at a certain point of the narrative when the main character' character came into question, I put the book down, wondering if I wanted to finish it. I am so glad I did.\nquestion: Does this book is good in means of write?",
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"The writing is incredible"
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"input": "review: This story hooked me up almost immediately to the point that couldn't put the book down, that's how good this story is. K.A.Linde really knows how to put in words raw feelings. I love the angst, the plot, the characters. If you like the Thoughtless series, The Opportunist, The Dublin Street, ect. I can guarantee that you'll fall in love with this book, too. I highly recommend this book, and it won't surprise me of a movie coming up from it. I'm anxiously waiting for book 2 (Avoiding Responsibility), and who knows of book 3 (PLEASE!.....)\nquestion: Where to get a self love book for women?",
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"I love the angst"
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"input": "review: Two reasons that I bought this book:1. I am passionate about art and thoroughly enjoy novels with art as a theme2. This book was marketed as Kindle no1 best seller, but I think marketing has more to do with its success than the actual merits of the bookThe book started off brilliantly and I became totally engaged with the characters and storyline. Her style of writing is very descriptive and interesting going into the psychology of things, but I don't that I would recommend this to my husband to read as this style may be more appealing to a woman's perspective..I will not repeat much of what is said in the many other reviews, but I agree with others that the lengthy book loses momentum towards the end and I was left feeling dissatisfied by the ending.The ending seemed to have been added on as an after thought -almost felt like it had been written by someone else.It was rather a rambling anti-climax and I was left feeling disappointed int he book after having thoroughly enjoyed a large part of the rest of it. Due to my mixed feelings this book will only receive a solid 3.\nquestion: Was the story good?",
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"book started off brilliantly and I became totally engaged with the characters and storyline",
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"I am passionate about art and thoroughly enjoy novels with art as a theme2"
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"input": "review: The novel is a wild, trippy ride through the inscapes of the mind meshed with the story of one woman's struggle to relate to her loved ones and the world around her.Joe Hill writes a good story. I loved the idea of inscapes, and especially the call out to Mid-World from the Dark Tower Series. The overarching story of how Vic McQueen deals with her gift (or curse) and her conflict with the antagonist, Charlie Manx, drive the story.My main criticism is that at times I felt that the narrative could have been tighter, and in fact a review I read on Amazon nailed how I feel:'NOS4A2 is epic in length, but not in scope.'Vic McQueen is the best part of the story. She has a gift or a curse, depending on your point of view, and her life unfolds in response to this gift (or curse). Joe Hill nails the reality of mental illness with his portrayal of the evolution of Vic's character. I felt a great deal of sympathy for her and pulled for her throughout the novel. Vic is the classic tragic heroine.Charlie Manx is a real-life villain. What he does is horrible, but when seen from his point of view you can understand why he does what he does. You understand why he thinks what he does is right. In that way Charlie is not a caricature, but I never sympathized. There are points in Charlie's history where Joe Hill could have tweaked a few events and made Charlie a villain for whom you feel sympathy, thus making Charlie deeper, but that never materialized.Outside of Vic, the real delight is the idea of inscapes--how everyone has their own perception of reality and that each of our perceptions of reality are linked. These perceptions of reality can become separate worlds whose extent are limited only by our imagination. It's a powerful set of ideas that Joe has put out there.Unlike Horns, Joe Hill's previous novel, I was able to set aside NOS4A2 when I needed to sleep--except for the climax. The last hundred or so pages flew by.In the end what makes NOS4A2 a good novel is the sum of the positives. Like I said, the prose could be tighter, but the lead character, Vic McQueen, and the story itself pull this novel together and make it a good read.If you like Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King, I think you might like NOS4A2.I will say that after reading NOS4A2 I now want a Rolls Royce Wraith.\nquestion: Was the story magical?",
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"good story",
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"Joe Hill writes a good story"
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"input": "review: Back in 1980, ‘The Clan of the Cave Bear’ was published; it spawned a genre of prehistoric novels, none of which ever grabbed me the way that book did. Jean Auel not only put an incredible amount of research into her books, but her heroine, Alya, was one of the most engaging protagonists I’ve ever ‘met’. I followed the series as this Cro-Magnon superwoman survived being orphaned at age five and then being raised by a band of Neanderthals, learned to hunt, tamed animals, learned herbal healing, and so much more. Auel showed, in an entertaining way, how various things could have been learned and invented. I read that book at a time when I was going through a back to the land phase, and Ayla’s adventures resonated with me.I waited eagerly for each new volume. Sadly, the quality dropped as the series went on; the books started to drag. Still, I could not give up on the series, even though I didn’t get to reading ‘Land of the Painted Caves’ until it had been out for two years. I kind of wish I hadn’t read it at all.There is little in the way of plot; Ayla and the First (the spiritual leader of the caves and her mentor) make a journey to visit all the caves with paintings in the area. There are some personal issues for Ayla, of course, but they seem contrived. And the book is extremely repetitious; every time Ayla is introduced (which, given the travel theme, is very, very often) her entire list of names and affiliations is given as if we have never read them before; as is the fact that she has an accent. We read about every person’s reaction to the horses and to Wolf. While it’s valid that people would have never seen tame animals before, we don’t need to know about every single reaction. Nor about every time Ayla brews up tea. It’s a huge book and I feel would have benefited from some serious editing.It is almost like Auel felt she needed to finish the series but didn’t really have it in her. It’s a sad ending for the Earth’s Children series.\nquestion: How good is the book?",
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"incredible amount of research into her books"
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"input": "review: I started out thinking the book was ok, but the more I read, the better I liked it. It tells of a family ( and a few friends) who livein constant danger in war- torn Germany. There is an ever-prevent danger of being arrested for the slightest suspicionof disloyalty to Hitler and any of his doctrines. No one can be trusted to keep a secret. Into this comes a young girl witha love for books, a refugee who is Jewish and in hiding, and the girl's introduction into the dangers and heartaches ofgrowing up in a neighborhood that is rife with fear, death and suffering. This story is suspenseful, touching, and informative.\nquestion: How emotional is the story?",
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"This story is suspenseful",
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"This story is suspenseful , touching , and informative"
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"input": "review: Welcome to the world of Amy Elliott Dunne and her husband Nick Dunne. On their fifth wedding anniversary, a day Amy always celebrates to the hilt, she disappears under mysterious circumstances. Nick is the prime suspect and does nothing to make his family, the media, or the public think differently. Thus begins a highly suspenseful tale loaded with twists and turns to keep you eagerly turning the pages. I am in awe of author Gillian Flynn's clever plotting and now anxious to read her two previous books. To go more deeply into the story line would involve spoilers, so I will avoid that and just say Amy and Nick are two of the most dysfunctional, psychotic people you may ever come across. Their story is riveting, appalling, and highly readable. A smart and stylish golden couple who complete each other in every way, their story and the inside look into their marriage will have readers mesmerized from romantic beginning until the stunning finale.\nquestion: Is story good?",
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"Their story is riveting"
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"input": "review: Life of Pi is good, there is no debating that. I began this book and thought I would love it. During Part One, Pi Patel is a character describing his life. I enjoyed it. Thinking Part Two would be the same, I eagerly awaited what Martel had in store for us next. However, I thought the story began to drag. It was almost two hundred pages with next to no dialogue. You are placed in Pi's head, having him narrate the story as he experienced it. It was hard to push through those two hundred pages. It got old after a while.Currently a high school junior, I got to the end of this book with one thought. Huh? I found it confusing. I am not sure if that is because I do not understand the deeper significance, but I found it hard to comprehend. I am unsure of all the praise this book has gotten, because I don't understand what people found so great about it. I thought it was good, but not praiseworthy. Although I enjoyed the ending, I thought it was very anti-climactic. It was a good book and the writing was very good, but it was just not the book for me.\nquestion: Is it a good love?",
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"Life of Pi good , there is no debating that . I began this book and thought I would love it"
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"input": "review: So I jumped on the bandwagon because a lot of my coworkers were reading the book. The story itself is pretty intriguing and suspenseful and you can't help but Cheer Katniss on as you read about her trials through the games. It hooks you in and keeps you there and that above all is what I enjoyed about the book.\nquestion: Is the plot line good enough?",
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"The story itself is pretty intriguing and suspenseful"
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"input": "review: I was worried that I would constantly be missing all the beloved characters that Rowling has created, but I couldn't be more wrong. The writing is excellent, the mystery compelling and the characters complex. I was almost sad to finish and wishing it was the first in a series. How delighted I was to find that another Cormoran Strike novel is on the way.\nquestion: Why do I have a positive review?",
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"The writing is excellent"
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"input": "review: I had never heard anything about orphan trains prior to this book. The story is fantastic and well written, if a little rosey at the end, but don't we all need a feel good book some times?\nquestion: Does this have a good balance of enjoyment?",
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"The story is fantastic and well written"
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"input": "review: This was a really good story.Read this one- you won't regret it.The characters were both very likeable.I'll definitely read more by this author.\nquestion: Does this work have a deep and complicated story line?",
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"This was a really good story"
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"input": "review: The Invention of Wings: A Novel by Sue Monk KiddWhile writing the book, the author states that she was inspired by the words of professor Julius Lester, which she kept propped up on her desk: “History is not just facts and events. History is also pain in the heart, and we repeat history until we are able to make another's pain in the heart our own.”This story was comprised of many true people, and events in history. Knowing she wanting to write about sister in her next book, and living in Charleston, SC she came across some information on a pair of sisters, who became well known for their work as abolitionist and speakers for the equality of women. Sarah and Angelina Grimké, were ahead of their times, but having grown up in a slave owning society it took them awhile to be able to change their lives and to help others. Besides the sisters, other great characters were slaves, Hetty, aka handful, and her mother also very strong woman that, happened to be born at the wrong time in history. The author brings all of the characters to life in fascinating ways, we are able to see both sides of this time in history and see the different viewpoints. I loved the pieces told of African folklore which mainly were told through Handfuls mother, and the beautiful story quilt she made.This story is so well written, you are swept up right away into these peoples lives.I am glad I got the (Original Publisher's Edition-No Annotations) with no distractions. This book is really worth reading.\nquestion: How relevant is the story?",
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"output": [
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"story was comprised of many true people"
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"input": "review: Dan Brown is one of my favorite authors and his books intrigue me, besides the fact that I am a history major, and I find them very entertaining. This book was very hard to put down and I finished it in a week.\nquestion: How good is this story?",
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"output": [
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"I find them very entertaining"
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"input": "review: I can't even begin to explain how much I loved this book! I mean really LOVED this book! The characters were so real. The emotion was so real. The love was so real! Just when I thought I figured this story out, I was amazingly surprised with another twist. Just when you think it's over, the author reels you back in. I both laughed and cried while I read this. I love the female lead character, which I often times find that I don't in romance novels. I find that a lot of times, the lead female character is whiny and spoiled. But "Sky" is raw, funny, and lovable all at the same time. And "Holder," OH GOD Holder! I think I'm in love with him! He just has a way with words that are so completely perfect!If you are debating whether to purchase this book, don't debate any longer! BUY IT! You won't regret it! I'm going to have a hard time getting myself to read another story, as I just don't think any other will compare!\nquestion: Is this love book beautiful?",
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"I ca n't even begin to explain how much I loved this book",
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"I mean really LOVED this book"
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"input": "review: Sequels to stand out debuts often struggle to advance the series plot and recapture the magic of the first book. INSURGENT isn't one of those sequels. It's as powerful or even more powerful than it's predecessor. And considering how phenomenal DIVERGENT was, that's no small compliment.One of the most inventive and action packed dystopian series ever, INSURGENT picks up almost immediately after the end of DIVERGENT. The factions that dictate every aspect of society are in danger and all out war seems inevitable. Tris's faction has ben split as too many members have turned traitor. Power hungry Erudite have set their sights on the Divergent, like Tris, systematically rounding them up to kill...and worse.What continues to impress me with the Divergent series is the character arcs. They are magnificent. Tris transformed from the almost Amish-like Abnegation member to a brave and confrontational Dauntless member so convincingly in DIVERGENT, and her transformation in INSURGENT is no less impressive. After the tragic choice she made at the end of DIVERGENT, Tris is plagued with guilt, self recrimination, and shame. She isolates herself even from those she cares about the most. It's heartbreaking to read. And Tris isn't the only one who evolves in the book. Characters who I thought were villains became heroes, and characters who I thought were trustworthy became villains. Shocking doesn't begin to describe it.The beginning of INSURGENT was a little slow and not as easy to jump into as the debut, especially since the worldbuilding isn't really recapped for readers (like me) who could have benefitted from a refresher. But once I got my bearings, and the central conflict was revealed, INSURGENT was as compulsively readable as DIVERGENT. And the revelations at the end were almost overwhelming--in a good way--considering their implications. Bottom line, this is a series not to be missed. The stakes just keep getting higher and I can't wait to dive into the third book in the Divergent series when it comes out in 2013.Sexual Content:Kissing\nquestion: What kind of storyline does the book contain?",
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"the magic of the first book ."
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"input": "review: This is not the first time I stayed up until 5 am reading a book by Tarryn Fisher, she has this amazing way to pull you into the story in a way that even after you finished it it's so difficult to untangle yourself from it.Mud Vein is a crazy ride even from the blurb, it doesn't says much about what the book really is about, but that is Tarryn's way to ask you to jump almost blind into this amazing story and now I can say it makes sense you have to experience it that way, I got so many emotions and a hell of a headache trying to figure it out what I was reading until I decided to just enjoyed one page at the time, this is not a typical love story I wouldn't say is a romance either, yes love is an important part of the story but this is so much more.You'll feel a thousand emotions, I got angry, scared, and yes I cried too, Tarryn always does that to me she makes me feel every word she writes, and she doesn't sugarcoat things she gives you imperfect characters and raw emotions, so if you want a sweet romance this might not be for you but if you are expecting a great book, written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it, it will make yo feel and it will left you thinking about it for a while.\nquestion: How would you define the incredible talent that this author has?",
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"written in an amazing way by an incredible talented author this is it",
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"incredible talented author"
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"input": "review: This is another great love story by Nicholas Sparks. You laugh and cry but it has a wonderful ending. Excellent book!\nquestion: How pleasant is the end of the story?",
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"This is another great love story by Nicholas Sparks",
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"has a wonderful ending"
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"input": "review: Not only is this book deeply disturbing, it is horribly written. I don't know how this book became mainstream at all. I am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all\nquestion: How good is the story?",
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"horribly written",
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"am not a conservator person but this book is disgusting and contains not literacy value at all"
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"input": "review: This novel is really good and takes you on a ride through the museum. I like the characters and the mystery involved. I also love to read Preston and Childs. Thanks for the journey!\nquestion: What novel is great?",
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"This novel is really good and takes you on a ride through the museum"
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"input": "review: In this book, Collins tells the story of Katniss, a young girl competing in \"The Hunger Games,\" a cruel, government-orchestrated fight to the death. The plot is as compelling as it is unsettling.This is a book you can't put down. The writing is excellent and the pacing flawless. The characters in general are nicely wrought. Collins keeps the reader fully engaged, trying to interpret and anticipate the moves of both the gamemakers and the competitors.Despite the wonderful experience of reading this book, I began to feel a sense of unease in the last thirty or so pages, the fear that I was about to be seriously disappointed. I hoped I was wrong. But I wasn't. I hated the ending. It resolved nothing.While I realize this is a series and the action resumes in \"Catching Fire\" and continues in \"Mockingjay,\" I feel authors of series works owe it to their readers to reward them at the end of each book with some overwhelming emotion, good or bad. In an epic story such as this, there needs to be some sense that the protagonist has come through some major life event that has changed him or her, prompted some sort of growth or... something. The unfeeling, jaded Katniss of Page 1 is pretty much the same girl the reader's left with on the last page. She's likable enough but still self-centered, still terribly immature and self-congratulatory. How much can the reader really care about this character and her relationships with others when, in the end, Katniss herself really doesn't much give a crap? And at the end, the story just... fizzles. I have a strong sense that this book ended at the wrong place. There needs to be some sense of closure, some feeling that the reader has completed a book. And, in the case of a series novel, there needs to be some major driving element that pushes the reader into wanting to read the next book. A bunch of unresolved loose ends, vague questions, and protagonist ambivalence, as we get here, simply is not good enough.The ending here was so BLAH that I was left seriously questioning whether I wanted to invest the necessary time to keep reading the series. I thought Collins and I might have different views as to what constitutes a book ending. What if the difficulty with endings was systemic and I got to the end of \"Mockingjay\" and was left going, \"Whaaaaattt?\"No reader wants to be left that way.But I cared about this series. I would love to love it.I decided to check out the reviews for \"Catching Fire\" and \"Mockingjay\" before I went any further with this series. I needed to know whether readers were more satisfied with the endings of \"Catching Fire\" and \"Mockingjay\" than I was with the ending of \"The Hunger Games.\" If they weren't, then I was unlikely to read those books.In fact, I wish I'd checked out those reviews before I started the series.Having completed my review of the reviews, I would suggest that strategy to anyone contemplating reading \"The Hunger Games.\" That way, you'll know what you're getting into before you're where I am now.Eventually, nostalgia may pull me back to the series and I'll pick up Book II. Right now, though, I feel too cheated and disappointed.With just a little more effort on the part of the author and editors, this could have been a phenomenal book.\nquestion: Is the book talk a good story?",
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"Despite the wonderful experience of reading this book"
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"input": "review: This book is profound and offers the reader much to ponder. Viktor Frankl's intellect is evident as well as his compassion. The spritual nature of the work is quite moving. This book offers an insightful view into a place and subject impossible to comprehend. I thank Dr. Frankl for his wisdom and sharing. Through this book, he has been able to bring deep meaning out of incredible suffering and tragedy. This is a rare accomplishment.\nquestion: How is the meaning compared original verb?",
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"This is a rare accomplishment"
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"input": "review: After falling in love with Will and Lake in Slammed, I was happy to get more of them, but not so happy knowing they were going to face all sorts of trials as a couple. One of my favorite things about this book was the point of view. While Slammed was from Lake's point of view, Point of Retreat is from Will's. As much as I loved being in Lake's head, I loved being in Will's ever more. I got to see some of my favorite Slammed moments through his eyes, which was huge.The biggest plus about seeing everything from Will's eyes was learning first hand how sincere and deep his love for Lake was. While Lake might have been the one pursuing Will in Slammed, in Point of Retreat it was Will holding them together. He did everything and anything in his power to be there for Lake in her time of need. I really felt that changed the whole tone of the book. Lake spent most of the book withdrawn and angry. She never really left the relationship, but there was a strain on it, and Lake wasn't emotionally able to deal with it. Will really stepped up and I adore him for it.I loved seeing Kel and Caulder again. Those two boys are just as mischievous and adorable as they were in Slammed, maybe more. I still wanted to give them big hugs and tell them to never change. Of course I didn't get my wish 'cause the guys started to notice girls, but one of the swoon/laugh moments I had was finding out why they were suspended from school. I think it spoke highly of how Will and Lake were adapting to their new roles and raising their brothers. There were also new people introduced in this book. I don't think the book would've been the same without Sherry and Kiersten. Both brought a gravitas to the book that elevated it to a totally different level.Of course poetry is an important part of this book, but it wasn't as big a focus as the first one. Of course one of my favorite lines from this series come from a poem used at the end. Once again Colleen's poetry is moving and flawless, just like this book. I honestly thought I was going to have a problem writing a review for this book, but it just basically wrote itself. For me, Point of Retreat will forever be a book that evoked so many emotions, touched my soul, and made Colleen Hoover one of my must buy & must read authors. Honestly, you'll feel the same after reading any one of her books.\nquestion: How to know if it is love?",
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"After falling in love with Will and Lake in Slammed"
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"input": "review: Tom hopes the isolated life on the lighthouse island will insulate him from the post-war demons that haunt him. He dedicates himself to his new bride and embraces the keeper's job as a sacred responsibility. But, he finds life is full of the unexpected, the unsummoned challenges that define a life, and carve out consequences. What happens when good people choose expedience over right, when they persuade themselves that an accident of fate is not a chance occurrence but a miracle intended to allay their private sorrow? As the story unfolds with a gripping pace, the reader will confront deeply personal questions. Given similar circumstances in their own lives, what would they choose? Will their moral compass illuminate an integrous path, or will they succumb to the desire of their soul to have that one dream fulfilled? This book will stay with you, not only for its power but also for the lyrical writing.\nquestion: What is your favorite book?",
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"What happens when good people choose expedience over right"
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"input": "review: Bernadette is not your ordinary mom. But then, none of the characters in this book can pass for normal. Bernadette checked out long before her family wondered where she went. The book is funny and witty, but it doesn't manage to hide some significant heart peeking from underneath.Told from daughter Bee's point of view, the crazy parts of the world seem saner than they should. There are also lots of notes and lists and correspondence with Bernadette's personal assistant Manjula, quite a story in itself. Then there's Microsoft and Antarctica.I listened to an audio edition narrated by Kathleen Wilhoite. Her voice was dynamic, enthusiastic, even screechy when necessary, and altogether right for this book. It was easy to tell when she switched from Bee's voice to one of the emails or other non-narrative sections.Quite entertaining and fun.\nquestion: How is the author is amusing?",
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"The book is funny and witty"
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"input": "review: Liane Moriarty's The Husband's Secret is one of those books you can't put down but are greatly disappointed when you turn that last page. The book follows three women and how their seemingly unrelated stories intertwine to reveal a life changing twist.Summary:Story #1: Cecelia accidentally finds a dusty letter in the attic, written by her husband John-Paul, only to be opened after his death. While sharing this strange discovery with him, she senses that he is hiding a secret.Story #2: Tess, a working mother, learns that her husband Will has fallen in love with her best friend Felicity. Angry and shocked, she flies to Sydney with her son Liam to escape her wrecking marriage.Story #3: The death of her daughter Janie years ago always reminds Rachel that the murder is still out there, and her world is about to get crazy as she gets closer on finding out the truth.My Thoughts:The book's setting is very intriguing, and the story has so much potential. The author writes in such a smooth, natural way that allowed me to truly relate to these women. Character development is fantastic; the plot and the twists are really thought provoking. I did, however, find the first few chapters confusing when so many characters were introduced all at once, and it became difficult to differentiate all the names. The storyline was also tedious and boring towards the middle, but I definitely appreciated some of the deeper issues that the author takes on. The ending (epilogue) seemed somewhat abrupt but is very clever and ties everything together.As much as I wanted to love this book, it just felt a little short. Some parts were dragged out too much and the twist was also very predictable. Plus, I never fully understood the repetitive Berlin Wall reference.Overall, this is a nice read but not great literature material. I think for the right reader, this can be an amazing book, but unfortunately it's just not for me. The book itself is very well written, but the storytelling is definitely not for everyone.\nquestion: How good is that book?",
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"one of those books you ca n't put down but are greatly disappointed",
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"this is a nice read but not great"
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"input": "review: I will start out with the good. The story line was really good. I thouroughly enjoyed both Rule and Shaw. Both had reedeming qualities. I'm glad they found each other.Now for the bad and it's REALLY REALLY bad. I don't think I have ever read a book with so many errors. There was at least one on every other page and sometimes multiple on the same page. These range from use of the wrong word, an extra word in a sentence, missing punctuation, to massively long run on sentences.Some examples: gook = goodFailing instead of flailing"Know what I you can do""Said told me you've"Even me a chance = given me a chance"Always was the always""But wait awaited me" - I think this was supposed to be "what awaited me""With the sheer for of will alone" = sheer force of willLast one I promise:"On the days I worked I stayed on the Hill with Rule since his place was closer to the bar and he didn't mind coming to have a drink and waiting for me to get off so he could take me home he and Lou were like the best of friends now."PLEASE GET AN EDITOR ASAP. Any second set of eyes would have caught 85% of these errors.\nquestion: Do you have a good storyline to fight?",
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"The story line was really good"
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"input": "review: The Glass Castle is hands down one of the best memoirs--in fact, one of the best books--I've ever read. Jeannette Walls' story is remarkable and inspiring. I wish I had an ounce of her inner strength. Like Jeannette, I like learning the \"dirt\" about people not because it's salacious or because I have malicious intent, but rather because I think the \"dirt\" is what makes each of us unique and truly human. I also appreciated this book because the story raises a valuable question: can parents be deemed neglectful or abusive if they truly love their children and believe they're doing the best for them, even if to the outside world their parenting seems remiss? And is it maybe true to love is all a child truly needs, more so than even adequate food and shelter? Aside from the substance of the book, it was a compellingly readable story--funny, suspenseful, heartbreaking, and healing. I breezed through it because I had to know how things ultimately turned out.I wish the best to Jeannette and all her family. She is someone I would love to know, and I thank her for sharing her incredible story with the world!\nquestion: Does this story inspirational to you?",
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"story is remarkable and inspiring"
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"input": "review: First, this is an inspiring memoir. What a great testament to what a person can do if they set their minds to something that matters to them. Definitely made me want to hike portions of the PCT, especially as I live about 2 miles from it. Also made me rethink my little boo-hoos when I am just hiking a shorter hike.The author was brave, tough (the boot problem would have been enough to send me straight home), and pretty awesome. Her story was interesting, funny and pretty informative. I only gave this 4 stars instead of 5 because I expected more due to all the hype. Also because I was a little disappointed that she only hiked part of the trail - not that I could have done any better. I think I just expected this epic journey that stretched the whole trail.If you have read A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson, I think you might be a little disappointed with Wild, but it is still a good read and worth your time.\nquestion: Is this a story with a happy ending?",
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"I was a little disappointed"
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"input": "review: I enjoyed the heck out of this book. The writing was lovely. The characters just grew on me. And by the end, I didn't want it to end.If you like ensemble casts with a little bit of a fantastical element thrown in against a realistic backdrop, then this book is for you.\nquestion: What inspires an author to write beautiful things?",
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"The writing was lovely"
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"input": "review: There is no doubt that the story captured in the book is truly incredible, and the facts are worth learning. But there is a difference between a 5 star story and a 5 star book. The writing was blessedly straightforward, but it often felt like there was room for more nuance.\nquestion: How fascinating is the book?",
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"the book is truly incredible"
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"input": "review: Wow, this book is simply amazing. First of all, I was a little lukewarm about reading this because I had just finished Dude, Where's My Country by Michael Moore. This book, however focuses more on the media and I must say that it is more entertaining than Dude.To begin with, this book tells the truth very well, it covers how well, (or poorly) the media distort the television we view and the papers we read. Liberal bias? No, this is a non-existent problem. Franken covers Sean Hannity, Bill O'Lielly, Ann Coulter, and once again, Rush Limbaugh.This book is mainly about how the right-wingers always manage to blame Clinton and fellow dem's for the state of the nation, when in fact, they are the ones to blame. There are many incidences where people like Sean Hannity include bogus facts, research and charts to bash Clinton and other Democratic leaders.This book, of course isn't always funny, it is, in fact downright sad sometimes, but it offers good encouragement to me and my fellow liberals, and says that there is hope, but first, let's make fun of stupid liars!\nquestion: Is this joke funny?",
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"is n't always funny"
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"input": "review: Hemingway is a great story teller. This is a simple book about an old fisherman who goes out to sea after so many days without a catch. This books is so simple and beautiful. It was Hemingway's last masterpiece.For Whom the Bell Tolls has been one of my favorite books and in my opinion his best. Old Man and the Sea is a great reminder of just how great of a story teller Hemingway was.There's no need going into the plot, just sit back and enjoy this short novel about a man and a fish (i know that doesn't sound exciting, but it's great)\nquestion: Is it a good book?",
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"This books is so simple and beautiful"
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"input": "review: Let me just say that it is 6 a.m. in the morning. I have a LOT of work to do at our business today, which will be rather difficult as I HAVEN'T BEEN TO BED BECAUSE I STAYED UP ALL NIGHT reading, "Bet Me" by Jennifer Crusie. For the first time in a LONG time, I could not put the book down!I think that it is a crime to have the Spotlight Review rating this only 2 stars!! It is one of the BEST books that I have read all year. I guess that everyone is different, but I can't believe that we were reading the same book.Jennifer Crusie's books ALL have great dialogue, but sometimes her previous books seemed just a little too "dysfunctional" in a witty kind of way. Even though "Bet Me" has its strange moments, it is a captivating book.The dialogue completely submerged me into the characters. The entire time I was reading it, I thought, "My God - that is exactly what people would say." It wasn't canned or stilted- it was funny, but more believable than any dialogue I think that I have ever read.I hope that Jennifer Crusie will write more books like this. What is truly a shame though is that the first reviewer's views are far from the majority opinion of this book. Sadly, that is what too many people will look at. This really is a book worth buying. I loved the characters and especially liked the addition of the last chapter.Excellent, excellent book.\nquestion: Is it the dialogue of the book that makes it so good?",
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"excellent book"
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"input": "review: I didn't know what I was getting into with this book but I was drawn to it. This story is awesome how it unfolds. I will be reading more from this author!!!\nquestion: Is it a good story line?",
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"This story is awesome how it unfolds"
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"input": "review: Have you read a book before that after reading “The End” all you wanted to do is fall to your knees, raise your fists towards the sky, shake them and wail “Why God, why?”. No? Then this is the book for you cause this is how I just felt after finishing “Raw” by Belle Aurora. With this book it took all my willpower not to lock myself in the bathroom while the family was celebrating New Year’s Eve just so I could finish it – needing to find out what happens next. This book destroyed me, it broke me. I felt as if Belle Aurora stuck my heart, my mind and my soul in a blender and set it on high and then just walked away. For the last quarter of the book and still about three hours later I was a sobbing and blubbering mess. It was so much more than I expected and I already had high expectations. This book evoked so many emotions in me – pain, despair, disbelief, contentment, happiness, hate, disgust, fear and a broken heart. The story gave me whiplash as I was basically torn between emotions on a minutely basis. One moment I was full of hate, the next moment that was replaced by sympathy. Then swooning like a love-sick lunatic, right before feeling appalled and out of my comfort zone. And I loved every bit of it.When Belle Aurora said that this is a story about a love gone wrong, she wasn’t kidding. I really should have believed it. This story is different and original. Not something I have read before. It is dark and twisted and transformed my brain to mush. Well, my heart too. And my ovaries suffered a little as well.It is the story of Twitch and Lexi. Each of them having lived through a difficult and tormented past and still managed to succeed – each in their own way. Their meeting and relationship is, well, let’s say unusual and twisted as hell. But that is to be expected if you develop feelings for your stalker. And that is exactly what Lexi does. Little does she know there is more to him than just some guy that likes to follow women around. And little does he know that she is the only one that can save him from himself. Their relationship made me cringe at times. I found myself shaking my head in disbelief, wanting to shake the characters to make them wake-up and see what was going on. This couple and their relationship is unique. I’ve never read about a relationship like theirs. And yes, at times it took me out of my comfort zone. But that means the book is good. It makes me feel and think new things, it makes me reconsider my point of view. Amazing, when a story can do this.I can’t tell you much more about the story without giving too much away. And that is not something I want to do. The story is too good for you not to experience it yourself.What I can tell you is a bit about the characters.There is Lexi. She is a woman to look up to. Having overcome pain and sorrow that her childhood and youth have been filled with, she is now someone who helps others – giving all her heart and soul. She believes in the good of people and doesn’t judge. I liked her character a lot. Despite what she went through she wasn’t broken. She was happy and loving, stable and caring. Her friendship with Dave and Nikki was absolutely adorable. But when it came to Twitch, that girl left her brain on the bedside table. Sometimes I wanted to grab her by the shoulders and give her a decent shake in the hopes of maybe bringing her brain cells back to life. But then I suppose the heart will win over the brain any time and there was not much she could do about it.Twitch on the other hand is one complex and twisted man. Most of the time I was torn between wanting to punch him in the throat or rip his clothes off. He was all domineering, controlling alpha-male with a big dose of bad-to-the-bone added to the mix. And yet, despite his often brutal, demeaning and heartless behaviour, I just couldn’t help but like him a bit. There was more to him than this sick-in-the-head man. And finding out what it was – that was excruciating as hell. I love that up until the end of the book, I could not make up my mind if I hate him or love him. But yet I couldn’t help wishing for him to be happy, not able to just think in black and white. Not able to just judge him. To make me feel like this about a character like Twitch, that was a job well done by Belle Aurora.The story will shock and rock you and trust me, you will love every second of it. For me, this is the best start possible to a new book year. Do yourself the favor and read this book.5+ unique, mind-numbing, heart-wrenching, sobfest-inducing, thought-altering stars.\nquestion: How rewarding is the story?",
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"story is too good"
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"input": "review: I had zero intentions to read this book originally. It just didn’t seem like something that would interest me. Well I don’t know if you have noticed, but I have been challenging myself to read stuff outside of my normal reading comfort zone. Since that’s the case when this was offered by Epic Reads(Harper Teen) as a 68 hour free read online only, I jumped on it. My conclusion: I’m an idiot for passing in the first place. This book was fantastic and addicting and mesmerizing!Shatter Me is about Juliette, a girl that has been locked away in isolation for months because she possesses a power that frightens everyone around her. Juliette can kill people with the simplest of touches and because of that it has been almost a year since she had touched anything. Alone and scared Juliette’s world turns upside down when she is suddenly sharing a cell, and not just anyone, with a boy that may or may not be from her past. When things become even more complicated and Juliette finds out exactly why she has been locked up she must decide who to trust and just what she is willing to do to save her life and those around her.God did I love Juliette. She was such a great character. She had strength, but not too much so she was unbelievable, and she had vulnerability, but not enough to make her seem whiney. And she and Adam together were complete and utter magic. I could not get enough of their interaction. They played off each other so well and yet there was innocence to them even if you could constantly cut the sexual tension with a knife. Add in the stress of Werner and you have a winning combination of awesome. What really grabbed me though was the story telling. It was done in a way that I actually believed in the “fantasy” aspect which was what scared me away in the first place. Everything was paced nicely which added to the realistic feel not to mention the emotions all characters showed.All in all, this is a must read book and series. I have the second book waiting for me to read and I can’t wait to get to it.\nquestion: Where can I find book with excellent review?",
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"This book was fantastic"
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"input": "review: I have read many books, but none were more inspiring then Making Faces. It was so beautifully written. I fell in love with all the characters. Each having their own unique story. They have touched me and I know they will stay with me forever. There were many wonderful messages throughout this book. Such as, courage, sacrifice, acceptance and redemption to name a few. Faith and believing when you have no proof. Learning that there are lessons in loss and the powers love. That there are silver linings!!! Sometimes blessings come from tragedies. Life is not easy and we make what we can out of it. To never experience pain, you can not appreciate happiness.Never judge a book by its cover. A face or body does not define the person or their heart! True love does not see a face. It feels the soul. True love doesn't fade with time...My favorite quote in the book:\"Love is not love which alters when alterations finds, or bend with the remover to remove: oh no, it is an ever-fixed mark, that looks on tempest and is never shaken.\" - Shakespeare.God creates us all in the form we were meant to be.The book isn't just comprised of just heavy messages it was fun and playful too. I found myself laughing out loud. There are many sweet scenes as well. It had broken my heart than mended it. By the end, I had tears streaming down my face. I'm glad I was able to experience it. I adore this book and recommend to all ages. If you have a daughter or niece ..have them read this book!\nquestion: How rewarding is the story?",
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"Each having their own unique story"
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"input": "review: I came across Atlas Shrugged here on Amazon while looking for something else entirely. I read some of the reviews. Many people loved this book, and some people absolutely hated it. There was a real conflict going on. The one star reviews sighted an overly lengthy tomb that was preachy and highly opinionated with poorly drawn and poorly developed characters, unrealistic dialogue and confusing descriptions. The 5 star reviews touted amazing characters, poetic descriptions and ground breaking philosophy. But, it was the comments to the 5 star and 1 star reviews that got me interested. I read a comment on a one star review that the commenter thought the one star review was unwarranted and the reviewer needed to read some in-depth analytical books addressing this book and its author's philosophies - then re-read and try the review again (and that the second time around couldn't possibly be a low rating). Well, any book that needs other books to explain it and make it understandable and worthwhile does not sound like a good book at all in my opinion. Other commenter on the 1 star reviews basically said that the reviewers (and anyone who would rate this book low) were a bunch of closed minded sheep that COULD not or WOULD not understand the monumental, brand new philosophy in this book. Well, when anyone says that the reason a book is not liked is because of stupidity, ignorance or willful disregard, it makes me wonder - about both the book and the commenter. On the other side, the comments on some of the 5 star reviews accused those reviewers of being brainwashed cult followers. Overall, I was interested enough to read the sample on my Kindle. I wanted to know what all the controversy was about. I was pretty underwhelmed, and I have to say, I agree more with the 1 star reviewers than the 5 star. It was not well written, it was unrealistic in many ways, not believable at all, and was way too long. I was not fired up in either way. I do not vehemently hate it, nor did I absolutely despise it. I was pretty unimpressed, both with the writing itself and the concepts therein.As I said, the book is not well written. Many of the reviewers did comment on this, and the response from those who loved the book were often that English was author's second language so cut her some slack. I do not agree that that is an acceptable reason nor is it even a good excuse. A good editor or even a proof reader, even a few willing friends, could have cleaned it up. There is no reason why a book should be published like this. A few examples follow. Verb tense. Often the verb tense was inappropriate, especially when switching between past memory to current time. At one point, a character was thinking about an oak tree from his child hood (in past tense) and then this sentence \"He stood there for a while, making no sound, then he walked back to the house.\" Now, of course, after a moment of thought and a quick re-read, I figured out that he was still remembering a memory and not actually looking for a moment and walking back to the house NOW, but when there are multiple instances of verb tense mix ups throughout, it makes for a very confusing, jarring read. There are also many places were the wrong form of a verb or adjective is used, such as singular versus plural. An example: \"It was as if normal existence were (should be was rather than were) a photograph.\" And \"-not more than every fourth one of the stores was (should be were) out of business; its (should be their) windows dark.\" A proof reader or editor would have easily corrected this. Also, there were sudden point of view changes without indication or warning, one moment we are in one character's head, with their thoughts and feelings, and then we are suddenly in the head of another, then back again. Then, there is Rearden's name. He's referred to both as Hank and as Henry. Again, I figured it out, but there were a few pages where people were talking to \"Henry\" and I was thinking, did someone else walk in? I read back and forth, trying to find where it was explained that Hank was Henry, and couldn't find it. Earlier in the book, people would suddenly speak up that hadn't been initially described as being in the scene, so it wasn't unprecedented to have new characters show up without introduction.In addition, the sentence structure was rather cumbersome and confusing at times. Sentences are very long, repetitive and strung together with commas and semicolons. Example: \"The notes flowed up, they spoke of rising and they were rising itself, they were the essence and form of upward motion, they seemed to embody every human act and thought that had ascent as its motive.\" Or \"But from the sunset far at the end of the street, yellow glints caught his eyes, and the eyes looked straight at Eddie . . .\" So, were the yellow glints at the end of the street and did the glints catch his attention? Because, if they did, how can he look at Eddie at the same time he's looking at the glints? Were they supposed to be caught IN his eyes? I think so. Or \". . . not an active fire, but a dying one which it is too late to stop.\" This sentence indicates that it's too late to stop the fire, which doesn't make sense because the fire is dying. But I think what it is actually trying to say is that it is the dying of the fire that is too late to stop. There were instances of this thoughout the book, and it made reading it difficult because I found myself re-reading and re-reading, before I got it. You can't just read through this book non-stop with images and experiences running through your head, because the words keep getting in the way.I don't know about all readers, but I would guess many of them would be thrown off balance and just plain confused by the writing of this book. I was. I had a writing teacher once who gave some of the best advice I've ever gotten, \"You want readers to read your story not the words of your story. You want them to read without seeing the words. If they are seeing the words or worse, being confused and tripped up by them, then you have failed.\" That was certainly true for me reading this book. It was only a string of words without imagery that envoked no feeling.Onto the characters. I too found them to be unrealistic, contradictory, and poorly drawn. There were only a few types of people in this book, those portrayed as stupid, selfish (wanting things only for their own gratification) and charitable beyond any rational reason and those portrayed as cold, emotionless and selfish (wanting things only to feed their vision). I would agree with the other reviewers who said the dialogue was preachy, contrived and unrealistic. Example: \"Of what importance is an individual in the titanic collective achievement of our industrial age?\" or \"little slum children\", \"it's purely non-commercial\", and \"selfish greed for profit is a thing of the past.\", or this great big long, incongruous statement, \"I'm not going to requisition a new typewriter. The new ones are made of tin. When the old ones go, that will be the end of typewriting. There was an accident in the subway this morning, their brakes wouldn't work. You ought to go home, Eddie, turn on the radio and listen to a good dance band. Forget it, boy. Trouble with you is you never had a hobby. Somebody stole the electric light bulbs from off the staircase, down where I live. I've got a pain in my chest. Couldn't get any cough drops this morning, the drugstore on our corner went bankrupt last week. The Texas-Western Railroad went bankrupt last month. They closed the Queensborough Bridge yesterday for temporary repairs. Oh well, what's the use? Who is John Galt?\" Who says things like this? Nobody! People don't talk like that. They give speeches with that kind of language, maybe, but not talk to each other like that in everyday conversations.I found no new concepts in this book. The individual versus the whole, society versus industry, ect . . . Rand did not discover something new and reveal it in this book. Nor was her restated concepts portrayed in any realistic setting. The man who runs the train company is whining in response to urging to use a big, established, good quality supplier because the small company (low quality and long lead times that cost them months of time and money) should be given a chance. Or defending a failing venture in an undeveloped country because - shouldn't those countries have help and have modern facilities too? And he's telling his more efficient, hardworking and profit minded hardnosed co-owner sister that she doesn't understand or care about the human element . . . well, as far as business is concerned, of course she doesn't! And to portray any leader of a business as this man is silly. I work in a manufacturing field, and I can tell you, a vendor that provides high cost, low quality parts and is constantly blowing delivery dates is dropped. Same with business ventures, if something isn't making a profit, it goes. And what's this whole resistance to using the new type of metal? \"but - but no ones used this new type of metal before . . .\" Once again, businesses are always looking for the newest tech, the newest discoveries and inventions to make themselves bigger and better and give them an edge and make them money. This whole business set up in this book just seriously annoyed me. No business runs like that, it couldn't, and rendering one as such, even to make a point, just rang false for me. In the book, sentiment, affection, charity were portrayed as weak, negative emotions that none of the obviously strong, truly successful, hero characters had, even towards their families. The strong heros were condescending, arrogant and bitter.I did read the forward, which had some comments on Rand, as well as some explanations of her characters and the parts they played. Again, if I have to have things spelled out before hand and be TOLD (because it's apparently not clear enough in the book itself) what something ACTUALLY means (because my own ability to drawn my own conclusions must be faulty or my willful ignorance might make me ignore logic and reason) then I suspect there is something lacking in the book itself, either in the nuts and bolts of the writing or in the characters or plot. I found all that to be true in this instance. The actual structure of the writing was confusing and repetitive as well as contradictory, and both the characters and the plot were unrealistic, unrelatable, inhuman and also contradictory. Clarity, concise and realistic dialogue, sympathetic characters, believable plot/people/motivations/actions were all lacking. As a story, it is not something I want to read. As a philosophy, it was nothing new or groundbreaking, that I need to read, and certainly don't want to if its not well written.Quote from Rand: \"I seem to be both a theoretical philosopher and a fiction writer. But it is the last that interests me most; the first is only a means to the last . . .\" Well, this book is not evidence that supports this statement. It is the exact opposite, in my opinion. This fiction book was not a vehicle for her philosophy. Her philosophy was a vehicle for this book. That was evident to me in the preachy speeches of the characters and the unrealistic mold every scene was shoved into. She did not use her fiction to tell about a philosophy but rather used her philosophy to tell a story. Everything was drawn and built to fit that philosophy.Quote from Rand: \". . . creating a new, original abstraction and translating it through new, original means. This, as far as I know, is only ME - my kind of fiction writing . . . May God forgive me if this is mistaken as conceit. As near as I can now see it, it isn't . . .\" Well, I saw nothing new or original in the philosophy and certainly nothing new in this book, and to think it is, to judge one's own work as such, sounds conceited to me. And, in reading Rand's other statements in the forward, she certainly left me with an impression she is an elitist, arrogant, condescending and bitter woman, just like the heroes she created. I will definitely not be paying the high Kindle price to read the rest of this book.This all makes me sad, in a way. There were moments and certain descriptions that were like breathtaking snatches of sunlight and left me thinking - wow, this woman could have been a great novelist. With a little editing, a little less soap box preaching, a grounding in realistic, believable settings and characters, she could have written a tremendous book. There is talent here, but its warped and lost in the extrusion through her narrow and bent mold.\nquestion: How good is the story?",
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"input": "review: The audio version is spectacularly good. I listened to all but the last few chapters, then read those last chapters on an iPad, then listened to them on CD. The narration adds a lot. The story is riveting. It's full of surprises. But the narration really adds another dimension. I enjoyed the first two books, and I wondered if the third could measure up. No need to worry. Just like we are still reading Charles Dickens, in 200 years they will still be reading Allegiant. It's not flawless, but it's awesome.\nquestion: Why were the people angry at the release of the novel by Martin?",
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"The audio version is spectacularly good"
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"input": "review: I am a big fan of all types of cookies, including all varieties of Fig Newtons. These Fruit Thins are not exactly a thin Fig Newton, they are a thin, circular cookie with bits of fig and a honey flavor. The taste is reminiscent of the original Fig Newtons, but there is no soft, paste filling.The cookies are perfect for a light treat with a cup of tea, and the thinner size keeps them from being too sweet or filling. I think you could compare them somewhat to a sweet biscuit instead of a full size Fig Newton. Light and crisp, my husband and I both enjoyed these cookies, and have already bought another bag.\nquestion: How light is the cookie?",
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"The cookies are perfect for a light treat with a cup of tea"
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"input": "review: When I have a choice of potato chips I always choose a thick cut kettle cooked chip like these ones. Locally we have a company that does this type like very well, but Kettle brand chips are always a close second favorite.The Sriracha flavor of this one is very close to the real thing, but a bit more mild. I didn't expect to be able to finish the bag with a real Sriracha heat, but I didn't have a problem with these.Overall the chips are tasty, they have very nice potato flavor and a great crunch! I like the bag size also as it satisfies my chip craving without eating too many.\nquestion: Does the chips a good cooking point?",
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"great crunch"
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"input": "review: Was not sure what to expect, as the box was a little basic and the instructions were pretty short. Just brown your beef in oil, remove, and then add the coconut powder, water and the solid curry paste and then stir. Once the mix was boiling, I reduced the heat and added the beef back in. Very simple and easy.But, surprise of surprises-- its really good. I served it up over brown rice and green beans, and received rave reviews on the meal. The curry and coconut milk flavors are strong, and the big chucks of spices really pay off in the taste of the curry. If I had been served this in a restaurant I would have been happy. To make it at home in about 20-30 minutes was really nice. I think the sauce kit also would have been good with chicken or pork as well.I am looking forward to trying more Prima Taste stuff based on how good this was. Highly Recommended!\nquestion: What is your favorite flavor?",
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"The curry and coconut milk flavors are strong",
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"I am looking forward to trying more Prima Taste stuff based on how good this was Highly Recommended"
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"input": "review: I didn't have particularly high hopes for this product-- I figured it would be the usual chewy dried apple type of thing. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized how crunchy and flavorful these actually are. They remind me of the dried fruits you get from the health food store that come in the plastic pint and quart containers called \"JustFruit\" or something like that. Anyhow, these are just as good, they are just clustered into a little ball.Something about eating dried fruit that is crunchy, as opposed to chewy, makes me feel like I am eating junk food. These kind of taste like apple potato chips. I didn't notice too much cinnamon flavor, and the flavor tasted natural, as opposed to chemically sweet.Overall I think these are an excellent snack and tastier than any other I've had outside of the JustFruit brand.\nquestion: What is your favorite beer flavor?",
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"These kind of taste like"
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"input": "review: I am a HUGE tea drinker, which stems back to the days when I worked as an intern on The Hindustan Times in New Delhi. I rotate my teas and last year when I did a special school tour under my entertainer incarnation I drive 49,000 miles, did 260 school shows -- and traveled with an electric kettle and about six kinds of teas. I have NEVER had Pu'erh tea before -- and it was not just a revelation due to its richness and rich flavor, but due to the wonderful aroma and the energy I had after drinking it. I'm a huge cardamom fan so that made this tea a plus. Since I never had this before I tried adding my usual sugar -- and actually that was TOO MUCH. Due to the cardamom I found (for me) that the tea is excellent if I just add a small amount of sugar. This tea will be a regular now in my rotation but it may well be my regular morning tea, with others rotated in place sparingly. WONDERFUL!\nquestion: Why do I have an amazing tea?",
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"I a HUGE tea drinker"
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"input": "review: I obtained a sample and when I opened the package the aroma was not inviting at all. Well, I brewed it up anyway on a regular Cuisinart coffee maker and used the sample bag with enough water for 2-3 cups to make a stronger cup of coffee. Nevertheless, it tasted weak to me and didn't smell any better after brewing it. It was drinkable and ok, just not very satisfying to me as it didn't have a richness or depth or good aroma to it. Admittedly, I am not a big French Roast fan as it tends to taste bitter to me and acidic. This one may be better than other French Roast because while I thought it tasted weak and bitter it presumably is lower acid. If you need a low acid coffee, then this is okay, but if not you may not find this satisfying, especially if you like dark, full flavored strong coffee.\nquestion: Is it a bad flavor what it feels like?",
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"full flavored strong coffee"
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"input": "review: During the cooler months, I love to drink a good cup of tea. But there's nothing worse than getting everything ready to find that your tea bag broke and your have leaves floating in your tea. So now with the Lipton Pyramid, you won't have that problem anymore. The pyramid itself is made of a mesh material that's very strong so it won't have a problem with breaking. And the tea itself is delicious. The flavor of it was very delicate and relaxing. Overall it's a much better way to brew tea.\nquestion: How lovely is the flavor?",
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"The flavor of it was very delicate"
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"input": "review: I am always looking for healthy, low calorie snacks, so when I heard about Popchips, I was intrigued. They are crunchy chips that are not fried, and not baked, but created using heat and pressure to make them pop into being. Since I love sweet potato chips in general, I thought I would give these a try.The first thing I noticed was the color. They looked a bit lighter in color to other sweet potato chips I have tried, and I think this is due to them not being fried. They really looked the same color as fresh, cooked sweet potatoes. I did not notice any particular smell, other than good old sweet potatoes. So far so good.In terms of taste, I thought they tasted great. The chips were nice and crispy, with only a hint of salt, so you really got to enjoy the naturally sweet flavor. I can really see that these will help satisfy cravings for something crunchy, something salty, something sweet, and especially something that is all three.The texture is definitely not that of a typical potato chip. They are lighter, crisper, and airy, not as dense as a rice cake, but not as greasy as a typical chip. All in all, I was really pleased with them. Someone looking for a healthy replacement, or enjoys other veggie chip type snacks would really like these, I think. For a die hard chip lover, these would might not satisfy you upon first taste, but give them a couple of chances; personally I loved them.With the snack size bag being 100 calories, I am pretty sold on these as a healthy snack alternative. This would be a great addition to a sandwich for lunch, or an in-between meal snack. I am happy to add Popchips to my snack rotation.\nquestion: Does the chips a good cooking point?",
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"output": [
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"The chips were nice and crispy"
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"input": "review: I was pleasantly surprised by this drink. It really doesn't have any added sugar, and the flavor is very natural. The carbonation is light, so if you're looking for something with a lot of kick, this might not suit you. But I think it compliments the fruit flavor nicely.Two things took me aback: First, that the can was just a bit over 8oz, which is small for those of us used to normal-size carbonated beverage cans. And second, in spite of having no added sugar, it's really quite sweet. I found it almost too sweet for my taste.It's a nice change from soda, but given the amount you get for the price, I don't think it's a great deal.\nquestion: Is this product bad?",
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"I was pleasantly surprised by this drink"
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"input": "review: I drink tea every day and I love green tea and all sorts of chinese tea and earl grey, etc. I like ginger tea as well, but this one is strong. I had stomachache after I drink 2 cups of it (with the same teabag). I'll have to try it again but I am a little scared to.\nquestion: How nice is the flavor?",
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"I drink tea every day and I love",
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"this one is strong"
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"input": "review: OK, let me start out by saying that I love nuts and none more so than cashews. Whenever there is a bowl of them at a party, you will find me nearby happily munching away. And so when I saw that these cashews came “lightly roasted with natural sea salt and a hint of pepper,” let’s just say that I was intrigued.I got the canister of the nuts (I like the new packaging that Emerald has come up with), I cracked it open and poured out a handful for inspection. What I noticed right off the bat was that there wasn’t a hint of black pepper on these nuts, there was a shout! That’s right, at least with the nuts I got, there was more pepper on the nuts than salt.Never one to turn my back on cashews I started munching. As other reviewers have said, the taste of pepper was very strong, making eating them an entirely new experience. Depending on what you are drinking, these hot little nuts might really do it for you. But, when my entire family had gathered around it was found that I was the only one who found them to be edible. They are quite different and quite interesting, but they are definitely not for everyone.So, while my family gives them a firm thumbs down, I give them a guarded thumb’s up. Are they terrible, ruined cashews? I don’t think so...just know what you are getting.\nquestion: Is it a bad flavor what it feels like?",
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"output": [
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"you will find me nearby happily munching away"
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"input": "review: I drink a lot of tea of many varieties and found theLipton Herbal Pyramid Tea Bags, Blackberry Vanilla, 18Count (Pack of 6)to be rather mediocre. The pyramid pouch is attractive but I think other fibers decompose more quickly and would prefer those or a reusable strainer. It's not a deal breaker, just an observation. If you like the scent, you can use it unbrewed as a sachet I guess. Being that it's a fruity herbal tea or tissane, I personally find that it needs no sweetening and I've yet to add milk. It's lovelier as an iced brew for my preference, and I think the vanilla essence is lacking unless I steep the tea for a longer time than usual. I also have found that a single brew is best as opposed to a second dip which is possible for other tea bags. The tea isn't bad, I just think it's average and haven't awarded it a higher star rating. If you are looking for a fruity tea that is even better iced, give it a try. I'd bet that kids would like this tea, and would encourage this over a soda or high calorie juice. I like Lipton herbal teas and enjoy trying different varieties, but found this particular one wasn't at the top of my list.\nquestion: Is the tea taste good?",
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"output": [
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"The tea is n't bad"
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"input": "review: This is a very good tasting granola. The almonds in the \"banana nut\" flavor are very hard, so if this is not a problem go for it and try it out! The cost is high for such a small amount of granola and it doesn't last long even buying it in bulk packages of pack of six in 12 ounce packs. It's all natural which is good, but for the cost I think it would be worth the time to buy the ingredients yourself to save some money.\nquestion: Why is the product good?",
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"output": [
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"This is a very good tasting granola"
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"input": "review: The taste was okay. The cookie is thin and light and crispy. You can really taste the blueberries, which is a good real honest to goodness blueberry taste. But overall, the sweetness level was okay, the cookie was just meh. I don't know it's like a cookie that was trying too hard. We have been crumbling it up and putting it in ice cream, yogurt, mixing it in with granola. The other problem that we have ended up having with these is that I did not know prior to purchase that the cookies had flax seed in them but not all of the seeds were finely ground, which means that well one the health benefit is lost but also the family members in my house who have diverticulitis got really ill after eating these cookies.I can't put my finger on what I didn't like about them. Perhaps because the serving size is 3 cookies or thins and that is not at all satisfying as a snack and so it feels like another junk food disguised as a health food. Taste wise they are okay. But since they aren't really that healthy, I'd rather pop a real fig newton.\nquestion: How good is the cookie?",
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"output": [
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"The cookie is thin and light and crispy"
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"input": "review: I got a package of these to review for the Amazon Vine program. I'm not normally a big fan of these add to water drinks. But, this one is really good. It's not as much green tea as it is mango and pineapple. If you're a tea lover, you might not like this so much. It's very fruity. I like the fact that it's not all artificially sweetened even though it does contain an artificial sweetener. At least there is some honey in it. I would definitely buy these. I couldn't keep them away from my daughters and my wife.\nquestion: How is the flavor of each is pretty ?",
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"But , this one is really good"
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"input": "review: I love raspberries and hot sauces, so my expectations were pretty high. But the first taste was better than I expected.The lightly sweet raspberry taste is front and center, with a hint of smoky flavor and a touch of gentle heat. The ingredient list is short and simple--the first three ingredients are sugar, red raspberries, and jalapeños. There are no preservatives and no corn syrup, so this simple sauce lacks the added funky flavors and aftertastes that many other sauces have.The flavor of this sauce is so uncomplicated and good that I want to try other Fischer & Wieser sauces. I've just subscribed to theirUltimate Sauce Gift Pack,a pack of six bottles including two bottles of Raspberry Chipotle. I'm not a big fan of blueberry (ok, I admit I'm planning on giving that one away,) but the other sauces look promising. especially the Asian Apricot Stir Fry & Dipping Sauce.To try this sauce, I seasoned boneless pork ribs with rosemary and put them on the grill. When they were done, I coated them with this sauce. There was no need to cook the sauce, I just let it get to room temperature so it wouldn't cool the hot food. The flavor was perfect with pork, but I can see that it will work well with chicken, and would be great on a salad, mixed with some rice wine vinegar or balsamic or cider vinegar.I've got to save what's left of this bottle, though, because friends will be visiting soon and I plan on drizzling this over cheese and crackers. The included recipes suggest cream cheese, but I'll try it on brie and cheddar, too.4/5/09 UPDATE: I smothered a huge wedge of brie with this sauce and brought it to a party. An hour later I wandered back into the room with the food, and I'd swear the platter had been licked clean. Other foods were still available, so I know it wasn't desperation that drove people to polish this off.My only regret is that I didn't get a photo of the person doing the licking. Oh well, better luck next weekend.\nquestion: What is your favorite beer flavor?",
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"output": [
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"I love raspberries and hot sauces"
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"input": "review: Personally I'm not a big lemon fan one way or another, just find it okay - it's not my go to flavor when shopping. But my girlfriend, she loves lemon flavored everything. I got these for her & they didn't disappoint. The flavoring is not overly strong, so don't assume these to be tart. The flavor is sweet, but with a nice lemon hint to the icing. I think the outer cookies were great as well, so no complaints from me - and I wasn't even planning on liking these. My girlfriend already wants to put these on the next shopping list, so I guess I found a winner.\nquestion: How good is the cookie?",
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"output": [
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"the outer cookies were great"
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"input": "review: These bars were okay. Not great. But I suppose that people who are accustomed to eating gluten-free products will find these bars tasty. The main problem I had was the high sweetness factor which I assume was used to cover up the taste of the non-traditional ingredients required for the bars to be labeled gluten free. There was a bit of a aftertaste.Also, the consistency of the bar was just a bit too chewy for my taste - more stickiness than I liked.Not bad but I'd buy a single bar to try before purchasing a full box. Very reasonably priced, though.\nquestion: Does this drink have a high sodium percentage?",
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"non traditional ingredients"
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"input": "review: The first taste of the black coffee was somewhat bitter with a clean chocolate after taste. The addition of Sugar mellowed it out and eliminated the bitterness. The addition of milk turned it into ambrosia. I kind of expected to be disappointed because other chocolate flavored coffees I've tried have not been very good. This is good, the chocolate flavor is excellent. The smell is absolutely delightful,it drew family members into the kitchen to ask what that wonderful fragrance was.The lovely aroma was so enthralling that the family member who dislikes/hates coffee insisted on having a cup. She loved it sweetened with milk added and will drink it again. We joked about using it as a room freshener or wearing it as perfume. This is a very fine grind, a rounded tablespoon of coffee to 6 ounces of water makes a very strong brew. It can be diluted and retains its flavor. My husband loved it too and wants me to buy it when it is available. I think this tastes best sweetened.\nquestion: How fantastic is the aroma?",
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"The lovely aroma was so enthralling that the family member who dislikes"
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"input": "review: I've wanted to try dry rendang for a long time. I've heard it's wonderful. This wasn't dry, but that's OK--it left me lots of sauce to pour over rice. If I licked the bowl when I was done, I would never admit it here.I didn't follow the instructions. (I'm terrible at following instructions.) I started at the supermarket, while choosing the beef. This calls for thin slices of beef tenderloin, but that's not exactly in my budget. I went with chunks of a fairly tough cut of beef. That meant long simmering, which is not what the instructions call for.I lightly browned the beef and set it aside. (The instructions tell you to pan-fry until medium-done.) I added the paste and coconut and brought it to a boil. (Hey, I got something right!) The \"coconut premix\" was a powder that clumped pretty badly. I think next time I'll add the coconut premix and the water, so I can see the clumps to break them up, then add the paste.I added the beef back to the pan and covered (which you're not supposed to do,) and let it cook for about an hour and a half. With tenderloin it would be ready in a few minutes, but if you're broke like me, the sauce holds up well to cheap beef and a long slow simmer.The smell in the house was absolutely wonderful. The flavor was wonderful as well. It was a good blend of spices, with no one spice stealing the show. I know that rendang is supposed to have hot peppers, but I don't know exactly how hot it's supposed to be. This was extremely mild. Leftovers may meet a littleSrirachato warm things up a bit. Next time I make this I may introduce some hot peppers before simmering.But oh yes, there will be a next time.\nquestion: What is your favorite flavor?",
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"output": [
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"I 've wanted to try dry rendang"
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"input": "review: I am a huge vanilla flavor fan. I love anything vanilla flavored. So naturally, I figured that I would love this coffee. The aroma is great when I open the package and dumped the ground coffee into my coffeemaker. I had high expectations for this.The coffee itself, once it is made is actually only decent tasting. I could only taste a very small hint of vanilla in it and it might have been because of my creamer and not the actual coffee itself. It was a bit bitter compared to other coffees that I have had and very rich. I usually take my coffee with cream and a small amount of sweetner and never really had problems with it being still too bitter.Next time, I guess I'll just use more cream and sweetner. Don't get me wrong, this is not completely horrible and I still enjoy Starbucks. It just surprised me as how bitter it was.\nquestion: How can I get a room with a good aroma in this hotel?",
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"The aroma is great"
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"input": "review: I brewed the Gevalia Dark Chocolate Truffle coffee both in a Cuisinart automatic brew coffee maker and a french press. I followed the instructions on the package - 1 rounded tablespoon for each 6 ounce cup of coffee. I found the same taste results with both methods. I like a good cup of black coffee but am not fanatical about it. I do grind fresh bold or medium body beans each morning and use filtered water to prepare the pot.As someone who usually adds a little espresso or instant espresso powder to most chocolate recipes I know this flavor combination is a wonderful marriage. Depending on the percentage of espresso to chocolate, the result is either a deep mocha flavor with the coffee playing a major role, or a small addition will result in complex chocolate flavor with no obvious coffee component. Unfortunately, with the Gevalia Dark Chocolate Truffle coffee the merger of coffee and chocolate adversely affected both the coffee and the chocolate flavor.There is a definite aftertaste from the artificial flavor, and the coffee itself is bitter and acidic. I do not know if the artificial flavor affected the coffee or the coffee is bitter and acidic on its own but, after each sip I had an involuntary puckering reaction, not my lips, but the inside of my cheeks as if I was consuming something containing acetic acid, like vinegar, not that it tasted like vinegar - it didn't. The flavor was remarkably unpleasant, and when the cup cooled off, it tasted worse. Even the aroma while brewing smelled artificial.The other reviewers who mention how greatly improved the flavor became once cream was added is an indication of a consistent problem. I love the taste of coffee and like it unadorned - no cream or sugar. I only add cream if I am in a restaurant and the coffee doesn't taste good. I use the cream to doctor-it-up in hopes of salvaging some of the flavor and masking the poor aspects whether caused by bitterness or coffee that's been sitting in the pot too long. This coffee is no exception, the cream vastly improved the drinkability, but the action is akin to smearing butter on a day old roll. Underneath it is still a stale roll, and although the butter tastes delicious, it would not be accurate to call the combination a buttery delight.On the positive side, flavored coffees are usually light body and the Gevalia is definitely medium body. The packaging is quite attractive and the name is clever, but in the end may work against the product because Dark Chocolate Truffle evokes a clear taste profile for most people and the coffee doesn't live up to the name. I am rating the coffee three stars instead of less because if the purchaser always uses cream in their coffee, many of the taste issues I encountered should be if not resolved, at least mitigated.\nquestion: How fantastic is the aroma?",
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"the aroma while brewing smelled artificial",
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"the aroma while brewing smelled artificial ANSWERNOTFOUND"
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"input": "review: I prefer loose teas. There is just a remarkable variety of teas available and in general their flavor is a bit more intense. But I also like the convenience of bag teas. This tea is a nice compromise. The 'pyramid' bags really do seem to help give a flavorful tea. They maintain their shape when put in hot water and you can visibly see more room, they act like a tea infuser.And the combination of flavors is very good. There is enough vanilla to smooth out the blackberry, the combo works well together. I personally would like some more blackberry taste, but these still quickly became one of my favorite bagged teas.\nquestion: What is your favorite flavor?",
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"There is just a remarkable variety of teas available in general their flavor is a bit more intense But I also like the convenience of bag teas"
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"input": "review: I'm a big chile head.I fancy myself as a connoisseur of hot chiles, an aficionado of hot stuff, if you will. Let's say it right off the bat, this sauce is not that hot. Considering that the chile ingredient is Habanero, which is a 10 on the hot temperature scale, I was quite surprised. I grow many different type of chiles, including Habaneros and use them for cooking, sauces etc. The Habanero is very difficult to work into a sauce. even a salsa because it is so hot and dominate. Not so with this sauce. There is just a taste of heat, mostly as an afterburner that hardly effects the overall taste.The fusion of exotic ingredients creates new flavors that work quite nicely. So if you think this might be too hot, fear not, it is just very tasty. It is an excellent grilling sauce. It works well with fish and chicken best but do not limit your choices. Anything that you want to perk up will benefit from this delicious sauce. I recently ran out of my favorite New Mexico chile honey for my breakfast toast(I told you I was a chile head)so after reading the ingredients of this sauce I decided to spread some on my toast. It was an outstanding flavor for the toast, with just a hint of heat. The first two listed ingredients are sugar and honey so you see it is actually rather sweet. Another use for this sauce I tried, that is a little unconventional too, but not for a chile head though, is to mix it in a soft cheese,like goat cheese. Try this spread over crackers for a real treat. Anyway, I thought I would just throw in a few suggestions that I tried this flavorful sauce on that you might try. I highly recommend this sauce to spice up your life!\nquestion: What would be a perfect mix for you?",
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"The fusion of exotic ingredients creates new flavors that work quite nicely . So if you think this might be too hot , fear not , it is just very tasty . It is an excellent grilling sauce"
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"input": "review: This has an intense lemon and ginger taste. Much much more intense than lemon and ginger teas which I am a fan of and drink often. And since I love ginger and lemon flavors, I love this intensity. You can't get it from just the lemon-ginger teas -- and I've tried quite a few brands so I know. That's the good news.The con, for me at least, is that there must be a high calorie count for this as it's loaded with honey and fructose. I would prefer this to be non-sweetened so I could add my own non-calorie sweetener if I want.It's also a little expensive compared to teas, but then the flavor is unique and something that just can't be gotten with a regular tea.I won't hesitate to buy this in the future -- only I will look for a non-sweetened brand/type first.One other thing -- I put way more water into this beverage than they asked for. Maybe about twice as much. And the flavors were still so much more intense than a regular ginger-lemon tea. So feel free to dilute it and I don't think you will be diminishing the experience at all.\nquestion: What is your favorite flavor?",
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"I love ginger and lemon flavors"
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"input": "review: I love raspberry anything, and I already was thinking this would be good, not usually a good thing, as my expectations sometimes get the better of me, and then I am let down. Not so in this case. The woodsy taste of this sauce is just right. It isn't overly sweet, and has a nice blend of flavors. As I am a BBQ nut, I used it last week on a piece of venison I had in the freezer. I marinated it for two days and then grilled it up (just missing a very heavy snowstorm...though snow wouldn't stop me). I was pretty impressed with the way the venison came out. It really did a great job taking away any of the gamey taste, without having to use a better wine or brandy (what I used to use). The sweetness was a very nice addition, and well balanced. It was not overly acidic, and the meat was very tender. I have tried this on salmon, and again, I was very happy with the taste. I usually prefer a milder fish like Chillean sea bass, swordfish, tuna, or even fresh cod. This may end up being my new Ketchup (put it on anything and it tastes better). :-) The cost does seem a little high, but really, you get what you pay for, and here, you are paying for quality. I have also tried this as a salad dressing with pistachios and walnuts, feta cheese, spinach, pear slices and lettuce, and it was also great. If you are not allergic, try it, it's a great alternative for tradition mixes and flavorings!\nquestion: What is your favorite beer flavor?",
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"I love raspberry"
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"input": "review: Very taste little cookies with rich chocolate fudge. The cookies were fresh and delicious. When trying to look for a cheaper brand, the cookies tend to taste greasy but these Keebler mini cookies didn't have that greasy feeling. They don't have high fructose corn syrup or trans fats, both a plus. A container is good for 2-3 people as a snack. Like with any other food item, I recommend reading the ingredients list and the nutritional value before purchasing.\nquestion: Is it a good cookie?",
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"The cookies were fresh and delicious"
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"id": "task144-9a3478be3d004d25b18695a8403c4687",
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"input": "review: The tea has a nice spice flavor, medium dark reddish brown coloring, and light aroma. I did not find the tea to be as spicy as some other brands, but it was delicious none the less.\nquestion: How nice is the flavor?",
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"The tea has a nice spice flavor",
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"nice spice flavor"
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"input": "review: Numi Organic Savory Tea is unlike any sort of tea I've had before. I had no idea what to expect but was intrigued by the idea of organic vegetables and spices blended together to create brand new experience. Numi Tea has created six blends to appeal to those brave enough to try it & what better way the with the Savory Tea Garden Sampler.The box contains 6 flavors and 12 tea bags, so you can have a cup for yourself and share if you so choose. The blends you'll find are Carrot Curry, Beet Cabbage, Tomato Mint, Spinach Chive, Brocoli Cilantro, & Fennel Spice. The tea is 100% organic as well as non-GMO verified. Each flavor inspired from recipes around the world.I think the sampler is a very good option if interested in trying these teas out. I say that because I honestly really liked some better than others. To each their own taste, I say though. My favorite out of all six is the Spinach Chive! It leaves an aftertaste like if you were have spinach and chive dip just without the added sour cream. And the Tomato Mint was another that I liked, being the mint lover that I am. I was kinda upset I didn't like the Carrot Curry flavor more. I felt it needed to be a bit spicier and the carrot stronger in taste.The flavors of the teas aren't overly strong as one would have assumed from smelling the tea bag. I was a little shocked thinking they would have tasted more like broth or soup. I was hoping it would have been a bit stronger. I will state that each flavor tasted exquisitely fresh and quite distinct though. No sugar or cream is needed and the teas can be drank hot or cold.I'd recommend trying them out if you are looking for something different. They compliment certain meals in my opinion quite well. I think they may also be an interesting addition to your cooking. You may just discover and brand new tea obsession. But do try out the sampler pack first!\nquestion: Was it a good flavor?",
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"output": [
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"The flavors of the teas are n't overly strong",
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"I think the sampler is a very good option"
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"id": "task144-39e00cf1d73a4b8d9c873930aeed6292",
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"input": "review: I took this to work and shared it. The comments I got were:bland; I wouldn't buy this; the texture is different than \"Twizzlers\". Nobody raved.I thought the flavor was mild but pleasant. The aroma is good. I might buy this if it was on sale AND I had a coupon for it; Newman's Own stuff tends to be a bit pricy for me.\nquestion: Is the price too high?",
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"output": [
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"Newman 's Own stuff tends to be a bit pricy for me"
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"id": "task144-a1638a57df0547b6b7a4c629c6482c0b",
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"input": "review: This tea is very good. It has a spicy & sweet taste without any sugar! I cannot believe that it is available online at such a great price, too!\nquestion: Where is a good tea?",
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"output": [
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"This tea is very good"
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"id": "task144-9aaaacee17054923a6cb14b9761119e6",
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"input": "review: When I get bored with ice tea and coffee, I will usually opt for a fruit flavored powdered mix packet that I add to ice water. Vitamin Squeeze Energy Drink Fruit Punch isn't overly sweet & is similar in flavor to the powdered drinks, but also contains added vitamins, minerals & caffeine. However, I have a hard time getting the correct amount without measuring it. The serving/squeeze equals one tbsp or 3 tsp for 8oz of water.Each serving of Vitamin Squeeze Energy Drink provides vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, B12, Chromium, Zinc, Taurine, Electrolytes & 40 mg of caffeine. I felt a slight energy boost when I drank a couple servings during my midday slump.For best quality refrigerate & use within 30 days after opening. Shake well before each use.\nquestion: Was it a good flavor?",
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"Energy Drink Fruit Punch is n't overly sweet & is similar in flavor to the powdered drinks"
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"id": "task144-193b4926bbd140aa88cd7c1c495d87ff",
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"input": "review: Normally I prefer plain chips, even though I don't eat them often. The chili lime is pretty good, great with some guacamole. These chips are very crisp, with a strong potato flavor, but also have a slightly burnt taste.\nquestion: Does the chips a good cooking point?",
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"output": [
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"These chips are very crisp"
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"id": "task144-f5d39d93e9464b089336467b6b11537b",
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"input": "review: Fig & Honey Newton Fruit Thins are a graham cracker-like cookie made with whole grains, real fruit, and no high fructose corn syrup. A healthy alternative to the all-time favorite Fig Newton, the nutritional value is a good selling point. Unfortunately, the taste does not live up to the hype. The tiny bits of fig are similar to the skins of popcorn kernels which get stuck in your teeth. The honey flavor seems to be missing. Overall, the cookie is bland. On the plus side, the packaging is quite nifty with the re-tie clasp top. Perhaps the Blueberry Brown Sugar or Raspberry Chocolate varieties are better options.\nquestion: How good is the cookie?",
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"output": [
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"the cookie is bland"
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"id": "task144-526ce3a986af44218ea0e845d172e263",
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"input": "review: I wasn't sure what to expect with these cookies, but I was happy with them after I tried them. The cookies are crisp and crunchy and taste much like other vanilla/sugar cookie type cookies. The filling has a light, creamy lemon taste. It is a nice combination and overall a light flavor. The cookies themselves are not overpowering with flavor and neither is the lemon filling. I will look for these in my local grocery store. Pretty good for something different than the usual chocolate chip or Oreo cookies.\nquestion: Why are crisp cookies so delicious?",
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"output": [
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"The filling has a light , creamy lemon taste"
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"id": "task144-c382c59f8cfb4580a474baaefbb615dc",
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"input": "review: ...this would be what it would taste like.As a mom to a newborn, I am looking for any pick-me up. I jumped at the chance to try this via the Vine program, as I am fond of many of the Jamba Juice smoothies and I like apple flavor. The initial taste was quite pleasant, and the drink smells good when you open it. Unfortunately, the initial taste is followed by a flavor that is not good and is very reminiscent of bitter medicine. (While stevia, which is used as a sweetener in this beverage can have a bitter taste, that is not the flavor that I experienced.)What I liked:* No artificial green coloring. I imagined it would look like absinthe when I poured it, but it is more similar to a sparkling apple cider.* The smell is nice.* 70% juice* 90 calories per serving - not bad in terms of energy drinksWhat I didn't like:* The aftertaste.* What energy jolt?* The aftertaste.* Feeling like I needed a chaser after each sip.* The aftertaste.The aftertaste was bad enough that I felt it was a chore to drink the entire beverage. I didn't experience any major pick-me-up that was noticeable, either. I am sorely disappointed and certainly wouldn't recommend this product to people that I like.\nquestion: Was it a good flavor?",
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"output": [
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"that is not the flavor that I experienced.)What I liked"
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"id": "task144-bba77b440da0448dac34da10caf82ff0",
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"input": "review: BACK TO NATURE'S CHOCOLATE DELIGHT GRANOLA tastes really good and has the perfect blend of crunchy and sweet that makes this a tasty snack, either as a cereal or right out of the bag.It's made from natural ingredients and doesn't contain artificial flavors, preservatives, hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup.But here's the rub... the BACK TO NATURE CHOCOLATE GRANOLA, like all granola, is high in fat. Some of it is the good fat, Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated, but it does contain 6g of total fat--2g of that Saturated Fat. It also packs 220 calories per 1/2 cup serving, which is about 2 1/2 handfuls, and it's very easy to keep eating it.Since opening the bag, I've probably eaten three servings already, because it's that good, but that can't be good for my waist!OK, I shouldn't be that harsh and deduct 1-star from BACK TO NATURE... for my own lack of will power, but many customers will see the words \"nature\" and \"whole grain\" and think \"healthy treat.\" The small serving size of the granola is also deceptive because many will think \"this is such a tiny amount that I'll just eat a little more\" because it really does seem like you're eating a small amount, but then next thing you know you can't zip up your jeans.On the plus side, that means that the product is delicious but just be aware of serving size and portions. Otherwise, it's a good alternative to say a 180-calorie cookie that's full of high fructose corn syrup and sugar and no fiber.\nquestion: Why do I have a chocolate flavor nice?",
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"output": [
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"It 's made from natural ingredients and does n't contain artificial flavors"
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"id": "task144-bf91ccbf2d804dc4a48490eda8b4be20",
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"input": "review: When Paul Newman was alive his big foodie project was salad dressing - and it was GOOD.Then his daughter got into the mix and decided to peddle foods that are on trend with certain diets (vegan, organic, gluten free, etc.) and the results are dismal.Overpriced small portions that aren't particularly good or even when not awful are not better than other brands. These cookies are NOT good.Small in size I couldn't help but notice how everyone in the bag was uniformly burnt on the bottom. Surprisingly flavorless for a gingersnap UNTIL you bite into the candied ginger. Then you have a sudden burst of flavor stuck like a gummy candy to your teeth while the rest of your mouth is trying to process a hard cookie. Not my favorite sensation. Normally I love to dip my gingersnaps in milk, unfortunately even this did not improve them for me. I did not finish the bag and will not be recommending them to anyone else.If you love Paul Newman & want to support his charities - stick with the salad dressing.If you want a great gingersnap that is awesome with milk - get Stauffer's!\nquestion: Is a dry cookie?",
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"output": [
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"These cookies are NOT good",
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"hard cookie"
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"id": "task144-58b9bea5e6c54aff91d783f6c6e05328",
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"input": "review: I am a raw vegan with a heavy load of health issues, including Celiac Disease and food allergies. I but rarely eat commercially prepared snack/nutritional bars because typically they don't meet my dietary requirements. I much prefer the nutritional bars I prepare myself but being chronically ill and disabled, I don't always feel well enough to go through the effort. But living in hurricane country on the Gulf coast of Florida, I do like to have some kind of food bar on hand in my hurricane pantry along with my other emergency supplies.I was excited to findPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)and have not been disappointed in the least. First of all, PURE meets all my dietary requirements for food bars: it must be organic; it must be raw; it must be vegan; it must be gluten free; it must not contain GMOs, preservatives, soy, refined sugar or trans fat; it must taste good.These chocolate brownie bars are the best! I agree 100% with reviewer Tennyson E. Stead who stated so well that these are the \"closest thing I've ever experienced to eating a brownie fresh from the oven in a packaged food.\" Really! A brownie doesn't get better than this! The Pure Bars are small but dense and quite satisfying although I could easily eat two at a time. They are moist, chewy, naturally sweet and have no added sodium. The chocolate is rich and not compromised by carob, the fruits are flavorful and sweet, the nuts fresh tasting. All the flavors are bright and nicely balanced without a trace of rancidity or moldiness, a problem I've experienced with other bars, particularly Larabar.The Pure Bar label is easy to read and contains all the nutritional information I like to see. I'm happy too that PURE Bar is certified organic and a supporter of the Celiac Disease Foundation.I am definitely going to stock up onPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)on a regular basis because I indulge in them often, not just during hurricane season! Amazon's Subscribe and Save Program is THE way to go too! I am also signed up forPure Bar Organic Wild Blueberry, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)andPure Bar Organic Cherry Cashew, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)which are also wonderful. But hands down,Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)is my favorite and I love it best!\nquestion: What is your favorite beer flavor?",
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"output": [
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"Raw Fruit & Nut Bar my favorite and I love it best"
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"input": "review: Based on my previous great experience with Newman's Own products, I got the Pomegranate Licorice. Opening the package treats you to a wonderful aroma. The licorice itself has a beautiful rich color and is made from cane sugar and tastes like real licorice unlike some which are more waxy and tough and lacking authentic flavor. This is tender and tasty and a real treat. The package is just the right size for a snack. Glad I got them! Now excuse me I need to get back to chomping licorice.\nquestion: What is your favorite flavor?",
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"lacking authentic flavor"
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"id": "task144-34771b97e5be48988ab3f166b82197b9",
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"input": "review: These are little airy and delicious nuggets of goodness...except of course, they aren't nuggets, lol. Really though, these chips are nice and crunchy while also being light and airy. The salt and vinegar flavor is just right...not too strong, but never lacking. Actually, my only real complaint is that i find it difficult to stop eating them. However, that is simply my cross to bear.Enjoy!\nquestion: Does the chips a good cooking point?",
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"output": [
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"these chips are nice and crunchy"
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"id": "task144-9c879a8464e3425991fb68c26ffad76a",
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"input": "review: I'm not much for flavored coffees but wanted to give this a shot. I actually had to go higher than the recommended 4 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water because the flavor was just simply too weak. Adding another couple teaspoons had it in the wheelhouse of the typically stronger coffee I like to drink. The flavor is pleasant and not overly sweet, and the peppermint flavor is obvious but not as strong as I expected- a good thing, in my view. Overall, it's a fine drink, but because I am a black coffee drinker, it's not for me. Recommended for those who like sugar or creamer in their coffee, and who are looking for something Christmasy to drink for the holiday/winter season.\nquestion: How is the flavor of each is pretty ?",
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"The flavor is pleasant and not overly sweet"
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"id": "task144-d8b7850a384c4390934e3b0e5cd56609",
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"input": "review: The light lemony taste is very refreshing. The cookies arrived fresh and in good shape. Well worth a try. I will certainly be buying more of these.\nquestion: How good is the cookie?",
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"The cookies arrived fresh and in good shape"
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"id": "task144-aa6a3c34f3ed40a89d95e276c1b00f61",
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"input": "review: I have tried more than 6-7 lipton flavors and each one of them is good in its own way. Each of them have pure all natural ingredients.It is very relaxing and definitely worth trying. I typically alternate between different flavors.\nquestion: Is it okay to have a decent flavor?",
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"output": [
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"each one of them is good in its own way"
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"id": "task144-373fae63b5f94578b3a553fa9c76a307",
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"input": "review: Firstly, I am picky with water. I do not like Aquafina or Dasani because I think they taste like the plastic bottle. My favorite waters are Deer Park and Poland Spring. Both have a clean, crisp flavor, with no funky after taste or odd plastic taste.Essentia has a nice clean, fresh taste. Just pure clean water. No after taste, no odd tastes overall. I love the bigger sized bottle. I cannot attest to the benefits of drinking pH water specifically because I only tried the one bottle and of course did not see any benefits or notice anything spectacularly different from any other water.I suppose if you have great interest in the long term benefits of drinking Essentia with its 9.5pH and if you do not mind the price, it is worth it. I myself cannot see spending so much on bottled water, although it does have a very good, pure taste.\nquestion: Does it have a strong taste?",
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"output": [
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"fresh taste have a very good , pure taste"
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"input": "review: This review is for Quaker Real Medleys Apple Walnut Oatmeal.Each container in the package is good for one serving. The cooked contents filled up 60% of the container.There was an ample amount of dried apple and walnut in each serving, and there were even quite a few pieces of dried cranberry. The apple, walnut, and cranberry pieces all tasted good. The cooked oatmeal was a bit mushy, and with 22 grams of sugar in a relatively small amount of oatmeal (each serving is 75 grams), the whole thing came out just a bit too sweet for my taste, and I'm not too crazy about the 290 calories you get per serving either.\nquestion: What kind of oatmeal do you like?",
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"output": [
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"The apple walnut and cranberry pieces all tasted good"
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"id": "task144-a474810c15f04f86ae77220d98c7f37b",
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"input": "review: This was an enjoyable and refreshing treat on a hot summer day. I poured the coffee over ice to enjoy it colder and it was very good. It has a strong, bold coffee flavor, not bitter, and is slightly sweetened but not very sweet. You could always add more sweetener to suit your taste, but I personally didn't find it necessary. At only 50 calories a can this is a nice light drink.\nquestion: How good was the stuff in the dishes at the hotel?",
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"very sweet",
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"This was an enjoyable and refreshing treat"
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"input": "review: Essentia is a good tasting water. There are some botteled waters out there that have a horrible metallic taste to them but this isn't one of those. It has a good refreshing taste that I really enjoy. If I see this the next time I am needing some botteled water I will definitely buy it again.\nquestion: Why is the first one perfect?",
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"output": [
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"Essentia is a good tasting water"
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"input": "review: I could smell the chocolate wafting through my house on Sunday morning as the coffee brewed and hoped that it would taste as good as it smelled. Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised that it was just as delicious. Now, caution to those that are not big flavored coffee drinkers....this one may not be for you. I love coffee, flavored, not flavored, with sugar, black if I must, just caffeinate me, and make it a nice cup of good coffee.This coffee was delicious for Sunday, but would also be a lovely dessert coffee with a bit of cream and sugar. I drank it black with sugar and it was a nice rich cup of coffee. Very smooth, and as I sit writing this I am just enjoying the scent of the dark chocolate. I do love a coffee that I gives me a full experience, good scent, good flavor and that leaves me satisfied.I would definitely like to try more of their coffee flavors in the future.\nquestion: How good is coffee?",
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"love coffee",
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"I love coffee flavored not flavored with sugar black if I must just caffeinate me and make it a nice cup of good coffee This coffee was delicious for Sunday"
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"input": "review: This is a extremely tasty drink, but I am partial to watermelon flavors. The flavor is subtle, but you absolutely pick up the watermelon flavor. Its not drowned out by the strawberry, which is usually the case in strawberry-watermelon flavored food items. This drink is lightly carbonated, much less than a standard cola drink, but the carbonation transforms the drink from a juice-like, powdered drink type to a much more refreshing, original beverage. The drink is not overly sweet, but just enough to enhance the watermelon-strawberry flavor, and not too caloric. I am anxious to try the other flavors. (its a small can, but the price is not too bad.)\nquestion: How is the taste of a good black licorice?",
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"This drink is lightly carbonated",
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"extremely tasty drink"
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"input": "review: First off, the taste is pretty awesome. I smelled it and automatically thought that it smelled like cough syrup and wasn't going to be any good, but it surprised me and was actually pretty tasty. This does give you a little energy and I noticed if I took it about an hour before I worked out, I felt better while working out. Over all I would buy this product. I also noticed my allergies haven't been as bad as they usually are.12-10-12:I prefer this instead of taking daily vitamins. I was taking vitamin c (I still will take a couple extra a week, its flu season now), vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin A, magnesium, and Echinacea, I much prefer to grab a bottle of water squirt this in it and call it a morning. Has all those vitamins plus more, I'm a full-time student so I try and take vitamins, since not everyone is clean sanitary at college...works great, I stopped taking it for about two weeks, taste gets boring after a while and I ended up with strep throat. I've been taking it ever since then and I feel fine and haven't gotten sick since then. This says a lot for me, since the last time I got strep I got it three times in one year....\nquestion: How delicious is the taste of coffee?",
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"the taste is pretty awesome"
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"id": "task144-b6b69e36ffd24ddd88cdffedb6d6495c",
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"input": "review: Only 2 reasons to drink something like this. Good taste or a little energy perk.It has a nasty taste and an unpleasant aftertaste. Therefore, you won't tolerate this and the lift in energy won't happen - since you won't want to drink this.It's not a complete disaster. Served chilled, it's seems a bit refreshing on a hot day (the moderate carbonation helps).If you can tolerate (or enjoy!) the musky apple taste you might like this drink. But I guess most people would rather have a cup of coffee for an energy boost (and iced coffee on a hot day!).\nquestion: Was a bad aftertaste?",
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"It has a nasty taste and an unpleasant aftertaste",
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"It has a nasty taste and an unpleasant"
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"input": "review: I am one of those people who is not good at drinking water. I know that it is vitally important to drink plenty of water each and every day, but I have never been one who could make myself drink much of it. It is because of this that I am always on the lookout for great water beverages and let me tell you, I have had little luck. Most mix in leave an ick aftertaste because of the fake sugar. I also greatly dislike carbonated drinks. When I saw this Essentia product, I was very curious to give it a try. Through the years, I have tried many different brands of bottled water. Some have a \"soapy\" taste, some have just a plain weird taste and others are not bad. Where does Essentia fall into? I would have to say that it falls into a category that ranks high on my taste bud o meter.The bottle claims that it has a silky smooth taste. I don't know if I would say that, but it does have a very crisp and fresh taste to it. I spent the afternoon outside mowing (on a rather hot day) and when I came in, I cracked open the bottle of Essentia. It was delicious. Now, of course I was dying of thirst, lol. An hour later I am nearly finished with the entire bottle! For me, that is amazing, lol. I am really enjoying the way the water tastes (or lack of taste, whichever the case may be, lol) I can honestly say that I will hopefully be purchasing more bottles of this in the very near future. I have not seen it in stores around our area, so will probably order from Amazon.Bottom line, I am incredibly pleased with this water, look forward to enjoying it in the future and highly recommend it!!\nquestion: Does this taste funny at all?",
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"it does have a very crisp and fresh taste to it",
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"the lookout for great water beverages and let me tell you"
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"input": "review: I got my box of gourmet Marley Coffee through the Amazon Vine program. I've been a big fan of coffee ever since I had to wake up at 4 am to bus tables at the Ramada Inn Hotel when I was a teenager. Back then, drinking coffee saved my job. In the 30 years since then, I've come to appreciate the multiple nuances about the classic brew. While I don't consider myself a coffee snob, I know what I like.One Love, according to the package, is Organic coffee and Fair Trade Certified, and a piece of the family dream, which I don't mind standing up for. I still harbor a fondness for the music of the Marley men, and it was with great anticipation that I tossed a pod of One Love into my coffee maker. For me the coffee was more on the light side of medium. Actually, it tasted on the light side of light. I prefer a dark bold flavor but don't mind a good medium roast. The package also said Exotic Floral and Berry. Try as I might, I just couldn't pick the Floral and Berry notes or much of a coffee flavor and strangely, no real fragrance. Honestly, I could take it or leave it. I wouldn't recommend this.\nquestion: Does this coffee taste good?",
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"it tasted on the light side of light"
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"input": "review: This coffee is delicious and organic. It is full bodied with a fruity chocolate after taste that lingers in the mouth. These are single serve pods. I took the coffee out of the pod and dumped the grounds in my eko brew cup. The coffee was nice and strong. Totally will be buying this again, but hopefully they have grounds instead of single pods.\nquestion: Does this coffee taste good?",
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"This coffee is delicious and organic"
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"input": "review: I don't drink a lot of energy drinks but when I do then I normally reach for a NOS because of its great citrus taste. I have tried a handful of other energy drinks and I haven't liked the taste of them at all. No Fear Super Energy has a similar taste to NOS and I really like it as well. I would describe the flavor as a very sweet and smooth grapefruit taste. If you are looking for a sugar / caffeine rush then this will get the job done at the expense of high calorie count. I found that this 16 oz. can will give me a nice boost of energy for 4-5 hours.\nquestion: Do you like it to taste good?",
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"the flavor as a very sweet",
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"great citrus taste"
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"input": "review: Pretty high in sugar, but not all that sweet really (which isn't a great thing), but still has a nice coffee flavor and is a great pick me up. It only has 100 calories so it's also not bad there. I enjoyed it a lot.\nquestion: How good was the stuff in the dishes at the hotel?",
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"It only has 100 calories so it 's also not bad there",
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"Pretty high in sugar"
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"input": "review: Hubby gave this tea a try since he is the big tea drinker in the house. It's not quite fresh brewed but it has good flavor and body. Recommended for the keurig.\nquestion: Is the cup used nice?",
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"good flavor and body"
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"input": "review: For coffee lovers, this is a great idea for quick coffee on the go. These pods are meant to be used for a single serving in a coffee maker; however, I put some in my purse and take them with me.Each single serve coffee packet comes like a tea bag in a woven mesh, round pouch. Then this is sealed in an air tight foil bag. I use this with a hot pot in my office to heat water and pour it over the coffee bag just like I pour over my tea bag. It is excellent! Very convenient and easy to carry.This makes a great cup of coffee. The flavor is very light, and I like a light to medium roast coffee. Also, this product is certified organic AND fair trade!Excellent coffee and excellent production qualities.\nquestion: How is the taste of a good black licorice?",
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"output": [
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"The flavor is very light"
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"input": "review: Flavor is good and if you're putting your granola in something else, or eating it in a bowl with some milk, it's great. But it's not really a great trail mix or something you can give to the kids in the back of the car. The pieces are too small and you end up with remnants of it all over the back of the car (or floor).\nquestion: Why is granola sweet?",
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"output": [
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"Flavor is good"
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"input": "review: The smell and appearance of this coffee are very attractive when first opened. The bag is vacuum sealed. The coffee is very finely ground and has the soft texture of clay. The aroma is rich and delicious.Opinions will differ on taste. While I liked it, my husband wasn't so keen on the flavor. I guess it depends on your feelings about chocolate.Still . . . Folgers Gourmet Selections makes a decently priced chocolate coffee that smells just as good and tastes slightly better.\nquestion: Does this coffee taste good?",
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"are very attractive",
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"The coffee is very finely ground"
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"input": "review: These do not look like regular K-cups. And perhaps they won't keep as long because the bottom looks like it's made of rounded cloth, kind of like a tea bag. But they fit Keurig machines just fine, are less expensive, and most importantly I think this coffee tastes better than the coffee in plastic K-cups. I actually prefer the fact that the bottom is not made of plastic. I never liked the idea that my hot coffee was being strained through a plastic cup. In fact, I just ordered more.\nquestion: How much does a coffee with excellent aroma cost?",
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"output": [
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"never liked the idea that my hot coffee was being strained through a plastic cup"
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"input": "review: I was reluctant to get this product because past products I tried with aloe in them tasted terrible; too icky-sweet for my taste. But after reading a few reviews by people who claimed this product was clear as water and tasted pretty good, I gave it a try.This product is reputed to calm the digestive system, promote healthy skin and the immune system. Pretty big, irresistible claims; who doesn't want free of heart burn, have better skin and better immunity to fight germs?I tried this bottle simply for taste and after deciding I liked it, ordered a larger supply. I haven't used it long enough to testify in favor of the skin and immune system, but I haven't had any heart burn or indigestion since I've been using it...even after eating onions and cucumbers (two of my biggest culprits).It can't hurt to give it a try... The ingredients in it (amino acid plus; see list on Amazon product page) are known to be healthy for us.Reviewed by Betty Dravis, April 24, 2013Author of e-books \"Six-Pack of Blood\" & \"Six-Pack of Fear\" (co-author Barbara Watkins)\nquestion: Is it taste good?",
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"output": [
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"them tasted terrible"
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"input": "review: I've always enjoyed graham crackers, well at least I did before I started eating healthy.The individual packages are convenient. But beware of handing a small child an entire package which amounts to 250 calories.Kudos to Nabisco/Kraft for providing the \"nutritional facts\" both in the absurd \"serving size\" and also for an entire \"fresh stack\".I found these to be rather dry and what I might term \"stale\" tasting even though I'm sure they are fresh. They don't always break cleanly on the \"dividing line\". I'd like to see a softer, more moist product.\nquestion: Does the package is a good taste?",
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"output": [
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"But beware of handing a small child an entire"
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"id": "task144-bf99bfb120f84394a0b955333012cfab",
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"input": "review: This is very good. I can taste the cinnamon, which is good 'cause that's kind of why I bought it. I don't know about the whole \"pastry\" flavor to it, but the cinnamon is good. The coffee isn't bitter at all. It's a good \"pick me up\" for the morning, and rather a bad \"put me down\" at night. But if you want to stay awake 'til past midnight, then go ahead and drink a cup or two after 6:00 pm.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"output": [
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"It 's a good",
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"This is very good"
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"id": "task144-94ddab4e36274945980a32b0fc2e2010",
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"input": "review: Tried this variety pack and loved all the flavors. From the bold to the mild. All coffee's were flavorful. .\nquestion: Is the taste of this sauce so good for all kinds of food?",
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"output": [
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"Tried this variety pack and loved all the flavors"
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"id": "task144-58f398517a8643709b4ca4f763f72ff7",
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"input": "review: The mocha-flavored bar smells and tastes like instant coffee granules. Texture is squishy, gummy, sticky, and gritty. Why spend 120 calories on this imitation candy bar when you could get not only fiber but also lots of additional nutrients along with satisfying taste and texture for half the calories from an orange, an apple, or a pear?\nquestion: What kind of texture does this have?",
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"output": [
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"Texture is squishy , gummy , sticky , and gritty ."
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"id": "task144-8270a34f0e684101b7c18bbf0b2b734b",
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"input": "review: This coffee smelled great, but the taste was less impressive. It wasn't that the coffee was too bitter or strong, it was that the taste was sort of blah. There was nothing remarkable about the flavor, it really was quite boring, if one can call a coffee boring. This coffee would do the job in the morning if I didn't have any better stuff to drink, but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it. It's just not very flavorful. If it tasted like it smelled it would have been so much better.\nquestion: Was the coffee reasonable for the rate?",
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"output": [
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"This coffee smelled great"
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"id": "task144-bdd1259da66743fea20e26ddcf58d64e",
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"input": "review: I love dark chocolate, but I think my tastes are a little too pedestrian because this chocolate was just too bitter and not sweet enough for me. I am familiar with cacao percentages and usually prefer my dark chocolate in the 60-ish percent range, though I will eat up to 70 percent occasionally, and this confirmed my belief that more isn't necessarily better when it comes to chocolate percentages.This chocolate clocks in between a bittersweet of 70 and unsweetened at 99, so it was really hard to know what to do with it. I tasted it straight from the bar, and it is very, very dark with hardly any sweetness at all. It was bitter but not overly harsh. It's obviously good quality chocolate so I can't fault them for that, I simply prefer something a little sweeter. I can't see myself craving a piece of this to eat. I don't even think I would eat it for health purposes.I went to Scharffen Berger's website to see if there were any recipes for this chocolate, but all I could find was one for lace sandwich cookies (with the chocolate in the middle) and a pecan tart. They did suggest pairing this chocolate with marshmallow to make s'mores, so that is what I did. The chocolate melts beautifully and had a smooth taste that went well with the sweet marshmallows and graham crackers, but honestly I still think I prefer a lower percentage chocolate.So, if you are a big fan of \"more is better\" when it comes to chocolate percentages, and like your chocolate on the extra dark and bitter side, this is a fine choice. But if, like me, you prefer a slightly more sweet taste without compromising the richness of a bittersweet flavor, you might do better off trying one of their lower percentage chocolates like the 70 or 62%.\nquestion: Is a delicious chocolate?",
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"not sweet enough for me",
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"this chocolate was just too bitter and not sweet enough for me"
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"id": "task144-e9b75db5b3684d09a3d22cf8df37a34a",
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"input": "review: i must admit that the best I can describe this water is \"heavy water\" as it has a bit of a \"heavy\" taste (perhaps due to a high pH) compared to other water. I cannot notice any differences of it helping me. It is a nice taste though. Difficult to describe.There is no caffeine so it won't wake you up or keep you up.The bottle states it is \"doctor recommended\" and it goes into no further details about the doctor (specialist, retired doctor, what country the doctor is in, etc.). Or why he/she recommends it.It is a high bottle, and most likely you will need to keep it on the door as it's too high for most shelves. But it's a good size bottle so that if you are thirsty, you won't need to refill.I'm taking one star away from it as there is little details about the water other than it basically stating \"a doctor recommends you drink this 9.5 pH water.\" No web link or telephone number for details.But as I said, the water does have a \"heavy taste\" (to me) and I found it to be a good taste.\nquestion: Does this taste funny at all?",
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"output": [
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"It is a nice taste though"
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"id": "task144-123b87d92f504f3ab6f4bc821f3f0873",
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"input": "review: Only 2 reasons to drink something like this. Good taste or a little energy perk.It has a nasty taste and an unpleasant aftertaste. Therefore, you won't tolerate this and the lift in energy won't happen - since you won't want to drink this.It's not a complete disaster. Served chilled, it's seems a bit refreshing on a hot day (the moderate carbonation helps).If you can tolerate (or enjoy!) the musky apple taste you might like this drink. But I guess most people would rather have a cup of coffee for an energy boost (and iced coffee on a hot day!).\nquestion: Does it have a strong taste?",
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"It has a nasty taste and an unpleasant aftertaste",
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"Good taste"
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"id": "task144-4a5b5afdf0e845ff99886ede8986f3b9",
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"input": "review: This coffee is fairly bold, but not bitter. It has a brightness, that comes though the creamer and sweeteners that I use. There is a bit of lingering aftertaste, so that is why only four (4) stars. I will order it again, especially at the price paid through Amazon.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"This coffee is fairly bold"
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"id": "task144-c0130f0110dc47e085b2608d5e2911b2",
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"input": "review: I will preface this review by saying that I was positively disposed towards the company before trying their coffee. They are doing a lot of things right. The coffee is fair trade and organic certified, roasted in small batches, and the company has started a non-profit organization \"kicks for a cause,\" a group which engages children in soccer to contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Personally I do not really go for using the name of someone who is unable to choose whether or not they would endorse the product, but that said, their hearts and conscience seem to be in the right place. The coffee, however (in my opinion) is not very good. I am saying this as a huge fan of African coffees (my personal favorite) and as one who goes well out of her way to procure same (since it is scarce in the Hawaiian islands, and expensive to bring in). I have reviewed several other yirgacheffes which I have purchased here. I would say that this particular brand is among the worst: bitter and completely lacking in the distinctive notes for which yirgacheffe is known. Among the coffees I have reviewed on Amazon, I would say that the Coffee Masters roastCoffee Masters Gourmet Coffee, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)is the best, followed by equal exchangeEqual Exchange Organic Coffee, Ethiopian, Whole Bean, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)and then Marley and Coffee Bean direct. (None as good as Green Mountain, Trader Joes, or several small roasters).It is too bad. I would like to see companies like this one become successful, as they are doing a lot of good things in the world and their community. but, in all honesty, this particular coffee is not very good.\nquestion: Is coffee poor or is it the way to prepare it?",
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"The coffee is fair"
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"id": "task144-ef65a3cee6524f06b743c0900f34f1f7",
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"input": "review: I haven't really tried to many energy drinks but I can understand the concept of regularly drinking if you were rich. Most of them are disgusting to me and come off super sweet and unfufilling. I do really like FRS though and if you haven't tried those, I would recommend them. If I was well off, I would drink one every afternoon instead of some other caffeinated drink.Anyway I do like Jamba Juice so I had high hopes. This tasted pleasant enough for energy drink standards and what I mean by that is that it didn't make me gag. It claims to have about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee but to me it felt more like a mild cup of tea. I guess if you are into energy drinks you can might want to give this a shot but it didn't leave me with a desire to try it again.\nquestion: Does it have a strong taste?",
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"This tasted pleasant enough for energy drink standards and what I mean by that is that it did n't make me gag It claims to have about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee but to me it felt more like a mild cup of tea"
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"id": "task144-3cb18b01b1b74111953d9b3ae672b9b0",
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"input": "review: I'm not sure what to say about it. It tastes good, isn't too high in calories, and has a good consistency.\nquestion: Is it a good textured coffee?",
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"good consistency",
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"has a good consistency"
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"id": "task144-34dfe7ca6f8c4673809417ebc8fac7b8",
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"input": "review: I am replacing all of my dried herbs and spices with this brand. The quality is excellent and the price is so much better than Penzey's.\nquestion: Are the products of good quality?",
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"The quality is excellent",
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"The quality is excellent and the price is so much better"
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"input": "review: OILS: Rancid is a process of mother nature and has nothing to do with organic, conventional, GMO or the type of seed since rancid has to do with oil. It is not important if the oil or the tablet is even frozen at the time of production till you consume since any seed, and I mean any type of seed regardless of the brand will go rancid once ground and cracked open since the shell, the protection is removed which will allow air and moisture access the oil of the seed much quicker than when the seed is in a complete un-hulled form. The best example of rancidity is brown rice. Place some brown rice in freezer and you will notice in few months it will not even cook since the oils have gone rancid even if it was kept in a sealed container in the freezer regardless. Chia is the only seed that does not need to be ground in order for human body to digest and get the nutrients and can be stored for longer time than any other seed without going rancid. Sesame seed, flax seed, etc. are so dense that will pass through human body when not ground making it absolutely worthless since human body can not digest it in its natural form.FIBER: Fiber is essential for body since fiber absorbs the unwanted liquid in the gut and body has to defecate that blown up fiber which in return lowers cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, etc. and brings comfort and efficiency to human body unlike fat which stays in human body unless needed for energy. Flax is high in fiber.MINERALS: Flax is one of the kings of nutrients when it comes to minerals and so important to me as a whole delicious seed; highest ALA, high magnesium, high potassium, calcium with the healthiest fat.Accordingly for 100gr servings size of;SESAME__FLAX__CHIA__AMARANTH__QUINOA__HEMP__PISTACHIO__ALMOND__CASHEW__PEANUTCALORIES565__534__490__371__368__567__557__575__553__585SAT FAT34__18__16__7__4__17__27__19__39__34CALCIUM99__26__63__16__5__0__11__26__4__5MAGNESIUM89__98__0__62__49__167__30__67__73__44POTASSIUM14__23__5__15__16__167__29__20__19__19ZINC48__29__23__19__21__83__15__21__39__22FIBER47__109__151__8__11__4 __41__49__13__32PHYTOSTEROLS714__0__0__0__0__N/A__214__0__0__0FRESHNESS: Fresh means nutritious and delicious. I consume lots of seeds, beans, grains, vegetables, etc. and freshness is a priority regardless of the brand so I always purchase my food ingredients in small quantities from reputable sellers with high turnover. When fresh, food is nutritious and that goes for any food in any form, from frozen to canned. Fresh food is nutritious as well as delicious since nutrients give food its delicious taste. When old or rancid, nutrients are gone and any food item becomes an empty calories with no taste and absolutely worthless regardless of the brand or price, organic or conventional. For few years I consumed seeds in oil form since physicians advised me to do so not knowing that majority are not aware that seeds hardly offer any nutrients unless; seeds are fresh, not old which means rancid, not in oil form, not in supplement form, not hulled, ground and consumed within few days, kept in dark cold temperatures, away from light-sun-moisture since the oil in seeds and nuts go rancid regardless. That is why brown rice which has its nutrients will go rancid even if kept in freezer while white rice will last for years at room temperature since it hardly has any nutrients or oil. I ground in my coffee grinder sesame, flax, chia, amaranth, hemp then add cocoa, isolate protein, soy milk and consume it before my workouts on daily basis for its vitamins, minerals, protein and many nutrients, without much spike in my glucose. Un-hulled seeds are full of nutrients. I never consume hulled seeds which are empty calories, absolutely worthless since the nutrients have been removed.OMEGA-3: You will never see ALA on any fish you purchase. Infact you will never see ALA on any fish oil supplement either, you will only see EPA and DHA. ALA is not the same as EPA or DHA. That is true for any brand of flaxseed regardless if such flaxseed oil is in solid form, oil form in a bottle or in a capsule form. Greens, veges, nuts, seeds and fruits do not offer any Omega-3 in form of EPA/DHA since omega-3 EPA/DHA is an animal source. There are two major types of omega-3 fatty acids in our diets: One type is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is found in plants the other type, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is found in fatty fish. The body partially converts ALA to EPA and DHA. There is no proof what percent of ALA gets converted by human body to EPA or DHA. You can consume all ALAs that you want and depending to your genes it may never turn any into omega-3. Blood test is the only way to see the affects. I get omega 3 from sardines although flaxseed is an important part of my diet since flaxseed offers so many nutrients. Flaxseed offers more ALA than chia for $1.99 a pound not $15 a pound, 22.8gr vs. 17.8gr.\nquestion: Does hulled seeds are full of nutrients?",
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"hulled seeds are full of nutrients",
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"not important"
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"input": "review: Honestly, these chips are good and well worth 4 stars. They are equal in taste of corn chips but are just not empty calories. They are refreshing, don't have too much salt on them, and taste just fine with the usual corn chip condiments. I knocked off a star because they were a tad bit oily. But this product was very good. I might get more in the future.\nquestion: Why do I have a consistency good?",
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"output": [
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"Honestly , these chips are good and well worth 4 stars"
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"input": "review: My favorite dried fruits are dried cherries. So I was really kidding myself when I broke off a small piece of this bar just to taste it...thinking I'd finish it later. NOT. In addition to tasting great, nothing in this bar has been cooked, and all ingredients are organic. It's also gluten free and preservative free.I had planned to eat this bar with a cup of tea for lunch or a snack, but it ended up being dessert. It's nice to have something taste this good without having to feel guilty about eating it.\nquestion: How do I know if these snacks are good?",
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"'s nice to have something taste this good"
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"input": "review: This is a nice little gift set for you favorite chocolate lover. The ingredients are organic and Fair Trade Certified. The gift box also states it is suitable for vegetarians. The collection consists of twelve miniature chocolate bars that measure approximately 2 1/4 inch by 1 inch. The bars are 1/4 inch thick. You get two of each flavor in each box. The collection consists of Dark 70%, Milk, Toffee, Almond, Ginger and Cherry flavored bars. The Milk, Toffee, and Almond bars are milk chocolate. The Dark 70%, Ginger and Cherry are dark chocolate. My favorite was the ginger bar which boasted a subtle ginger flavor, with bits of crystallized ginger incorporated in the chocolate. The dark chocolate is good without being overly bitter like some dark chocolate can be. The milk chocolate is smooth and creamy in flavor. I enjoyed each flavor.This collection is a bit pricey as most good chocolate is, but I think it would make an excellent gift. The box has a wonderful presentation and the chocolates are delicious as well! It is a gift you can feel good about giving! I know I would be happy to receive a box of these chocolates as a gift!\nquestion: Was the chocolate very bitter?",
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"output": [
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"This is a nice little gift set for you favorite chocolate lover"
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"id": "task144-5c74a26593d34e37b33d4067287c1fd7",
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"input": "review: Good solid granola that has more flavor than you would initially think. Upon first bite it just tastes like normal granola-but the flavor jumps in as an aftertaste and is use right. For the granola fan, tough to go wrong here as long as pricing is in line with other quality brands.\nquestion: Is a delicious taste?",
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"the flavor jumps in as an aftertaste and is use right"
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"id": "task144-1ab7c9d69dda4004a5df75c3583e81b7",
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"input": "review: We are coffee lovers, and my husband is a heartburn sufferer hence my excitement to try the Puroast Low Acid Coffee. It wasn't horrible, but wasn't as good as we would have wanted. It just didn't have that good coffee taste that we love. If you don't like strong tasting coffee, then this might be okay for you, but it isn't for us.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"It just did n't have that good coffee taste that we love"
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"id": "task144-ec6984c9b4524c9fa08c1f99e2ab284f",
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"input": "review: This drink is nice and refreshing. Has a light apple taste - not too sweet or cloying. My son especially LOVED it...not that a 12 year old boy needs an energy drink...he just begged to try it.\nquestion: Does this drink is delicious?",
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"This drink is nice and refreshing"
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"id": "task144-5917f3d436004b12bafcd1ce3c2e0d1c",
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"input": "review: The only reason this gets four stars and not five is because it is a little messy. A six month old or even a year old will be able to suck and swallow this product. The straw is short so when it pops out of their mouth it becomes a pear explosion if it is still being squeezed. The product tastes good. It has a flavor that tastes natural and does not feel as if there has been the toxic sweet additives that are in most products. The resealable cap is beautiful. It is also thick enough that you can squeeze the small remainder of the product at the bottom of the pouch onto a spoon to avoid any waste. I would recommend buying this product.\nquestion: How delicious is the taste of coffee?",
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"output": [
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"The product tastes good"
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"id": "task144-d846610425e144dcbc7886a5893cdd2b",
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"input": "review: I like to snack on energy or protein bars before going to the gym after work. The protein bars in particular are for the most part quite gross, so I was looking forward to trying these purportedly healthy and hopefully decent-tasting bars. The taste is not bad. The bars are very sweet, and do taste vaguely of blue berries. The appearance and texture is unappetizing though - little bits of nuts and fruit are suspended in a gooey chewy base, which is colored an unappealing brown.At 1.7 ounces this bar is not very substantial. It would make a good light snack, but I still felt hungry afterward. Despite the weird appearance and texture, this bar was perfectly edible, unlike some of its competitors.\nquestion: Is its taste good?",
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"output": [
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"The taste is not bad"
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"id": "task144-d7fe626e94ce44809109c46c8d36d0a1",
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"input": "review: There are not many k-cups that deliver true espresso body and flavor, but this one comes very close to what you might get in a coffee shop. Using a Keurig model that makes a 4-oz. cup of coffee, this k-cup produces a rich, dark, full-bodied espresso that can be enjoyed as is or used to make espresso drinks. If you use the 6-oz setting, the coffee will be strong and rich but will not have the body of espresso. I've tried just about every other dark, Italian and French roast k-cup on the market and I definitely prefer this one for espresso. One caveat: if you don't like Starbucks' dark roasts, this may be too strong or dark for your taste. I tried this as a brew-over-ice, but did not like it as much, as the cold temperature seemed to bring out bitter and muddy flavors in the brew. However, for a hot espresso or espresso drink, I always keep this k-cup on hand.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"rich , dark , full - bodied espresso"
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"id": "task144-30cab95b546f43968f0f9d8c03926e48",
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"input": "review: Please see \"tea.jpg\" photo on this page. The color once steeped is tremendous, a really great ruby-red that looks like it's out of a 1940s Technicolor movie. The aroma is very pleasant, sweet and floral. The taste, however, leaves a bit to be desired. The aroma is promising you the moon and your brain is going \"Yes, yes, yes!\" and then the taste doesn't have the goods, you know? Kind of thin-tasting. I've had a locally-produced hibiscus tea which has a more assertive flavor (if not the incredible color). I'm going to let this cool down and make some iced tea later and see if that doesn't help this tea out a bit. Another sip. The aroma is heavenly. But the taste is absent.This comes not in a teabag, but a clever little synthetic-material pyramid for some reason. Very novel. Novelty is valuable. Really just the fact that this stuff is so different and comes in a little pyramid tea infuser would make it a nice stocking-stuffer type gift for the tea lover(s) in your life. Or \"teabags\" as a British ex-roommate once described dedicated tea drinkers. Another sip. Still kind of weak-tasting, but I wonder if you couldn't put this stuff in a room humidifier... (don't try this, it's just a thought because this tea smells so great)...The flavor is growing on me, but it's still thin-tasting compared to the incredible aroma...---Unfortunately, this tea wasn't very good as iced tea. Kind of tasted like watered-down fruit punch.\nquestion: Is it a good color?",
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"output": [
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"The color once steeped is tremendous , a really great ruby",
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"The color once steeped is tremendous"
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"id": "task144-22f31fc1eed04382b436053bc538ea42",
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"input": "review: I'm not really a fan, and won't get these again. The flavor, while somewhat \"grainy\", wasn't bad. The bars were especially crumbly though. Open the pouch and there's not a single bar to eat, but about twenty little pieces of one. So much for convenience. Additionally, the bars are only 1.2 oz (a Clif Bar is 2.4 oz), and while the ingredients are good, they aren't organic (in a Clif Bar: mostly organic). And Clif Bars stick together in one cohesive piece like they should. No trouble eating them during active sports (cycling, etc).Anyway,Clif Barsare my go-to 'bar food' of choice for packing for trips, accompanying extended exercise, etc. I'm always looking for new healthy options, but these don't compare.\nquestion: Is it taste good?",
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"output": [
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"The flavor , while somewhat \" grainy \" , was n't bad"
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"id": "task144-21fd4373b8e646838eacbfc8a922f972",
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"input": "review: When I got this coffee I did what I normally do with good coffee tried straight black no cream or sugar (which is how I like my coffee) and the stuff was good so good I might just drink it straight no cream or sugar. What I do normally though with good coffee like this is a mix it with some of the cheap stuff that I normally buy. I cut it 50-50 or so. To me it just makes this good copy last longer but that's what I do I bet a coffee snob who reads this will probably have a hemorrhage or something. But that's what I do and I like the taste.One thing I'd like to say I wish that coffee tasted as good as it smells (while this is close) coffee still smells way better than it tastes to me at least. If they tasted as good as it smelled it would be liquid crack!Thanks for reading Hope this helped!\nquestion: How much does a coffee with excellent aroma cost?",
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"output": [
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"When I got this coffee I did what I normally do with good coffee tried straight black no cream or sugar"
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"id": "task144-a5a4deb3993c49ecb27ff1fc688d1af7",
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"input": "review: is what my husband said this coffee reminds him of. He likes a mid (not strong) taste. I don't drink coffee hot. My idea of coffee is a wonderful smell in the morning that I will make and add to a latte or I guess I mean a chocolate/coffee smoothie that I make at home. This one suits that bill. It is a full flavor to me or strong. I believe it would even make a second cup if I so desired.Would I pay a huge amount for it? No, I think this coffee is relatively expensive. There are only 15 pods in the box and it happens to have Marley on the box. Is that the reason for the cost or is pod coffee just expensive?Since I don't have a pod machine I boiled a cup of water and added it to the pod in a cup with a spoon holding it down. Worked well for me.Good coffee but not worth what they want for it.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"output": [
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"Good coffee"
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"id": "task144-8d6220f2f12d4ed3843debac6cd66c67",
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"input": "review: I suffer from stomach issues, and have to be very cautious about how much coffee I consume. I struggle with that because I am a picky coffee addict. I have not enjoyed other low acid blends. The Puroast Low Acid Coffee is a dream come true for me. It tastes like the best of specialty coffee house grinds, yet it does not hurt my stomach. It has a rich, clean flavor. There is no hint of burning or over roasting, though, so the coffee is light but full flavored, with a rich, almost chocolatey finish. The aroma is wonderful. I am so excited to have found this product. It is a definite win!\nquestion: Is this coffee very strong?",
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"output": [
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"the coffee is light but full flavored",
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"coffee is light"
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"id": "task144-d09d7e1f2f384d4e912f1f63b93f938c",
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"input": "review: I was excited to try these once I got a whiff of the contents upon opening the package. I'm a fan of good licorice...note: Twizzlers are just okay to me.The smell and consistency of this licorice are good, but the flaver is quite disappointing. It has a very weak taste of Pomegranate and for some reason I got a hint of peppermint in every bite. Maybe just the way my taste buds interpreted the licorice mixed with a little pomegranate juice (can't be much in there).I like these more than Twizzlers, but I would buy a number of other brands before these.FYI: Below are the listed ingredients and nutrition facts.Ingredients-----------Organic Wheat FlourOrganic SugarCorn SyrupOrganic Tapioca SyrupVegetable GlycerinSunflower OilElderberry ExtractCitric AcidNatural FlavorPomegranate Juice ConcentrateLicorice Root ExtractNutrition Facts---------------Servings per container: About 3.5Calories per serving: 130Total Fat 0.5gSodium 5mgTotal Carbs 32g- Dietary Fiver 2g- Sugars 10gProtein 2g\nquestion: Is this taste enjoyable?",
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"output": [
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"It has a very weak taste of Pomegranate"
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"id": "task144-dd8a559e63a64dc1bc785b6d3db39772",
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"input": "review: I have a cup of this with me right now and am pleased to report that this coffee is quite good - smooth, mellow and surprisingly rich. The low-acid blend removes the bite and aftertaste w/o sacrificing the full flavor. It has an almost smoky undertone that I wasn't expecting. I would certainly recommend this not only to those who need a low-acid blend, but to anyone looking for a full bodied, but mellow coffee. I suspect this would be great with pastry or danish and as an after dinner drink. I made it using an ordinary, decent drip machine and it came out wonderfully. I like this coffee a lot.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"output": [
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"this coffee is quite good",
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"coffee is quite good"
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"id": "task144-c8975abc5c3b49ac9755fc0e43c363d4",
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"input": "review: The first thing I look for in a water is the aftertaste. Some of them have a metallic, nasty taste that I can not stand! But this one is very refreshing.Cool, Clear and Fresh!Definately would buy again!\nquestion: Does this taste funny at all?",
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"output": [
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"But this one is very refreshing . Cool , Clear and Fresh!Definately"
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"id": "task144-b13ecb482bcc4cdb84ef5f7e985ea56e",
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"input": "review: The Pure Organic Raw Fruit and Nut Bar is a healthy alternative for snacking and provides 6g of protein and 3g of fiber. The ingredients include organic dates, almonds, cashews, walnuts, and blueberries. The flavor is quite intense and surprising. They are very sweet but contain no refined sugars. This is also a gluten-free product. My first impression after biting into you reminded me of a fig newton. It has the same type consistency and flavor. I found the fruit flavor more notable than the nuts. Nice product!\nquestion: What does consistency mean?",
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"output": [
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"This is also a gluten - free product"
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"id": "task144-55e4e362b96341009f7568c87c0b9a50",
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"input": "review: This is a great coffee. Has a very unique taste so you have to love coffee with a little flare. It is fresh and great for an afternoon break. Adda scone with lots of whipped cream for a moment of heaven. These are pods so you cannot use it in your Keurig but in a regular coffee pot use it instead of a filter.\nquestion: Is the aftertaste good ?",
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"output": [
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"Has a very unique taste"
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"id": "task144-4beb200088d0476eafa492fd3473ab0d",
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"input": "review: I was pleasantly surprised by this product and have subsequently ordered all other flavors! The blueberry bar has just enough sweetness to make it taste like a treat. no way would I have imagined these were raw and actually good for you. The bars are dense and moist, much better than the dry, crunchy, tasteless varieties of most nutrition bars. They are a bit small but the size is deceiving. They are very filling and give me the energy I need as either a breakfast substitute or as a pick me up in the afternoon. I appreciate the 6 gms of protein and 3 or so gms of fiber. While they do have a high fat content it comes purely from healthy sources such as the nuts in the various varieties. There is absolutely no sugar or flour in these, and since I do have a wheat food allergy and watch my sugar intake, I am thrilled to finely have a product I can enjoy eating without facing the consequences later. Worth every penny and more.\nquestion: Is it a good ingredient?",
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"output": [
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"The bars are dense and moist , much better than the dry , crunchy , tasteless varieties of most nutrition bars"
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"id": "task144-d243f083de0b47e09e0890d41a54ea77",
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"input": "review: I've purchased the dried apples from this company before and figured I would give the clusters a try.I appreciate the fact that this food id USDA organic, gluten free, corn free, and vegan. In fact, the ingredients are simple: organic apples, organic apple juice concentrate, organic potato starch, organic cinnamon.In a 1/4 cup of these apple clusters, which remind me of rolled up oats ans/or hemp cereal, you receive 60 calories, with 0 calories from fat. There is no cholesterol, no protein, 1% of calcium, 2% of vitamin C, 2g of dietary fiber, 10 g of sugar, and 14 g of total carbohydrate.All in all, a healthy snack. The packaging makes it convenient for the on the go snack -- it is in a resealable 2.1 oz pouch (60 g), or four servings per package. Just enough to tantalize the senses, but not enough to pig out.The clusters are sugary bowls with a tint of cinnamon and a crunch reminiscent of cereal.Honestly, I prefer the taste of a real apple or the dried apples this brand sells at Starbucks, but in lieu of that, this is a good healthy snack alternative.Allergy alert: If you are extra sensitive, beware that this food is processed in a facility with nuts, dairy, wheat and soy.\nquestion: Is it taste good?",
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"output": [
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"this is a good healthy snack alternative"
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"id": "task144-1e6920118d4c47a3a557978df73853c7",
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"input": "review: Has a nice kick and isn't too hot. Makes for a great substitute for mayo on a sandwich and would also make a good dressing for a taco salad or something similar. Good taste. I would definitely buy this item.\nquestion: Does the sauce taste good?",
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"output": [
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"Good taste"
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"id": "task144-0e931a6ee3424ce7b94e8d647265379a",
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"input": "review: Illy makes great coffee and I did enjoy the taste of this beverage. But buys should beware that what they're getting when they order this product is not so much a Cappuccino, but a regular slightly flavored can of coffee. This did not taste like an iced cappucino.Whether you choose to purchase this product is likely based on your preference for canned coffee. I can tell you that illy excels at the canned coffee product. Their coffee does not taste artificial or fake, like many of the other products. I cannot drink the Starbucks Double Shot espresso without gagging and that largely put me off the stuff. I'm not sure if I'll continue drinking this stuff, but it wasn't bad.Canned coffee is expensive if you consider how cheap and relatively easy it is to make iced coffee. But if you're a believer in canned coffee, you'll probably like the taste of this one. Even if it's not really Cappuccino, at least it tastes good.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"output": [
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"Illy makes great coffee",
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"great coffee"
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"id": "task144-7caadac351264a36af0e5151cba8735c",
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"input": "review: I'm a coffee drinker and have tried various brands. The price was great for this but in the variety pack there might have been a few 'bold brew' that tasted like coffee. The others were incredibly weak. The flavored coffees were awful. Would not recommend this to anyone that enjoys coffee.\nquestion: How good is the selection?",
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"output": [
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"The flavored coffees were awful"
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"id": "task144-cb3ad1ea1a0d484ea0fd723370c9c052",
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"input": "review: I am a huge lover of ginger. I regularly drink ginger tea brewed from fresh ginger root (very inexpensive, yet tasty) and tea brewed from dried ginger. Both those things are good and enjoyable. So, when I saw this product I thought it'd be a great chance to enjoy ginger in yet another form. I imagined it would taste very pleasantly enjoyable... DID NOT HAPPEN! This is one of the most disgusting and vile things I've tasted in a long time. It had an incredibly overpowering bitter flavor to it - so much so that I re-checked the instructions to make sure I had added the correct amount of water (I had). I couldn't make it past two sips before I just put it down and said \"enough of this madness!\". I let my boyfriend try it too, and he said the same thing about the flavor - gross. I know that different people have different tastes and all, and maybe there's someone out there that could stomach this, but I doubt it. My personal advice to anyone who's checking this product out, just don't! You'd be far happier just making some tea out of fresh or dried ginger root, an option that's cheaper than buying this crap anyways. Ugh...that taste lingers in one's mouth, too...\nquestion: Are you able to taste the milk?",
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"output": [
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"I imagined it would taste very pleasantly enjoyable"
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"id": "task144-d87666ac37fd48de906e3fe05e01e8a9",
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"input": "review: Lipton is a household name in tea for a very good reason, and that reason is consistant quality. As with all their products, their blackberry vanilla herbal tea holds to that high standard. This tea has a smooth, robust flavor that is delicious both unsweetened and sweetened, and is delicious when served hot or cold. My personal preference is to drink it hot and very lightly sweetened to help bring out the vanilla flavor more. One of my favorite things about Lipton tea is that the bags don't tear or come open easily, the one brand I can count on to not leak tea leaf bits into the liquid. Great quality, great flavor, no funny aftertaste.\nquestion: Was the taste weak?",
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"output": [
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"great flavor"
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"id": "task144-9c3c8b8fae9b4a4384571c29e35fb82d",
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"input": "review: Generally, I'm not a huge fan of energy drinks. I find the taste of most major brand energy drinks unpleasant. My husband, on the other hand, is an energy drink addict. We both sampled the strawberry banana flavor of Jamba All Natural Energy Drink and enjoyed it. Its flavor and texture are very nectar-like, sweet and slightly syrupy with a little acidic bite from the lemon juice. That little kick soon dissolves into a sweet aftertaste.While the drink boasts of natural ingredients (mainly apple and lemon juice and apple, strawberry and banana puree), it's no health drink: there are no significant vitamins or the minerals you'll find in some other energy drinks. What makes it an \"energy drink\" is solely the caffeine. The 8.4 oz can has 90 calories (vs. the 110 calories in a same-size can of Red Bull), 20 g sugar, and 80 mg of caffeine (about the equivalent of a cup of coffee).If you're buying on Amazon, Jamba Energy Drink costs $0.25 per oz (about the same as Red Bull), but Rockstar is a better purchase at $0.12 per oz).This drink is unlike other energy drinks on the market. If you're looking for herbal supplements like taurine and guarana, you won't find those here. But if you want a sweet alternative to coffee or tangy energy drinks, this is a good choice.\nquestion: Is its taste good?",
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"output": [
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"this is a good choice",
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"taste of most major brand energy drinks unpleasant"
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"id": "task144-78fb59d3b0174b5ab1a51ed3d014beb1",
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"input": "review: This sauce was really tasty. It is a sweet/savory sauce.It was really easy to prepare. Just brown 1 pound of chicken (cut in strips) then add the sauce and simmer for 5 min. I made it with chicken thighs in instead of chicken breast. There was plenty of sauce for the 1 pound of chicken. I think next time I make I will double the amount of chicken.The sauce is 40 calories per serving.And I have to mention that I really like the idea of putting these kinds of sauces in bags. I really hate dealing with can openers.\nquestion: How did you like the chicken?",
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"output": [
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"It was really easy to prepare"
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"id": "task144-58653c4642d745efb533137526a55ab1",
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"input": "review: At first I thought this coffee would be strong because it's French Roast. However, it's extremely mild. It has a nutty aroma when the packet is first opened. The first sip has a mild nutty flavor, which goes away with each additional sip.I like drinking my coffee black, but can only do so with really good coffee that's not too strong. Most coffees, I need to add non-fat milk to. So, I first tried this coffee black. Although it's very mild, and I didn't need milk to buffer the bitterness, I found it lacking in body. With the next cup I added hot milk and it tasted much better. It really needed the extra omph of the milk, even though it was non-fat.I didn't notice any heartburn afterwards, which is good. But, I wasn't excited to drink it again.\nquestion: Is coffee good?",
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"output": [
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"good coffee"
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"id": "task144-38840e8d198b4eebaa8da1c688e15366",
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"input": "review: We really enjoyed this whole wheat spaghetti. We fixed it just using a jar of spaghetti sauce, nothing fancy. Because the noodles were thin, they cooked extremely fast. The flavor was good and did not have an overly \"wheaty\" taste to it. Even the kids love it, so it is a great way to eat a slightly healthier variety of noodles.\nquestion: Is the brown rice pasta good for health ?",
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"Because the noodles were thin they cooked extremely fast"
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"id": "task144-ea76979e2f6f4a9f9cbd79cc864a07f2",
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"input": "review: The price is wonderful on these but I really like the way the company conducts business.The coffee is fresh! SO FRESH! I know because the biodegradable bottom of the cup lets me smell the coffee and they are bagged in small quantities to maintain freshness. About one bag a week in my house.The are made in the California which makes me biased of course. They chip quick and focus on the customer experience. Will buy more.\nquestion: How much does a coffee with excellent aroma cost?",
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"input": "review: I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of this coffee.I am not a coffee aficionado, but I do drink about one per day. When I'm out, my idea of a great coffee is Starbuck's Pike's Place with cold soy milk and a packet of Sugar in the Raw. At home, I was using green Mountain Nantucket blend, which I found a little too mild. I say this so you can get a point of reference, as I found the San Francisco Bay Coffee to be just right. I use about 8-9 ounces of water and it comes out with a bolder flavor than the Nantucket blend. The coffee is very smooth and rich.As for the design of the K-Cup, it worked perfectly in my Cuisinart machine.The cups come in plastic bags and need to be transferred to zip-lock bags so they don't make the kitchen smell like coffee, though would be fine with me.Anyway, I feel it is a great value; it meets all of my needs, works in my machine, and tastes great too.\nquestion: How good is coffee?",
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"When I 'm out , idea of great coffee is Starbuck 's Pike 's"
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"input": "review: I'm not big on the energy drinks and haven't used them a lot but I will use one when I need that extra boost to get through the night shift. This one is pretty good and different. It has a kinda odd flavor, kinda tart, very sweet, with a faint baking soda flavor in there somewhere crossed with very light carbonation. It's supposed to be Strawberry Banana but I couldn't really taste much that I could recognize as strawberry or banana. But other than being a little too sweet it was ok. I can say that I liked the taste of it just a little, at least I didn't hate it or dis-like it as I do most of the energy drinks. I can also say that I like it better than Red Bull. It would have been better if it wasn't so sweet and maybe had some carbonation. As for its effectiveness as a energy boost I'll have to get back to you on that. If it gets me through the night shift then it will be one that I wouldn't mind using again and probably will if I can find it.After using this last night it did help me a lot. I had more energy through the night shift and didn't have that much of a drop when it was running down. The best part was that it gave me the energy boost that I needed without making my jitter around like a frog on a hot sidewalk. It was good enough that it could possibly become habit forming since I could really use another shot of it today to help get over the slight hangover feeling that I had this morning. But fortunately for me they are expensive enough that I cant indulge myself and end up using them on a daily basis.\nquestion: Is its taste good?",
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"input": "review: We eat these all the time and they are so easy, especially if youare in a rush. They taste just like the packets, pretty sweet though. The holder makes it great if you commute via mass transit and are in a rush. Just add boiling water, wait a couple of minutes and you have a quick, tastey breakfast. I do wish they were not so sweet, but then they may not taste as good. We also take these when we go away (along with packets) incasewe want a fast breakfast.\nquestion: Was the oatmeal bought at amazon good to eat?",
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"input": "review: No sediment, just great tasting (and smelling) coffee. Tired of Emeril's constant price changes and packaging changes. This is as hearty as Emeril and as smooth with less waste to Mother Earth and much less money. Very impressed, been using Keurig for over 5 years and this coffee is great.\nquestion: Is this coffee very strong?",
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"No sediment , just great tasting ( and smelling ) coffee"
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"input": "review: Very very happy with product. Easy to use and can finally have a good strong cup of coffee with my kurrin and save tons not having to buy those cups anymore. This is the best\nquestion: How can I order a good coffee in this hotel?",
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"a good strong cup of coffee with This is the best"
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"input": "review: I am an avid drinker of lipton black tea, I drink it every morning but I love trying different flavor teas as well.The blackberry vanilla herbal pyramid tea at first look doesn't seem to be much tea in the pyramid. Which worries me that it won't have much flavor. As soon as I steep the tea bag in my hot water the water quickly soaks up the string and to the label which I don't like much. The water turns a brillant purplish maroon color very pretty.I usually drink my tea with sugar, but I started this one off with no sugar just to see what the original flavor would be. It is slightly sweet and instantly I get the taste of blackberry the vanilla is more subtle but when I smell the tea I can smell both the blackberry and vanilla. Even though there doesn't seem to be a lot of tea in the pyramid, you really can't tell when drinking it has a lot of flavor in my opinion. I don't really need to put any sugar in it to enhance it. But I did add sugar as well and it really does bring out the flavor more and taste good that way as well. But this is one of those teas I can drink with or without sugar. Regular lipton tea I have to drink with sugar.This tea can be drank hot or cold. I am only drinking it hot but I think cold would be excellent as well. You just brew it like you are having hot tea and then chill or add ice.The ingredients shows there is also hibiscus flowers, rosehips, sweet blackberry leaves, natural flavor, dried black current pieces, dried blackberry pieces, dried blueberry pieces, dried raspberry pieces, sunflower lecithin.Overall I am very pleased with the taste. It makes me want to try other flavors of lipton pyramid teas. Can really taste the blackberry and a bit of raspberry and with added sugar I can taste more of the vanilla as well.\nquestion: Does the taste is good?",
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"taste good"
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"input": "review: Just like different brands of regular bottled waters have their own taste to them, so does this avitae. It reminds me of the most un-softened water you can think of. It tastes a lot like the water we get straight from the tap here in Northern Minnesota (we have really good water). I don't drink coffee at all, next to no soda at all and basically just drink black tea and water. So any caffeine I get usually has to be in the form of a hot cup of tea, not always the best beverage for warm summer days. With this avitae, I can have a cold bottled water on hot days and still get an energy lift from caffeine. Also if you decide you want to liven up the water a little, you can add a few drops of drink mix to it to turn it into whatever kind of drink you want. Mixes likeMIO Strawberry Watermelon,Crystal Light On The Go Natural Lemonade PacketsandVitamin Squeeze Energy Drink, Fruit Punchwould be perfect to have on hand in case you're out and want to give your caffeinated water a boost of flavor. I love this stuff, and will be ordering more!\nquestion: How to get a clean taste?",
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"Just like different brands of regular bottled waters have their own taste to them , so does this avitae"
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"input": "review: Spoilers thar be, Maytees.Is a man created by man still a creature of God or is it a monster? Do we have the right to create meta-human life? What if we are the children of unknown fathers? For answers please consult Frankenstein. For self-important, barely comprehensible drivel please consult Prometheus.Great direction can save poor scripts. A director seduced by CGI shooting an incredibly weak screenplay by an overrated pair of writers will not. How on Earth Lindelof and Spaihts got the gig is beyond me. There are strong writers in Hollywood and others trying to get a break that could have done a better job, a MUCH better job.Ridley Scott, like Spielberg, has forgotten what making a raw, honest movie is like and is far too distracted with how excessive CGI can make it look pretty. Alien was a dark, cold, spartan film set in a bleak, merciless universe. The budget and effects limitations at the time meant that Scott had to use his imagination to create dread. Here he has all the money and effects he can ask for and the resulting film is the polar opposite. Less is more. A filmmaker like Scott should know that. All 4 Alien movies were filmed on a soundstage (save for one 'beach' shot in Alien 3). They were confined and claustrophobic. Prometheus is set in massive, wide-open spaces, which I assume is supposed to make us feel desolate and isolated. But when it cuts back and forth between interior and exterior so much the opposites negate each other, meaning we feel neither confined nor abandoned.The story is set a number of years before Alien in which a bunch of expendable characters (including a lot of nobodies) travel to a distant planet (a 4-year round trip) to find the beings that created life on Earth. When they get there they discover...a load of confusing, muddled nonsense that is far from frightening and is only just barely above mildly interesting.Alien was populated with 7 single or double-syllabled characters that felt real and authentic thanks to their quiet interactions and dialogue. We learned their names and positions quickly. Prometheus has more characters than I can count (some appear out of nowhere and quickly disappear as fast) with some of them not even being coherently named. Not that coherence is this film's strong point.Noomi Rapace is cute as Elizabeth Shaw, the lead scientist who believes in 'The Creators' (the Space Jockey creatures), but she's very miscast. Michael Fassbender as android David is the only other character who gets a notable amount of screen time. You'll care about none of them.Scott once said that the film wasn't a prequel to Alien (after originally announcing that it was) then changed his mind a short while later. If this was supposed to keep us intrigued it didn't work. If anything it only got the confusion going before anyone even saw the movie.It has some lofty ambitions, and succeeds at neither of them. The opening scene of a Creator sacrificing himself at an indefinite point in history to create mankind by putting his DNA into our water is nonsense. Was disintegrating himself the only way of doing this? Could he not have just bled into the primordial soup? Did he create the dinosaurs too? Was it a scene set just after the last ice age? Did they accidentally create primates in the process? Why did they create us in the first place? How did the early civilizations learn of the Creators? Did they visit? Why did they have a star map that led to a planet that was just a testing field?The creation of the famous Xenomorph Alien is so convoluted and preposterous. Let's see if you can follow this:Android David finds a vase of goo in the pyramid/mountain place. He touches it to his finger. He deliberately puts his finger into Holloway's champagne, infecting him as he ingests. Holloway gets sick. Before the symptoms become obvious he mates with his infertile lover Elizabeth. She becomes pregnant and quickly goes into labor. She aborts her 'hell baby' by caesarian section but just leaves it there in the operation room. Some time later the angry Creator is attacked by the full grown hell baby and is consumed by it, to a degree, for unknown reasons. That dead Creator then births a primitive Xenomorph.Pardon me, but that is a load of garbage. I honestly cannot believe something that ludicrous made its way into, what is essentially, an Alien movie. The original had so much purity and mythos. Did Ridley Scott not even watch his own movie for pointers? Lindelof and Spaihts have really painted themselves into a corner with that dumb ending too. When Shaw gets to the real Creator planet she will be the only human being in the film, if that is the way the speculative sequel will go.The mystery of the Space Jockey has been completely ruined. It could have been so much better. But Scott needs to be brought back down to Earth (pun intended) and he should have chosen his writing team more wisely. Still, it was nice to hear Jerry Goldsmith's Alien theme, albeit briefly.\nquestion: Is this storyline interesting or strong?",
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"input": "review: I thought the movie had an interesting look and feel to it right from the beginning and it involved me right away. The acting of Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman was absolutely amazing. They both gave powerful performances and looked sincere and genuine at every moment. I think the live singing made the film much better than most musicals and (hopefully) set a new standard. I loved the quality and naturalness of the sound.I'm generally not a big fan of this sort of epic-level drama, but the actors pulled off the dramatic ending well, and I found it very moving. I think this movie, overall, is precedent setting and an artistic success.\nquestion: Is the performance of the actor good in the movie ?",
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"the actors pulled off the dramatic ending well"
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"input": "review: For other old timers out there who may have seen the film when it was released in theaters in '87, I wanted to mention that this print is excellent, the transfer to Blu-Ray is nearly flawless and the experience is just about guaranteed to be better than what we saw in movie theaters when it was released. In particular, kudos to the quality of the sound reproduction, which I've found to be excellent whether pushed through a 5.1 home theater or stereo headphones.\nquestion: How bad is the sound?",
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"which I 've found to be excellent whether pushed through a 5.1 home theater or stereo headphones"
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"input": "review: Season two was very interesting. Some of the plot was a bit disappointing. When will lady Edith ever find happiness?\nquestion: Was the place in high peak season, how do you rate it?",
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"Some of the plot was a bit disappointing"
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"input": "review: This film presents a very good and deep insight into the world of drug addiction. The movie is so chilling that repeated viewings send chill down one's spine. It really allows us to understand what drug addiction is really light, how the victims fall prey to their addiction and eventually lose their way. And drug addiction here doesn't mean hardcore drugs, it could even be an addiction to cosmetic drugs such as slimming pills as very cleverly presented in Requiem For A Dream. Obviously, such a movie features a very strong cast of actors and special mention goes to Oscar-nominee Ellen Burstyn whose performance is superb and very apt.\nquestion: Was a impressive performance?",
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"This film presents a very good and deep insight into the world of drug addiction",
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"very strong cast of actors and special mention goes to Oscar - nominee"
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"input": "review: First off, amazing, the film is just flawless. The acting on all parts was a joy to watch. I feel Paul Bettany was overlooked at the oscars, as was Russell Crowe who deserved that oscar a million times over. His performance was moving and emotional, a flawless piece of art. Jennifer Connelly well deserved her oscar. She was stunning as usual and she was well matched with Russell since the two of them steal every scene they embody. This is just a great film, period. The film revolves around the true life story of John Nash, a famous mathmatician who suffered from scizophrenia. The movie starts while John is in college searching for his origional idea. He finds it, and ends up working as a teacher/informant kinda sorta for the government, making frequent trips to the pentagon. He meets and falls in love with a student (Connoly) and they are married and soon she is pregnant. That's when things get hard. Nash gets a little paranoid beliveing the Russians are trying to kill him. Soon he is in the hospital undergoing some primative electric-type therapy to cure him of his mental state. The balance of the movie shows Nash's road to redemption and that road is long, hard and bumpy, but worth the ride. Crowe's dedication to his roles is evident in the enjoyment you recieve from watching him on the screen. Keep it up Russ. This film ends on a happy note, a note actually so happy and heartwarming it may bring you to tears or at least give you the motivation to get up and clap. If you want to see a film that will make you think, make you cry and make you smile then this is the film you should see.\nquestion: Is the direction of the movie fantastic ?",
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"His performance was moving and emotional"
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"input": "review: This series I bought from Amazon, but seasons 2 and 3 I have actually seen on TV. As it turned out, in my opinion (because the series has ended now) it was a down played spin off of "THE TUDORS". I'm not particularly into the Renaissance, but the history of the Catholic Church during that time does intrigue me.I have tried not to compare it to THE TUDORS, but I didn't succeed there. Like THE TUDORS the actors and actresses were all first rate, excellent actors and actresses. Jeremy Irons is a living legend and the most known of the cast. Colm Fiore is an excellent actor, and the rest of the cast was no less radiant. The sets and costumes were spectacular without a doubt.But unlike THE TUDORS, THE BORGIAS series still lacked "something". I want to say that it didn't have quite the same sexual tension and intrigue that THE TUDORS had. And, I want to say that the cast of THE TUDORS was just a "little bit better". JRM almost "over acts" as Henry 8th, but his sex appeal and magnetism makes that series. And quite frankly, THE TUDORS was in no short supply of beautiful people.The only thing that made me uncomfortable was the season ending. I won't mention exactly what made me uncomfortable because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone who hasn't yet seen the whole thing, but I will say, I felt that the series ended rather quickly and abruptly. Over all though, it was a very fine series.\nquestion: How good is the costume?",
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"costumes were spectacular without a doubt"
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"input": "review: I have seen a lot of horror flicks and suspense/thrillers in my day and the first 21-mintues to When a Stranger Calls easily rates as possibly the very best first act I have ever seen. From the way it was written, shot, scored and acted there is for me no doubt it's just simply perfection. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. The phone calls may not be the scariest in the sense that the caller at first doesn't say anything threatening or even sexual.Each minute of the first act raises the tension unlike any horror flick I have ever seen. By the time you reach the end of the first act you'll be held in such suspense that scaring you is now simple. Any filmmaker can create a jump scene where the killer or ghost or whatever pops out of the corner. Most of the time jumping back is just simply a reaction. How many movies have you watched where you jumped back, but weren't scared at all? It's just a reaction and any filmmaker can do that regardless if they are good or a hack.That is why I normally prefer movies like this that are a bit more subtle. Problem is though after the opening act business does indeed slow down. Most people say the middle sections are boring and it's kind of hard to argue with them. Though I will say the middle sections of When a Stranger Calls does get better on multiple viewings. The filmmakers did such a great job in the opening act that we the audience are on such a high that anything afterwards is bound to be a let down.The screenplay written by Steve Feke and Fred Walton was overall pretty good; the first act was very well written and extremely creepy, but after that the movie changes focus. It seems the story will be built around Jill Johnson played by Carol Kane, but instead the movie focuses on the killer Roy Duncan played by Tony Beckley and a private detective named John Clifford played by Charles Durning who is on the hunt for the psychotic killer.When a Stranger Calls isn't the typical horror movie, yes I consider it a horror flick for the sole reason the movie does aim to scare you. Not in the typical horror movie way, but with more suspense. Some suspense flicks have nothing to do with horror where as others play off some kind of primal fear often found in the horror genre. The 2nd half becomes more of a crime drama. We follow Roy Duncan and to be honest the guy is quite pathetic.Feke and Walton take an interesting approach; Duncan is obviously a psycho but he's so pathetic we almost feel sorry for him. But the man is a child killer and I cannot feel for them. They are the lowest of the low. He's homeless, broke we see him get beat up and later beg for money. Hardly the typical movie villain; problem though is he's just not an interesting enough character to follow around. Tony Beckley does an out-standing job. There is no denying his talents in this movie as an actor. But the character just simply was not interesting.Charles Durning does a great job though at carrying the movie. He is the more interesting of the two characters and his obsession with finding the killer is entertaining. But what went wrong with the middle sections? Simple it goes back to the killer just not being interesting enough. For almost an hour of the movie it's John Clifford hunting down Roy Duncan. While it's not as boring as some people make it out to be, I do think Steve Feke and Fred Walton could have done more. Their screenplay does seem to drag in some spots and by a certain point the movie does sort of repeat itself, but thankfully the final act gets back to Jill Johnson.I didn't hate the middle sections, but they weren't as strong as they could have been. I personally always felt the movie should have been Jill's story with Roy Duncan being in the movie a little less. It would suck to lose the scenes with Charles Durning because he was so great same goes for Tony Beckley, but I personally think making it Jill's story and use Clifford and Duncan as more of a sub-plot would have worked better. The remake attempted to do just that and failed big time.As stated earlier the opening act was just brilliant; director Fred Walton gets the most out of every single shot and raises the suspense and tension unlike any movie I have ever seen. Like I said anybody can do a clichéd scare movie, but it takes real talent to do what Fred Walton did. The 2nd half while yes does lose a little bit of steam, Fred Walton is still able to keep the suspense level at a decent level. The scenes with Colleen Dewhurst who plays Lisa are well done overall and remind us what kind of movie we are watching. The hour mark features a great and creepy scene with her and Roy Duncan. Though when all is said and done the Lisa character seems nothing more than filler scenes. It never really goes anywhere, but does provide some decent suspense.The final act is when things really pick up and we return to Jill Johnson who is now married with 2-kids of her own. Besides the opening act, the final act is the most solid. It goes back to being very creepy and while it does lack compared to the opening it does give us some chills and thrills. Like I said before I do believe When a Stranger Calls is a movie that needs multiple viewings. The opening act was so brilliant anything afterwards is bound to bet a let down. It might be boring at first, but when you see it again you might be able to appreciate it a little bit more. I've come to enjoy the middle sections even if it wasn't as good as it could have been.Carol Kane was great and I do believe the movie might have worked better had the focus been more on her and use Duncan and Clifford as a sub-plot. Kane does appear in half the movie actually. It's just she's used in the opening and ending, which results in roughly 40-minutes or so screen time, but since it's so far between it seems like she's barley in the movie.Despite some problems with the middle sections, When a Stranger Calls is a highly suspenseful and very creepy movie with excellent performances. I'd advise those who felt the middle sections were boring to give it another try. It does grow on you and for those who haven't seen it just expect more a crime/drama with some suspense thrown in during the middle. But the opening and closing act just might be the best you'll find in this genre.\nquestion: How good has this movie been until the end?",
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"input": "review: This movie was very depressing, had me choked up half the time, crying, and upset that there is just too much bad things that happen........\nquestion: Was a impressive performance?",
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"This movie was very depressing"
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"input": "review: I went to see this in the theaters the opening weekend on Haloween this past fall. I'd have to say that this movie is false advertising. Haloween movies have always been cheesy and bloody and thats how I like them. I was expecting this kind of urban horror movie with all sorts of nasty violence/blood and a decent plot. Dont get me wrong- I'm not a sick f***, but sometimes thats the kind of movie i wanna see. This was a serious dissapointment. \"Saw\" tried to pack way too much plot into 100 mins running time, confusing the hell out of me. The ending was absolutely awesome, it makes the experience not so empty and wasted. If your looking for a gorefest, this aint it. Sure, it got an R in US 18A in Canada, but there's other horror movies at your local store that surpass this easily.If your looking for a movie to make you think, this aint it either. Confusing the viewer doesnt lead to thinking IMO.All in all, not what it tried to be or could have been. I honestly cant recommend this.\nquestion: How amazing was the end?",
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"The ending was absolutely awesome"
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"input": "review: While watching \"The Ring\", the last thing I wanted to do was to draw comparisons with the original Japanese \"Ringu\". Simply because I wanted to enjoy it as what it is, rather than a revisited English version of a same film. Unfortunately, I found comparisons to be inevitable. Not saying that \"The Ring\" is either superior or inferior, but it stayed very truthful to the original material it was based on, too truthful.For viewers who haven't had a chance to see \"Ringu\", you will find idea of \"The Ring\" wholly unique, nevertheless bizarre and ridiculous at the same time, depending on your cynicism level. But for those who have seen the original, you may think that the story of this US remake unfolds in an almost identical way, even though some incidents along the way were inserted or slightly altered to cater for the vaster audiences. In certain cases these alterations are actually an improvement that contributes to the mood of the story, as well as providing hints and clues of the final conclusion. In Japan, like in China and many other countries in Asia, they have long history that consists of countless mythical tales and legends about the spiritual realm, so a cursed video may seem vividly possible, while seems far-fetched and hard to swallow to the English-speaking world. But in order to retain that sense of myth, a lot of elements converted (or rather not converted) into the US version do feel quite out of place.Verbinski, while flaring some ingenious camera setups, did not tackle the subtlety a movie that is largely atmospheric requires. \"The Ring\" is a material which M. Night Shyamalan could probably do while he sleepwalks, and his knack for psychological thrills and minimalism style would surely be effective here. Perhaps looking at Verbinski's résumé (Mousehunt, The Mexicans), he may be too cynical for a subject that deals with a video tape that kills people. However with the limited amount of Gore (no puns intended), he did succeed in letting some genuine chills creep into the audiences at the sublimal level.Where \"The Ring\" did fail is, not having convincing characters. Naomi Watts serves up a decent job as a career-driven news reporter, but she did not look frightened or concerned enough for a single-mother who knows her exact time and date of death. There was no sense of emergency that she is desperate to find out how to lift the curse, instead she spends the entire time questioning who was involved in the sad story behind the video. By the end of the seventh day the audiences are left to wander off somewhere forgetting why she needs to find out about the origin of the video in the first place. Secondly the son Aidan is too creepy, and without a trace of innocence for us to really care about what will happen to him. He shares no chemistry with his mother, spending the entire time staring into the far place, drawing dark pictures, or mumbling something about a imaginary friend. In another word, he seems more like a possessed puppet than your little nephew you would like to take to the carnival. In Alejandro Amenavar's \"The Others\", in Stanley Kubrick's \"The Shining\", or even in the most obvious example, Shyamalan's \"The Sixth Sense\", children's straightforward manner and innocence proved to be far more effective in creating sense of peril, and in that matter, way more disturbing. Another disappointing performance is from Martin Henderson as Noah. He has great presence, but again he does not convey any chemistry with the other actors in the film. The expression he has for not believing the nonsense of a killer video is not so different from the one he knows his life could be in threat. Is he helping Rachel because he does have feelings for her, or does he just hope to get laid again because she is still hot? It was not explained, nor do we really care much.Though the number of extras on this DVD is disappointing, what it does offer is in fact quite neat. The picture is sharp and crisp, providing a good contrast of the grayish grim look of the film, with the bursting colors at times that will permanently damage your retina (in some way it actually distracts you from the mood the film is supposed to have). While the sound may not give your system a throughout workout, the localization is quite well defined, and provide a good dimension for the otherwise monotone sound effects, therefore making the few shock-tricks exceptionally powerful (needless to say the DTS track again proves to be the champion of cinema sound).An advertised \"never-before-seen short film\" could be seen by selecting the \"Don't look here\" option on the main menu. It is in fact a collection of deleted and extended scenes, featuring a few more graphic sequences trimmed from the theatrical release. Without commentary or additional information, it doesn't really reveal any more insights or secret than the film itself, but would definitely affect the rating if they were incorporated back into the film as an \"uncut edition\". Yet whether it would be a better viewing experience is another question. Also included is a very brief trailer of the original \"Ringu\" on DVD (also released by Dreamworks, surprise, surprise!), a theatrical trailer of \"Catch Me If You Can\", and an \"8 Mile\" DVD promo spot. If you are patient enough to play around with the remote a little bit more, you may find a not so pleasant easter egg! Overall \"The Ring\" DVD is a nice little package that will make your collection looks better...is that your phone ringing?\nquestion: What quality is the work in this movie, is it excellent?",
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"input": "review: This is a truly terrific caper movie, one that works well by both showcasing the emerging star power of both Donnie Wahlberg and Charlize Theron and also having a terrific storyline. It is also a smart and well-photographed movie that proves the old adage of depending on the use of a great story and then embellishing on it with all the bells and whistles. The plot is as believable as anything can be that posits the existence of people so smart, so devious, and so daring as to be able to do some of the things that are done here. Yet the qualms about believability quickly fade with each nosiy and exciting revving up of the action, which is well choreographed, full of pyrotechnics, and absolutely fresh and new, adding to the charm of the movie.The cast adds immeasurably to the charm of the movie, with Donald Sutherland, Ed Norton, and several notable others lending both credence and a certain gritty feel to this tale about life on the margins, on the far side of the law. I also got the impression that given the box office success of this film; much of the crew may be back to thrill us again in an inevitable sequel. I am up for it. After all, given the aplomb and cool they displayed in driving a trio of Metros through the streets, sewers, and tunnels of Los Angeles at rush hour, and added into this mix was a certain level of style and intelligence often missing in such caper flicks, it would be fun to consider a series of such films. Compared to other recent offerings at the theater, which have by an dlarge been disappointing affairs indeed, it would be a relief to consider more caper flicks like this. Enjoy!\nquestion: Was the storyline credible?",
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"input": "review: The best Star Trek movie in years. The new crew is excellent and the story is good, although it brings back a couple of old enemies in this new reality that skirts off the true nature of their reality and did not explore it suffiently in my opinion.. I will not tell you who this is referring to. All the actors are on their game and seem to understand what Trekkies need and want and don't deviate too much from the original concept.A worhty note:Simon Pegg-EXCELLENT! What a gifted actor. This movies is fast and entertaining. You love it.\nquestion: Does the storyline is strong?",
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"The new crew is excellent and the story is good"
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"input": "review: The acting is good. The sets are good. The direction is tight. The action is violent. The plot is fairly straight forward. However, after the movie is done, it makes you think. The father talks to the son about a fight the son got into at school. The father does not know the son has been bullied all year at school so the father doesn't understand. The father's own violent actions was the \"occasion\" for the fight. The boy, who appears to go out of his way to stay out of fights, after the diner incident, knocks two bigger classmates' heads off. Obviously, the movie has a lot to say about what we passed down to the next generation. How can a father discipline his son for fighting when his own past is so violent. Is the propensity for violence inherited?The movie also has a lot to say about identity. Is Viggo's character Tom or Joey? Who does the wife love Tom or Joey? Does she really know Joey? Joey spent more time as being Tom in his life than Joey. He just wants to return to this life of non-violence. Is identity by choice or heredity?Mortenson handles the action sequences and playing the decent man very well. Hurt has a great part later in this movie and he delivers. Ed Harris is as competent as always. The movie is very violent and has some sexual content so be warned. I enjoyed the movie and I recommend it.\nquestion: How kind can the same character be?",
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"input": "review: I know this the most successful animated movie to date. The animation is elegant and beautiful. The music is wonderful. The story is sadly lame and contrived. I really did not connect with the characters in Frozen the way I did with, for example, Ariel or Belle. Enough said.\nquestion: How is the storyline in this new version compared to the original version?",
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"input": "review: Seriously. Just watch Hangover (the original) again. This movie is not funny at all. I love most of the people in the cast, but it was a definite let-down.\nquestion: Can I enjoy new funny jokes with my family ?",
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"input": "review: I'll review the movie in a moment. What I want to share first is how pleasantly surprised I am at the extras included. Sure, they could have given us more--four different kinds of trailers, costume design boards, a scene from every Phantom movie thus far, interviews with Crawford and Brightman, not to mention commentaries. But hey, isn't that what Christmas is for? :)However, I was enthralled by the story of how the musical came to be. We get not only plenty of airtime from Lord Webber and Stilgoe & Hart, but we see the original stars in footage that we would never be able to see otherwise. Sara Brightman singing \"Pie Jesu\" in what looks to be a cathedral, Michael Crawford doing light comedy--light comedy!--on a British show and performing in the circus. We're taken into Webber's estate to view the singers who first performed the Phantom material as it was being constructed, and are enlightened as to how Britain charmingly previewed the musical, via music video, to the rest of the nation as what looked to be, quite literally, a rock opera. (Well, it WAS the 80s.)The other extras that focus on the movie production are also quite good. I thought it might be only a slightly longer version of one of those HBO First Looks, but it was super-informative. In it you get a look at the premier, at part of Emmy Rossum's screen test, the fun of trying to understand Jennifer Ellison's (Meg) accent, Patrick Wilson singing opera in sport pants, the Mask of the Red Death swigging from a water bottle, plus a look at the outrageously elaborate costumes and what the chandelier falling looked like in real life. There's so much more I can't remember, but trust me, it's worth it.I'm not sure sure about the additional scene. I'm glad they didn't keep it in. While it's a lovely song, the Phantom was too soft, not at all obsessive or dangerous. And we don't want that, now, do we?And, about that movie. Emmy Rossum has a perfectly capable voice even at her age, just as Christine is supposed to be quite young. But her face had the same expression on it--trancelike--almost the entire time. When she saw Raoul caught in the Punjab lasso and cried out, I was like, Finally! And then she went back into the trance. I wish they had coaxed more expression out of her.Gerard Butler. Either you love him or you hate him. We all know he's hot. I was really surprised at first sight of the Phantom, because from the stage shows you get the impression that even with the mask on, he's a crowish figure of no less than forty years. I enjoy watching Butler, but if they had used someone less attractive I don't think it would have taken anything away from the movie. As for his voice--I whispered to my mom at one point that he sounds like a rock star. And yes, Butler was indeed in a rock band. He's no Michael Crawford. And sometimes his treatment of phrases isn't the best. But on the flip side, sometimes it's just as uncomfortable listening to a stage Phantom sing in full-on operatic mode. It's...whatever you like, I guess.Of course, the sets are lavish and the costumes lush (and vice versa). I love Minnie Driver in the Carlotta role, and the men who played the managers were really a delight. I know people gripe about all these different things--the addition of scenes, speaking dialogue that was previously sung, the misplacement of the chandelier's big scene, a colorful masquerade being clothed in black and white. But in the end I still think the movie is more than worth it. Why?Because you can see it whenever you want to now. Because the full orchestra sounds heaven-sent. Because knowing all the words to a musical is a big deal. Because it's beautiful. Because it's a full-on experience that requires nothing less than your full attention. Because snow and confetti falling never looked so perfect. Because my first exposure to the musical was on a cassette tape with half the second act missing and it was still so potent that I stayed up to listen to it again. Because the Phantom's hot (oops).So, that's what I think. If you truly love the musical, you'll like the movie. If you knew nothing of the musical before, then you'll probably like it, too.\nquestion: Is the costume not beautiful ?",
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"input": "review: \"Thank You for Smoking\" was an entertaining movie. I enjoyed the portrayal of corporate shenanigans and its satire of Hollywood types. The acting was good and all players did their jobs well but I was a bit put off by the smirking 'we're so smart and hip attitude' of the movie. A bit of humbleness is appealing you know. Some say the subject matter in this film i.e. to smoke or not to smoke is equally weighed. I personally didn't feel that way at all. I felt the overall tone for the movie was geared toward smoking. Personally, I don't smoke but I don't mind that this film is for smoking. What I liked about the film is that it kept my brain going. And like I said majority of this film is predictable, but you do begin to question how free the rights of the American Public are? Should smoking be banned or should smokers have their rights too? Like stated in the film people know smoking is bad yet they still do it. Why? The movie puts a nice spin on the importance of information and looking at things from alternative views.It's nice to see Aaron Eckhart play a good solid role for once. I think his performance in this film was excellent and extremely believable. I think after this role we will be seeing him in more movies. William H. Macy also stars and shines yet again. Macy is one of the best actors in Hollywood who for years still never got the appreciation he deserves. Also Katie Holmes does a decent job although her character is extremely predictable. I personally think Holmes does a good job at playing bad girl roles like her role here and in \"The Gift\". The reason I think that is because she looks so innocent so when she comes out saying something like \"I want to f*** you, when I watch you on TV\" it seems out of the ordinary for her. This is also probably another reason why Tom Cruise loves her; she's probably a very bad girl outside the public eye.Even though this is Jason Reitman's first feature film he is one to keep an eye on. I feel as the time goes on he will become a very big director just like his father. Being that \"Smoking\" is his first film, I think he has already hit a home run. I think the guy has talent and as long as he keeps making good movies he will be just as big as his dad is someday.I like the message behind \"Thank You For Smoking\" but not the overall subject matter of the film. This movie provides its audience with fine acting, a good script and some nice directing. The film's idea also keeps its audience thinking. It's a good movie to watch with someone and then have a nice long talk with about it afterwards. It's a satirical look at the smoking issue although I still feel it tilts more towards one side than the other. But at the end of the day, it's a good independent film which you will be able to enjoy and appreciate.\nquestion: Do you think this act is satisfying?",
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"input": "review: This film is almost flawless - the acting, the sets, the script, the special effects, the originality. As the writer indicates in the documentary, 'Alien Saga', the creature was inspired by a drawing of H.R. Giger and was intentionally intended to disturb the subconscious of the target audience (males aged 18-24) by the use of imagry that resembled the violence of male rape (forced oral invasion, resulting in impregnation, followed by a deadly painful birth of a phallic-shaped, flesh colored predator). Unlike previous genre films, the protagonist also ends up being the female character - Ripley. In any case, this is one of the best horror films of all time.Of special note is one of the deleted scenes included on this DVD (and presumably in the 'Alien: Director's Cut' to be released this month). In this scene, the ship's captain who disappeared chasing the alien earlier in the film is found by Ripley, barely alive, cacooned by the Alien for insemination by a waiting egg. Of course, we find out in the next installment that only the huge queen alien can lay alien eggs.\nquestion: Is the direction of the movie fantastic ?",
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"input": "review: Like the series and this season was a good follow up to the first. all seasons are worth watching on Amazon.\nquestion: Was the place in high peak season, how do you rate it?",
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"input": "review: The script was good. The magic, the twists were all great. I like how they deceive the wealthy man in on of their shows.\nquestion: Why do I have a good twist?",
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"input": "review: All I can say, it was fantastic. The acting was terrific and it is very emotional. This film really makes you think about how people perceive others, and makes you think about your own feelings as well.\nquestion: What was an impeccable act?",
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"input": "review: The Prestige (2006)Drama, Mystery, Thriller, 130 minutesDirected by Christopher NolanStarring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson and David BowieChristopher Nolan takes chances in an industry which usually plays it safe. The Dark Knight was so much more than a comic book adaptation and Inception was not a typical blockbuster. These stories had mass appeal, but Nolan treated his audiences with respect. Both films have a complexity which is lacking in most popular movies.If you go back to 2000 and take a look at Memento, you can see that Nolan has always believed that his audience was capable of figuring things out. One of his most complex films is The Prestige and I had to include it in this list. I've resisted the temptation to include multiple entries by one director for the most part, but Nolan is an exception because his films are so diverse. He's not using an established formula or focusing on one genre. In that respect, he's like a modern Stanley Kubrick.Cutter (Caine) explains that a magic trick consists of three parts: The pledge looks at something, the turn alters that thing and the prestige is the payoff. One example would be seeing a bird in a cage (the pledge), seeing it disappear (the turn), and finally seeing the magician produce it from his pocket (the prestige).The whole film plays out like a magic trick.The Prestige is a complex story, set in Victorian England, with one significant twist and a number of minor surprises. It deals with the story of two rival magicians, Robert Angier (Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Bale). Borden inadvertently ties a knot which results in the death of Angier's wife when she fails to escape from a tank of water. The ensuing rivalry lasts for the remainder of their lives.The two both enjoy periods of success, but are continually striving to find the ultimate trick. Both men become obsessed with success and each has a deep desire to outdo the other. We are shown other magicians and learn that success often comes at a high price. It may even result in the magician keeping secrets off the stage which limit his personal freedom.Eventually, Borden comes up with a trick that Angier can't figure out. It involves Borden entering a box on one side of the stage and emerging from a box on the other side of the stage moments later. He calls it The Transported Man.In an attempt to come up with something even better, Angier visits Nikola Tesla (Bowie) in Colorado. As you may know, Tesla was an inventor who experimented a great deal with electricity. Angier asks him to build a machine which might be used in his act. Unfortunately, science is not completely predictable. Tesla delivers, but Angier has to be willing to pay a high price that goes beyond money.I don't think I need to say any more about the plot. Bale's performance is superb and I think it's the best of his career. Jackman is also very convincing and the supporting cast is flawless. I'm always impressed by Rebecca Hall, but Bowie's cameo as Tesla was a revelation. Michael Caine holds the whole thing together and has important scenes at the beginning and end of the film.Although the running time is in excess of two hours, you'll barely notice. There's always something important happening on the screen. What elevates this film to the level of greatness is its replay value. The first time you see it, you'll miss the relevance of some of the dialogue. On repeat viewings, you'll see how clever the screenplay is. The big reveal is hinted at in the first 20 minutes of the film and you'll smile when you realize what you missed. Like Scorsese's Shutter Island, events have new meaning when you see them with full knowledge of the facts. It's clever stuff.\nquestion: What was an impeccable act?",
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"Bale 's performance is superb and I think it 's the best of his career Jackman is also very convincing and the supporting cast is flawless . I 'm always impressed by Rebecca Hall , but Bowie 's cameo as Tesla was a revelation"
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"input": "review: \"Star Trek Into Darkness\" is excellent! This is how the story goes: When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.The cast led by Chris Pine (as Captain James T. Kirk), Zachary Quinto (as Commander Spock), Zoe Saldana (as Lieutenant Uhura), Karl Urban (as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy), Simon Pegg (as Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott), John Cho (as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu), Benedict Cumberbatch (as John Harrison), Anton Yelchin (as Ensign Pavel Chekov), Bruce Greenwood (as Admiral Christopher Pike), Peter Weller (as Admiral Marcus) & Alice Eve (Dr. Carol Marcus) is excellent. The directing by J.J. Abrams (who also produced) is excellent. The story & screenplay (based on the TV series created by Gene Roddenberry) by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof (all three also produced the film, as well) is excellent.The music by Michael Giacchino is excellent. The cinematography by Dan Mindel is excellent. The film editing by Maryann Brandon & Mary Jo Markey is excellent. The casting by April Webster & Alyssa Weisberg is excellent. The production design by Scott Chambliss is excellent. The art direction by Alan Au, Ramsey Avery, Steve Christensen, James Clyne, Kasra Farahani, Natasha Gerasimova, Michael E. Goldman, Andrew Murdock, Harry E. Otto, Lauren E. Polizzi & Jason Baldwin Stewart is excellent. The set decoration by Karen Manthey, set dressings by Rich Andrade, Maxwell Britton, Jack Cornelius, David Ladish, Steven Ladish, Chris Larsen, Michael C. Magno, Merdyce McClaran & Edward J. Protiva, set designs by Lorrie Campbell, Tim Croshaw, Kevin Cross, Robert Fechtman, Tex Kadonaga, Tammy S. Lee, Jeff Markwith, Karl J. Martin, Sam Page, Anne Porter, Andrew Reeder, Scott Schneider, Easton Michael Smith, Randall D. Wilkins & Jane Wuu is excellent. The costume design by Michael Kaplan is excellent. The special make-up effects design by David LeRoy Anderson is excellent. The creature designs by Neville Page are excellent. The special effects coordinated by J.D. Schwalm, supervised by Burt Dalton is excellent. The visual effects coordinated by Maren Dolzmann, Thomas Furukawa, Ali Ingham, Perry Kain, Zhunan Li, Mona Mohr, Trina Renee, Cara Samuels, Marlies Schacherl, Adrian Steel, Yinai Sun, Bill Wang, Shanshan Xie, Sarah Yunrong Yu & Momo Zhan, supervised by Kevin Baillie, David Burton, Simon Carr, Urs Franzen, Ben Grossmann, Jorn Grobhans, Alex Henning, Thomas Lautenbach, Sven Martin, Saku Partamies, Jason Richardson, Patric Roos, Benjamin Seide & Michael Wortmann is excellent. The stunts coordinated by John Stoneham Jr., fights coordinated by Marcus Young is excellent.This is an excellent, well-made and well-crafted (thematically and visually) movie and sequel that is just as entertaining and interesting as its original, possibly better than it. This is also another impressive entry in the Star Trek franchise. Chris Pine & Zachary Quinto, among others, are back, reprising the roles from the original, just as well, possibly, better than the first time. Benedict Cumberbatch's John Harrison is an excellent and well-done villain, right alongside the Star Trek villains of the past. J.J. Abrams has crafted another entertainingly done film that is among one of his best movies of his career, beside the last \"Star Trek\" & \"Super 8\", also another well-crafted sequel on Abrams' resume, alongside, \"Star Trek\" & \"Mission Impossible III & Ghost Protocol\". This is one of the best movies of the year, so far, and it is also one of the best movies of the summer season, so far, as well, possibly, the best summer movie yet.\nquestion: What quality is the work in this movie, is it excellent?",
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"input": "review: Though Peter Jackson had always claimed that the 208 minute (roughly equal to \"Seven Samurai\" in length) DVD version of \"Lord of the Rings'\" first installment was not a director's cut, its vast superiority to the shortened theatrical release becomes clear immediately.For those initally dissapointed with \"Fellowship's\" overly fast pace (skipping over characterizations and details for the sake of action) , the seamlessly integrated 30 minutes of footage works wonders.Here are some Improvements:1) Instead of a mere adventure movie (or a cgi cartoon, some may argue), Jackson's FOTR now feels closer to the spirit of Tolkien's world. Through more maps, longer stays at various crucial locations, more journey time, more geographic and historical references, one finaly begins to get a sense of original work's epic scope. In fact, there are a few scenes where the dialogue is copied almost verbatim, and that's always a welcomed addition.2) Every character (even Gollum) gets at least some additonal exposure and all are considerably fleshed out. Aragorn benefits the most, now seeming more like a full-fledged human being (within epic conventions, though), rather than a straight-forward action hero. Galadriel, called a \"radioactive psycho\" by some, has other scenes here showing her true regal nature. Merry, Pippin, and especially Gimli, are more than buffoons to liven up the proceedings. Ian Holm's Bilbo, who was one of my favorite character portrayals in the film, also gets more screen time in the beginning, just like Tolkien wrote.3) The overall themes of the book are now much more apparent - the ring's temptation, the weakness of humans, the appeal of a simple lifestyle over industrialization, and the dissappearance of civilizations (elves). The Passing of the Elves scene, is quite amazing - a shame to have been cut in the first place, as it is fairly short.4) Some of the choppier and confusing parts of the theatrical version are elaborated upon and some questions are answered, such as \"How did the Ring betray Isildur ?\", or \"Why is Boromir so preoccupied with the Ring?\" Although Sam is not explicitly introduced as Frodo's servant, he is at least shown gardening at Bag End.Many complaints that I, and other fans of the book, had with the theatrical version are now fully resolved, and by all standards, as a whole this is a much better film, already approaching that sought-after but seldom-attained classic status in the sci-fi/fantasy genre. Approaching, but still stopping short of perfection, because many of the fundamental issues persist.Here are my remaining Problems with FOTR in order of annoyance:1) Gratuitous use (or abuse, rather) of slow motion - esp. in the \"Noooooooooo\" scene right after Gandalf's fall in Moria, and the \"drowning\" of Sam scene. Cheesy and detracting.2) Overbearing, generic, omni-present score. Some scenes, like Boromir's attempt to take the ring, and his death, while well-acted, should have been fine without the bathetic, cringe-worthy accompaniment. Sometimes, silence can be just as effective in generating the proper emotions. Granted, the music is not all terrible, it's just excessive - but the cliched chanting has got to go.3) While I can forgive Merry and Pippin's all-too-fast integration into the Fellowship, The Council of Elrond scene, even with the additions (which help) still doesn't quite work. Oh well, at least we get to hear the actual \"ash nazg durbatuluk\" speach by Gandalf. And, there's a funny hidden parody of the scene on one of the DVDs.4) Saruman is still the cartoonish villain, with no extra depth.The Extra materials on the DVD are top-notch, and as you may have heard, go into minute detail regarding all the aspects of production. They will take hours of viewing, if you care enough to investigate. Some of the audio commentaries are interesting as well - it looks like the presence of Philippa Boyens who was a harder Tolkienite than the action-oriented Jackson, helped steer certain scenes into the right direction. And without Richard Taylor, Alan Lee and John Howe, the visuals (best thing about the film in the first place) would not have been possible. We also get some discussion about New Zealand (interactive map provided) and the filming locations.In summary : if you even remotely liked the film you saw a year ago, were hoping for an improvement, and did not make the mistake of purchasing the theatrical DVD in August - by all means get this one!\nquestion: Is the direction of the movie fantastic ?",
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"input": "review: The movie Chicago has it all. Music, Dancing, Sexiness and Style. I watched the movie in theatres hoping that it will exceed my expectations and it did...a lot. The movie has many sleek and cool musical numbers, that have just the right amount of 'punch' that it never gets boring. When the music came on right in the beginning (5,6,7,8) I knew that I was in for a good long ride.The performances given by Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellwegger, Queen Latifah and Richard Gere are perfect! With Catherine standing out a little bit more, because of her musical background (she deserved the Oscar). Her opening act of 'All That Jazz' was flawless, and really got you in the movie. Her vocal tone is very strong and her dancing was right on the money! She's incredible. Renee Zellwegger's 'Roxie' performance and number is prestine, complete with mirrors and dancers behind her. She got those notes right up the there, with that moment being her's all the way. Queen Latifah gave her role of Miss. Mama Morton a bit hit, with her tough talking fast attitude performance that was a complete scene stealer. And finally, Richard Gere's tap-dancing interlude is a knockout with him doing all the tapping himself. I was left speechless.The Cinematography and Art Direction of this film is completely right out there. Though, maybe not as big as Moulin Rouge, (another musical that I love) It was completely accepted. The difference between Moulin Rouge and Chicago is that Moulin Rouge has a bigger scale that covered a lot of the Big Paris Landscape of 1899. While Chicago is more intimate and set in a bar like atmosphere that feels very musky and dark. I liked it :)Anyway, the movie is AMAZING! (as you all might have guessed) There are plenty of musical numbers that shows off Rob Marshall's Exceptional Choreography and Direction in this film. He took his dream of making Chicago a film, and he did it, giving him enormous amounts of awards and critical acclaim. Very surprising to know that this was his first film, and with that amount of success, we know we'll see a lot more of him in the near future. Great Work Rob!!The Musical Numbers in this film are all too much and all too good, but the one's that stood out was: All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, Mr. Cellophane, Roxie, We Both Reached For The Gun, When Your Good To Mama and Nowadays(Finale). Those numbers were cool, then again all of them were! I love the script with many quick back to back dialogue that is fast and right up to the point.Chicago Is a film that Is another hit at the big musical genre that is now coming back. So check this movie out and you'll see what Chicago has up it's sleeve.\nquestion: How is a superb performance?",
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"The performances given by Catherine Zeta - Jones , Renee Zellwegger , Queen Latifah and Richard Gere are perfect !"
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"input": "review: I'm going to make this review extremely short because I don't have much to say about this film other than the fact that it is one of the most incredibly brilliant films I have seen this year. It is an absolutely amazing thrill ride, with the most unique directing style I have ever seen. The film moves along at a lightening scene, quickly shifting scenes, so a great deal of attention must be paid...the performances were outstanding and extremely believable, Ellen Burstyn should have recieved that Oscar, she was unbelievable....this film is definitely recommended, but please be warned that it is extremely painful to watch and I had to turn my eyes away for a couple of scenes...this is powerful stuff unlike anything I have ever seen before...you know a movie is great when it stays in your mind long after...this is one of the movies to do that...so very disturbing and emotionally powerful...this is not a fun movie, but an important one...\nquestion: How is a superb performance?",
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"input": "review: I never knew I could love a superhero movie so much. What made this film great was its action, story, and great characters with came together to form a near-perfect film. Usually I don't understand superhero movies; I watched all three Spider-Man movies and I still don't understand, I didn't get the second X-Men movie, and I didn't like Fantastic 4. But The Dark Knight takes a different approach for all movie goers. It's easy to understand (Usually I need a superhero guru of knowledge to explain things to me), it didn't focus too much on relationships (Unlike Spider-Man), and it was more about action than talking.WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Batman (a.k.a. Bruce Wayne) is considered a fugitive by Gotham City, and is wanted despite his heroism and getting scum off the street like the mob groups. He eventually forms an alliance with the police and the district attorney Harvey Dent, and even his former girlfriend Rachel, and together they remove several mob groups and hundreds of fugitives are arrested. All seems to be well for a small period of time until a person known only as The Joker shows up and starts killing people, all in return for Batman to reveal himself or more people get killed. Batman becomes the most despised person in Gotham over the fact that people's lives are being taken every day because of him, and there is nothing they can do about it. So Batman must hunt down The Joker and save his friends and the citizens of Gotham City, only this movie doesn't end how you'd predict it to.MUSIC: The music is fantastic and goes great with the already near-perfect film.DISTURBING FACTOR: I never expected a superhero movie to be this creepy and disturbing. There are some scenes which make this film borderline an R-rating for how violent some of them are. Heath Ledger really does a great job at portraying Joker as a complete psychopath who you'd be terrified to come across.ACTION: Lots of shooting, lots of hand-to-hand combat, lots of vehicular mayhem, lots of explosions, and even more! This is one of the best action films I've seen in quite some time.ENTERTAINMENT: This film has a lot of unexpected scenes, even things occurred that I would have never been able to predict. This film is a roller coaster ride of plot twists, adrenaline-rushing action scenes, and it's even suspenseful, all the way to the bizarre ending. This is without a doubt one of the best films I've seen in quite some time, and is a definite must-see for any movie buffs. You don't even need to be a fan of superheroes to enjoy this kickass movie, just go watch it... NOW!OVERALL: The beginning of the movie is slow with some relationship problems and a few other things, but when the ball starts rolling it doesn't stop and you don't want it to end any time soon.THE GOOD: Great story, great actors, great action, surprisingly disturbing, little focus on relationship problems, and it's an overall kickass movie.THE BAD: The beginning is slow and goes into relationship problems, but it ends quickly at least.\nquestion: Is the scene of the movie great?",
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"input": "review: I have to say I loved this film. Principally, because I empathised so much with Hawke's character that I spent at least the first hour of the film trying to make excuses for Washington's character's behaviour. Perhaps I am just slow or naive, but I genuinely could not decide whether Washington was good or evil or just human in this film until the last half hour or so, when it becomes very obvious. I was sitting there debating with myself; is that truly the only way to approach this? Is there no other? I study Criminology and as such, the film was fascinating. I make no pretence that it was a particularly deep or thought-provoking film, only that it did address issues that I am interested in.I fully admit that I am no expert on crime on the streets of L.A. and so I make no judgement about how realistic this film was, except to say that while probably overdramatised, the issues raised are extremely relevant and far more common that you might believe.\nquestion: Is the film fascinating?",
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"input": "review: Wow! Having enjoyed X-Men thoroughly, I was pleasantly surprised to see that its sequel, X2, was actually better! Now, the only thing stopping me from a full 5 stars is the fact that the plot is simplistic and rehashed from similar movies. You know the type - bad guys (once good) were wronged by the good guys and now seeks ultimate revenge. Had the plot been more original, it would boost the score one notch. Then again, it's based on a comic book series so how deep can it really get? I feel no particular need to explain the story as it's been done thoroughly by other reviewers and I never like to divulge the story line or it spoils it for the rest.However, having said that, I was so impressed with the characterization, acting, and special effects. The latter was amongst the best I've viewed bar none, particularly for the genre. It totally makes up for the lack of originality in the plot.Do yourself a favor, whether you are a die-hard comic book fan or a person who tends to dislike sci-fi or action movies, this flick will not disappoint! See it on the big screen. After being awed, purchase the DVD when it comes out. I plan to do so!\nquestion: Is a good sequel?",
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"I was pleasantly surprised to see that its sequel"
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"input": "review: The packaging and the quality of each and every video is AWESOME! If you love Laurel and Hardy, this package will please you beyond words. Worth every dime spent! Even though the disks are NOT Blu-Ray, I played them on a Blu-Ray player. The quality of these videos is quite evident. Enjoy them folks. Like Laurel and Hardy, this package is one of a kind.\nquestion: What is your favorite collection?",
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"If you love Laurel and Hardy , this package will please you beyond words",
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"The packaging and the quality of each and every video is AWESOME"
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"input": "review: It's outstanding! I bought it for my dog and she enjoyed it enormously. The service and price were excellent. I bought this movie for my dog. My cat said it was childish and didn't like it. But my 4 year old dog loves it. She's watched it many times.\nquestion: Is the packaging excellent?",
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"input": "review: Having just seen Kill Bill, Vol. 2, I can confirm that the interviews and press reports are accurate: By splitting one film into two, what you get are two halves that each has its own very pronounced merits, but need each other to survive. In fact, I think if the two volumes had cross-pollinated a little more, you wouldn't have had just a good movie and a half, but two great films.But for now, Kill Bill Vol. 1. It's the "action" half of the twins, and it dazzles right from the start with an audacious, extended extreme close-up on Uma Thurman's face. The scene after, the duel between The Bride and Vernita Green, is classic Quentin Tarantino, heralding a return to his outrageous, dramatically intense roots. Probably the strongest scene he's directed since the Mr. Pink-Mr. White altercation in Reservoir Dogs. Unfortunately, after The Bride wakes up from her coma, the dramatic content flies down the meter, with a lot of posing and one-liners but very little in terms of character or emotional satisfaction. Which means it's up to the endless action set pieces to grab our attention. And they do. However, I find them a little too bloody, even though I've spent the last 16 months digging through Shaw Brothers films (through the excellent Celestial Pictures VCD and DVD releases). The endless bloodletting in Kill Bill Vol. 1 is shocking in the beginning, but after about five minutes in the extended climactic massacre, it's numbing.And for the record, Kill Bill Vol. 1 is not a Shaw Brothers kind of film, despite the Shaw logo which opens the film. You would have to wait until the "training" sequences in Vol. 2 to get Shaw Brothers-style cinema (which Tarantino appropriates very well there). Vol. 1 is much more a paean to the Japanese style of filmmaking: Extremely saturated colours courtesy of cinematographer Robert Richardson (even Shaw films didn't go this far in terms of garish colours -- we're in '80s Kurosawa territory here), emphasis on extreme wide shots, the very long builds, the brilliant music by The RZA. And the martial-arts sequences are modern in their multi-angularity and speed cuts; Shaw Brothers action as epitomized by Chang Cheh's style focuses much more on choreography and mise en scene than multi-angularity, letting long medium shots capture the movement of the actors and fighters, relying very little on cuts.All in all, the most lacking element in Kill Bill Vol. 1 is still story and character. Uma Thurman has some great moments (such as when The Bride first wakes up in the hospital), but after those blazing first 30 minutes, she will mostly become a statuesque hellfire angel who doesn't have a great deal of emotional advancement. You will get that in spades in Vol. 2, which is hands down a superior story and film -- without the visual eye candy and endless action of Vol. 1, but with such powerful dramatic moments that it barely matters. Again, I think if Tarantino had been able to meld the action and the drama a little more, rather than separate them into two movies that contain most of one and almost none of the other, he would have made both films greater than what they are. As it stands, Vol. 2 will be what truly burns these characters and Tarantino's vision into your mind, while Vol. 1 is the adrenalized thrill ride with energy to spare, but without much in terms of thematic depth.\nquestion: Does the soundtrack perfect?",
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"the brilliant music by The RZA"
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"input": "review: C.S. Lewis's \"The Chronicles of Narnia\" with its seven allegorical books is becoming the latest film franchise. This first movie based upon the second book in the series is filled with talking animals and mythical creatures like centaurs, satyrs, fauns, gryphons, dwarfs, a wicked albino witch, and four charming and innocent British school kids. The movie is entertaining, but it does not seem to resonate with any great significance or meaning despite Lewis's reputation as a Christian polemicist.The four siblings who have been evacuated from the London blitz during War II are staying with a rich man in his country mansion. The youngest, a girl, travels to the snowy land of Narnia by entering a magic wardrobe. She meets a faun and the wicked witch. The most important creature in Narnia is Aslan, the lion.The film is entertaining, well-cast and well-acted, has some great special effects as well as a few hokey ones, the voices of some famous stars, but there's no there there; it lacks the underpinning of a substantive reason for being.William Mosely who plays the older brother is every teenage girl's heartthrob. It's a fun movie for kids as well as adults who'll get a kick out anthropomorphic animals and mythological creatures. Holds your interest.\nquestion: Is that film good?",
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"The film is entertaining , well cast and well - acted , has some great special effects as well as a few hokey ones"
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"input": "review: Okay, so I don't actually drink tea. But I must admit, I really don't care for this movie that much. Personally, I don't understand what all the hoopla's about concerning HSM. Sure, the songs are not bad, and the actors are kinda cute, and you gotta give those guys credit for putting a lot of time and effort into this movie. But for some reason, this little teenybopper flick just doesn't turn me on like it seems to do with everyone else. Just about everywhere I turn, it's always \"High School Musical this\" and \"High School Musical that\", and all I can say is: \"Give me a break.\"\nquestion: Is there a good song in the movie?",
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"input": "review: Hotel Rwanda sheds light (as it should do) on the 1994 Rwanda genocide that led to the deaths of close to a million people while the world looked on.The manager of a Belgian owned luxury hotel, an ethnic Hutu, tries desperately to save his Tutsi wife and children as the world around him descends into chaos and madness; a nightmare where hatred and slaughter are the order of the day...Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix, Nick Nolte, Jean Reno and the rest of this AMAZING cast have truly outdone themselves with their performances, which are extraordinary to say the least! All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows (the chemistry is something else)! Very well written and very well presented, the movie is without a doubt guaranteed to provide important insight not to mention more than a few tears.More relevant than ever, the movie does a great job as an eye-opener to one of the darkest events of the twentieth century. The film provides the necessary background as well as an accurate description of conditions on the ground during the few months that the conflict lasted. The world's reaction, or lack of it, (especially the American and British hypocrisy and inaction, and the French support of the Hutu perpetrators) is briefly touched upon.Moreover, it could have been and it should have been much more graphic in showing what really took place in Rwanda's \"killing fields.\"Hopefully more will be done to stop the ongoing genocide in the Darfur region of Western Sudan and we will not have to wait for another movie to come out after it's all over before people become aware and do that which is humane.Similarly to movies like The Lord of War, The Last King of Scotland, and Blood Diamond to name a few, Hotel Rwanda draws attention to some pretty important issues facing Africa.In short, Hotel Rwanda is a movie definitely worth watching and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection!\nquestion: Does at least one sure of the background of her new employee?",
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"input": "review: This movie is one amazing feat. Aside from the insanity that was involved during the making of this film, the movie looks amazing. Each scene is memorable and filmed with such expertise. The DVD version looks great in the widescreen format. The extras are nice, but what is really great is the movie itself. One of the most powerful films ever made, it is also one that is a marvel to watch again and again. Please buy it.\nquestion: Is it a good film?",
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"input": "review: This is one of my favorite scary movies, and one of Kubrick's best! Everyone in the cast gives great performances, and the direction is super, but the real star of the film is the Overlook Hotel. WOW. Creepiness. The way the camera ventures around the place is totally freaky, cause you have no idea whats going to be around the next corner...Basically, its about a man driven to insanity when he and his family volunteer to be caretakers at the Overlook for the summertime. Gradually, Jack Nicholson becomes very hostile towards his wife and son, all brought on by "cabin fever". As the spirits that live within the hotel begin to appear to Jack, things get weirder and weirder. This all leads to the cat-and-mouse finale, which is horrifying.You must buy this horror classic on video or DVD! Highly recommended!\nquestion: Does this movie have any scary part?",
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"The way the camera ventures around the place is totally freaky"
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"input": "review: Everyone knows this story so I will be brief. 1979 version w/ Jessica Lange had a stronger sexual element to the monkey/girl relation, but was very touching nonetheless. The relation here is more of an 'obsession' with a prized possession to protect, that the gorilla has with the girl, versus some type of purely sexual interest.I hate to say it, but here goes, fellows, we have all been that ape at one time or another. You know what Im saying. So the story is universal in that we can identify with the feelings of the protagonist, even if it is a monkey.Certain scenes are visually unforgettable. Such as when Kong escapes the theatre and finally sees the Girl again in NYC, walking smokily down a blue lit street in pitch black winter. You can see his expression go from fear it wont be her, to calm, and sad acceptance. Throughout, Kong looks doomed and aware of it, even on the island. He seems to be an older creature, and tired of the throne, which makes the protector relation to the girl more convincing.Really, a true classic. Snubbed at the Oscars, but then LOTR was grossly overpraised, so it evens out. Do not miss this.\nquestion: What's the greatest scene?",
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"when Kong escapes the theatre and finally sees the Girl again in NYC"
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"input": "review: At the time of my review, there had been 910 customer reviews. Of these, there were 10 one-star, 10 two-star, 8 three-star, 34 four-star and 848 five-star reviews. I know that you can't please everybody, but it's obvious how people feel about this show. And I have to vote with the majority...this show is OUTSTANDING!\nquestion: Is this series good and excelent?",
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"input": "review: Amazon.com needs to seperate reviews. Blu ray reviews should NOT be lumped in with standard dvd releases. The blu ray version of this movie is far superior to the standard dvd version. Both in picture and sound quality. The movie itself features great performances from the whole cast inlcluding the late Oliver Reed who died in Italy right as this was being finished. The fictional story of the evil emporer Commodus and his betrayel of his top general is a interesting one. In real life Rome had just had a number of great emporers : Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian and then Marcus Aurelius who was Commodus's father. All of these men had fought on the frontiers and made the empire strong , they were excellent emporers and then came the degenerate partier Commodus. He fought in the gladitioral games and spent the empires money on his desires while the frontiers were being attacked. He was cruel and finally killed and that was a good thing for the world. But he was in charge for many years and not a few months like in this movie. Still the movie captures his evil nature very well as does the actor who protays him, and it presents a story about revenge. This is a good movie in spite of this historical misstep. After all they couldn't have the main character fight for ten years waiting for revenge. On blu ray this movie really comes alive and from this point on is the only way to watch it.\nquestion: Does the movie great to watch?",
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"great performances from the whole"
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"input": "review: I will be honest, I'm 30 and I was blew away in the theater, I was expecting that kindda comic action fun from this picture and somehow it still managed to top my expectation, its just incredible. I love the fact every member in the family really got its own characteristic, not only because they all have special talent but they all have their own personality and here is the briliant part of the director, he managed so well to line up all the elements so well so amazing and that asemble this incredibly fast pace action journey. I cant really remember when was the last time I had such satisfactory on picture that contain so much on both action and funny elements. I watched it twice and I absolutely will buy the DVD when it come up. Go Watch It. I2 will not be this good its definite.\nquestion: Why her character is really enjoyable?",
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"every member in the family really got its own characteristic not only because they all have special talent but they all have their own personality"
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"input": "review: I really enjoy this series. The writing and acting are exceptional. These DVDs are good quality and the special features are great.\nquestion: How could you describe the movie a special case?",
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"These DVDs are good quality and the special features are great"
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"input": "review: Ok, not evil, but whatever.This lighthearted offering from Steven Spielberg is superior to `The Terminal' but not quite as infectious as his beauties like `E.T.'. It is fun and exciting and engaging, but I find it also to be slightly forgettable. It is one of those films that leaves no complaints while in the midst of enjoying it, but it isn't one that you're going to remember three days later.Make sense?The film tells the true story of con-man Frank Abagnale Jr., who by the time he was 21 had made a living at deceiving and `stealing' from the government. He was a pilot, a doctor, a lawyer, all the while never being any of those things. He was, simply put, a genius. Carl Hanratty was the FBI agent who was on his tail for years, never quite getting close enough to catch him (well, eventually), always one step behind.One thing to describe this film is `jovial'. It is a happy fun film. Within the restraints of the genre it works nicely. It does lack the `human' element that could have really set this film apart (and made it more memorable). While the film remains exciting and entertaining it lacks that gut punch that could have made this movie `mean something', and in the end it would have completed it. That said, happy is what happy does, and happy does a lot for this film. Not only is the plot rather boisterous, but the performances are all just so delightful. Leonardo DiCaprio captures the suave and childlike adorableness of Frank Jr. rather remarkably. A lot of my cinephile friends consider this one of his best performances. I kind of agree, since it really capitalizes on everything that makes him such an endearing actor. This is a far better performance than his confused turn in `Gangs of New York', which was released the same year. Tom Hanks is perfectly matched here, for he really understands how to play up the genre here. As many know, I am not a gigantic fan of Mr. Hanks, so for me to praise a performance takes a lot from me. But, as anyone who knows me knows, I consider his lighthearted `non-baity' work to be his best (see `Big' and `That Thing You Do' for examples). Christopher Walken may not be the most jovial character in the bunch (and he does insert the films only `human' element) but he nails his character.Also, look for Amy Adams in a scene stealing supporting role!All in all, `Catch Me If You Can' delivers a very strong and very likable experience. It's a film that may not `stick with you', but it is a film you will have no quarrels with watching again and again.\nquestion: Is that movie good?",
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"input": "review: The Incredibles is bursting at the seems with personality and the emotion of the creators. If only a small percentage of the movies with real people seemed to have this much care put into them, we'd be seeing a lot better stuff. I still think of the scene where Dash starts running from Syndrome's henchmen and get a huge smile on my face. I think the movie is going to break apart into a million pieces from its own contageous joy and energy. This movie really is incredible!\nquestion: Does this is film is good?",
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"input": "review: This movie is perfection in every way. It is so perfect that I never get tired of watching it over and over again. We really have the impression of living in Jane Austen's time when watching that movie. All the actors are brilliant, above all Allison Steadman who is superb as Mrs. Bennet.Hats off Andrew Davies, Sue Birtwistle and Simon Langton for such a \"chef d'oeuvre\".\nquestion: How good are the actors in this film?",
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"the actors are brilliant",
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"All the actors are brilliant"
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"input": "review: The third installment of Lord of the Rings trilogy have turned out to be a pretty exciting and entertaining film. However, the viewers might be divided in their opinions on how good the movie may be. For those who have not read the book, this movie will be their version of the One Ring that Rule them all. For those who have read the book, they may find it slightly disappointed at the choices Peter Jackson (director) made in the story. Now I have read the book I was slightly disappointed by some of the things Jackson did in the movie. (Did Gandalf forgot that he was a wizard?) All the stirring parts of the book was totally ignored but he did make other parts quite exciting and entertaining so I guess it even out. I can lived happily with Jackson's version outside of one part. I thought his treatment of Frodo and Sam was pretty shameful in the end. Here was two hobbits who basically saved Middle Earth from ultimate evil and there was little or almost no real acknowledgement from the Aragon or people of Gondor. Yes, they did all bend their knees to them in one scene but they also honor Pippin and Merry as well, equalizing Pippin and Merry with Frodo and Sam must be considered as an ultimate insult to the latter two hobbits. Jackson should had Frodo carrying the crown of Gondor to Aragon instead of Gimili and he and Sam should had the higher honor then any other, since their was the most important of all the quests. Aragorn became King only due to Gandalf and Frodo/Sam's effort, they should be honored above all else. Only other major weakness as a film goes, it had to do with the end. Peter Jackson apparently lost his magic as he simply couldn't figured out how to end the movie. The ending dragged on and on and on like some endless poem that should have ended several verses ago. Those who will watch the movie will understand.Of course, I will be looking forward to the extended version of this movie on DVD since the story did suffered from point to point. Only then will there be a true classic in making.\nquestion: Do you have any positive views about the movie?",
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"the viewers might be divided in their opinions on how good the movie may be"
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"input": "review: The film opens very strong with the premise of the pioneering Americans settling the West the turn of the century. Their goal, oil. Desert land is being bought up and wells are being dug by hand. One of these pioneers is Daniel (Lewis). Having already made his fortune he travels with his adopted son to a small desert shack said to be containing oil.Overnight Daniel buys up thousands of acres and turns this one shack is turned into a full size town with a train station, roads, house for workers, and accompanying businesses. This first 1:10 is very exhilarating as we see a how a town is built from scratch and progress is made. The excellent photography and musically score also add to this.However the next 1:30 minutes are a downward spiral. Both Daniel and the plot seem to stagger forward without direction on substance. Daniel abandons his son whom goes deaf and mad after an accident and murders a con man pretenting to be his lost brother. Down right embarrassing are the scenes with a crazed preacher with a Christ complex who mocks Daniel. These scenes were not humorous even in a dark way. I felt sorry for the actors.`There Will Be Blood' starts out strong but dies a slow and painful for the audience death.\nquestion: Why is a film so powerful?",
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"The film opens very strong"
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"input": "review: Overdue and finally here!!! What a great set!!! Don't listen to the whiners that complain about the set. The amount of films you get for less than $70.And the packaging is nice. An outside slip case, with a book (outer hard cover) and accordion type pages that the discs slip into.There is a forward, plus run times and a lengthy synopsis for each film.GREAT JOB RHI!!!\nquestion: What is your favorite collection?",
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"What a great set",
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"GREAT JOB RHI"
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"input": "review: What the heck did I just watch? This movie is senseless.In a nutshell, the hero does various dirty dance routines (presumably - because we never actually see the dances) in order to distract people so that her friends can steal a series of items in order to escape some sort of mental institution that doubles as a brothel. Got all that?Why don't we see the dances you ask? Because whenever a dance starts our hero goes into a fantasy trance and we are transported into a dream sequence where her and her fellow dancers take on zombie Nazis, dragons, robots, etc. For example, one of the items that they need to steal is a lighter. Therefore, the fantasy sequence involves the squad of women cutting the throat of a baby dragon, ripping out two fire crystals, and then a chase sequence with the mother dragon.I'll admit that the fantasy parts are pretty well done. However, after the first two I found myself asking - \"Is this all there is? Do I have to go through this two or three more times?\" In that sense, I suppose Sucker Punch is a lot like a vasectomy. The first one is a bit of a surprise, but the second one usually hurts a little more. Party because you know what to expect... partly because... well... it's a vasectomy. Sucker Punch was just like that. The first cut scene was a bit of a surprise, but then you get through it and have to endure the second one. Unfortunately, there are more than two in this case and no warm towel to soften you up! This movie made me want to spend two days sitting on an ice pack.In the end, I just wondered what the point was. This movie was just barely good enough so that I didn't turn it off. That's the only reason it gets two stars instead of one. One star is reserved for absolute trash like GI Joe.You know how you can really tell how bad this movie is? By how much many of the 5 star reviewers spend their time defending it. Uhhhh... If it was five stars, it would speak for itself, right? Apparently not, because many 5 star reviews spend time advising everyone how they \"don't get it\" etc, etc. Yes, yes, yes... the critics were wrong, the poor reviewers are wrong... blah, blah, blah. You, my 5 star friend, are the only genius to see the magnificence of this film and the rest of us are just inbred and toothless dolts.Now give me a Bud and let me go sit in my recliner.\nquestion: What is your favorite music genre?",
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"input": "review: This movie had it all and you really need to watch it in a theater or at least in a dark room with volume turned up to get full effect. I cannot believe some people being so negative about it and saying Paranormal Activity was better. INSIDIOUS is at least 1,000 times scarier that both of those horrible Paranormal Activity movies. If someone does not think this movie is scary then they must love violence and blood. There is a difference in being scary/creative/creepy opposed to just being bloody and stupid. If you like movies like The Ring and The Others you will LOVE this movie. If Saw and other bloody films are your interest, then don't even bother watching this creative ghost/horror movie!!!\nquestion: Is this story scary?",
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"input": "review: Good acting and the filming of these outer space scenes is incredible. How they can make this look so terribly real is fascinating to see. Great job.\nquestion: Was a great scene film?",
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"the filming of these outer space scenes is incredible"
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"input": "review: I saw kill bill vol 2 last night and man was this a great movie. Possibly the best I have ever seen in quite a while.The movie is pure originality and filled with grade A dialouge that only Tarantino can give. The movie in all ways totaly lived up to my expectations and I still cant stop thinking about this masterpiece. I think kb vol 2 stand on its own compared to vol 1. The ending was quite suprising. Not what I expected. I love it! The ending was beautiful and filled with tensions between the bride(...)The movie is more on the love side than blood dringing battles that took place in vol 1.Vol1 had more action and less dialoug but when you watch vol 2 you will be like \"What vol 1?\". This film is so(...) good I might see it again.Bride is back for her final cut as she has to kill her way until that last person is BILL. She will encounter new enemies such as bud(Bills brother)who was once an assasin for the DivAs. But now is a drunk who lives in a trailer. The movie is also longer than vol 1. Thats really a good thing.. The movie is filled with action that you wont be able to blink one eye....Ok yeah you can.. You also take a stroll around the park as you see how The Bride(...) Learned her techneek. From her master who is very dissaplint at what he teaches, the bride will stop at nothing to get what she came to do. The movies dialouge is the most important one of all. So pure. So good only Tarantino can give us this! I won't spoil anything for you but I can assure you this. Kill Bill volume 2 is a masterpiece. It is very underated and for those who think its over rated get your hw and come back when you realize what you've been missing out on. Original, Pure, The best. I choose this as my 2004 film of the year!Final note......DO NOT! I REPEAT! DO NOT GET Vol 1 or vol 2 on dvd. If alot of people know how Tarantino is you know one damn thing....There will always be some Collecters edition crap with lots of added footage and great behind the scene footage. What I'm trying to say is there will probably be some 3 disc collecters edition with the unrated/Directors cut filled with all the color and gore you can feed on. And it will probably have some great footage. Though I dont think vol 2 didn't have any violent things taken out since it's main purpose wasn't violence in vol 2. Even though there is 200$ special edition box set in japan just wait for some collecters edition to hit US probably around the end of 2004 or sometime in 2005. Just wait.But for now go and see Kill Bill volume 2.Its worth every pennie....Ok not really but Its a masterpiece of all content needed. Check it out.\nquestion: Do you have any positive views about the movie?",
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"input": "review: Reviled by some, beloved by many, consistently referred to as the most popular movie musical ever made, THE SOUND OF MUSIC more than fulfills the promise of its beautiful visuals and expert song numbers on home video via DVD. This edition tops the 1995 laserdisc by allowing the sparkling, exemplary design of its 70mm. Todd-AO frame to be exhibited with increased sharpness and resolution. The 4.1 Dolby Digital soundtrack is powerful and clean, but since this film was originally mixed for six-track magnetic stereo, it's curious why the effort wasn't made by Fox to split the surrounds! Nonethless, the film sounds terrific. The extra features make this package a bargain at the price. Full length commentary by director Bob Wise, with the musical numbers presented sans vocals, is a great touch. And the two documentaries are beautifully presented; full of facts and bits of arcane information that any fan will truly enjoy. A great movie, and a great DVD rendition. More like this, PLEASE!\nquestion: Why is the movie popular?",
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"fulfills the promise of its beautiful visuals and expert song numbers",
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"THE SOUND OF MUSIC more than fulfills the promise of its beautiful visuals and expert song numbers on home video"
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"input": "review: What's better than monsters and comedy mashed together? Ok, that can be a terrible offering. Sure. In this case, it works REALLY well.The story makes sense. The characters are all charming. The comedy is perfect for a family movie: not too dull, not too corny.The voice-acting is superb, bringing these characters to LIFE. You can lose yourself in appreciating all of the weird monsters gathered together. Well-done. Their personalities make you laugh.And of course the visuals are excellent. The animation is perfect, adds to the comedy, and really hooks you. There is a lot to look at in some scenes.Hotel Transylvania is a pleasure to watch. Great for kids who love movies like Monsters Inc., Monsters University, How To Train Your Dragon, and Despicable Me.BUY IT.\nquestion: How adorable son the characters in the video?",
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"input": "review: good but the others were better I think. love Robert he is a favorite to watch anything he does, I see\nquestion: Does the tone look different?",
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"input": "review: Unlike many of the currently posted reviews, I'm going to be reviewing the actual release, rather than speculating or complaining about the cover EDIT-Amazon now lists the proper cover shot as to what was used on the release).I received my Blu Ray of Destroy All Monsters today and promptly dropped it into the Blu Ray player.I commend Media Blasters/Tokyo Shock for releasing this one.From a story perspective, all the giant monsters are collected on a single island (Monster Island) for research purposes. Contact is lost with the control facility and what is discovered is that a race of aliens has taken control of the giant monsters. The giant monsters are sent to many different cities across the world and the human race must then wrestle control of the giant monsters back from the aliens. Fun stuff!Video:I'm torn here. I really, really wanted to love this release. What is there is 1080p HD in name, but the detail quality seems kind of low. I don't know what happened, but the colors seem washed out and faded while there are some instances of dust and dirt to be seen. Interestingly enough, you can still see the control cables and wires used for various special effects, so perhaps this was the best that could be done with it? I've read (and a commenter stated the possibility) that the source was a 35mm print.In my mind, the Blu Ray doesn't look to be much better than an upscaled DVD. I don't have the Media Blasters DVD to compare directly, so I don't know if it really is an upscale or not, but every indication points to this being a true HD source.Disappointing from an HD perspective certainly. If this is the same quality that was released in Japan (can't verify myself, sorry), then that tells me it is a source issue, but I don't know because I can't compare.Forums I've been to indicate this is the same master used on the Japanese release, but take that for what it is worth without validation.Audio:5.1 Japanese, along with 2.0 Japanese and English 2.0 (2 audio streams for English). I watched in Japanese 5.1 and the music and effects seem to be well separated in the front speakers, while the rear channels barely got much use. Since this was original recorded in 2.0 stereo anyway, I flipped over and I have to say the stereo separation is just about as good in my mind as the 5.1 in Japanese.I spot checked the English audio tracks and they seem to be on par in terms of audio quality as the Japanese. In terms of the quality of the English dub, I leave that to others to decide. Seems OK to me, but I expect hokey English on my giant monster movies anyway!Based on a comment on my review, I went back to check the English dub. I can confirm, without question, that BOTH the AIP AND the \"International\" Toho dub are, in fact, on this disc. Both English tracks are, however, in 2.0 Stereo ONLY. There is no 5.1 English dub. Not that most people who wanted the AIP dub would care that much, considering the film was in 2.0 stereo originally anyway.Packaging:For those of you in love with the image Amazon has up, be prepared to be disappointed. Or not, if you hated it. From the time it was displayed here to time of release, the cover has been changed. If you check out the Destroy All Monsters wikipedia entry, this release uses the poster artwork displayed there. It looks good to me.Otherwise the packaging is pretty bare bones. No inserts in the case or anything. Serviceable, but at $30 MSRP I'd have hoped for something a little better.Extras:Commentary is pretty good. Very nice to have it included.All of the trailers are in standard definition, which is OK I suppose.All of the Extras content is 480i and NOT 1080p.You get original trailers (English, Japanese, French (poor audio quality), RADIO spots for the AIP dub (English only with still images from the film) ), a storyboard image gallery, an 8mm reel from AIP (quality is poor, but it's still really cool to see this!) and image gallery.In my original Amazon review I ended up passing over a lot of the extras, so for that, I am terribly sorry.The extras on this disc are pretty fantastic in my mind. Media Blasters/Tokyo Shock put a lot of love into pulling together all of this material.Final Verdict:Destroy All Monsters is one of the best Godzilla movies around. It deserves to be owned, certainly. The Blu Ray release is probably the prettiest release the movie has seen, though that's not saying much with some of the previous releases.I've given it 4 stars because of the sloppy video (possibly not Media Blasters/Tokyo Shock's fault, I don't know). What is outstanding is the audio. Video drops the review by a star.If you don't already own it and enjoy the film, this is definitely worth picking up. If you are OK with the video quality on prior release and don't care about the AIP dub, keep your money.If you want the AIP English dub, this is THE release to get.Media Blasters/Tokyo Shock did an outstanding job on this release. Pulling together the trailers, the radio spots and even the commentary shows me that they actually appreciate the release as much as many fans. The video quality is the only mar on an outstanding release and it is something I can look past, as I've since learned that the video is from Toho's own remastered (in 2008) video.If you are a Godzilla fan, this is definitely worth the purchase price without question.\nquestion: Is the video good?",
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"input": "review: RUSH IN RIO is a excellent 2-disc DVD set. I really don't get into live cd's or dvd's but I make exceptions. I went to see them on there 30th Anniversary Tour on June 2 and that by far has been the best show I have seen, every time I watch this DVD it remains me of the show I seen, this is like the show I see but different cause of the setlist and location. This DVD is excellent, besides the show I really enjoyed the documentary on the 2nd disc is very good. I would like to see a documentary on the whole band cause I would think that would be intresting. Rush is a excellent live band, what's cool about there live music is that it changes from time to time, you listen to "Closer To The Heart" on A Show Of Hands and Different Stages thou the lyrics are the same the music is slightly different and that's what I like about Rush's live stuff is that they evolve musically and it very cool to listen to.\nquestion: Is the music cool?",
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"input": "review: In this AVC encoded, 1080p transfer in 1.78: 1, this movie pops. The level of clarity is great, lines and detail are sharp and even though a lot of the movie is dark, it doesn't ever look muddy or hard to see. The special features while aren't plentiful are still pretty good. I am looking forward to the Joss Whedon commentary track as well as the Marvel one shot short film that premiered at Comic Con, Item 47. There are a bunch of deleted scenes, a few featurettes and a gag reel. I wouldn't be surprised if they put out a few more editions of this movie with more features in the coming years. For now, this is good enough for me, especially since I bought this for the movie and the movie itself isn't going to look any cleaner or sharper than this.\nquestion: How good is the track?",
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"input": "review: This is basically my favorite superhero movie to date and on blu ray it shines nicely. 1st off the picture quality is fantastic switching to different aspect ratios depending on the shot and the sound is awesome.Story wise this movie really made me think like no superhero movie before it even with all that's been out so far. The moral choices along with Batmans personal struggles all draw you in. The tone of the movie is dark and it hardly ever comes out of that even in the end but there is a little light. I was never a big fan of Heath Ledger or his movies but I have to say I think now I am gonna miss him. I really had no idea of how talented he really was until I got to the end of the movie and said \"Wow\". Though he is not even recognizable I found the Joker to be one of the best played out characters of all time. I did notice that at certain moments though intentional or not when Batman was not Bruce Wayne he talked in this weird throaty voice which I guess might of been intentional but sounded weird. The movie left me a lot of room to really think about Batmans struggle and the way he handles himself in those situations to either be a hero or slowly turn to being a villain. The choices and decisions that are before Batman presented by the Joker are just so well played and so well thought out the eventual solutions Batman takes and the results all play nicely together. I did like the fact this movie did not have a whole bunch of CG and everything revolved more around the human element and the reasoning of human nature. Don't get me wrong CG is not bad but this movie had a lot more going for it than pretty effects. I do wish Two Face had a bigger role and I figured when I heard certain phrases close to the beginning of the movie I figured they would repeat later as some sort of lesson or something. I found the ending to be relatively weak and kinda came to a quick end after yet another moral choice brought by Two Face. Though some parts I found predictable this is far by my favorite superhero movie of all time and to great to be missed.\nquestion: What kind of things happen in this movie?",
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"input": "review: This is definitely Saturday matinee material.Script quite hackneyed.However the special effects are quite good and the cast is game.\nquestion: What do you think about the special effect?",
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"input": "review: the movie was pretty good and well worth the rental. i was very pleased with the quality of the stream to the xbox 360. I certainly rent again.\nquestion: Are the actions credible?",
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"input": "review: A very brutal and terrifyingly emotional piece, "American History X" takes many cult and gang issues and packs it all into a gorgeous film. Edward Norton stars as Derek Vinyard, a man who has been in jail for three years for murdering two black men. Upon his return to his family's new apartment, the viewers learn of Derek's past involvement with the largely-populated white supremacist gang in California. It is also made clear that he wishes to escape his past life, to break free from the gang that considers him to be "a god." As he begins meeting his old friends again, he discovers that his younger brother has become involved in the gang, and throughout the movie, black-and-white flashbacks are used as Derek's thoughts and stories used in order to convince his brother to leave the gang before he gets himself in too deep. The film is totally violent and utterly graphic, leaving none of the brutal aspects of the gang's nature to the imagination. Norton and Edward Furlong, who plays the brother, give excellent performances that add nothing but integrity and believability to the film. While being graphic in nature, the film is a breathtaking view of what life is like in gangs and cults, and the life-long consequences that accompany them.\nquestion: Does this is film contains strong scene?",
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"input": "review: I'm no history professor, but where's the rest of the story? It focuses on the Hollywood portion of the story, with the happy-ish ending. I'm growing weary on these microscopic carve-outs of history. However, this little known story is very interesting, kind of suspenseful, but not as intense as I have heard. The acting was excellent, and they did a great job of recreating the era, right down to the filming style. Great actors, all... well almost. I really appreciate Affleck's movies, and believe him to be a better director than actor. If you are trying to decide if you should rent this -- do so absolutely.\nquestion: How is an intense movie?",
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"input": "review: Pixar's loss of John Lasseter's direct involvement in their day-to-day operations hasn't done them any favors (see my reviews of Monsters University and Brave); however, his influence on Disney as a whole looks to be unmistakable. Unmistakably good, at that. Whereas the last couple of Pixar movies have descended to fairly typical Disney fare, Frozen rises towards the kind of film we haven't seen from Pixar since Toy Story 3 (a movie that made me cry, and I don't cry at movies very often). It's not as good as TS3, but it's definitely the best Disney Animation movie in a good long while.In an effort to avoid spoilers, I'll just say that the movie is delightful on so many levels. Olaf steals every scene he's in, and my kids loved him. Seriously, my daughter especially has not stopped talking about him, and both of the younger ones have been singing as much of his "puddle" song as they can remember. My daughter, who is less interested in movies than the boys, would have turned right around and seen it again.The animation in the movie was, in a word, incredible, especially the ice and especially especially the ice bridge. The songs are good (and who knew Kristen Bell could sing? Okay, so, well, maybe lots of people, but I didn't know, so I was surprised to see that she had performed her own songs), and, as I've already implied, the song by Olaf was really catchy.The best parts of the movie, however, can't be talked about without being spoilery: You've been warned.The death of the parents at the beginning of the movie is pretty typical for Disney. I'm not quite sure why all of their young heroes have to be orphans of some type, but it's almost always the case. Possibly, for Frozen, it's there to help you feel as if you're in a typical Disney film (I kind of doubt it), but, whatever the reason, you know when the parents are leaving on their trip that they're not coming back. Of course, that's what sets up the problems for the rest of the movie. Elsa has no one to help her cope with her powers and grows up in isolation because of it.One of the best moments is between Anna and Kristoff as he chastises her for attempting to marry someone (Hans) that she had just met that day. It's very amusing, because the immediate True Love thing is so endemic in Disney movies, so it's refreshing to see it handled like this in this movie. In fact, the catalyst of the whole thing is Elsa (now the Queen) refusing to allow the marriage between Anna and Hans because they had only just met. There's even a comment from Kristoff to Anna where he is saying "no" to her about something (no, I don't remember exactly what) because he doesn't trust her judgement. All of this is a nice break from that Disney cliche.And then there's the whole thing with True Love's Kiss that they also turn on its head, and that was great to see, too. And I won't say more than that, because I don't want to give everything away. Let's just say that the movie ended with both Anna and Elsa growing as characters, something that Brave, unfortunately, lacked.At any rate, it's a very enjoyable movie and one that I hope is signaling a new direction for Disney. Disney Princesses are great and all that, but it's good to have some that don't need to get rescued.Also, Alan Tudyk was great. I didn't even realize that was him until I saw his name in the credits. He's a great voice actor and under-appreciated as an actor in general.\nquestion: Is that film good?",
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"input": "review: This is one of those movies that have lots of little quirky things going on that make it delightful if you're observant. Even if you need to be hit over the head with a joke, this movie has lots of those too. Steve Carrell is great, characters are cute and likeable, story is interesting. Nice, feel good movie for the whole family.\nquestion: How adorable son the characters in the video?",
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"characters are cute and likeable"
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"input": "review: i can't seem to watch this movie too much. Even though the story line is familiar i love the exotic environment and the new language that was created. The visuals are incredible and beautiful. Will be one of my favorites for a long time\nquestion: Does this movie have a good plot and good scenes?",
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"The visuals are incredible and beautiful"
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"input": "review: Are you a nark? This movie has so many great actors! It won best picture and it was well deserved!\nquestion: What is the cast full of?",
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"great actors"
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"input": "review: As a SciFi fan who can spot a "fake" a mile away, Prometheus left me somewhat disappointed. Although the premise was good and the movie started off fairly strong, the characters turned out to be quite shallow and the second half of the movie was cheesy.In my opinion, this was NOT worth the money I paid to watch it on my Roku.\nquestion: Why do I have a great concept?",
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"the premise was good"
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"input": "review: Napoleon Dynamite is totally different than any kind of film I have ever seen before. It truly is a cross between Monty Python and Tommy Boy. Many people hate it when a passion. I can understand that. It's not that kind of humor that many people like. My parents do not get it at all. However, all my friends think it is the one of the best comedies ever made. This is much like Easy Rider. I think it is one of the most pointless movies ever made, but I also did not live through the 60's so the whole point of the movie was lost on me. For those of us who grew up in the 80's/90's, this movie makes more sense. Yes, the humor is VERY dry and it is a slow movie (which I think makes it better). I would say if your over 30, it's very unlikely that you will like ND, but give it a try, you might like it. If you don't like it don't bad mouth it, it just wasn't ment for you.\nquestion: Does this suit a lot of different tastes?",
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"It 's not that kind of humor that many people like"
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"input": "review: For many of us, "The Polar Express" was probably the first book we ever managed to read on our own. The story is interesting, the perspective is inspired, and the subject matter is timeless. While the movie does take some liberties with the book (there's a lot that happens in the movie that does not occur in the book), the story matter stays fairly true to its origins. The soundtrack is wonderful, the visuals are beautiful, and the memories of my childhood Christmases that it provoked are priceless. I would highly recommend this movie not only for children, but also for adults who are stressed out around the holidays and need to take a step back and remember when you too could hear the bell ring...\nquestion: How is the music annoying?",
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"The soundtrack is wonderful"
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"input": "review: Not having been a fan of Johnny Cash my entire life, I didn't have any of his life details to compare while watching the movie. I had no idea about his relationship with June Carter, or really any of his hit songs. That being said, I enjoyed the movie quite a bit. The portrait that Joaquin Phoenix paints of the classic singer is a troubled man who battled some of the usual demons that people in the spotlight often fight. Booze, drugs, cheating on the spouse, and losing touch with the loved ones in the family, all of these plague Cash in the film. Most of these things, like always are self imposed, and should be avoided. It's interesting how much these things affect the famous in the world.Anyway, the performances are solid, especially Reese Witherspoon, who shines in her role as June Carter. She spends most of her life in the limelight, working with Cash for lots of her adult life and eventually marrying him. The film provides us information about their life together once it ends with her agreeing to marry him. Witherspoon won the best actress Oscar for the role, well deserved. She is always watchable in her movies and this was no exception.In short, I liked the film. Not a movie I plan on watching repeatedly, but it was worth the time to see. I recommend it highly, even if like me, you know little or nothing about the singer. This film is worth the time invested.\nquestion: Does this film its good for the time expend?",
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"I recommend it highly"
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"input": "review: I rated this collection a 4. How kind! This is without question one of the greatest television comedies ever to grace our screens. Saying that, one has to wonder why better care was not taken in the preparation of these classics. When I put the first disc in the DVD player and began watching \"TV or Not TV\", I noticed as soon as the program opening began that the quality was poor. I'm comparing this to the 1993 release of the classic 39 episodes released by CBS video on 20 video cassettes. Fortunately I still have these videos. The quality is so much better than the DVD's! I watch the DVD's, but if I really want to see this show in all it's glory (best possible picture and sound), I'm watching the video tapes!\nquestion: Is the packaging excellent?",
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"the quality was poor"
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"input": "review: This was a great Marvel superhero movie. When I was a kid Iron Man was, to me, not a top notch super hero. Spiderman, Fantasic Four, Superman, Batman, etc were top of the heap. I always considered Iron Man second tier - a little bit like Green Lantern or the Flash.But this movie was great - it condensed 6 or 7 years of the comics into a single movie. That might be a problem long term but sure made for a exciting part 1.The plot was excellent and the CGI was VERY well done. The acting was super as well(especially Downey). My only beef was with Gwyneth Paltrow and that was a very minor one. Picture was top notch, sound was great and directing didn't get in the way of the story. Viewing this on a 50 inch LCD HD TV sure made for a great time. It's one of the movies we're going to show this summer on our outdoor 10 foot screen.This was nearly perfect - even the pacing was great. I would rate this a 9.5++ out of 10 stars.\nquestion: How good is the story in this serie?",
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"This was a great Marvel superhero movie",
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"1.The plot was excellent and the CGI was VERY well done"
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"input": "review: This is a TRUE CLASSIC that has been beautifully remastered. The animations and colors are stunning. This is a MUST HAVE!\nquestion: Is the color very brilliant?",
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"colors are stunning"
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"input": "review: This movie was in my local Walmart $5.00 bin. I focused on the words, \"Tiffany, nudity and adult situations.\" Fortunately the three did not meet. By the time Tiffany gets on the screen, the nudity is over and nothing to write home about. Like the Mega piranha, Tiffany has mutated and gotten huge, move over Sally Struthers. How big was she? She couldn't get raped in a Venezuelan prison. Likewise Paul Logan gives us his most unmemorable performance.The special effects were so bad, I was crying out for \"Mega Shark\". They had women on nuclear submarines with a control room that looked more like my living room, than an actual submarine control room. The Secretary of State describes the fish as traveling in \"groups\" (not schools). The fish absorb nutrients through the skin, yet jump on to land to eat people. In addition to battling various sizes of poorly generated computer fish, Tiffany and Logan must also battle rogue elements of the Venezuelan army.Unless you are into camp and have plenty of glaucoma medication, you might want to take a pass on this one.\nquestion: Was the 3-d effects of the movie nice o bad?",
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"The special effects were so bad"
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"input": "review: Somerset Maugham liked to characterize himself as a good writer of the second rank. Much the same can be said of Truman Capote, with the caveat that he wrote one book of the first rank, his astonishing nonfiction novel IN COLD BLOOD. This marvelous film tells the story of the writing of that book and reiterates the theory of one of Capote's most prominent biographers that the writing of that book was not merely the culmination of his career, but the cause of his decline as a writer and his descent into alcoholism. The past few years has seen an explosion of biopics, but by any standard this has to stand as one of the very finest, and perhaps even the best.Whatever other merits this film has-and it has many-first and foremost is the incarnation of Truman Capote in the performance by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Almost every year going into Oscar season we see at least one performance that so completely overwhelms all of the others it seems inconceivable that that performance will not win the Oscar. Last year that performance was Imelda Staunton in VERA DRAKE. This year that performance is Hoffman in CAPOTE. No performance in 2005 by either a male or female came anywhere near the job that Hoffman did here. What is astonishing is not merely that Hoffman did such a magnificent job of imitating Capote's voice and mannerisms that he seems to be channeling rather than impersonating him but that within that imitation he delivered a performance of enormous subtlety and emotional range. In other words, this performance truly is more about acting than about imitation, though the imitation is impeccable, despite the fact that Hoffman is far too tall for the role (but, then, Peter O'Toole was about a foot too tall to play the diminutive T. E. Lawrence in LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). Hoffman's performance is so dominating and so remarkable that it alone would have been sufficient to guarantee the film's success, but luckily he is far from the only good thing in the film.This film, which has been widely reported as having been shot in slightly more than a month, is remarkable on almost every level. The period look is impeccable from the dress to the décor of rooms. Every aspect of the production is first rate, but what really shines is the superb cast, which is populated with a host of great character actors. Apart from Hoffman no one performer stands out, but that is more a testimony to the overall excellence of the cast than the failure of any actor. Chris Cooper, Catherine Keener (a great beauty who glams down in this one as Capote's close friend Harper Lee-the odd kid in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD was modeled on Lee's childhood friend Truman--showing that she is going in middle age going to be one of our most versatile actresses), Bruce Greenwood (as Jack Dunphy), Bob Balaban, and Mark Pellegrino all perform marvelously in a very strong cast. Clifton Collins Jr., an actor I previously knew only from several appearances on the television show ALIAS, was very good in the key role of Perry Smith, one of the two murderers with whom Capote somewhat identified and who he both befriended and exploited in writing his book.The story, of course, revolves around Capote's investigation of the horrific murder of a well liked and important family in a small town in Kansas. Each of the victims had been bound and shot in the head with a shot gun. After a police hunt two young men, Perry Smith and Richard Hickcock, were arrested for the crime. They were tried, found guilty, and sentenced to death. During the proceedings Capote, who was covering the murders for the New Yorker, befriended Smith, who has a background similar to Capote's own. The film is superb at showing the complexity of human motivation, how Capote both truly likes Smith and yet exploits him shamelessly while also being repulsed by him. The cold-blooded manner in which Capote both exhibits tremendous compassion for Smith and lies to him about the state of his book is almost as scary as the murder that Smith commits in flashback. Smith repeatedly asks Capote about how much he has written and what the title of the book will be and is told that he has made little progress on his untitled work. In fact, Capote has nearly finished the book, largely waiting to find out whether Smith and Hickcock will succeed on their appeals of their death sentence, and very early on settled on the title. A mark of how good the movie is comes when how tortured Capote is shown to be by his exploitation of Smith. At the end his guilt drives him to agree to witness Smith's hanging. The story from beginning to end is both riveting and horrifying. I kept thinking of how the title of Capote's great book could be applied to almost every aspect of the entire story.I would highly recommend anyone who has seen this film but has not yet read IN COLD BLOOD to do so as soon as possible. This truly is one of the most marvelously written books in the past half century. The prose is as exquisite as any written in English during that period, with the nightmarish, harrowing murders portrayed as coldly and dispassionately as they were committed. Throughout Capote distances himself from his subject matter and although to any attentive reader it becomes obvious that he has inside knowledge of many of the events in the book, he does not appear in any guise whatsoever. If one knows nothing about Capote's involvement with Smith and Hickcock, as I did when I first read the book, it is clear that at the very least he conducted extensive interviews with everyone associated with the case. Knowing how deeply involved Capote actually was makes his utter absence in the book especially eery. IN COLD BLOOD is one of the finest American books of the past century and this fine film will hopefully be watched in conjunction with it in the future. I will close by adding that while IN COLD BLOOD was made into a superb film (starring Robert Blake as Perry Smith), I think CAPOTE is an even better film. I cannot recommend either the book or the movie more highly.\nquestion: Was the story and performance good?",
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"he delivered a performance of enormous subtlety and emotional range"
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"input": "review: This show is wonderful. The outfits, hairstyles, the words they use is right on. You can see that a lot of painstaking research was done to get it right. The house is a dream. Would love to live there. It takes you back in time and you can see yourself in their shoes whether you are Lady Mary or Mrs. Patmore and you see their lives and dreams and what could be. Of course it is like a soap opera with the good and the bad. It is sad that we lost some great cast members like Lady Sybil, Matthew Crawley (cried) and O'Brien but she brought the evil side to the story. I look forward to every Sunday now that the show is back. I think people of all ages will love this show.\nquestion: Why do I have an excellent series?",
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"The outfits , hairstyles , the words they use is right on"
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"input": "review: Disney's new animation film \"Wreck-It Ralph\" follows the story of Ralph, a \"villain\" of an arcade game \"Fix-It Felix, Jr.\" But Ralph is only playing the role of a villain. What he really wants to be is a hero.To win a hero's medal, Ralph leaves the world of an 8-bit game machine where he has been \"working\" for thirty years. After causing havoc in a first-person shooting game world (where he learns that a modern game is very \"violent\"), Ralph meets Vanellope, a cute little girl who is a character of a racing game \"Sugar Rush.\"The film's premise looks simple at first, but as the story unfolds, the film has much more to offer, with a handful of clever twists and turns, as well as rich colors and detailed movements of game characters. The story of Ralph and Vanellope is sweet, reflecting the film's theme of friendship and self-discovery, but not too sweet, with credible character interactions.The old-fashioned games at arcade would make some adult viewers feel nostalgic, but the film does not rely on the idea to entertain us. There are also so many references to video games (a certain character is now \"out of work\"), but it is interesting and likable characters that move the plot forward. \"Wreck-It Ralph\" is a great example of Disney at its best. It is hugely enjoyable.\nquestion: Do you have adorable characters?",
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"with credible character interactions"
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"input": "review: The movie, The Painted Veil, is one of those rare instances where the film is more satisfying than the book. Since the book was written by one of our greatest English writers, Somerset Maugham, this is high praise for the film, indeed. Naomi Watts plays Kitty, a spoiled, beautiful English woman who marries a man she does not love, Walter Fane(played by Edward Norton). She has an affair at the first opportunity. Walter finds out and devises a particularly wicked revenge. How his revenge plays out is the main plot of the film. The book follows a similar story line but the characters of Kitty and Walter are essentially unchanging, and their relationship is basically static as well. In the movie, Kitty, Walter, and their relationship evolve in a surprising, rewarding, and entirely believable manner. Naomi Watts and Edward Norton are excellent as Kitty and Walter, and Toby Jones, Diana Riggs, and Liev Schrieber are a fine supporting cast. The movie also has beautiful scenery (filmed on location in China) and a haunting score. Highly recommended.\nquestion: Is cinematography of this picture ordinary or excellent ?",
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"The movie also has beautiful scenery"
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"input": "review: "You run like a boy." - Lucious tells Ivy, his future bride-to-be, she's a girly-man in, M. Night Shyamalan's crap-fest, "The Village"An abortion of a film, "The Village" is the ripoff movie of 2004 with "Van Helsing" right next to it. These 2 films are playing in every multiplex in hell along with "Signs", & "Hudson Hawk", with a complimentary helping of "Howard the Duck" thrown in for good measure (now THAT'S scary!). "The Village" is a scary movie that is made for women (its the type of scary movie that won't induce nightmares. In other words, its NOT scary) & looks like it was filmed on location at the local "Pottery Barn"."Covington Woods" is home to a small village of peaceful people who have a small problem. They can't leave their village due to "creatures" living in the woods that surround the boundaries beyond the village. When the villagers first settled down into their new home, they made a pact with the "creatures" along the lines of, you leave us alone, we will leave you alone. "The creatures" have other ideas sneaking into the village at night leaving behind dead, mangled, & hairless chihuahuas about the grounds & scaring the villagers witless. When a stabbing occurs, that could prove fatal if not without the proper medication, a young blind girl, who isn't afraid of "the creatures", is sent to the village across the way to get the proper medication that can heal her future husband.As I watched "The Village", with roughly 30 other people in the theater, I couldn't believe how bad this film was. The only comedy relief that came throughout the film was when one of my fellow moviegoers promptly stood up during a slow point in the film, declared that this movie, quote - unquote, blows, and then left the theater. What suprised me was that not one of the 29 other people, myself included, didn't disagree with him!The movie is a bit of a bore. I do give credit for some great cinematography but thats it. The cast is lame. Everyone walks thru their roles. Sigourney Weaver is wasted in her role (I was waiting for her to cowboy up, slap her idiot son in the back of the head, and go kill "the creatures" herself). William Hurt reads his lines as if their on cue cards. Joaquin Phoenix looks like he's on some bad valium trip (his character is reminiscent of the Mel Gibson character from "Signs". Phoenix even looks like a bit like Gibson in some shots)."The creature" is absolutely laughable, being a cross between a pig, & a porcupine with a red riding hood complex (Frank, the bunny from "Donnie Darko", is more scarier, for God's Sake!). I would be more scared if a car full of clowns showed up in the middle of the woods, than this "creature" chasing me.The so called "gotcha" surprise that happens in every one of Shyamalan's films usually suck. This one is no surprise (when the surprise is revealed, I couldn't help but think if these people missed watching the Democratic Convention and hugging a tree everyday. Maybe they still hug trees, but their was no hugging of trees on screen).Shyamalan's main downfall is that he always has the sense & style to create a suspenseful film but when it comes to the payoff, or the moneyshot he can never deliver ("The Sixth Sense" is the golden exception). Also, the main problem with Shyamalan's film is, after the release of "The Sixth Sense" & with every Shyamalan film there after, audiences know something is going to happen during the final act of the film, so they keep their eyes open for every little detail available thruout the course of the film."Time" magazine was once quoted as saying that M. Night Shyamalan is the next Steven Spielberg. No way in Hell, buddy. No way. Not even with a Ford Focus full of clowns.\nquestion: Is a good story to the audience?",
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"audiences know something is going to happen during the final act of the film"
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"input": "review: I liked the first movie a lot so when the second one came out I went to see it,I jus have to say one word about it: CRAP.I have to admit the effects and the fighting scenes were not bad, but I think there was too much characters (many of them appeared for seconds) and the story went too fast, it seems like the producers saw that MK was going down in popularity so they decided to put three movies in one.\nquestion: Does this movie have good or rubbish effects?",
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"have to admit the effects and the fighting scenes were not bad"
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"input": "review: I kept missing this when it was on tv as I thought it was the American Civil War \"North and South,\" but after reading the very positive reviews on this website, I decided to check it out. And I am so glad I did. This is an excellent production and the actors are brilliant. I was very tired when I began watching and couldn't sleep until I finished viewing it entirely. It's the kind of story that can be viewed over and over again - simply excellent.\nquestion: Does the actor have good quality?",
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"the actors are brilliant"
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"input": "review: \"Zodiac\" is brilliant! One of the best films of the year, thus far. The performances led by Jake Gyllenhaal (as Robert Graysmith, who also wrote the book that inspired the movie), Mark Ruffalo (as Inspector David Toschi, who also served as an inspiration behind the film \"Bullitt\" (1968) with Steve McQueen) and an impressive Robert Downey Jr. (as Paul Avery) are excellent. The directing by David Fincher (who has also directed \"Seven\" (1995) & \"Panic Room\" (2002) is excellent. The screenplay by James Vanderbilt (based on Graysmith's book) is excellent. The music by David Shire (who did the score to \"All The President's Men\" (1976) is excellent and the use of 70's songs are excellent. The cinematography by Harris Savides (who also did the cinematography to Fincher's \"The Game\" (1997) is excellent. The film editing by Angus Wall (who also film edited Fincher's \"Panic Room\" & Fincher's upcoming \"The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button\" (2008) is excellent. The casting by Laray Mayfield (who also film edited Fincher's \"Fight Club\" (1999), \"Panic Room\", & the upcoming \"The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button\" is excellent. The production design by Donald Graham Burt (who also did the upcoming \"The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button\") is excellent. The art direction by Keith P. Cunningham is excellent. The set decoration by Victor J. Zolfo (who also did the upcoming \"The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button\") is excellent. The costume design by Casey Storm is excellent. This is Fincher's best film since \"Seven\", and yes, it is overlong, but it is interesting and it makes you think and keeps you intrigued.\nquestion: Does the costume design seem excellent?",
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"input": "review: This movie has a lot going for it, Superb animation, memorable songs, the characters on the whole are very likable, though a couple of improvements could have been made. Starting with Anastasia herself. Who seemed a bit too self centered for my tastes. Which is pretty common with female characters in most animated films, but she in particular seems to be driven ONLY by her own needs. Wanting to know about her past and finding her family is fine, but it would have been nice if she had be shown to express concern for, or helping out someone else during the course of the movie. To this day I still think the most enduring female character in an animated movie has to be Mrs. Frisby from The Secret of Nimh. A character motivated not by finding Prince Charming, but who's strife and hidden courage comes from trying to save the life of her child. A character you truly feel for. I really wish more characters could be written like that.It would have also been better to see more of why Rasputin hated the Romanovs so much, which BTW makes you wonder, if he was out to obliterate the Romanovs completely why didn't he go after the Grandmother, wasn't she one too?I do believe Anastasia is a really good film, if not perfect, and I recommend seeing it. And after you do, check out The Secret of Nimh, which I think is Don Bluth's BEST animated film!\nquestion: Why her character is really enjoyable?",
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"input": "review: They really should have halves.The Blair Witch Project is an okay, ridiculously over-hyped movie. However, truth be told, there are a lot scarier and a lot better made movies out there that you could be seeing. Yes, this is an okay movie. It got a lot of hype because of it's "inventive" documentary style (this has been used before, see some cult horror movies). It got too much hype, so much that the final product couldn't live up to it, especially if you're seeing it now.While Blair Witch does have some genuinely scary moments, they are precious few. I kept getting the feeling that the film's style was just a gimmick rather than an actual attempt at making it look like a documentary. There is one thing in this movie that does stand out though - the performances. They are not that amazing, but compared to a lot of today's horror movies they are quite good. Heather is impressive, and Michael and Josh are good too.To close: rent Blair Witch, but don't buy it.\nquestion: Was the scenes good?",
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"input": "review: Firefly is like no other television program. Only lasting one year, with episodes randomly thrown on strange nights on FOX, this series boasted a classic combination of science fiction with a western flair. How could it go wrong? A humorous program that had fun, fought bad guys, and harbored extremely dark secrets. Why did it only last one season? Marketing. FOX, as we all can learn from my review of Outfoxed, is not quite the \"fair and balanced\" type of programming that it promotes, but instead attaches itself to the hottest trend and pushes it nearly to the point of sickness. For those that would disagree, I ask you to check out how many predictable seasons of American Idol we will have to endure until someone realizes that it lost its steam a many a moon ago. Or how about the disaster of a series called Wife Swap? Honestly, did FOX just ignore the idea of creativity and push directly for insulting \"reality\" television? From what I see on television today, I could only assume the answer to be \"yes\". Firefly was a bold, unique, and highly original series that gave us powerful characters, detailed stories, and that Lost itch in the back of your mind that keeps you asking that age old question, \"why\". Yet, in all of its power, it was cancelled.Firefly is perfection on a stick. The twang of the guitar, the stone-face stare of Mal, the goofiness of Jayne (is that a girls name?), the questionable past of Shepard Book, the humor of Wash, the power of Zoe, and the innocence of Kaylee is exactly why I fell in love with this show. This is honestly, one of the few series that I could go back from the beginning and watch again, loving every moment of it. Whedon created a masterpiece in my eyes, and a huge opportunity was missed by several major networks to keep this imagination alive.While some will argue that Firefly was full of nothing more than C-rated actors who were \"shallow cut-outs, and whose dialogue never rises above the level of a so-so sitcom\", I thought that they brought so much personality and charisma to a smorgasbord of unoriginal programming. I wanted to know the truth behind River and the darkness behind the good Shepard. I continually waited for a snappy comeback from Mal, and was excited whenever he showed humility. Jayne was a big favorite of mine, always questioning authority, yet as loyal as the family dog. The love between Zoe and Wash brought a new layer of honesty to this sci-fi series. It wasn't just about paying for the ship, flying through unmapped terrain, or stealing, it was about humanity. That sense of humanity could be found in the opening episode for this series aptly titled \"Serenity\". In it, the crew takes upon some passengers with some rather unknown cargo. Inside one of those crates is a girl that will change their lives forever. For this series to work successfully, as it did, we needed human characters that bled, felt compassion, and demonstrated connectiveness to each of us. Mal's ship, Serenity, was a living example of how television could be done creatively and originally.The characters could only be as strong as the words that were handed to them. Listening to the words that pass through Mal's mouth, the charm of Wash, or even the inconsistent ramblings of River, you could only wonder where Whedon could have gone with all of them. In each of these characters, Whedon had written secrets. While, sadly, we may never know what they all were, that is what made you itch for more episodes. You not only wanted to see the creative \"western\" adventures that Whedon was sending his crew, but you also wanted to learn more about these band of renegades. They were good, but possibly darkness reigned inside of them. The character most guilty of this (outside of River) was Shepard Book. I loved this character. Whedon drew him with so much passion and conviction, yet with every episode you learned more about this man than imaginable. He is an excellent example of what this series was like. He represented the smart words of Whedon, the humanity of his character, and the secrets that each of these shared. He was a \"priest\", yet he knew more about the Alliance than anyone aboard that ship. If anyone were to ask me to describe the series in two words, I would simply say, \"Shepard Book\".George Lucas is credited with creating this detailed futuristic world that gives us glimpses of a possible future, or a galaxy far far away, Whedon succeeded in this series by giving us a plausible future in the not-too-distant future of 500 years. Prostitution in legal, in fact respected in the community, the Chinese and Americans have forged one super power called the Alliance, and our hero is a war veteran, still not shaken by the loss that his side took due to the Alliance control. While Lucas gives us far-fetched characters and situations, Whedon gives us a imaginative look at our future. I think that is why this series worked so well for me. I could imagine this future. I could see it past the characters. I wasn't bogged down by dopey looking aliens, but instead a plausible man vs. man situation. Firefly was simple, yet so complex.I could honestly go on forever about how much I enjoyed this show. I have never watched a series where I found myself prepared to watch over and over again. Firefly blends a power mixture of comedy, western, and action all together ... and the characters bleed. Villains die in this series. How often do you see that? If you have not watched this series, or have not spent the money to support it, DO IT RIGHT NOW!Grade: (proudly) ***** out of *****\nquestion: Is this plot original?",
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"input": "review: This 1951 SF film shows of course its age, but is still a darn good watch! Below, more of my impressions, with some limited SPOILERS.A new star is discovered near our solar system, on a collision course, approaching fast - VERY FAST! Some amongst scientific community believe it can pass near Earth, close enough to burn all life on our planet - and those are the optimists... Then, a planet orbiting this new star is discovered... I will say no more about the story.This film is based on a popular SF novel written in 1933 and therefore is definitely NOT linked to any kind of Cold War scares, unlike what some critics wrote back in the 50s. Far from being a parabol of nuclear war, both the book and the film are in fact SF variations on the theme of Deluge and Noah's Ark...This review will be short, because I really don't want to give away too much - so let me just say, that this film indeed is aged and yes, the plot has many holes, but it still remains a nice watch and of course a pretty powerful story, with the ending being particularly good.Actors are mostly forgotten today, even if both Richard Derr and Barbara Rush had a long and rather succesfull career, mostly on TV - she also played the main female character in another SF classic from 50s, "It came from Outer Space" (1953). Veteran specialists of second roles, Larry Keating and John Hoyt are in fact even more important in this film than actors who are in principle cast in leading roles.A sequel was planned, to be based on the second part of the book, "After Worlds Collide", but ultimately the project was abandoned. A remake of this film was considered also already for some time, but for the moment it seems also that all those plans were shelved. And it may be for the better, because this film, with all its weaknesses, still packs some punch and is still a darn good watch. Enjoy!\nquestion: Is it a good movie?",
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"input": "review: Directed by James Cameron. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, and Bill Paxton.Titanic is a fictional love story about Rose (Winslet) and an `average joe' Jack (DiCaprio). Both meet on the infamous, unsinkable Titanc ship. Yeah, I just love these one-dimensional characters where the poor are the noble underdogs, and the rich are evil bastards.Ahh, we all know about Titanic, probably the most overrated movie ever. James Cameron is a fine action and sci-fi director. I repeat, ACTION AND SCI-FI. When it comes to love stories, especially tearjerkers, he has no skill. Why? The man can't write...at all...he just sucks at it. Lets face it, Terminator 2 was an awesome action movie, but the dialogue is cringe-worthy at times. And what about the end of T2? It tried to be deep and heart wrenching, but it failed and came off as stupid. Keep in mind, I love T2. I've seen it more than any other movie, and it still continues to entertain (it's actually one of my favorites). But I won't pretend that it doesn't have any flaws, because it does. So anyway, you get the point. Cameron is a limited director, and shouldn't do anything besides action and sci-fi. Case in point, the dialogue for Titanic is bad too (there's too many embarrassing quotes to list). If anything, Titanic can give you some minor entertainment from it's laughable script.Instead of focusing on the real tragedy at hand, we get an unnecessary, cliché love story. Furthermore, I personally think the premise is ridiculously disrespectful. Taking a tragedy and turning it into a love story. WOW! What's next? 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, or better yet, The Crucifixion (yeah, I bet Jesus had a few ladies on the side. That dirty dog!)? Why is this wrong? Because they're basicially saying, \"Ok, lets focus on these two characters, and ignore the rest! As long as these two get out, it doesn't matter who else dies!\". Sure enough, I've seen this movie with different groups of people, and none of them cried (or even cared for that matter) when most of the passengers were killed, but once Leonardo froze to death, then here come the waterworks! I don't care if I spoiled the movie for those that haven't seen it (since you shouldn't watch it anyway). Yep, a pathetic tearjerker ending to make the easily amused women in the crowd cry. No wonder it won so many Oscars.The acting here is pathetic. Leonardo DiCaprio was still in his teenage heartthrob phase, and didn't have an excellent director like Martin Scorsese to make him look good. As a result, his emotions seem terribly forced and unbelievable. Billy Zane is basicially the same, only twice as bad. It's quite embarrassing to watch, really (he should stick to cool movies like Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight. That was a great horror movie, and his character was pretty funny).Overall, I give Titanic * (that may be overrating it, actually). This was an insult to the viewer's intelligence, and nothing more than a dull storyline to fill out a 3 hour long borefest. There are absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever. No compelling storytelling, no brilliant acting, and no interesting dialogue. Nope, it's almost worthless in every way. Yeah, the boat looked good, but they had $200 million to work with, so you knew it would. I'm sure most of you have already had the displeasure of seeing this, but for those that haven't, NEVER WATCH THIS.\nquestion: Was the dialogue nice?",
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"but the dialogue is cringe - worthy at times and no interesting dialogue"
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"input": "review: Okay, let's be brief: If you didn't grow up in the horror lovin' 80's or are not an established fan of Italian horror films, this movie probably won't work for you. This is the unofficial sequel to Romero's \"Dawn Of The Dead\" (the 1978 version of course) made primary for Italian audiences when Dawn was released there under the title of \"Zombi\". Even though this one doesn't take place in a mall or feature anything or anyone like the original storyline of Dawn, it does have almost the same feel. Eventually in America, this film came to us with English dubbed audio under the title of \"Zombie\". But now Shriek Show has finally released a remastered 2 disc set of this classic movie fully uncut for the first time in the states.Or so I thought.Ya see, when the movie starts, there's a brief scene set-up (as it always was), then it goes into the opening credits. I was expecting to see the original Italian credits showing it finally under it's original title \"Zombi 2\", like the box. But it isn't, it's the American version with the title \"Zombie\". Nitpicking, huh? But after a little searching I found an Easter Egg that shows that original title sequence that finally shows that this film was called \"Zombi 2\". Here's how to get to it (it's easy....):On Disc One go to the \"Features\" section. In there, press the number \"6\" on your remote. It will activate a red skull button in the upper right on the screen (you CAN'T activate it by searching around the menu with your arrow buttons, very rare by Easter Egg standards!), and it will press the button automatically and take you to the original Italian opening credits and clearly show that this film was called \"Zombi 2\", logo and all. Also, after they're done, it will show an alternate end credits, but honestly I couldn't see any difference on them as opposed to the ones on the movie now.All in all, this movie has never looked or sounded better ever. Some say it's looks too cleaned up now. They might have a point because the picture is so perfect now (colors bright, sharp image, brightness exact, sound crisp, etc) that it gives away the effects in the movie. Well, I'd rather have this movie perfect picture than a dark, grainy VHS anyday.This movie is a classic piece of horror history and should be owned (especially the Shriek Show 25th Anniversary version...the extras here are superior....the making of documentary is as long as the movie itself!) by anyone with two or more \"Living Dead/Zombie\" DVD's already in their collection. I'm glad I got it, THIS is the way classic horror should be re-released.P.S.: If you look hard enough (the DVD's trailer section has their previews), there is a \"Zombi 3\" and a \"Zombie 4\" movies out there too. Trust me, you don't need them or want them, as they don't have the same feel or quality of \"Zombi 2\" or \"Dawn Of The Dead\". Just be happy with their trailers. Enjoy!\nquestion: Does this have a good picture?",
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"the picture is so perfect perfect picture than a",
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"the picture is so perfect now"
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"input": "review: This gorgeous film has nothing to do whatsoever with the explosion of the planet. That is purely symbolic. It is a film solely about the massive depression and isloation of a family, and it focuses purely on two siblings, and how they are dealing with familial dysfunction, and their own mental self-destruction. The cinematography here is outstanding, the \"choreography\", if you will, pure genius, and the acting/direction of the highest quality. Not a film made to please the \"masses\". It's not Spielberg or Howard. This film, like Bergman's, deals with the complexity of feelings and the interaction of its characters. It is by far the best performance ever by Dunst, and where has the brillant Charlotte Gainsbourg been all my life (what a \"face\" packed with character). The demise of the planet is merely a set-technique to add drama and a background to a fascinating saga of psychological character. A fabulous movie, with great depth, emotion, and artistic innovation.\nquestion: How is a cinematography wonderful?",
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"input": "review: For the most part, this dvd is excellent! Any Rush fan will love it, despite the obvious flaws. Compared to A SHOW OF HANDS, RUSH IN RIO is a masterpiece. But if you're talking about video quality in the editing department, the GRACE UNDER PRESSURE concert video is still the best.For all you video editors out there who are reading this: PEOPLE DON'T LIKE THE FAST JUMPING AROUND WITH THE CAMERAS EVERY HALF SECOND! Why are so many concert videos and dvd being filmed that way nowadays?! Look at Iron Maiden's Rock in Rio. That's a great band with a great performance, but the video editing is pure crap! I can't even watch that one. Rush In Rio isn't quite as bad as the Iron Maiden one, though. The camera shots jump around too fast mostly in the first half. Especially during the first 2 or 3 songs. Then it becomes a little less annoying in the 2nd half. Lately I've been starting with One Little Victory and watching it from there just because the camera work is too annoying during much of the first half.I think they should recall this dvd, then let ME come in and do the video editing and I'd make the video portion of the dvd perfect. And I'd do it for free!The sound has some minor flaws, but it's hard to tell on my tv because I don't have it hooked up to my stereo, so I can't give an accurate stereo quality review.There's a lot of energy from the audience which may annoy some people. For some reason, Brazilians like to yell and chant a lot. The energy from the band is amazing. Their performance is what really makes this dvd worth buying. Great song selection, too. At least one song from every album except Caress Of Steel and Hold Your Fire.Despite the annoying MTV style camera work and a sound quality that could have been better, this dvd is worth it.\nquestion: Is the music cool?",
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"input": "review: Special effects are awesome and even the plot is decent but this movie is clearly missing something. Just too much talking and not enough action involving the enterprise. I'm a big Trekkie fan, and this just didn't do it for me.\nquestion: How nice it's the movie?",
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"Special effects are awesome and even the plot is decent but this movie is clearly missing something"
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"input": "review: A tale of heroes and adventure finally on DVD. Indiana Jones was created by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. It is an homage to the great cliff hangers of early cinema. Many scenes from these films come right out of Dick Tracey and other serials.Harrison Ford plays Dr. Jones an archeologist and adventurer who seeks to place precious relics in museum hands and out of the reach of scoundrels who use the antiquities for their own gains, and in the Nazis case their own agenda. To find out more about the film and why it is such a great adventure and a classic series I suggest viewing this set.I carry very fond memories of this series and I have enjoyed all the adventures of Indiana Jones. The box comes with 4 disc. The picture is sharp and the sound is in THX for those who have a certified system. The menus are nice here too and feature changing picture clips and music from the film. One of the drawbacks of this set for me however was the absence of a director commentary on each disc and there are no German subtitles nor German language options. Those of you who have seen this series know that two of the three films featured the use of sparse German dialog and it would be nice to read what was said. The extra features have been saved to the fourth disc which includes a making of and other behind the scenes you would come to expect. I would however liked to have seen more from Lucas and Spielberg about their films and get some answers on what we can expect to see in the next film. Over all I was very pleased with the box set and look forward to seeing the Lucas Star Wars Trilogy come to DVD in a similar fashion.\nquestion: Is the movie transfer good?",
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"A tale of heroes and adventure finally"
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"input": "review: Watched the original on blu ray last week so, naturally, tho I had the 2 disc Standard Def version, I wanted to buy the extended version on Blu Ray. And glad I did tho I received just the single disc and I see that the Blu Ray and Digital version are offered at the same price.I watched the extended version which has many excellent scenes that were deleted. Most of them were great and shouldn't have been removed from the theatrical version whose beginning 45 minutes just dragged on and on. This extended version really improves things for me. The extra scenes of prehistoric encounters really were wonderful and the styragosaurs scene was actually an homage to the 33 original who also had a similar scene that was cut out and lost. There was only one scene towards the end, which contained an army officer in a truck of solders( don't want to spoil it so I am not saying what happens in this scene) that I thought could have been left out; seemed really cheesy to me.I'm not into book reports so here's my take on the transfer quality only. Get it. The video is quite outstanding...beautiful color saturation and shading, wonderful depth throughout. No grain, no artifacts, nothing to take away from the demo transfer quality that this is.The audio is DTSHD 5.1 and, in many parts, is also demo worthy. There really is an expansive sound stage and perfect directionality from the discreet speakers when appropriate.Unless you don't like the movie itself, there is no reason not to have this King Kong on blu ray.All my movie reviews are of this nature and focus only on the quality of the transfer to BluRay so check them and see if they are of help as well.Hopefully, this review has been of some help to you in determining your purchase, hope I am on the correct path with a review of the transfer quality as opposed to providing plot summaries.Thanks\nquestion: What's the greatest scene?",
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"I watched the extended version which has many excellent scenes that were deleted"
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"input": "review: This movie, (considered a comedy but is also a beautiful love story)based on Truman Capote's classic novel, not only has beautiful color, and pretty scenes around New York, but depicts a beautiful, warm story about a confused, young girl (who lives for nothing but donning herself with a black party gown and a large, black, wide brim fashionable hat and going window-shopping at Tiffany's with her \"breakfast\" of a small cup of coffee and two doughnuts) who also cannot face reality and thus lives in her own private world which to her is filled with nothing but happiness. She is loved by struggling writer Paul Varjak; he not only falls in love with her, but he loves her and becomes strongly concerned about her, so much so that he breaks off his indiscreet affair with a married lady, an interior decorator who, in one sense, uses him. (The versatile Patricia Neal plays the part of the interior designer perfectly.)This is quite a successful directing feat for Blake Edwards, and Henry Mancini provides a beautiful music score for this classic movie.Audrey Hepburn portrays so well the beautiful, mixed-up Holly Golightly, originally a girl who has run away from a marriage with a doctor from Tulip, Texas;Buddy Ebsen does a good turn in this minor role as the doctor. She encounters Paul Varjak (played so well by George Peppard) and their romance shortly begins. Without ever asking questions about her, he sees perfectly that she is in actuality not happy and, again, mixed-up. Because Holly senses love from him, she does believe that he strongly cares about her and genuinely wants to help her. The ending is sad yet very happy. I have never become jaded from watching this wonderful movie.\nquestion: Is there any eye catching sequence in the movie ?",
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"input": "review: In all honesty, I wasn't expecting much from this movie. When I saw the advertisements before it came to the theater I just thought Disney was reaching...overextending itself.Happily, I was wrong.This film kept me giggling from start to finish. The characters were funny and real throughout. Lilo was such an oddly charming child and Stitch...well...he was just weird enough to be interesting.\nquestion: Are the characters full?",
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"The characters were funny and real throughout"
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"input": "review: Princesses Elsa and Anna are sisters and best friends until Elsa's power over ice and snow gets away from her and she hurts Anna. Elsa completely pulls away, locking herself away from the world and working to control her powers by suppressing her emotions. Their parents downsize the staff and close the gates to Arendelle to reduce the danger Elsa poses to others. Anna feels abandoned and both girls feel utterly alone. Years later, their parents die in a boating accident, making Elsa the queen of Arendelle. She is forced to open the gates and hold a coronation celebration. The coronation goes well, but her powers are revealed after a heated argument with Anna. She runs away, leaving a wake of ice and snow, making the much needed summer into winter in Arendelle. Anna feels it's her responsibility to make amends with Elsa and convince her to life the supernatural winter.Frozen is a fun film with charming characters and an unexpected ending. Anna and Elsa are both sympathetic characters who feel alienated and alone. I just want to give Elsa a great big hug. She tries her best to contain her powers and her feelings, sacrificing her close relationship with her sister in order to shield her from harm. She is forced to hide a fundamental part of herself in order to appear normal and utterly fails, causing harm to her entire community. I"m glad she wasn't a real villain as in the original story (which is very weird and religious), but a person trying her best and making mistakes. Anna is funny, quirky, and definitely not the poised and graceful Disney princess one might expect. She's very clumsy and embarrassingly blurts out her feelings to random people. She just wants a real relationship with her sister, to be able to make friends, and to have people around instead of cutting themselves off. My favorite character is Olaf, the living snowman who loves warm hugs. He provides perfect comic relief and he's just adorable.Disney films are rather guilty of having two people fall in love rather quickly based on next to nothing and then living happily ever after. It seems as if this film goes in that direction when Anna falls for Prince Hans of the Southern Isles and accepts a proposal within an evening of meeting. When Anna is once again injured by Elsa's magic, her condition is said to be cured by an act of true love, suggesting Hans should save the day. The ending switches things around and Anna is cured because she threw herself in front of Elsa as Hans tried to kill her. The true love in this instance wasn't romantic love, but sisterly love. I really enjoyed this subverting of typical Disney tropes and the story is the best Disney has produced in a while.The music of the film is delightful and another reason for the film's success. The filmmakers opted to hire Broadway composers to create these fun songs of varied styles. Do You Want to Build a Snowman is a cute, but sad song that encompasses Anna and Elsa's relationship after the accident and each of their loneliness and frustration. For the First Time in Forever is a cute song that shows Anna silly and quirky nature and her excitement for human contact and a dash of Elsa's mantra to control her powers. Love is an Open Door is an adorable instalove song between Anna and Hans with more of a rock feel and fun harmonies. In Summer is Olaf's hilarious song about his obsession with summer, but he has no idea what snow does in heat. The song has a nice old Hollywood musical flair and some unexpected lyrics. The best song of the film is Let It Go, Elsa's song of empowerment where she accepts herself despite what others think of her. Idina Menzel belts out the song and gives it the power it needs. The visuals are also amazing as Elsa effortlessly builds an ice castle around herself.The only part of the film I didn't really like was the trolls. They were cute and provided some comedy, but didn't really add much to the story. They could have easily been cut out without anything essential being removed. Other than that, Frozen has my vote for best animated film of 2013.\nquestion: How good was the music?",
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"The music of the film is delightful"
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"input": "review: Eyes Wide Shut is a very frustrating film. As Stanely Kubrick's last movie it shows what the director was capable of but is rather lacking at the same time.Despite what many have said about the film, it isn't a porno movie. Sorry. It is a series of adventures into a intresting dream world. Every scene is very well shot and unique. In fact it's fair to say that the whole isn't the sum of it's parts. While all the different encounters Tom Cruis's character has are well-done and intresting, they don't fell connected and the story falls apart quickly. Also, the audience never really gets a sense of Cruis's or Kidman's character.The film also feels rather incomplete. Many times it apears the story is heading toward an interesting confrontation only to have the plot abandon the situation and head in a completely different direction. I still recommend seeing Eyes Wide Shut but the film could have been so much more.\nquestion: What characterizes a different film?",
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"While all the different encounters Tom Cruis 's character has are well - done and intresting"
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"input": "review: We watched this at the theater in IMAX 3D, so watching a Blu ray of this film at home had a lot to measure up to. I would say that it was quite acceptable. We watched it on a 55\" LG with passive 3D. The image was crisp and the 3D added, in my opinion, to the viewing experience over watching a standard Blu ray ... and I think that standard Blu rays normally look pretty good.I doubt I have to fill anyone in about the subject of this movie. It takes several Marvel super-heroes who have all had their own films leading up to this and puts them in one epic package. True to the Marvel taste, for most of the film they do not get along well with each other, but come together when it counts to fight an exhausting and dangerous battle against seemingly impossible odds. But what else are super-heroes supposed to do? LOLThe acting is convincing, and there are quite a few moments of humor to give you a break from the more serious tone of the movie (a defect in the otherwise brilliant movies in the new Batman series).The sound in this presentation is simply outstanding. I don't remember another film which has driven my subwoofer more powerfully or effectively. The rest of the sound comes through powerfully and crisply too. There is no problem with level balancing between the score, the sound effects and the dialogue.If you like super-hero movies, this very well may be the best one ever released.\nquestion: When features are good?",
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"input": "review: Compared to most American shows where the male actors have lost their razors the acting is brilliant. I am sorry but I find it so offensive to see all those decent actors with three days growth of beard. Either grow a beard or shave. Now to Downton. Every character is real and substantive. The writing is brilliant and the setting is breathtaking. I would tell anyone who has not seen ALL of the series to start at the 1st episode. Loved it!!!\nquestion: Do you write a smart book?",
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"The writing is brilliant and the setting is breathtaking"
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"input": "review: I found this movie to be very well-acted and well-directed.The sexual scenes didn't bother me not one bit, like some of the other reviewers.I mean, COME ON!!---This is life in the 21st Century!--Grow up already!People get naked and they interact, okay?---Thank goodness that computers and gadgetshaven't spoiled that for us (yet!), as it has with basic conversational skills and other formsof by-gone or slowly dying human interaction.I actually know both a lesbian couple, as well as a gay male couple whoare living similar circumstances as in the premise of this movie.I found it very modern, refreshing, and mature in it's approach to the subject matter.I have long been a fan of Mark Ruffalo, Julianne Moore and Annette Benning's work,and I also thought \"the kids\" themselves did an excellent job at portraying their roles.My problem was in that I felt like the Mark Ruffalo character kind of had his once happyand balanced, (for him), life just upheaved and torn apart when he gets contacted by these \"kids\",who of course, have every right to know who their father / donor was, and also what his background is.Ruffalo's character had a great attitude (I thought) about the whole thing...He was naturally pensive and cautious at first, though not in a malicious way, but soon warmed to theidea that he had these \"kids\" in his life now, and was more than open to getting to know them, and allowthem to get to know him. I felt that Annette Benning's character, who felt threatened, in addition to justbeing an anal-retentive, controlling witch with a capital B, was very mean and cold towards Ruffalo's character.Julianne Moore's character was a bit of a messy, confused, psychological user.Moore's character is that kind of person who is filled with inner turmoil or frustration, but makes it everybodyelse's problem around her. I hated how she treated the latino gardener too, just because she felt guiltyabout all of the drama and calamity that she was causing in her affair with Ruffalo's character!I always say: \"Don't jump in the river, if you're not a strong swimmer, babe!\" (-:Ruffalo's character was the perfect outlet for her pent up sexual confusion / tension,and the two (again) enter into a very complicated and torrid affair, which of course, couldonly end in heartache for all concerned. As soon as Moore's character quenches her sexual thirst/curiosity,she just basically returns back to her life relationship Benning's character and the \"kids\",after she and Ruffalo's character are found out, and they all seem to throw Ruffalo's character under the bus...As if to say, \"Okay babe, we've all uprooted you from your life, and now we're done with ya!--So ummmm---kay, bye!\"This kind of left a bad taste in my mouth, as Ruffalo's character is literally lefton the outside looking in, as Benning & Moore & the kids reunion-reconnection happens without him.He is locked out of their lives...Lives that he really never knew exsisted in the first place,until they invaded his, satiated their curiosity, and sent him packing.Not cool, I felt. )-:Not saying that Ruffalo's character was a saint or anything, but the man had his own businessand his own life...as unorthodox as it was...but then again, wasn't Benning, Moore and the kids' livesjust as unorthodox? I guess I just wished that a balance could've been reached between all parties,and it could've ended on that note, instead of Ruffalo's character, who btw, he played with a great spirit& optimism, being dejected and disregarded. Just my humble opinion of course. (-:I still enjoyed this movie though, despite its (what I considered to be) plot flaws. **4 Stars**\nquestion: How can I control the tension so that it is not high?",
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"-:Ruffalo 's character was the perfect outlet for her pent up sexual confusion / tension"
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"input": "review: Mr. Del Toro is a very imaginative director . pacific rim is one of is best movies yet . Pacific rim is a very good movie. it has good special effects and visuals. the jaegirs and kaiju are very well desined . this movie has just under two hours of special features.\nquestion: Does that have good graphics?",
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"it has good special effects and visuals"
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"input": "review: If you like the so-called \"art film\" and/or the work of Lars von Trier, you will like this movie. Otherwise, probably not so much. It has wonderful cinematography and the performances are very good. But in my opinion, the movie does too little with a really fantastic premise, and I don't mean it should have been a \"disaster movie\". The first half of the movie is terribly slow, showing in hundred different ways how \"melancholic\" the character Justine is. Kirsten Dunst's Justine seemed rather schizophrenic than melancholic - considering how she acted during her wedding. It also made the character very unlikeable.The second part centers on her sister Claire, and the tempo improves (even though there is never any doubt how the movie will end). I liked the second part much more, as there is more interaction among the characters. Charlotte Gainsbrough as Claire is very believable and compelling. She was my favorite character in the movie. My recommendation is to rent first (preferrably for free at the library), and see if you like the movie enough to buy it.\nquestion: How is a cinematography wonderful?",
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"It has wonderful cinematography and the performances are very good"
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"input": "review: I had never seen this...after all, I scare easily, and could a monster movie really be cute, I wondered? But this movie is so, so touching and heartwarming - you will weep happy tears at the end. The relationship between Sulley ("Kitty") and Boo is so charming, caring, and sweet. Additionally, the film is riddled with all of Pixar's trademark (clean) humor and wit. The monsters are very cartoon and mostly funny, but a few of them might take a few minutes of getting used to for the youngest or most sensitive/visual children. I guarantee you, however, nothing about this story is creepy, and by the end of it, you'll have totally forgotten they are technically monsters. In fact, by the end of it, they're converted to...well, I'll let you find out. A beautiful movie about love, friendship, care, and loyalty. Everyone should see this. It's a gem.\nquestion: Is the heart in the right side?",
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"movie really be cute"
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"input": "review: I think it's hard for any movie based on a book to surpass the original, but the Hunger Games does a pretty good job of doing it justice. Yes, the book is better, but the movie stays true to the story, the cast is wonderful, the parts are played as they should, and everyone has good chemistry. The Capitol, District 12, and the arena come right off the pages, and the costumes are just what I imagined. The score is also very good.There are some parts of the movie that I didn't care for due to small changes from the book, but you will have that with any adaption, and there was some moments when the cameras seemed to be unnecessarily shaky. But overall it was a very good adaption, and stayed true.\nquestion: Is it a good story?",
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"the movie stays true to the story"
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"input": "review: We have stayed in the Omni San Francisco before so it was the natural choice for a return visit. The staff in general were helpful particularly the door men - it is nice to get the door opened for you! We had a few probs - the keys issued to our party did not open the doors and we were left standing on the corridor with our luggage whist the security checked our ID again before they could re-issue our cards - no proper apology from the reception desk as I would have expected. Also we had one of our rooms booked for three but only one king bed !- they sent up a rollaway - at no extra charge - I would hope so as we had paid for 3 people!We had booked a suite and a bedroom and they put us in the corner suite area which was very handy - suite was quite spacious - flowers in bathroom and fruit were supplied - nice touch. Beware double beds are tiny and really do not fit 2 people. Thet now charge for use of their internet business room - so take your laptop - it is free for 'select guests ' in the lobby - you can print airline boarding passes for free for a restricted number of airlines - but would be better if they had access to international ones as well! Overall a nice hotel - though like many hotels in San francisco it is quite pricey - SF hotels are pricier than NYC or Boston Breakfast is expensive for what you get - much better value in the Omni in Boston! - which is hard to beat for breakfast!\nquestion: How good was the breakfast?",
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"Boston Breakfast is expensive for what you get - much better value in the Omni in Boston ! - which is hard to beat for breakfast !",
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"Breakfast is expensive for what you get"
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"input": "review: A wonderful oasis in the heart of the Union Square district. Once you enter the front door you would never know that you are in a major city. Quiet and spacious rooms, friendly staff and fabulous breakfasts.\nquestion: Do you have a good breakfast?",
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"input": "review: This was our second stay at the beautiful and inviting White Swan Inn. The service at this hotel is excellent and since we had stayed here before we knew about the wonderful breakfast, the warm fireplace, the cookie jar and the great people at the front desk. Everyone made us feel so very welcome.The room was very clean and tidy. They have new Lather bath products which are heavenly to use. I even asked for a couple of extra bars of the soad to take home.Andy was his usual helpful self! He brought us a bottle of wine as it was my Birthday--he did this last year also. Andy is an icon at the hotel----seems he's been there for years, always giving directions, assisting with luggage, and just brightening everything up with his great smile.We will, of course, be back next year, and can't wait to hear all about the new Joie de Vivre happenings.Diane & Leroy\nquestion: Was the breakfast at the hotel delicious?",
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"input": "review: This hotel is located in a fabulous location near Fisherman's wharf. Walkable to pier 39, Ghiradelli Square and just a few steps from the old F-line trolley. Fire pits located right adjacent to the driveway often had "out of order" signs posted and the remainder were surrounded by patrons with cigarettes. The rooms were spacious but the strange rectangular "pillow" in the bed just created a nuisance and the lack of separate light switch for the room with the toilet (separate from the space with the sink) lit up the entire room during nighttime use. This hotel has been nicely updated with very modern decor. Front desk staff were very accommodating and wiling to help out with sightseeing plans.Overall this was a very nice hotel, a good value and a great location. I would stay here again despite the comments above.\nquestion: Where do I find a hotel with a good location?",
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"This hotel is located in a fabulous location near Fisherman 's wharf"
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"input": "review: So me and my boyfriend went back to San Francisco as we love it there. We wanted somewhere central, and easily acessable, and the Mosser was definitely that. The location is perfect, right off Market, so you have all the shops and food places you need around you, as well as the Bart and Muni stations right across the street. We had a very early flight to SF, and online the hotel said check-in after 3pm, but we went and spoke to them when we arrived and they got a room ready for us for 12pm, which was fantastic as we needed a nap! Also the guy on front desk (young guy with glasses) was super friendly and VERY knowledgable about the area, he was a great help when we needed directions.There was a couple of problems in the room; when we got there, the toilet blocked after 1 flush, we called front desk and they sent a plumber up promptly. Sadly it wasn't really "fixed" as it kept blocking again and again, so we had to use the hallway, shared bathroom, even though we payed extra for our own. There was no free internet, and it was something like $20 a day, which is crazy when you just want to check your emails. Also a minor niggle; I really would have liked a few more toiletries! But that's just my opinion from previous hotels giving away much more!Also the rooms don't have air con, just a ceiling fan, which meant we had to sleep with the windows open which was very noisy.All in all the hotel was fine. It was very very clean, spotless in fact, and all the staff were very friendly (we loved Joe, the bag handler!) the location was amazing, and the room was comfy enough, so I would recommend to a friend for sure.\nquestion: Are the guys at the reception attentive?",
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"input": "review: We stayed at this hotel the last weekend of 2007 to attend a Bowl Game. We booked the hotel as part of an Alaska Airlines Vacation Package. We were not disappointed. Upon a late evening arrival we were greeted by cheerful staff. Everything around the hotel was closed and the staff brought us a complimentary bottle of wine which we enjoyed with our travel companions. This is an old hotel, but has a lot of character. It is clean and our bed was comfortable. We enjoyed being on the back side, not on the street and having our window open for fresh air and not having to listen to the noise of a heating/air unit. Being on Sutter Street, we walked to the main part of town often. We had breakfast in the restaurant and it was very good. We enjoyed the evening wine event one night. The lobby is very cozy and there are many places to sit and visit. Know that this hotel is old and the walls are paper thin. I think one thing the desk could do at check in is to advise people of this. You really have to use quiet voices. So if you don't like to do this, then you probably would not enjoy your stay. Again, friendly, helpful staff that truly make you feel welcome.\nquestion: How kind is the guy?",
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"input": "review: we booked the hotel as it was reasonable and apparently in a good central location. Like others we did not feel safe as soon as we left the hotel, even in the middle of the day. The rooms were not particularly clean and our final night was ruined by the incompetence of the hotel staff. They offered to check us in on line for our flight home but failed to print our boarding cards or seat us together. They did not try to fix the problem and we were left to go on the internet at $5 a go and stay on hold to the airlines helpdesk, the whole episode taking about 2 hours. We also had to get to the airport over 4 hours ahead of our flight to ensure we could get boarding cards and ended up paying a further $110 so that we could sit together. I would not recommend it to anybody.\nquestion: Was the room at the monaco clean and good?",
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"input": "review: First of all, be aware that this hotel does not have parking. In fact, you have two choices: valet ($45/night) or public parking ($35/night). I wish I had known this before booking. With that said, the hotel itself was very clean, amenities felt new, and the staff was superb! From the moment we arrived, the staff was super helpful and cordial from the bell man to the restaurant staff. We had dinner at the Grandview Restaurant on the 36th floor, and felt pampered by the service (even though we had a very messy 10-month-old with us). The next morning, they let me stop by their buffet and pick up some pastries to bring up to the my room (for a very reasonable price). The staff even went out of their way to help me with my baby and stroller.The location was excellent... just a block away from Macy's and in the center of Union Square. I'm glad the hotel was kid-friendly after all. Downside - Wifi was $9.99, and of course lack of parking. Overall, I felt like everything was clean in the room, had a decent view (and we were only on the 5th floor), and didn't have any problems.\nquestion: How nice was the doorman?",
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"input": "review: We recently enjoyed a weekend stay at The Fairmont San Francisco through Disney Vacation Club points usage. As a quintessential San Francisco property, there is much to this property as well as nearby.We stayed in room 590, the Dunkirk suite. It is a corner accomodation with great city views. It is well appointed in the classic sense; elegant Napoleonic decor along with modern touches like large flatscreens and two full baths. Along with numerous lounges and restaurants, I would recommend the Tonga Room. It is a Polynesian themed lounge and restaurant replete with thatched roofs, tiki iodols and rain falling from the ceiling accompanied by thunder from the loudspeaker. A true nostalgic experience!This hotel is ideally situated at the intersection of two cable car lines, and walking distance to Chinatown. It boasts an enviable location atop Nob Hill, and the service aspect from the staff is one of total service.This hotel is ideal for couples or families on a holiday, all the way to conventions. As it is a classic hotel, it will not have all the wired amenities of newer properties like a W Hotel, and Nob Hill is a bit far from the airport or Silicon Valley. However, if you enjoy classic hotels, this is among the best.\nquestion: Is there a nice view of city?",
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"the Dunkirk suite . It is a corner accomodation with great city views"
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"input": "review: This place doesn't have to try too hard to be ultra hip or cool. The fact that the hotel doesn't even have to put a sign on the building or the door will tell you that. With that being said, a stay at the Clift can transport you to a hip and trendy city lifestyle, which is exactly what I wanted for a weekend getaway from suburbia. The rooms are clean, light, and tastefully decorated in a very modern style; very comfy sleigh bed with superior down and cotton bedding. I'm pretty picky about my sheets, and I was tempted to buy these to take home with me. The hotel has the bedding custom made for them and new sets are available for sale. A stay at the Clift can be pricey. This is a trendy five-star hotel after all. However, packages can be found with good discounts for people not wanting regular chain-like accomodations and adventurous to try something different. I opted for a deluxe room at the Clift and was glad I did. There were three large windows in my outside facing corner room allowing lots of light and pleasant city sounds to filter in. The Clift's location is not ideal for sweeping views; but this was acceptable with me when selecting the hotel. A nice touch to the decor of the room were the mirrors and floor to ceiling curtains adorning the walls. No need for artwork that way, just the pleasant mix of colors, fabrics, glass, and contemporary furniture. Is the decor what I might select for my home? Probably not, but the change of scenery sure was fun for a evening. The room had candles and matches ready to go and the warm indirect lighting helped make this a contemporary romantic getaway. The CD player had excellent sound and the DVD player was a nice touch. Some might find the tv a joke as it's only a 19" model, but then again, I wasn't shelling out big bucks for watching tv. The location of the Clift is excellent for the theatre/shopping crowd and getting a cab is not too difficult. The front desk staff and the doormen were very friendly and helpful. The only thing keeping this stay from being an excellent experience was the breakfast at the Asia De Cuba restaurant. The decor and the food are nice, but they must have been understaffed the morning I decided to go, although the restaurant was not even 25% full. Breakfast was included with my special package rate, so this is where I was going to dine no matter what, but I expected decent, if not excellent and courteous service at such a fine restaurant. I could barely get a refill on my iced tea. The table next to mine was getting very impatient and almost downright rude about the slow service. All in all, I would steer clear of breakfast, unless it's included in your rate. Reviews for lunch and dinner seem to be better...so maybe someday I'll check it out, but with so many other choices in the city, the Asia De Cuba left a bad impression on me and it will be some time before I return to eat there. Some people leaving reviews have complained about noise, smelling smoke in the hallways, and having no dresser in the room, but I did not encounter any problem with these. I found the closet adequate for my luggage and unpacking of my necessary items so as to reduce wrinkling. As for noise, this is the CITY, not a country getaway, so I anticipated I'd hear some noise at some point in my stay, but honestly, I was never disrupted by noise in any way. I definitely rate the hotel very high in terms of a nice stay and felt I had a good value for my money.\nquestion: How good is the quality of the restaurants?",
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"input": "review: The Handlery was an exceptional Hotel. Right on the edge of Union Square in the middle of Downtown. Couldn't ask for a better location. the Hotel staff was friendly and always helpful. Our room was always keep clean and neat. We stayed in the older section of the Hotel in a small but comfortable room. It has been well maintained for its age. Your within walking distance to many attractions including Chinatown, the cable cars and Union Square itself. Dozens of restaurants are also within walking distance. Yes, there were plenty of panhandlers around. But that is true for the entire City. None of them bothered us. If your used to the City this hotel would suit you just fine.\nquestion: Is it a comfortable room?",
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"input": "review: I stayed at this hotel for four nights in late April 2004. The lobby of the Ramada is quite cool (it used to be the old City Hall), but the rooms are fairly run down and not particularly clean. All in all, it wouldn't be too bad for the price, but the neighbourhood was not very safe or pleasant. There are not too many businesses in the area (most of the places are shut down permanently) and it is a haven for homeless people. As a single woman, I felt very unsafe in this area after dark and didn't particularly enjoy walking around in the daytime either, because I was asked every 10 feet for money.\nquestion: Was the room at the monaco clean and good?",
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"the rooms are fairly run down and not particularly clean",
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"rooms are fairly run down and not particularly clean"
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"input": "review: Trip was Aug. 14th - 16th. Do not drive in SF. My fiance came in through SFO via the BART. Best way to go. The Civic Center station was not far from the hotel. A nice walk by the City Hall building. Felt safe at night on Van Ness. I checked in earlier that day. Lots of foreign tourists. I asked for a quiet room with Carlo. Carlo gave me a room on the 5th floor in the back. It ended up being too noisy because it was right across from an elevator. I went down and tried for another room with another front desk clerk which I was given a room on the 2nd floor. I believe it was room 208. It was an inner room facing Myrtle Street. Very nice. I liked this room much better. Very roomy. Comfortable bed. Checked the sheets, very clean. Toiletries included a packet of shampoo and lotion and one small bar of soap. Ice machine was on the 3rd floor. Plastic cups. Double pane windows kept street traffic at bay. TV worked fine. Didn't try the internet. Mel's Diner on corner (street level). Deluxe Continental breakfast was mostly bread items and some fruit. Great weekend. Kept luggage with them after checkout. Hotel not far from California cable car line. Must buy a City Pass if seeing the sights. The 7-day MUNI pass in it was worth the price alone. Didn't know about any bed bug stories until I got back. Saw the reports. We had none. Our room was just fine and a great value, especially in SF on a weekend. Would stay there again and would recommend it to others.\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good location?",
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"Very nice"
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"input": "review: If you want to enjoy the best parts of San Francisco, there is no better home base than the Orchard Hotel. It's within walking distance of Chinatown and Union Square. The Powell cable car stops within 50 feet of the entrance, and takes you down to Fisherman's Wharf. The staff is very friendly, my room (King suite) was HUGE, clean, and quiet. The hotel is pricey, but well worth it. I will never stay anywhere else in San Francisco.\nquestion: Was the room very comfortable?",
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"my room ( King suite ) was HUGE"
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"input": "review: My boyfriend and I stayed for two days at the Mosser from 8/23 - 8/24. We had room 608, which had a queen bed with bathroom and closet. The room was neat and clean with stylish, modern decor, but it was extremely tiny, although I expected that from reading other people's reviews. Just be prepared for a 2-3 foot perimeter around the bed, and that's it. Not much of a view, but you're in the city center, so that was also expected. It was reasonably quiet, in any case. Nice TV with cable, CD player, a chair or two, trashcan, and a nighttable was all that was in the room. There is no A/C, so we kept the windows open, which was fine. San Francisco usually has pretty temperate/cool weather.The bathroom was also tiny; standard tub, toilet crammed in right next to it, and sink across from that. Decent water pressure, plenty of hot water. I didn't much care for the sink though. It is about the size of a urinal, and there is a shelf right above it, so you can't splash your face with water without hitting your head on the shelf. Also hard to spit when brushing your teeth. Overall, it wasn't too bad though; just annoying.The lobby looked really nice, and the staff were friendly and pleasant. Breakfast was minimal - just coffee and muffins in a basket in the lobby, but the muffins were pretty good. We went around the corner to Mel's Diner on Mission St to supplement our breakfast - great food, cheap. Annabelle's Bistro was right next to the hotel, so we stopped in there for drinks in the evening, and it seemed like a good, local hangout. The location was good in the center of downtown. It was one block to Market Street with tons of shopping, restaurants, big office buildings, just a few blocks from San Francisco Bay. You can get to/from the SFO airport easily using the BART subway system, which has a stop just around the corner from the hotel on Market St; it was a $6 ticket/25 minute ride straight there. We used the MUNI system of trolleys to get around otherwise, which was also just around the corner and cheap at $1.50 anywhere you want to go on the line. The F line was our friend and goes all the way out to Fisherman's Wharf in about 15-20 minutes with stops at the piers along the way. We paid cash (exact change required) to the driver each time, but you can also get a MUNI card, which might be a little cheaper, depending on how many rides you take. As far as fun things to do, we had a car for two days ($35/day to park at the Mosser) and traveled to the Napa/Sonoma area one afternoon and hit a few of the wineries for tastings. It took about an hour to get there, and most of them close by 5 pm, so don't get up too late. Beautiful scenery, nice wines, tons of vineyards to try. The next day we drove to Muir Woods, which is an ancient sequoia forest with a walking trail. That was amazing; I felt like a dinosaur would come lumbering out from amongst the giant trees at any moment. We also hit the five-course Cirque du Soleil-style dinner show, Teatro Zinzanni at Pier 27/29; great food, great show - not cheap, but we thought it was worth it; book ahead. My favorite sidetrip was a bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. We rented bikes from Blazing Saddles at Fisherman's Wharf for around $45 each, and it was a simply astounding ride past Ghirardelli Square to Fort Point, over the bridge, and down to the cute, little village of Sausalito, where we took the ferry back across (ferry ticket included in price). Took about 2-3 hours total. Okay, back to the hotel. We also stayed four nights at the Queen Anne in Pacific Heights about 1.5 miles away, and both of us liked the Queen Anne better to be honest. The price was about the same (~$150/night), but the Queen Anne seemed more authentic to San Francisco, extremely cool, relaxed neighborhood (Fillmore district) with lots of neat boutiques and no chains, the rooms were 5x bigger, they had a better, more expansive breakfast, better bathrooms, and very reasonable access to transportation. However, if you really want to be in the bustling city center, convenient access to everything is the most important factor for you, and you don't mind being in a more corporate-y area, then the Mosser is the place for you, and is very reasonably priced for its location, especially if you get the rooms with the shared bathroom in the hall.\nquestion: What is your favorite breakfast?",
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"breakfast great food"
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"input": "review: Just returned from a week in San Francisco, staying at the Handlery Hotel.Fantastic location, being very close to Union Square, China Town, all of the major shops, the Underground (BART) and the cable car to Fishermans Wharf. You can take a train from the airport, to Powell Street station for $4.95 (then walk up 2 blocks to the hotel), saving a huge amount on cab fares! As the weather was so pleasant, we frequently walked all the way back to the hotel from Fishermans Wharf, taking in all of the sights along the way.When we first arrived, we were given a small room overlooking Geary Street, which proved to be extremely noisy (street performers, dust carts, sirens etc. etc.) So after a sleepless night we asked if we could move, which was no problem at all. The very helpfull staff at reception moved us to a much larger room overlooking the pool area, which we found to be excellent (considering what we paid and the fact that the hotel is only a 3*).In terms of eating, there are some fantastic 'diner' type places all within 5mins walk of the hotel or you can wander into China Town or even through to Little Italy where you will find some excellent restaurants.Overall, we loved San Francisco and thought that the hotel was very good, considering the price and location. We would stay at the Handlery again.\nquestion: Is price worthy?",
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"the hotel was very good , considering the price and location"
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"input": "review: We really enjoyed our stay at the Hotel. The entire staff were wonderful, the room was clean and a good size (we had 2 double beds for our family of four) and the hotel's decor was clean and fresh. The front desk staff were helpful, the cleaning staff did an excellent job cleaning our room daily and the breakfast staff did a fine job of replenishing food during an always hectic breakfast. The breakfast was excellent with a number of different choices (both hot and cold food available). One of my daughters' suffers from asthma. Unfortunately we could not book and be guaranteed a non smoking room through Hotwire in advance. However I contacted the Hotel on the morning of our arrival to request a non smoking room and upon our arrival later that day they had met my request and our non smoking room was ready for us(before 3 p.m. check-in) Our only concern would be the room location given to us. The room faced Beach St. and the F Line Streetcar roars by on Beach St. starting around 5:00 a.m. The Hotel's sound insulation was good but we often were still awakened by the sound of the streetcar in the morning. However we most certainly thought we got excellent value! The location in Fisherman's Wharf was excellent with easy access to public transit (both Cable Cars and the streetcar line). We rented a car for 3 of our 7 day stay and were able to find overnight street parking near the hotel every night which allowed us to save about $40 per night had we parked the car in the Hotel garage. My wife and I are both runners and we used the Hotel's fitness facility. As well it was a short run from the Hotel to the waterfront where we could run along the Embarcadero for several miles without worrying about vehicular traffic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Fisherman's Wharf. I would HIGHLY recommend this Hotel.\nquestion: What about the free breakfast ?",
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"The breakfast was excellent with a number of different choices",
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"The breakfast was excellent"
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"input": "review: My 18-yr old dtr and I just returned from staying 4 nights at the Tuscan Inn in San Francisco. We had never traveled there and booked the trip thru Priceline. Tuscan was wonderful! The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. The rooms were also quiet and we felt safe. The location was great, just a few blocks from Fisherman's Wharf. One day we got a day pass and took the cable cars and buses to view other parts of the city such as Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Painted Ladies houses. The bus line we needed was just across the street and the cable car was a block away. Again, the location was great! The 5-6 pm complimentary wine hour was a nice feature. They did have soda for younger people, but ran out so my dtr didn't get anything to drink. In the morning there is complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscotti. We arrived at the Oakland Airport and took BART to get to SanFrancisco and then the f-line muni to get to Fisherman's Wharf. It was ok, but it took a good hour to get to our motel. It cost about $8 per person to travel this way. We decided to take a shuttle back to the Oakland Airpost. There was a shuttle that advertised $23 for one person and $10 for additional people...so it cost $33 which was worth it. It only took about 20-25 minutes by shuttle to get back to the Oakland Airport. I'd definately stay at the Tuscan Inn again. Other places I'd recommend seeing include Alcatraz (audio tour), Muir Woods tour, and biking the Golden Gate bridge.\nquestion: Is it a good room?",
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"The rooms were clean and nicely decorated",
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"The rooms were clean and nicely decorated The rooms were also quiet and we felt safe"
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"input": "review: Just stayed at this hotel recently. I have lived in SF for years and wanted to stay but since I moved away I was able to. This hotel is very funky and fun. The staff are very cool, nice and knowledgeable. The price is about average for SF and the renovated rooms are very comfortable. This is especially a good place for people into live music (many bands stay here) and want a true San Francisco experience. It's close to all the things most people want and even have a map to the best live music venues. Just ask the staff for any help and they will oblige. If you are looking for a fancy, overpriced hotel, this is not the place for you. It is very comfortable, the continental breakfast is good, people seemed to be enjoying the heated pool...it was 48 degrees outside so we passed on that but there were people still partaking. I've heard that the restaurant and nightclub is very good altho we had just danced our "*&^es" off at the Warfield so we were quite beat. All I can say if you want a fun experience, give the Phoenix Hotel a try...it is a better choice for those young or young at heart!\nquestion: How classy are the rooms here?",
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". The staff are very cool"
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"input": "review: I love the Mosser Hotel! This was the PERFECT hotel for my weekend adventure in San Francisco. Located conveniently on Fourth St, the hotel within walking distance to BART and the #30 & #45 city bus known as MUNI stops within several yards of the Mosser's front door. How convenient. I did not need my car for the entire 3 day/2 night stay. The #30 bus (Stockton) is down the street on Market and Third, and this will take you all the way to Chinatown. If you want to continue to Fisherman's Wharf, the Marina District and the Palace of Fine Arts / The Exploratorium, the #30 will take you there too.The entire staff at this hotel is professional, courteous and attentive. They answered my questions and provided information on restaurants and bus routes. My room had a queen bed and I chose the shared bath for the price. Next time I will upgrade for a few bucks more and get a room with a bath. Upon entering my room, the temperature was warm, but luckily there was a ceiling fan and a window to open for some breeze. The bed was comfortable and a small tv was located at the foot of the bed. My room was nicely decorated and modern looking. Closet was small, but adequate. In my room, the hotel provided a blowdryer, lotion, shampoo and a small bar of soap. The shared baths were very clean and there were bathrooms designated for male and female. The shower room was clean. Not once during my visit did I have to wait. There is a restaurant/bar attached to the hotel called Annabelle's, but I did not get a chance to try it. In the morning, the hotel offers coffee and muffins and there was always a lovely basket of red delicious apples through out the day at the reception area. The hotel's elevator is large and efficient and runs well. A snack machine and a vending machine for water/sodas is located on the bottom floor.The location is wonderful. There are loads and loads and loads of stores to visit and shop til you drop within walking distance of the Mosser. Bloomies, Ross, Old Navy, Westfield Shopping Center within a stones throw of this hotel. There is a Denny's and a Mel's Drive In Restaurant and Starbucks just around the corner too. What I liked best about this hotel is the proximity of it's location to stores, bus routes, BART, Union Sqare, restaurants. It was absolutely perfect.Upon check out, it took no more than 15-20 minutes for the valet to bring my car to the front door for me. I honestly do not have one negative thing to say about this hotel.The Mosser Hotel Rocks and I'll be going back real soon.\nquestion: Is it a good room?",
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"was nicely"
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"input": "review: Good location, nice hotel but on initial first interaction with receptionist I found her very rude and abrupt. Customer service is a big part for me so if I hadn't been travelling all day I would have just left. However after chatting with my boyfriend I went back to book and managed to get a different receptionist - Ginnifer - who was the complete opposite - very helpful and pleasant. We got a nice room, with a good view of the city but unfortunately we woke every morning with really sore throats from the air conditioning which we couldnt turn off and there are no windows to open to let some fresh air in. I really liked the floor to ceiling windows though. Apart from the aforementioned the 2 night stay was good enough but what really put a downer on the whole thing was the bell boy's having a go at us as we were leaving because we went ahead and used their trolley's (that were outside our room!!) to transport our luggage into the taxi. They were annoyed we didn't use their services but frankly we did not have time to wait for them to get to the 18th floor as we were in a rush to get to the airport.\nquestion: Is there a nice view of city?",
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"good view of the",
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"good view of the city"
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"input": "review: It was just a one-night trip, visiting friends. I had no choice, since it was booked via Priceline the day before.First off the positives in no particular order: IPOD alarm clock, plush bed and linens, tastefully decorated.Lastly in no particular order: Mini frig, even though it's inside the TV armoire, was particularly noisy. The key for the minibar was broken, so I'm not sure an employee or a previous guest ate or drank something. Room was small, even though I seemed to have one of the bigger rooms on the floor, based on the emergency floor plan. My room number was 709 facing O'Farrell. I had a view of the Columbia Hotel (rundown) and a view of the Hilton kitty corner to the Serrano.The bathroom was small. There was no room to place toiletries. I had to use part of the bathtub and the top of the toilet to place toiletries. The toilet location was awkward. You couldn't close the door to use it, if you know what I mean. The shower pressure was excellent.The rooms along O'Farrell don't have enough sound insulation from the road noise below. I can't imagine what it must sound like on the lower floors.Room service selections sparse for a supposed 4-star hotel and you must order between 5-10pm for dinner.The area isn't too bad. Just don't go west or south (Tenderloin). Go north, and you hit Nob Hill. Go east, and you hit Union Square.If you need parking, park across the street at the California Garage for $32 total. It was advertised as $26 with in and out privileges, but there is a 25% tax on parking (RIP OFF). But it's better than paying $44 at the Serrano.What else? The fitness center was well equipped. It had 2 treadmills, a recumbant bike, 2 elliptical trainers, and I think it was one of those ski things. Anyways, the cardio equipment were equipped with personal cable TV's. It had a small area for free weights, had one multi-purpose lifting machine, and a weight bench. It was satisfactory.The business center was pay per use.Check-in was friendly; however, checkout was not after expressing my dissatisfaction with the outside noise on the O'Farrell side of the hotel.Overall, NOT a 4-star. I would maybe rate this as a 3.5 star. I would only stay here, if it was priced under $100 a night.\nquestion: Was the hotel in a good location?",
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"The area is n't too bad Just do n't go west or south ( Tenderloin ) Go north , and you hit Nob Hill Go east , and you hit Union Square"
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"input": "review: I stayed here for a conference. The staff were helpful and the Atrium is quite a grand place. The room was fine - clean and spacious. Slightly odd smell to the hotel, probably something in their cleaning fluids? The hotel is close to the Piers and everything you want to see is within walking distance. Some of the reviewers have complained about the high price of breakfast. There is a croissant/bun shop ('Les Croissants') just across the road from the hotel entrance, I'd recommend buying breakfast from there.\nquestion: Does the price in the hotel expensive?",
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"the high price"
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"input": "review: I found a fantastic deal online for the Cartwright. It's a nice hotel overall with great location, plus the fact that they include an evening wine reception and breakfast was just amazing. The drawbacks are that the hotel is a bit older and the rooms are on the small side. Parking for the hotel is a couple of blocks away. Lucky for us, it was not raining. The positives were that the staff was fairly friendly and rooms were nice and clean, though again, a bit on the small side. The wine reception was fun, as we sipped on wine and chatted with other guests. Breakfast was a nice add, with cereals, waffles, coffee, etc. The locations is good, with plenty of things to do within walking and ease of finding a cab for the things that weren't close. Overall, an unbelievable deal for a weekend night stay in San Francisco!\nquestion: Was the breakfast at the hotel delicious?",
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"Breakfast was a nice add"
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"input": "review: I stayed at the hotel in October - not at a small expense -$180 dollars/night. The room had an aweful musty odour, furniture and soft furnishings looked tired and the carpet was in a terrible state. After the first night , I woke up with a very itchy rash. This deteriorated as the days went by and by the time I got back to the UK, the rash was covering my entire body including my face. Uncertain of what was happening to my body, I was in a great deal of distress fearing the worst.The rash was so itchy and so unsightly that I was obliged to cancel all my clinics ( I am a doctor) and research work. I saw a dermatologist who immediately and without any hesitation diagnosed bed bug bites. I believe that this is absolutely unacceptable and shocking!! Bed bug bites are known to be a source of transmission of Hepatitis B and Chagas disease which are both potentially fatal conditions. There have also been reports of death by anaphylactic shock in the unlucky few. However, what is even more appalling is that I have paid good money ($180/night) only to suffer this very horrific outcome which has caused me great distress and affected my productivity at the conference in San Francisco as well as affecting my work, my patients and my income. It has also essentially ruined what has been a very expensive and potentially rewarding trip to San Francisco.There is also a risk that the bed bugs may have been transported to my home in my suitcase with a hazard to all at home and a great deal of expense and hassle to eradicate.Phoned management who said they will get back to me but they haven't despite emailing them and also notifying them in the post.\nquestion: How would you rate the room, good or bad?",
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"The room had an aweful musty odour , furniture and soft furnishings looked tired and the carpet was in a terrible state"
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"input": "review: We stopped through here with no notice, the staff was super freindly and got us a room quickly. The rooms were clean, and the atmospere was comforting. Overall the hotel was very decently priced, the staff was freindly and attentive, and the rooms were super clean. I will definatley be staying here again!\nquestion: What are the front desk staff like, are they nice?",
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"the staff was freindly and attentive"
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"input": "review: Very comfortable corner room. It felt like home for our 5 day stay. The location near Union Square was great for us and it had resonably priced overnight parking. Lots of natural light and a comfortable king bed. The things we didn't like; the TV in a box. The sound from the back of the TV was trapped in the box and sounded terrible. And breakfast at the hotel restaurant, it was terrible and overpriced. There's a great family diner across the street for breakfast. The staff was really nice and we enjoyed the tea/lemonaide in the lobby. We would stay here again.\nquestion: How good was the breakfast?",
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"And breakfast at the hotel restaurant , it was terrible and overpriced"
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"input": "review: The location's great as it's near Union Square and Westfield Shopping Centre! Service was good and the room was clean.\nquestion: Does the site have a good location?",
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"The location 's great as it 's near Union Square and Westfield Shopping Centre",
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"The location 's great"
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"input": "review: We stayed at Castle Inn for 2 nights during our 3 week road trip. We were not interested in fancy locations and were interested in a place to clean up, sleep and not having to pay for parking (that's why I can't stand Chicago). Along with these requirements we wanted a place with easy access to the wharf and transportation. Castle Inn fit these requirements perfectly. Our room was clean, the owner was very friendly and helpful with directions, suggestions on places to eat and places to avoid. He even gave me his parking space near the elevator. We had requested a room away from the street and received the end room on the top floor which worked well. If you're looking for something that fits the description I have provided, this is the place. We would stay there again. Also, as a side not, if heading North out of the city, access to the Golden gate bridge route is real easy from here.\nquestion: Are the guys at the reception attentive?",
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"the owner was very friendly and helpful"
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"input": "review: The hotel was in a GREAT location, close to all the downtown shopping.but once we walked in the room was average. we stayed on the 32nd floor and had a great city view. but the tv was likely a 10 year old tv. The Bed was great.the bathroom was average, and had a small 5" tv. that was long and likely from 1990.there is NO pool.. I just assumed a 4 star hotel would have a pool.the view from the 36th floor restaurant was amazing, but you could stay at motel 6 and come eat up here as well.the lobby is just average.I travel a bunch, and this would easily be a 3 star hotel.\nquestion: Is there a nice view of city?",
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"GREAT location",
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"great city view"
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"input": "review: I love hotels. Always have! Pre-internet, I used to write to hotels for their brochures :) That's how much:) But today, this is not enough...and why we are here on tripadvisor.Our first trip away together as a couple had to be something special...and the choice of hotel in San Francisco caused me much research and debating :) Final choice: The Mandarin Oriental...mostly because of the views. We stayed in the Bridge to Bridge suite....And we were not disappointed! On the contrary!! Of course people stay in hotels for different reasons...but to me it has to have something to do with the place I am visiting...and in San Francisco, I think the views are IT!As they say...a picture is worth a thousand words, so have a look at the photos attached...all taken from our room. Enough said!!! :)But I must also add that the staff was faultless...from the Reservations staff (Andrew!), to the reception staff, to the wonderful concierge team - all so efficient, polite, helpful and friendly. They helped us with everything from hiring a car before we had even arrived at the hotel, to securing tickets to a fantastic comedy show, as well as dinner reservations.Room service was also excellent as was the breakfast in the lovely Silk Restaurant .Verdict - A wonderful choice and most recommended :)!\nquestion: Does the doorman have a good attitude?",
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"the breakfast in the lovely Silk Restaurant"
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"input": "review: Loved this hotel, will stay there next time I am in SF. Staff was great. Loved the wine reception every night in the lobby with music. Nice clean spacious rooms, looked newly remodeled. Close to Union Square but in a nice quiet neighborhood. Lots of small bistros to eat nearby and restaurant in hotel was delicious. Very international clientele.\nquestion: Is the room a good size?",
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"Nice clean spacious rooms"
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"input": "review: Just back from a two night stay at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, June 23rd & 24th, 2007. I really have no complaints about this hotel. Valet parking at the entrance was always very convenient. Was able to call from the room to have the car at the door in 10 - 15 minutes. Pricey parking at $43.00 per night, plus tax, but not much more than the other garages around the hotel. I liked walking out the door and climbing right into the car each time we needed it. Front Desk staff was courteous and efficient. Our room on the 26th floor faced West and had a beautiful view. Room was clean, nicely sized with a King bed, large desk, two comfortable chairs, and adjustable end table. Furniture a bit dated and worn, but nothing I would complain about. Bathroom was roomy and clean, albeit again a bit dated but decent. Marble counter in bath. Excellent shower head with great pressure. Love the Portico bath products! Small, funky looking TV that I enjoyed watching the news while using the bathroom. Hallways were kept clean. Generally very quiet. No issue with noise. Elevators didn't have unreasonably long waits, usually under two minutes if that. Property was generally very well kept and felt upscale. Not top notch luxury, but very nice for what it is. Ate breakfast both mornings at the Grandview restaurant on the 36th floor. Most incredible views of the city. I suggest going up there just to have a look. Food was pricey as is usually the case at a hotel restaurant, but we wanted the convenience of being able to grab a quick bite as we had a busy schedule. Wait staff was very good and friendly. Food tasty, no complaints. We paid $159.00 for our room booking directly on the Hyatt website, using the Senior Citizen rate. I believe the AAA rate is the same. For the money it was an excellent value. I recommend this hotel and most likely will consider this hotel as a first option on future trips to San Francisco. Best point, location, location, location, and if you can get a high floor, the views.\nquestion: How good was the breakfast?",
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"Excellent shower head with great pressure"
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"input": "review: My wife and I recently stayed at The Mosser for 3 days on business. The downtown location cannot be beat for its proximity to San Francisco's mass transit system (within one block to the Bart and Muni, and one block to the famous Powell Street Cable car). We stayed in a shared-bath queen which was small but very clean. The bath/shower and separate bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Our room had a closet,sink, bath robes, towels, soaps, ironing board and iron, a cute little TV with cable/pay movies, and CD radio. The room was a little warn the first night, but after running the overhead fan and opening the windows (no AC), the room temperature became tolerant. It was a little noisy outside but noise from other rooms was virtually non-existent (a nice surprise for me). Breakfast was minimal (coffee, tea, and excellent fresh muffins), but was included in the room rate. Speaking of room rates, you would have to be a travel agent to get a better deal in downtown SF than our rate booked through their website ($55/night + tax). At check-in we were offered an en-suite queen upgrade for and additional $20 but declined. I'm glad I did and the money we saved was well spent elsewhere in the city. The hotel also stored our luggage after we checked out, and the front desk agent even made a reservation for us at the restaurant next door. We would definitely return to this hotel if we travel back to San Francisco.\nquestion: What is your favorite breakfast?",
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"Breakfast was minimal ( coffee , tea , and excellent fresh muffins )",
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"Breakfast was minimal"
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"input": "review: My husband and I stayed at the Cow Hollow Motor Inn for 9 days. We liked the place because it is a great value - very clean, free parking (unusual in the city), free internet (also unusual), excellent housekeeping, great food choices within steps of the hotel. The hotel staff was great - my husband was on crutches and we were given everything we asked for - extra blankets and pillows, HP parking next to the elevator, and an HP accessible bathroom. The corridors are inside, there are two elevators, and ice machines. The room was well appointed with television. coffee maker, hairdryer, soap and shampoo, and the bathroom was modern and clean. The bedding and towels were new and clean, the rugs are brand new, the pillows were great and everything about the room smelled good. Nice, good quality furniture too. We like fresh air and appreciated that the window opened. The only shortcomings, and these were minor, were that the mattress wasn't plush and our room was near the elevator, the stairs and the ice machine, so it was noisy. We are coming back to San Francisco for 10 more days in May and will definitely stay here.\nquestion: Is it a good pillow?",
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"the pillows were great"
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"input": "review: Five of us stayed for four nights and the hotel were great sorting out the accommodation, they put us in two adjoining rooms which was perfect. We were in the older part of the hotel and on the 6th floor which was fine. Catherine the receptionist was a great help when we were trying to check in online to return. Fantastic location for Westfield Shopping and Union Square.We hired a car and drove to the Gilroy outlet center which was about 80 mins away, great bargains, the following day we went to Sausalito which was fabulous. Spent the rest of the time enjoying San Francisco, Alcatraz, Fishermans Wharf etc. Drove down Lombard Street which was fun. Walked a lot as well, easy city to get around by foot or car. Willl definitely go back and would stay at Handlery.\nquestion: How is a superb location?",
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"Fantastic location"
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"input": "review: We enjoyed our three night stay at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. The room was very small but clean and unique. We spent most of our time sight seeing so it was not a problem.\nquestion: How is a cool room?",
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"The room was very small but clean and unique"
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"input": "review: We stayed here for 4 days when we arrived for a 3 week trip to california. Our room was on the same level as reception and we had a view over the city. We knew it was located in Pacific Heights and not near Downtown but it is a beautiful neighbourhood with amazing views over the bay, golden gate bridge and Presidio within just a short walk. The staff were fantastic - couldn't have been more helpful - they gave us good recommendations for restaurants and were able to give us clear directions and a map of bus routes (which made getting around town very easy), they were also extremely pleasant and welcoming. The wine and cheese in the evening is a lovely treat after a day on the go! Our room was very clean and the bathroom was excellent. We stayed one more night later in the holiday and were given a room on the dining room level - admittedly this room wasn't just a nice as the first one we'd had but it was just for a night and we were fine with that. Thank you Hotel Drisco - it was an absolute pleasure staying with you! If we're back in SF some time we'll be back to stay with you!\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good concierge service?",
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"Our room was very clean and the bathroom was excellent"
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"input": "review: This was a wonderful experience. A pal helped me book and got me a room for $90. Even if it had been $200, I'd still give this place great marks. First, the place was truly modernized and had really fresh, design-y furniture, bedding, accessories. Second, my view - I think I was in the 20-something floors - was magnificent. I had a beautiful wide view of the north side of the city, including North Beach, Golden Gate Bridge, etc. Just wonderful to wake up to. My main complaint is the high cost of parking - $42 for valet or self-parking. That's downtown SF for you. I found my own lot - there's one just across the street - and paid a bit less.\nquestion: Do you have a good experience?",
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"This was a wonderful experience"
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"input": "review: This hotel was absolutely horrible! I always read trip advisor before staying at a hotel. However, considering we were in San Francisco for a cheer competition, we thought it would be in our best interest to stay at the Whitcomb with the rest of our daughters team. I just could not take it! As we checked in , I thought to myself that the hotel did not seem too bad, the lobby was descent. But oh my goodness....when we went upstairs, it was terrible. I never stayed somewhere like this! The rooms and beds were so small, I wondered how my 6'2" husband would fit in these beds. The shower area was just disgusting! And the smell was just undescribable, it sort of smelled like mildew. I literally began to fell nauseated. This hotel needs to go under serious renovations. I do not recommend this place to anyone. We stayed in this room all of 2 hours and went to the Hilton approximately 5 minutes away. The rate was only $20 more a night. Well worth it! The Hotel Whitcomb has given me a new appreciation for nicer hotels. This website is an awesome source for information concerning any hotel.\nquestion: What has been the most terrible hotel in New York?",
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"output": [
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"This hotel was absolutely horrible"
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"input": "review: We stayed at the Grand Hyatt a few weeks ago, on the last leg of our 10 day vacation. I thought I had found a great bargain in an expensive city (I had a discount for $100 off a 2 night stay) and was prepared to give this hotel 4 stars. After reading other users' reviews, I've changed my opinion--I think I'm going to have to start using Priceline! Hearing that people stayed here for $75 a night makes me feel like I got ripped off since we paid just under $200 a night (without the discount). We figured for that price, the location, and the Hyatt name, it would be worth the price. Thinking back, the hotel was really nothing special. It was ok as far as decor, and the room wasn't THAT small. We were only on the 5th floor, so we had no view. Also, you could hear people talking in the hall and in adjacent rooms, which was annoying. I don't think the hotel has a pool (not that we found, anyway) which would be an amenity you would expect to find at most of the larger hotels. The parking fee was outrageous! The staff was friendly and helpful with directions and suggestions of where to eat. I really wish that we had stayed closer to Fisherman's Wharf, because that's where we ended up spending most of our time anyway. All in all, we had a pleasant stay, but now that I look back on it, I don't think we got our money's worth.\nquestion: Is the parking fee expensive?",
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"The parking fee was outrageous"
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"input": "review: This is a hard to find hotel in the financial district. When I arrived the bellman said " you couldn't park there." I said "what I am checking in this hotel" he said "you are going to get a ticket.. " I said "Can I get my baggage out of my car?".. Finally I went to another bellman and said that guy said I cant park her but I need to check in.. He said "sorry" and when and got my luggage. I don't know if the was a language problem or what? But it not the usual greeting I get at hotels. I complained as I checked in and got a cool response apology. It was Valentine Day weekend and stayed in the Lotus Suite. I had flowers delivered and I noticed the bell man had them in his hand in a box.. I quietly said to him why do you have the flowers in your hand in a box, it supposed to be in the room as a surprise. He seemed not to understand as he puts the flower down on the dresser, I ask can I get a vase? It was a weird start to a trip at a 5 star hotel. The trip got better because the Lotus Room was simply beautiful and the view was spectacular out each window. I say through out my 3 day stay, I didn't find the front desk to be that friendly like other 5 star hotels, but the room made up for the lack of good customer service. A week after I the trip I received a request for a customer survey like many hotels send. I gave the hotel great marks besides customer service. When I marked down customer service then the survey ask me why low on customer service and I told them what happen when I arrived. Within a week I received a scolding letter from the hotel customer service supervisor mad because I marked them down in customer service. I couldn't believe it? They were saying will we investigated and they were making excuses for the bellman and said the bellman said he was sorry. Which didn't happen the other bellman said sorry for his co worker. But it wasn't just that incident that made me give low grades on customer service, it was the overall way they treated us. They didn't greet you as you pass the lobby, didn't rush to open the door as you came and they weren't that friendly or welcoming. I wasn't going to write a review on this hotel but when I got a scolding letter from the hotel because I marked them down was very insulting. When I wrote back and told them well I thought the customer service could be better and that I never got a apology from the bell man, they NEVER wrote back or responded to my letter it was like they just want to tell me off about my survey answers. The hotel has great views and the bed felt wonderful but just don't look for excellent customer service!!!\nquestion: How nice is the view?",
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"output": [
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"The hotel has great views"
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"input": "review: On first sight the Castle hotel is not great, but the rooms are fine and the location is good once you get your bearings.Varsa, the hotel manageress was wonderful.She advised us to buy an 18 dollar , 3 day public transport pass which was well worth the money and enabled us to use the bus and trolley system all day long.If you are looking for luxury then the Castle is not for you, but for a clean, convenient place to stay its great.\nquestion: Does the hotel offer good service?",
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"On first sight the Castle hotel is not great",
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"the hotel manageress was wonderful"
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"input": "review: I LOVE this clean, economical, funky hotel in the Marina District! The property is cool, the neighborhood is fantastic (short cab ride to any attractions you can't walk to, but you can walk to plenty!). The front desk staff make the Del Sol the BEST choice. They'll set you up with all the info you could ever want, from practical needs like laundry and dry cleaning, to day trip ideas/restaurats/bars that aren't in the guide books. They all go above and beyond to ensure a great stay. Frasier, in particular, is knowledgeable,friendly and super helpful - he's always a star! I discovered the Del Sol over a year and a half ago, and have been back SEVEN times since then. I'll never stay at another hotel in SF. FREE PARKING - that's unheard of! My only advice for making a good stay even better is to bring earplugs if you'll be there on the wkend, but that's good advice no matter where you're staying.\nquestion: Is the decoration scary?",
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"The property is cool"
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"input": "review: The motel is very nice with renovated, spacious rooms. It is situated in walking distance to wisherman's warf. We really can recommend the hotel. It was the best quality of rooms that we had during our trip and all that for a very good rate.Thanks again for the hospitality and kind service!If we are back in SF we definately will stay again at Redwood Inn!Manuel&Tabea\nquestion: Is it a good motel?",
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"The motel is very nice with renovated",
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"very nice"
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"input": "review: I arrived midday during a business trip and needed to get some work done and found myself in a beautiful room with all the amenities to make my "office time" great. Sunny, spacious, and supremely comfortable. Fantastic, gracious staff...very personal...almost felt like I was staying in a private inn or B&B. Wonderful neighborhood. This hotel entirely changed my view (literally and figuratively) of SF, as I'd only stayed in downtown hotels on past visits.I'd recommend to colleagues, family or friends (and already have!). I will definitely visit again when returning to SF.\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good concierge service?",
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"Fantastic gracious staff"
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"input": "review: We stay at this hotel often when we visit friends and family in the area and it is still terrific. As other people have noted, the lower rooms don't have the great views the upper floors do, but the rooms are all still large (by Union Square standards) and clean. Everyone from the front desk, the concierge, the maid service and valet -- is always polite and prompt to take care of our many requests (we travel a lot and tend to be picky). The location is great. For shoppers, Union Square is paradise. The main entrance to Chinatown is a short 2 blocks walk away. North Beach is a 10 minute cab ride, F'sherman's Wharf and Pacific Heights are about 15 min by cab. The Ferry Bldg with its fabulous new weekend market is about 5 mins away. There are also a variety of public transportation options at Union Square. What's the only downside? You don't need a car if you're just touring San Francisco (the public transportation is fabulous), but if you have one (we visit outside the city) parking is OUTRAGEOUS all over San Francisco. Valet at the hotel was $42 a day (ouch!)\nquestion: Is the parking fee expensive?",
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"output": [
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"parking is OUTRAGEOUS all over San Francisco"
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"input": "review: A lovely boutique-type hotel 3 mins from Chinatown, Nob Hill right next to the Hyde-Powell cable car stop. Was here for 3 days on business and got upgraded to a suite (room 301). Great space and a gargantuan bathroom. Hotel staff were wonderful, pleasant greeting from door staff through to the cleaners, really top notch. They couldn't have been more helpful.The hotel is very central and on my one day off, was a great starting place to walk through Chinatown to North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf. Room itself was clean, tidy, well decorated and the bed was fantastic, if I could've sneaked it out of the room and to my house, I would have. Would definitely come back again.\nquestion: Is your bed comfortable?",
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"the bed was fantastic",
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"bed was fantastic"
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"input": "review: I stayed at the Fairmont in San Francisco once before about eight years ago and had memories of outdated decor and paper-thin walls. I decided to give it another try for a recent overnight stay, enticed by a good rate, and was thoroughly impressed. Usually when I come into town I stay at the Campton Place hotel on Union Square, which I have always liked for being an upscale but smaller and more personal hotel with great value rates. While the location for the Campton Place is better (the Fairmont is at the top of Nob Hill and while it has stunning views it can be a bit of a hike to get someplace, or you need to take a taxi), I was impressed with the Fairmont this time around and would stay there again.I was given a beautiful, large renovated room on the 6th floor with a view of the garden courtyard and a distant view of the Transamerica Tower. There was not a problem with noise this time around and I did not hear anyone in the surrounding rooms. Room service was efficient and very good, and the quality of everything from the bed linens to the bathroom fixtures was very luxurious.Parking is expensive at $57 a day and I paid it because I needed access to my car for business appointments outside the city. If you can avoid it, you should, as getting a taxi was very easy through the nice doormen at the front of the hotel.The business center is accessable with your room key and has internet access, printers and fax machines. It has not been renovated like other areas of the hotel but I found it quite functional, albeit no frills.\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good city view?",
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"while it has stunning views",
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"has stunning views it can be a bit of a hike to get someplace"
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"input": "review: This hotel is in great location close to Union Square, and all the major shopping areas. The employees are attentive, friendly and provides excellent service. And the room is very clean with nice amenities. Strongly recommended for leisure or business stay. Cheers\nquestion: How good was the staff?",
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"The employees are attentive , friendly and provides excellent service",
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"The employees are attentive ANSWERNOTFOUND"
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"input": "review: My stay at the Hotel Adagio provided me with the opportunity to experience the best of San Francisco. Within short walking distance to Union Square, excellent dining, shopping and theatre Hotel Adagio is a wonderful retreat. It's spacious rooms, wonderful views, hip decor and professional, friendly service make it hard to leave. The atmosphere at Cortez, Adagio's restaurant is fabulous and the food even better. I look forward to my next visit!\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good city view?",
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"wonderful views"
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"input": "review: We spent the weekend at the Westin St. Francis. We arrived at the hotel via BART from SFO, it is only a short 3 block walk up Powell and if you are looking to save a little money riding BART is not a bad option. Once at the hotel there was a short check-in line, but there was an employee greeting people in the line and thanking them for their patience. Once thru the line we were quickly checked in and head up to our room on the 26th floor. It is definitely worth the little extra for a higher room because of the view, but mainly because of the glass elevator ride each time you go to and from the room. The room was a nice size and had a flat screen TV (with actual HD programming) and of course the heavenly bed was great. We used the concierge a couple of time and Glen was great giving suggestions for things to do and places to eat, and remembered our names the second day we saw him. However one of the other concierges was not as friendly and he acted as we were inconveniencing him with numerous questions. The location is great right on Union Square, close to shopping and adjacent to the cable car line. If you are spending multiple days get the MUNI 3-day pass it is only $18 and you can ride the cable cars, electric street cars and buses as much as you like during the 3 days and save some money, as it is $5 to ride one way on the cable car.\nquestion: Does the hotel provide awesome bed?",
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"the heavenly bed was great"
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"input": "review: I can't believe I booked this room at a rate of $189.00 per night.. I must have had the same room as the reviewer from Germany. The staff was nice enough but this place smelled horrible, had ratty bedding, and no air conditioning. Noisy room with a view of a brick wall. Since there's no air conditioning all windows in hotel were open which allowed for cigarette smoke, sirens, and other guests noise to float right into my room. If you are a woman traveling alone I would avoid this place. The doors were not very secure and there was so little staff in the lobby there's no way they had any real security. This place was so bad I left after the first night and moved into the San Fransico Marriott a few blocks away.\nquestion: Is it a good place?",
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"this place smelled horrible This place was so bad",
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"This place was so bad"
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"input": "review: Exceptional service. The concierge will respond to your every request very promptly and eagerly. I was very impressed with how they responded when I asked if they could get a rental car for me. Within 20 minutes there was one waiting outside the hotel and I just had to sign the contract and take the keys. If you like to not have to lift a finger when you are on a vacation/getaway, this is a great place to stay. Also very clean and comfortable room with a great view.\nquestion: Does the hotel have a good view?",
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"Also very clean and comfortable room with a great view",
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"comfortable room with a great view"
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"input": "review: The location is good, close to pier 39 and to the cable cars stop. The room was ok with comfortable beds. The car parking is very expensive 49$ per night . We felt that it was a rip off and they should have reduced the rate for hotels guests. There is a public car park near by that charges 25$ per night. Not sure that we would stay there again.\nquestion: Is the valet parking expensive at the hotel?",
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"The car parking is very expensive 49 $",
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"The car parking is very expensive 49 $ per night"
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"input": "review: This is a beautiful hotel, befitting its name. We parked at the Walnut Creek Bart station on a Friday ($1 for the weekend, and $8.50 round trip) and took Bart into SF; the Palace was less than a block from the Montgomery station. The history of the Palace is explained in little exhibits throughout the lobby. We found the room where President Warren G. Harding died when we went to get ice. We didn't eat at the Garden Court, but it was very lovely to see so many people enjoying brunch there Saturday, such a light and airy place. We had a great crab cake at the Pied Piper Bar with our wine Friday evening before setting out for our evening's entertainment. Although we were staying for a $139 rate, offered by the hotel on the Internet, the check-in and service were superb, as was our room - very quiet and comfortable. We have used promotional rates at other supposedly fine hotels in SF and have been stuck by the elevators or ice machines, but not here.\nquestion: How would you rate this hotel in the rank of decency?",
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"This is a beautiful hotel"
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"input": "review: Upon arrival at 8 pm the confirmed type of rooms was not available. The lady at the receiption promissed to move us the next day around noon. At 1 pm the promissed rooms were "about to be ready", at 2 pm "only the mini bars have to be checked and you can switch rooms" and at 2:30pm "Sorry, the rooms were given to other guests by mistake". 3:00 pm: "You can move in 30 minutes". 4:00pm: "You can move every second". 4:30 pm "Ooops". Finally at 5 pm we received much bigger rooms than originally booked: Super huge suites!Same with some other services - It is like the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing: If you have your laundry picked up for cleaning service, they will return your laundry the same day, but not give you a new laundry bag. No big deal if they wouldn't charge you 35 bucks for the missing laundry upon departure. Or the mini bar: When you arrive, everything is great. You drink a bottle of wine the first night, they will remove the used wine glasses the next morning, but never give you new glasses. About the bar area: The bar is really nice and fun and fully packed with young local people on the weekends. All seats are "reserved", but there is no way you can reserve a seat in advance (even for hotel guests), unless you order a bottle of Vodka or better for 140 USD.They offer you seating in the lobby, which is very windy, if not stormy. Whenever someone opens the the main door of the hotel a tremendous wind blows right into the lobby.Besides all these little hicups, the Clift is a fancy and nicely designed hotel for a reasonable price. The rooms are clean, designed by Starck and Schrager and the staff tries to be helpful. If you want better services you may want to chose the Ritz Carlton or Mandarin Oriental, where you pay about 50% more.Not recommended for families: The restaurant does not have any kids menu!Try to get a room to the back: The street in front of the hotel is very noisy!!!\nquestion: Is this bar excellent?",
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"The bar is really nice"
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"input": "review: Definitely not recommended. Yes, the staff was nice, hopefully!The place is horrible, dirty (I was wondering if we were going to find bugs in the bed linen) and located in the worst street of Tenderloin. We didn't even have a shower in the morning because of the state of the barhroom. I don't know about the rest of the floors, but the 5th one was very noisy and with constant door slammings during all the night.Summary: avoid Verona, there are other places better located and around the same budget.\nquestion: Is it a good place?",
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"hopefully!The place is horrible"
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"input": "review: Last night of our US holiday, a treat and we enjoyed our stay...The room was good for an inner city hotel, the hotel receptionist and concierge were extremely helpful and informative. The food at the restaurant was simply superb (and reasonably priced).Location wise pretty good for Union Square. Wish our stay was longer.\nquestion: Does the concierge service was good?",
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"the hotel receptionist and concierge were extremely helpful and informative",
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"concierge were extremely helpful and informative"
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"input": "review: We spent 5 days of spring break at the Westin Market Street with our teenager, pre-teenager and 6 year old on the 23rd floor. I compared it with MANY hotels and decided it was the best deal in a very safe location. It couldn't compare with the Westin St. Francis which promises to make your children feel welcome (wecome pkg, etc.). There is not a speck of personal service or attention here. I have always thought of the Westin as a nice hotel and this trip changed my mind. It falls under the Marriott. I will admit that I stayed in a Hampton Inn overnight on a road trip, once, and the room & service was as nice or nicer than this. Our children are the quietest, most well-behaved children (per others) and they said they didn't feel welcome there and actually complained when we pulled into the Westin SF Airport on our last night. Luckily, we spent most of our time out of our room, because it was nothing special and not as nice as our home. The floors were also pretty dirty. The "large" windows were not as large as most hotels where I've stayed and the view was bad...and I am a Starwood member; which obviously means nothing. We also had 2 charges that were not ours but they took them off without question and very nicely...they were so obviously not our charges. Room service breakfast was also speedy and friendly. You also have to ask for toiletries. Typically, one would find a shower cap and body soap, but the rooms are only stocked with shampoo and hand soap - nothing more. The recession has hit the hotels! Our room did NOT have the heavenly beds either. They were not great actually; we know heavenly beds, and did have them following our stay when we went to the airport Westin, and the difference is discernable. I can't imagine we just got a bad room.Do not take restaurant recommendations from the concierge; do your own homework! We had a restaurant picked out and the concierge told us she knew of a better one. We should have been clued in when she gave us a post it to give the owner with his name and her full name on it. It wasn't very good and was filled with tourists. Not a single ethnic person in a Chinatown restaurant!?! It was not good and she was obviously getting a kickback from them. (I believe in the form of chinese takeout!) We were unhappy.All in all, if you can get a cheap room and do not want anyone to talk to you from the hotel, stay here. If you want to feel welcome in a strange city, look elsewhere. Maybe I'm spoiled, but it would have been nice for the kids to at least get a chocolate on their pillows.\nquestion: How good is the service?",
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"output": [
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"service was as nice"
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"input": "review: This hotel is located just off Union Square and is a perfect base to discover San Francisco. Our room was on the 6th floor and it was absolutely fine. Two double beds, plenty of space, a safe, proper closet, tv, etc, etc. The room was clean and we had no problems whatsoever on that front. The staff were all very friendly.There is a restaurant joined to the hotel, which we didn't eat at so I can't tell you about that. We had breakfast at an Irish pub called Lefty O'Doul's just two doors down from the hotel which was convenient. You can also have evening meals and drinks there. We had a couple of drinks at the bar round the corner, where there is live music every evening.I would definitely recommend this to people looking for a good, clean and budget-friendly place to stay in the heart of San Francisco.\nquestion: How would you rate this hotel in the rank of decency?",
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"Our room was on the 6th floor and it was absolutely fine The room was clean and we had no problems whatsoever on that front The staff were all very friendly I would definitely recommend this to people looking for a good , clean and budget - friendly place to stay in the heart of San Francisco"
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"input": "review: The Rex was the perfect hotel to enjoy our romantic anniversary . The staff as described in previous reviews were truly excellent. A special room had been selected for us, there was Jazz music playing when we entered the room and a gift with card waiting for us to acknowledge our celebration. This hotel is full of character, with individual rooms and a lovely bar and lounge at which you can enjoy your free glass of wine each evening. We have stayed in a number of SF Hotels this is without doubt the best.\nquestion: Is this bar excellent?",
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"lovely bar and lounge at which you can enjoy your free glass of wine each evening"
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"input": "review: We stayed at Parc 55 for 2 nights while touring San Francisco and had a wonderful stay. While it is 2 blocks from Union Square, there is a trolley, street car and subway station literally outside of the door! There are also numerous shops and restaurants making it an ideal location. The hotel is newly renovated and we were very pleased with the cleanliness and spaciousness of the room. We also went to the hotel bar one of the nights and had a great time - service was great. We were able to get a great deal on Hotwire ($89 a night) - for that price, this hotel cannot be beat! I would recommend parking in another location, since they charge about $50 a night (we found a lot right down the street that was $25 a night).\nquestion: How good was your experience?",
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"service was great"
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"input": "review: We were in san Fran as part of our honeymoon and ended up at The Fairmont after we had a terrible first night at a different hotel. My Mum arranged for us to stay at The Fairmont from The UK. On arrival we were blown away - compared to where we had stayed the night before! The entrance is beautiful! We were given a corner tower room on the 12th floor for our first night which was wonderful, we had amazing views of the city, for our second night we were lucky enough to stay in the suite on the 12th floor. This was all thanks to Ana who did an incredible job on the reception desk and we can truely say that she made the final part of our honeymoon unforgettable. The suite was out of this world, we had views of the city and of the bay! Just wonderful! I cannot say a bad word about this hotel. I would love to stay again!!!Thanks Again Ana!\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good city view?",
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"we had amazing views of the city",
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"had amazing views we had views of the city and of the bay"
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"input": "review: We found this hotel in a rock n roll traveler book. I looked it up online and knew immediately that this is where we wanted to stay on our first trip to SanFrancisco. When we arrived, we were greeted kindly by Luke at the front desk, our room was ready and we walked through the eclectic courtyard with the great pool, plants, and sculptures. Another thing that we really loved is their commitiment to recycling and the green effort. It was evident everywhere and that made us feel good about staying there as well. Luke made a copy of the shows that were at nearby venues for us and we were in our room only for a few minutes when we got a call from him letting us know that there was a secret Weezer show a few blocks away in case we were interested. He sent us to Philz coffee shop a few blocks away - excellent - we returned several times during our stay. The breakfast in the morning was great and unexpected. We loved the eclectic surroundings and this reminded us of one of our favorite hotels in Austin, TX - the Austin Motel - same groovy vibe and fabulous staff and guests every time. We did run into a bit of the grittiness in the neighborhood. We knew about it and had intended to take a cab, but decided to start walking in the direction. We found a cab at just the right time and all could have been avoided if we had done what we originally intended. Things seemed just fine during the day. Just take a cab to and from at night and there will be no problems. If we are lucky enough to return to SanFrancisco again, we would look forward to hangin at the Phoenix once again and will recommend it to our friends who travel there.\nquestion: What is your favorite place in san francisco?",
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"we were greeted kindly by Luke at the front desk the Phoenix once again and will recommend it to our friends who travel there"
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"input": "review: Loved this hotel!! Saw it reviewed on "Great Hotels" on the Travel Channel. This place is lovely and comfortable. The people were helpful and nice. We had "Sparky" the fish added on request to our room which was totally cute. The suite we stayed in was great with the jacuzzi tube. We loved the beautiful Grand Cafe located next door and We took advantage of Spa Eq located on the hotel's lower level. It is a co-ed facility so be aware of that. We would go back in a "hot second"! The Hotel Monaco is simply marvelous, darling.\nquestion: How good are the staff here?",
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"This place is lovely and comfortable",
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"The people were helpful and nice"
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"input": "review: We had a great stay in this perfectly located hotel with top staff. Fantastic place for a touristic visit. Very nice, quiet and huge room. Small but nice bathroom. Very comfortable beds, large flatscreen. Housekeeping did a splendid job (every night we would find a goodnight chocolate on our pillows!).In the morning complementary coffee, tea & fruit in the lobby.Only downside: expensive internet access in the business center.\nquestion: Is the bathroom at the hotel large and clean?",
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"output": [
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"Small but nice bathroom"
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"input": "review: Wow!! We loved our room, we loved the location and we loved the service. Everyone is very helpful and our room was spotless. After the reviews I read about the beds, I have to say our bed may be the most comfortable that we have ever slept on!!!! The location is very central and convenient to everything. Can't comment on the food since we never dined in the hotel. We will be back!!!!\nquestion: Is your bed comfortable?",
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"I have to say our bed may be the most comfortable that we have ever slept on"
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"input": "review: Great Hotel. Location can't be beat. Room service is quick and very good. Stayed on the 11th floor. The rooms are big, and the bathroom is amazing. Will be back.\nquestion: Does this place do great room service?",
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"Room service is quick and very good"
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"input": "review: My wife and I stayed 5 nights at this hotel. We got a great price on Priceline. The hotel is spotless and the staff friendly. The room was a little on the small side, but very comfortable and adequate. We found the hotel to be very quiet. The wireless Internet service was a little weak, but we were able to use it (and it was free). We wanted something downtown, convenient to the Palace Hotel, where my wife was attending a convention. It's about 3 block to Union Square and all the major shopping. The Palace was about 6 blocks, and there were plenty of restuarants within walking distance. You can also walk to Chinatown. Do get your bearings from the desk clerk, because there is an area nearby that should be avoided. We did without a car for the first 3 days because of the $39 valet parking fee at the hotel, and we really didn't have to drive anywhere. We then rented a car for a couple of days so we could drive down to Carmel and up to Napa. there are plenty of car rental places within a few blocks of the hotel and you can park overnight for about $12 in a garage about a block and a half away. So getting around worked out very well. We tried the restuarant for breakfast only, but it was good. In general, the restuarants downtown are very expensive, but our meals were very good. Overall, a good experience. We would definitely stay again.\nquestion: Do they have good internet?",
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"The wireless Internet service was a little weak"
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"input": "review: Traveled to SF for a 10-day vacation. Although, some may find the interior dated, my husband & I found it charming...reminiscent of European boutique-style hotels. Location is 4 blocks from Union Square, shopping hub of the city & also where all the tour buses stop. Nice continental breakfast & loved the afternoon wine & cheese.\nquestion: Is the wine nice?",
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"loved the afternoon wine"
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"input": "review: By the time I had reached this hotel, I had been to four different cities and was grouchy and warn out. The staff, right from the door man to the room service staff were outstanding. This property used to be a Pan Pacific Hotel, one of my personal favorites, so I knew I couldn't go too wrong here. The rooms were a very good size and unusually positioned with a hallway in and the bathroom around the corner. The bathrooms were plush with all the amenities you expect in an upper scale hotel, such as a separate shower, high end products and two robes of different weight (and size). There was an LCD television. Upon arrival, on the 3rd floor, at check-in there was a beverage set-up with fresh fruit water. I tried the restaurant and room service and actually preferred the room service as there was more selection! The staff is probably the best part of this hotel. Eager to go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I had shopped and knew I would never fit my purchases in my already overstuffed suicase, so the concierge FedEx'd my purchases to my home! outstanding. The hotel is conveniently located about a block or so away from the shopping mecca of Union Square. I cannot wait to return.\nquestion: How good are the staff here?",
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"output": [
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"staff were outstanding"
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"input": "review: I only have good things to say about the Orchard, The staff were polite and helpful, the hotel was clean, and the rooms we just perfect. Nice size, great bathroom, fantastic bed and a little safe in the wardrobe. Even the bathroom products smelt great! Oh and... the rooms didn't smell of detergent, but just nice clean and fresh.The location was fantastic, and its a really good deal for the money. Sure you can pay a bit extra and go to a 'named' hotel, but to be honest, you don't need the 'extra', this is just perfect. I will definitely be returning.\nquestion: Is your bed comfortable?",
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"fantastic bed and a little safe",
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"fantastic bed"
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"input": "review: Stayed here for July 4th weekend, 2008. Hotel is 4 story building, conveniently located right by Fisherman's Wharf. At check-in, they placed me in 4th floor King bed room. Decor is colorful and fun. Room included a 42 inch LCD tv and even offered a few HD channels. Parking was expensive at $43/night but that is pretty standard in cities like San Francisco. We were able to walk a couple blocks to get to Fisherman's Wharf - a great area to stroll around and browse the various seafood, shops, and views off the piers. We were able to get to Chinatown with a 15 minute walk. The two things I loved about this hotel - the breakfast buffet and the outdoor firepits. Outside there are several semi-private sitting areas, each of which included a firepit. We bought a bottle of wine and just chilled outside, a fantastic and cozy way to finish off the night. The next morning, the breakfast buffet was pleasantly surprising. They offered small personal frypans with cooked veggie omelettes and home fries. My gf got a strawberry yogurt parfait while I was scooping up the salmon lox with capers. There was plenty of the standard continental fare in addition to the fresh mixed fruits. We had two complimentary passes but I saw from the menu it was rather expensive at $22+ per person. I would recommend based on value, location, and the firepits!\nquestion: Is the parking fee expensive?",
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"Parking was expensive at $ 43",
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"Parking was expensive at $ 43 / night"
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"input": "review: fantastic service, polite, great explanations for all questions, clean, very "in" and "hip"situated near waterfront (pier 1) in area for the locals yet within 5 minute cab ride to most tourist spots (pier 39, union square to shop)great terrasespent 17-20 july here...saturday farmers market across street must not be missed....try the blue bottle coffee there!!!ate dinner at "boulevard" across the street..1st classbar at hotel is hopping with locals in the eveningsmall inconvenience is 42$ for valet parking per day, but that is san fran for you.will definitely return..extremely client focused\nquestion: Is this a real good food service?",
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"fantastic service"
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"input": "review: My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Rex for her birthday and the enjoyable experience we had made the occasion even more special. My wife uses her wheelchair in our room, and though the room was a little small, she had no problem wheeling into the bathroom or using the shower. The king-sized bed was comfortable, and the room was clean and welcoming. best of all, for anyone who has been annoyed by traffic noise when staying in the Union Square area, our room was quiet and peaceful and we had two of the best nights' sleep in a hotel that we ever had (we did have a room toward the back of the hotel, the ones near the street might be noisier). The staff was helpful and friendly to a fault, and the breakfast at Cafe Andree located in the hotel itself was wonderful. Except fot the size of the room, i would have given Hotel Rex 5 stars. Located only one block from Union Square, the area has great restraunts and eclectic shopping opportunities. Don't use the valet parking($39 a day), instead park at the Sutter/Stockton garage (two blocks away $36 for two days). Good job Joie de Vivre group, this hotel is a winner. Jim Myers\nquestion: Do you have a good experience?",
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"enjoyable experience"
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"input": "review: This is a great hotel. We stayed there for 5 nights as part of our honeymoon. They knew ahead of time that it was our honeymoon and they sent up a bottle of wine and a card to the room. Such a nice and appreciated touch.After checking in, they rang up to the room to make sure everything was ok. It was! Lovely clean rooms and bathrooms. Wine reception is great at 5:30pm. Overall, an excellent experience. We'd stay there again.\nquestion: When do I have wine hour on a great day?",
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"Wine reception is great at 5:30pm"
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"input": "review: I booked the JW per the tripadvisor reviews. We travelled with our children (7 and 8) and my inlaws. The hotel is spotless - particularly the bathrooms! The decor is lovely and the staff is really wonderful! We ate breakfast at the hotel which was very nice (1/2 price for kids), but didn't eat any other meals there. The location couldn't be beat - better than staying right on Union Square, not as congested - but right around the corner! One caveat, it is an atrium design - the bar and lobby are on the 3rd floor - our rooms were on the 6th floor. Saturday night was very loud due to a roudy bar crew - I called the front desk and the noise quickly died down. If you sleep lightly - higher is better. Rental car tip - the hotel contracts with Hertz - there is a Budget very close to the hotel that was 1/2 the price of Hertz... GREAT HOTEL!!!! Great experience!!!!\nquestion: Where can I get a hotel to get a good travel experience?",
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"GREAT HOTEL Great experience"
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"input": "review: I was hugely impressed by the Serrano Hotel. The service was wonderful (although slightly afraid of its customers.) The free chocolates were amazingly delicious. The free shampoo was surprisingly pleasant. The bedding is dare I say hip, and the decorating beautiful. The view from our room was not exactly picturesque, but beautiful to an artists eye. And at night, downtown could still be seen all lit up. The rooms were very clean and neat. Just one thing to remember. The location is sometimes not as "nice" as the hotel. There are some homeless individuals nearby, although not for long. And the hotel is in walking distance of nearly everything.\nquestion: What is the wonderful stay?",
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"The service was wonderful"
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"input": "review: In June 2004, I spent 4 nights in San Francisco. I had booked at the Holiday Inn Financial district, because they were offering the best last minute deal I could find (around $100/ night standard room, $140 executive) and I assumed that a business hotel chain would be reliable. Also, the roof top swimming pool and spa sounded nice. Rooms were described as recently renovated. I upgraded to an executive room, which was supposed to give free access to the business center. The room was spacious, and had a breathtaking view of the bay. The king sized bed was comfortable. But decor was ugly and looked dirty (impossible to tell if it actually was, with a mottled mustard and khaki-ish colour scheme). The bathroom looked like it had not been renovated since the 70's! The tub was stained and had no plug, the shower didn't work properly, the walls around the bathtub/shower were not even tiled, they were plastic. I was reluctant to bathe, frankly. As for the "business center", it consisted of a small room with a couple of computers wired to a printer. You could get the key at reception. The roof top pool is minute, but has a great view. And the spa is fully booked weeks ahead anyway. I couldn't wait to get out of there, and only stayed 1 night. I found last minute vacancies at the very pleasant and luxurious Omni nearby, for a similar price to the one I was paying at the Holiday inn, and moved out asap. I believe the property was about to change hands, in which case this review may not be relevant anymore.\nquestion: Is spa clean?",
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"spa sounded nice"
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"input": "review: decided to spend a weekend in san francisco so we booked a room at the sheraton fishermans wharf, it is a very nice property located within walking distance to the waterfront and cable car stops. the room was very large and the bed was excellent, great linens and very comfortable to sleep in. we booked on priceline and got a very good rate so all in all a very postive experience. one warning though valet parking is very expensive $45 a day, there is a parking garage across the street, i would suggest using that and paying half as much as the valet service.\nquestion: What is the most expensive valet?",
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"valet parking is very expensive $ 45 a day"
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"input": "review: I would recommend the Castle Inn to anyone looking for an inexpensive place with lots of ammenities. The location is great. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, freezer, ironing board, iron, free wireless internet, and a comfortable bed. Clean. Friendly and helpful manager. Free parking. Small free continental breakfast of muffins, bagels, breakfast bars, coffee.\nquestion: Where is your favorite place?",
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"The location is great"
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"input": "review: It's an excellent Hotel, if you like Fisherman's Wharf. Perfect location: you can easily walk to the main destinations around it: 5 min to Pier 39, 15 min to pier 33 (Alcatraz cruises), 15 min to Girardelli and Hyde street (Cable car). All around you have plenty of bus stops, tourist trips stops, etc.Rooms are newly remodeled with a young Ikea style with bright beach colors. The bathroom is a bit small but ok. All is very clean and comfortable. Free wifi internet just in the lobby but works quite good. The pool area is nice and useful. In the lobby there is a little embedded Starbucks for quick snacks needs. Parking is a problem in that area. DO NOT use their expensive valet (43$ + tax a day). Better use the round-the-corner public one that costs only 25 (and no tax) a day. Very nice their fire pits relaxing areas outside and in the pool area, but I could never sat down in any of them because they were always full.\nquestion: Is the valet parking expensive at the hotel?",
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"DO NOT use their expensive valet",
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"their expensive valet"
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"input": "review: I booked this trip on cheaprooms.com and was impressed with the Hotel. This is centrally located to the Ferry Bldg (which has a great farmer's market if you visit on saturday), BART, F-train, lots of restaurants. The staff was very nice (especially Daniel - Asst Front Office Mgr) and offered good places to eat and visit during our short 2-day visit to town. The room was very nice and clean and was perfect for our needs. They offer free wi-fi in room and even have computers in the lobby to use if you don't bring your own. The continential breakfast buffet has more options than most hotels, which was good. Would definately stay here again next time in town.\nquestion: Is it a good place to stay?",
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"The room was very nice and clean and was perfect for our needs"
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"input": "review: Typical of Morgan's hotels, there is nothing to complain about here. Great service from the moment you arrive until you leave, great design (modern, quiet and clean rooms). The Redwood Room bar should not be missed, and the Asia de Cuba restaurant is great as well. Located just off of Union Square in the theater district and convenient to BART.\nquestion: Is this a real good food service?",
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"quiet and clean rooms",
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"Great service from the moment you arrive until you leave"
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"input": "review: This is a great spot, in a convenient location. The rooms are very large and comfortable. There is free parking in the hotel, which I believe is unheard of in San Francisco. They have a small breakfast available in the lobby in the morning, which is a nice touch.The hotel staff (owners) are so friendly. When we checked in, we were given a map of the city, and shown were all of the main sites were. They even told us where "not to go", which is great for tourists - you don't want to be wandering into dodgy areas at night.We walked to most places in San Francisco from here. Fishermans Wharf is about 15 mins. I would definitely stay here again.\nquestion: Where is the perfect place?",
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"great spot",
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"This is a great spot"
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"input": "review: My family stayed there for 3 nights, loved some things and disliked others. The concierges were great! Front desk staff were lousy. The walls were also very thin, you could hear everything that goes on next door. Our stay hit bottom when we checked out and was charged 3 nights instead of 2. We had reserved our room under the stay 2 nights and get 1 free package that was on their website. Not only was the offer not honored but the staff on duty was rude and lazy, didn't want to lift one finger to help, basically just refused to do anything about that mistake. I had to yell to get the manager to reverse the charge. Bottomline, would not stay there again for that price. Want to find a hotel with better service.\nquestion: Does the concierge service was good?",
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"The concierges were great",
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"The concierges were great !"
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"input": "review: If you are headed to San Francisco, the Castle Inn is a great place to stay. Varsa at the front desk was the most helpful person I've run into while traveling anywhere! She patiently helped me with directions, recommended places to eat, etc. The cleaning staff is great there too - the room was kept extremely clean! The free parking was nice too. I'll be staying at the Castle Inn again on my next trip to San Francisco!\nquestion: Is a good parking service?",
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"output": [
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"The free parking was nice"
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"input": "review: We stayed here over a weekend in May. I went out on a limb and booked a hotel out of our comfort zone (chain hotels). After reading the reviews I was confident our stay would be enjoyable. It was even better than I expected. The front desk staff did a super job recommeding restaurants to eat in. Plus the hotel has a book full of menus. The rooms were very comfortable. What we liked best was having the stocked fridge of free soft drinks and water everyday. It was great to be able take a couple of waters with us for the days adventures. The breakfast was super, it was neat to see the staff come up with a new dish everyday. What I thought was cool was that the dish was homemade and not just fom the freezer. On Cinco de Mayo we had a mexican style quiche. In the lobby they had a different cookie everyday in the cookie jar, and those could have easily just been frozen chocolate chop cookies. But each day we had a different kind of cookie (Russian tea balls, Lemon poppyseed, a shortbread of sorts, and a oatmeal chip). The location was great, except for the one hill on Powell street we had to walk up to reach the hotel from the BART. We only had one complaint, and usually we love this, but the water pressure in the shower was so strong it actually hurt. But I loved it, and would recommed this hotel to anyone who wants to enjoy a "different" hotel in SF.\nquestion: Where can I stay a hotel where the accommodation is comfortable?",
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"output": [
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"The front desk staff did a super job recommeding restaurants to eat in"
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"input": "review: What a wonderful hotel. My husband and I were from the San Francisco area and recently moved to Hawaii. We were back for the holidays and stayed here right before Christmas and we loved it! The staff were so pleasant and greeted us each night when we came in. We felt like they went above and beyond to be pleasant. The location is close to all, near Union Square and close to good restaurants. I will definitely stay here again.\nquestion: Are the place wonderful?",
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"wonderful hotel"
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"id": "task144-b423c4b1d9494ccaaa4443c74c937a73",
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"input": "review: We stayed at this hotel the first week of August. We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is great. It is a short walk to Fisherman's Wharf, the F Line, Pier 39 etc but is far enough away away from the "ticky tacky" areas. The hotel was clean and decorated nicely. The rooms are a bit small, but not uncomfortably so. The linens and bed were comfortable. The shower head was stong and the water was nice and warm.On the first part of our stay, we were in a courtyard room. This made the room seem a bit larger by the way that it was set up. When we returned later in the week we were put in an outside room. It was noisier and even with the shutters closed the light from the Safeway sign kept the room pretty bright. I work night shift and am used to sleeping during the daylight, but for people who like it dark, that might be more difficult. The second room also smelled a bit musty (think mothballs) and we could never get it aired out. Only a mild inconvenience though.The am coffee/tea/biscotti is nice. It was a nice stop before heading out for a bigger breakfast. Only participated in the evening reception once. The wine was good, but the appetizers were gone. Lots of people take advantage of this time, it was always busy.We did eat at the hotel restaurant for one breakfast. The food was ok...and the service was just ok too. Nothing to write home about for the price. Next time I would probably go somewhere else.The front desk staff recommended "Fior d'Italia" for a dinner reservation. It was a 2 block walk and SO great!! It was a wonderful suggestion. We also enjoyed "The Stinking Rose" on another afternoon.The Tuscan Inn is a great hotel and we would return again.\nquestion: Is the wine nice?",
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"The shower head was stong and the water was nice and warm"
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"id": "task144-1cc6768b386b44b98a1bc226728b4120",
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"input": "review: The Omni hotel is nice enough, and tries to offer decent service. But the rooms are definitely hit or miss and it is quite random whether you will get a nice accommodation. On the plus side, the hotel is conveniently located downtown in the financial district. A bit far from the convention center or tourist destinations but great if you are in town for work. The staff is generally professional and helpful.The lobby is a bit small and it can be difficult to get past all the doormen to get to the desk. Mind you, they are friendly and willing to help, but often there are 3 standing right in front of the doors, sometimes one is on the staircase leading into the hotel, so it feels like you are sneaking past the Secret Service every time you enter the hotel. At some hotels the doormen quickly open the door and get out of your way but here they are usually in conversation and don't notice you until you are already past.Speaking of small, the rooms are on the small side as well, which is not too uncommon for an older property. Don't waste your time on a "premium" room as the extra square footage is mostly in a long hallway that isn't useable. On paper these rooms are larger but they end up feeling the same size.Premium rooms also have two televisions but unfortunately the Omni is one of those hotels that has upgraded to 'high-def" TVs but not high-def programming. Everything on screen is stretched wide to fill the wider screen, which ends up making everything all distorted - all the actors look squat and fat. Some hotels allow you to set the TV back to the regular aspect ratio to fix this, but not the Omni. I guess they don't want the black bars on the sides of the screens. But the result is that they can claim to have high-quality TVs while the picture quality is actually worse than your average Holiday Inn.Premium rooms offer "a courtyard view". Be aware that this means you will probably get some light through the window but the actual "view will be of a wall, or large machinery. Definitely nothing you would take a picture of if you aren't an HVAC engineer.If they are busy don't gamble on a smoking room unless you really don't mind the smell. The Omni gets a lot of heavy smokers so those rooms truly reek.The hotel restaurant is okay, basic big-city hotel food (at very high prices) but nothing to get excited about.All in all, if you can book during a slow period when you can easily change rooms to find one more to your liking then the Omni is an acceptable downtown hotel. But when reservations are scarce you are better off at a more reliable property.\nquestion: Is this a real good food service?",
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"output": [
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"and tries to offer decent service"
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"id": "task144-fe1e92e8e14f492d8a5e771ddb75e22c",
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"input": "review: The worst, dirtiest, noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in, including hotels in Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.A disgrace --- amazed that TravelLodge will allow their corporate name to be besmirched by such a dump.\nquestion: When to go to a dirty hotel?",
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"The worst , dirtiest , noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in"
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"input": "review: We just spent three days at the Clift and found the experience mixed. The good:1. Location--can't be beat.2. Front desk crew--helpful and friendly.3. Bed and bed linens--comfy.The OK:1. Lobby decor2. Doormen--friendly enough, but rarely open the door for you.The bad:1. Lighting--terrible in the lobby and in the rooms. Hard to even read.2. Storage--essentially none. They use funny plastic cubes as nightstands and have no dresser available.3. Room size. Pretty small for a good hotel. SMALL bathroom.3. Charge for internet service.\nquestion: Why is this hotel a funny place?",
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"output": [
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"They use funny plastic cubes as nightstands and have no dresser available.3"
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"id": "task144-a5a865be395f4225a4efe9872bca0077",
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"input": "review: We stayed here for a week in 2006. Fantastic hotel, beds are really comfortable. No complaints!\nquestion: How good are the staff here?",
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"Fantastic hotel"
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"input": "review: My friend and I stayed 3 nights at the Fairmont and would definately return. The room (2 queens) was plenty big, enormous walk in closet, well appointed bathroom. Nice view of the city from room 608. Room service was speedy, but quite expensive ($27 in food ended up costing $45 with tips, fees, taxes, etc). Reception was speedy, friendly, helpful. The concierge service was fabulous--tips, advice, tickets, anything our hearts desired. Baggage service took extra precautions with my lap top, and immediately produced our stuff when we needed our bags. The health club receptionist recommended I join the President's Club (------------, took about 2 minutes and they only wanted basic demographics). My President's Club number saved me the $10/day gym fee and the $13.95/day internet access fee. It also got me clean work out wear to borrow (I forgot my running shoes). The only service problem was waiting over an hour for a maid to bring me the shoes. I'm sure the rack rate is steep, but I would return to the hotel without a second thought if I could get a deal. The Tonga Room is a hoot--don't miss the rain storms with buffet and 1/2 price drinks at Happy Hour.\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good city view?",
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"Nice view of the city"
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"input": "review: We stayed here for a weekend girl's trip. It is definitely an older hotel, but our room had two pretty comfy queen beds, a kitchenette, and a jacuzzi tub. The rooms were old and a little rough around the edges, but spacious and most importantly: clean. I was in a room not facing the street, and it was very quiet. Our friends were in a room facing the street, so they had quite a bit of street noise, and they complained about water pipe noise as well, which we didn't hear. The have two free computers in the lobby, plus WIFI and comfy chairs in the lobby. Breakfast was nice (donuts, pasty, fruit, coffee, tea) but won't wow you. (There is a tasty crepery down the street). The wine in the afternoons is a nice touch, and they even let me take my glass upstairs so I could drink wine and soak in the jacuzzi tub. Oh, the honor bar prices were very reasonable, as well.The location was great for us. We took Bart from Oakland airport to the Powell street station, then walked to the hotel (we each only had a small bag). We had no trouble walking to the Ferry Building Farmer's market, chinatown, or fisherman's wharf from the hotel. There are plenty of bus stops nearby, for those who aren't walkers. We ran into some panhandlers when we were walking around at night, but we never felt unsafe.Cons: I don't think they have air conditioners, which could ba a problem sometimes (we kept our window open all night in early march to keep a breeze going), the staff wasn't terribly friendly, but they weren't bad. If I was going to San Fran for a fancy smancy romantic weekend, I might choose a different hotel, but this place was a very good choice for a weekend with friends.\nquestion: Is the wine nice?",
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"output": [
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"The wine in the afternoons is a nice touch"
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"id": "task144-2607c96294234cdcb08876357b505653",
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"input": "review: I stayed at the Garden this past weekend and loved it! The room was clean, simple and elegant. The bed was comfy and the sheets were super soft. The room itself was kind of small and there wasn't much space to unpack a suitcase, but the bathroom was huge with a gorgeous, large tub and separate shower. I'm a sucker for a beautiful bathroom! I also loved that they had dvds we could borrow to watch in the room when we didn't feel like leaving the hotel. The front desk folks were friendly and helpful and very accommodating. We ate dinner in the Roots restaurant and shared a delicious organic salad, free-range, organic pork chops and a yummy dessert. After dinner, we ordered cocktails from the bar and wandered up to the rooftop garden to take in the view. Overall, a lovely time plus I feel like I gained some good karma points just by staying here. :)\nquestion: Is your bed comfortable?",
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"output": [
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"The bed was comfy and the sheets were super soft"
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"id": "task144-11765e5c957c44258719b40ea27da19b",
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"input": "review: After reading the reviews I was expecting the worst... the hotel is comfortable, large rooms and friendly staff. Free breakfast was included which is a lot more than what we got in other much more expensive hotels we stayed in in California. The area which the hotel is in is indeed ghetto, drug dealers and users but they keep themselves to themselves. A bus or taxi is advisable to the centre as it is a distance to the main attractions. It is a budget hotel and doesn't claim to be anything else, worth the money and if you are travelling it is ideal. San Fran is really awesome ( least place we were looking forward to whilst travelling California) however it proved to be amazing. We cycled golden gate bridge, went to Alcatraz, countless bars and restaurants and lombard road is neat too! If you are staying for a short time then the Abigail is fine and a normal breakfast of toast and juice is what most people desire for breakfast not stacks of pancakes and fried food. Well done Abigail for getting this right! Oh and there is free internet in the lobby.\nquestion: How beautiful is the place?",
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"output": [
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"San Fran is really awesome"
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"input": "review: From the moment the front door was opened on our way in to check in to the time the front door was opened on our way after check out, my girlfriend and I were treated like royalty at the Omni. I've been to San Francisco many times and the Omni is the BEST hotel I've stayed in. The service is exquisite. Everyone from the doorman to the front desk personnel to the housekeeping staff is exceptionally friendly, always upbeat, and very helpful. The hotel itself is very clean, elegant, and conveniently located close to Chinatown, North Beach, and the Financial District. The California Street Cable Car line runs past the hotel's front door, and the BART station is five blocks away. The room was large, clean, and well maintained. There was a nice flat screen TV and DVD player in our upgraded "signature" room, though not every room may be equipped similarly. Every morning our housekeeper would leave us a handwritten note wishing us a pleasant day. We'd write her back telling her of our travel adventures and leave her a well-deserved tip for her service. She even recommended a great place to try authentic dim sum! Staying at the Omni was definitely the key to a most enjoyable San Francisco adventure! I'll be back to San Francisco soon and, without a doubt, will be staying at the Omni again!\nquestion: Does the hotel have good service?",
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"The service is exquisite"
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"input": "review: My husband and I stayed our last night in San Francisco at this hotel, after spending the previous night on Nob Hill.Check-in was very smooth and we were treated very well. I had made a couple requests months ago when I booked my room, and they were granted without a reminder! I had requested a room on the top floor, facing Jones street (as recommended by other TripAdvisor users!) I was pleased to see they had noted my requests and honored them. The room was a little small, but that didn't really bother us.. We didn't plan a trip to San Francisco to sit in our room! I couldn't wait to try out this bed so many other people have raved about, so I sat down and leaned back, and just sank in!!! It felt so comfortable, I couldn't wait to spend a night there. The view out of our room was decent, we had a pretty good view of a portion of downtown. My biggest complaint about this hotel involves the bathroom. It is definitely showing its age... but the largest problem can easily be fixed! The shower curtain is just plain TACKY. It does not match the class of the hotel by any means, and it would not be hard for Marriott to get some more neutral shower curtains that are more pleasant to look at! The provided toiletries are Bath and Body works- they smell so wonderful and are a nice touch. Parking was once again steep, at $38 a night, but I was prepared for that. It was nice to be so close to the Wharf, where we specifically wanted to be because we were taking a night tour of Alcatraz. When that was finished, it was a quick walk back to the hotel. However, the Marriott is a block or so further inland than many of the other wharf hotels... If you really want to be right on the main strip, the Courtyard or Arognaut will get you a bit closer. The Holiday Inn looked pretty run down, at least from the outside. When we got back to our hotel, we went over to the bar to get some dessert. The menu was rather limited, and nothing looked that great, so we decided to get a pizza to bring back to our room. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. The bed was VERY comfortable, and we had a great nights' sleep! My husband, however, didn't enjoy the feather bed, but I sure did! It must have been because our room faced Jones Street, but we had absolutely no problem with noise. This is a great hotel, and I had a wonderful experience. I would stay here again, though if I visit San Francisco again, I would prefer to stay in the more immediate downtown area rather than on Fisherman's Wharf. However, it was the perfect location for us to stay after spending an afternoon and evening on the Wharf and at Alcatraz.\nquestion: Is this a nice bartender?",
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"bartender was very friendly and accommodating"
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"input": "review: Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay while in SanFran. All of the staff were very helpful and ready to go the extra mile for the guests. The free breakfast was good to get the day started. The wine and cheese was a great way to meet some of the other guests and get ideas about places to check out in SanFran. And you cannot beat the location of this hotel.If you just want another huge hotel with no personality then this is the wrong place. But I would recommend this hotel to everyone I know.\nquestion: Is the wine nice?",
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"The wine and cheese was a great way to meet some of the other guests and",
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"wine and cheese was a great"
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"input": "review: This hotel is at the location you want to be in San Francisco. Very close to the shopping area of Union Square and walking distance to all other touristic areas of San Francisco. The rooms are clean and spacious and the service is very good. Very friendly personnel and nice jazzbar with live music and good food.\nquestion: Is the staff really nice?",
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"Very friendly personnel and nice jazzbar with live music and good food"
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"input": "review: Orchard Garden is a very nice hotel, with rooms, services, and amenities that make it competitive with the best boutique hotels in San Francisco. On top of all that, it is a wonderfully "green" hotel -- with a serious committment to sustainability reflected in the design and operations. But you don't have to sacrifice comfort for that benefit -- helping the planet is just a nice "perk" for your stay\nquestion: Is the room service good of the hotel ?",
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"very nice hotel"
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"input": "review: We stayed at the Omni for 4 days and we had an excellent experience. Room was fantastic as well as service. Great location, I would definetely recommend it!\nquestion: Is this a real good food service?",
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"excellent",
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"fantastic as well as service"
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"input": "review: 2 nights in April. Our 2nd visit. Paid $84/nt +tax. Fridge, microwave, internet, free parking and clean, comfy rooms with good shower. We did hear a bit of other room noise but nothing much. What more can you ask for at this price!! Limited dry-goods offered at breakfast but everything you need in walking distance from French Bakeries to bagel shops, and of course Starbucks. Our 2nd visit and definitely not our last. Plus, we LOVE that high street feel right outside the door, around the corner on Polk. A great selection of bars and restaurants with a european/eclectic feel. Walk to Wharf about 15 minutes, also Union Street and shops within 10 minutes walk also for a nice change,and even more of a european feel/outside seating.Michael and Damon at front desk were both helpful. Thank you again Castle Inn--a great stay. See you next time!\nquestion: Can I get any hotel near sea beach for free parking ?",
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"free parking and clean"
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"input": "review: Chose the Wharf Inn based upon the good reviews on this site, the free parking, and the low cost compared to most other San Fransisco hotels. The location could not be better, being that it is one block away from Fisherman's Wharf and walking distance to all the attractions in that area (Ghiradelli, Cable Cars, Alcatraz Docks, etc.). The hotel staff was very pleasant and allowed early check-in with zero hassle. The rooms look to have been recently updated, are clean, and have comfortable beds. The only downside to this place is what I have noticed consistently comes up in reviews, and that is the noise level. Because the hotel looks to have been built many decades ago, the walls are extremely thin and are not insulated. Every closing door sounds like a slam, and whenever someone walks down the hall it is noticable. The place was no noisier than any other hotel, but the sounds are much more amplified because of the lack of insulation. My husband and I didn't have the most restful night due to the sounds coming from outside the room, but that can be easily overlooked because all in all the Wharf Inn was a great value.\nquestion: Does the hotel provide free car parking facilities?",
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"Chose the Wharf Inn based upon the good reviews on this site",
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"the free parking"
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"input": "review: Just spent two nights at the Marriott. I've been to this hotel before for brunch and other things but never actually stayed the night. Our room was perfect. We had a corner room on the 29th floor with an incredible view of the city. The bed was super comfy. The bathroom was large enough. The great thing about the Marriott is the location. We like that it's on 4th Street and walking distance to shopping and a quick trip to just about anywhere in the city. The bar on the top floor was pretty cool. We had a drink up there late Friday night and it was a good atmosphere. Overall a great stay, would highly recommend.\nquestion: Is it a good place to stay?",
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"great stay",
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"Our room was perfect"
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"input": "review: We recently visited the US for our honeymoon and stayed at the Hotel Drisco and I really can't fault this hotel in any way. The staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. The room was fantastic and they even put a complimentary bottle of wine in our room as a gift for our honeymoon (nice touch). We had an extra night in San Fransico at the end of our trip so rebooked at this hotel. The second room was again lovely, however the walls were a little thin, but to be honest it didn't bother us at all and I can't speak highly enough about this hotel. Every morning there was a complimentary basic breakfast (which was everything we wanted, cereal, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, toast etc) in the sitting room and in the evenings they had complimentary wine and cheese, and it was good! The Hotel itself is situated in Pacific Heights which in my opinion is nicest area of San Fransico but it is a $5-$10 taxi ride from Fishermans Wharf etc - however the hotel is in walking distance of some awesome resteraunts & the area is very safe and and is really a tourist attraction itself. The Hotel will also organise for Resteraunt delivery if you require it. On the last day, they arranged for late check out because we didn't have to go to the airport until later, they also arranged a town car to pick us up and whilst we were waiting for the town car we sat in the waiting area.... Which was fully equiped with biscuits, newpapers, tea, coffee and some really comfortable chairs. To sum up - Thank you for being so wonderful, I can not reccommend this hotel enough & to be honest if it is available your crazy if you don't book it. Out of all the hotels in America it was our favourite.\nquestion: Do you make a fabulous staff?",
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"The staff were lovely , helpful and friendly"
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"input": "review: We stayed here on the first part of our trip to San Fran, Vegas and LA. We arrived from Heathrow to San Fran around 5pm and got to the hotel by taxi which cost $45. Check in was fine but did have to leave a deposit of $200 for incidentals even though the room had been paid for and we did not want phone, or anything charged to room. Hotel room was fine with 2 double beds for 3 of us with a bathroom. All the room and bathroom were clean and an ok size the beds were very comfortable! I do think the furnishings need a bit of an update though. The location of the hotel is great right on Union Square, with a cable car and bus tours a two minute walk away. Shopping here is great and there is a Macys with a cheesecake factory across the road and other shops like Saks, Tiffany, Gucci, Dior etc in Union Square. There is also a Mall just down the road with a good selection of shops. Overall had a lovely stay here and if I was go back to San Francisco I would stay here again.\nquestion: Why do I have a good bed?",
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"an ok size the beds were very comfortable"
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"input": "review: Stayed here at start & end of a two week trip to California. Eight nights in all. The hotel is in a great location, just outside the BART station, with a direct train to-from the airport. There is a lift from the station up to the street. The area around the station is a bit seedy with a lot of down-and-outs but no hassle experienced. It is a good spot for shopping (Westfield Centre across the street & Union Square area up the street a couple of blocks). Cable car turntable is just along the street. Powell-Hyde route is best - but busiest.The hotel was spotlessly clean. The rooms were excellent. There are 30 floors, some great views over the city.I see in petthekat's review that Maria on reception gets a mention. She also sorted us out. When we came back for our second stay, one of our rooms did not appear on the register & the hotel had overbooked (apparently it does this a lot). But Maria sorted it - we got 2 rooms on the 29th floor reasonably close to each other. Luckily we had arrived at 4 p.m., I don't know what would have happened if we'd arrived at 11 p.m. One gripe : the hotel charges $15 a day for WiFi. We stayed in 5 other hotels in California and none of them charged.I would definitely stay here again and would have absolutely no hesitation recommending it\nquestion: Is it a good hotel?",
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"The hotel is in a great location"
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"input": "review: At the end of a five week study tour/holiday through the US, this was my last stop and I'm so glad it was - what a lovely way to end my tour. The staff were warm, friendly and very knowledgable, and happy to help in any way. The room was gorgeous with a lovely view and all the amenities I could think of - and a fantastic bathroom. The complimentary breakfast was just delightful and only added to the amazing value for money. A real home away from home, the Hotel Drisco would entice me to return to San Francisco if only for the opportunity to stay there again! I found the location slightly inconvenient at times - it's a bit of a walk to shops, restaurants and transport, when it's raining at night and you're on your own, but it's a small price to pay to be in such a magnificent neighbourhood.I also found the internet access was great - very fast and included in the room charge, unlike many other more expensive places I stayed.\nquestion: How are the big sheets and beautiful views?",
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"The room was gorgeous with a lovely view and all the amenities I could think of - and a fantastic bathroom"
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"input": "review: Beautiful property in the middle of Japan town. Hotel staff was always helpful and pleasant. There was one problem with the final bill; one email to the General Manager and I received a prompt and professional reply that satisfactorily addressed the issue.\nquestion: How good is the hotel?",
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"Hotel staff was always helpful and pleasant",
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"Beautiful property"
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"input": "review: Very nice place to stay. Room was large enough for 2. Great location near Union Square, Nob Hill and public transportation. Polite and helpful staff. I loved the complimentary glass of wine each evening and the free a.m. coffee. I will be traveling to SFa couple of times each year, and I will definitely stay here again. The perfect place if you travel alone, and the rates were much better than the large hotels.\nquestion: Is it everything on the hotel good?",
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"Very nice place to stay"
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"input": "review: Having read some of the reviews here I was wondering if I should try to change reservation. However the hotel was fine. I found all the staff to be friendly and efficient. The room was clean and more than adequate. O.K., some of the furnishings or wall covering were dated, but it was not a problem. The lobby is really nice.There are lots of homeless between 5th and 8th street on market but we did not get any hassle on our 5 days there, and walked that patch (10 minute trip) by day and night. People will ask for money but not in a threatening way.All public transport is right on your doorstep. We bought a citypass which was great value and we never waited long for a bus or cable car or streetcar to arrive.We paid $60/night including fees on hotwire and for that money we housed two adults and two children in style...a bargain in my book.\nquestion: How would you rate this hotel in the rank of decency?",
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"The lobby is really nice"
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"input": "review: We traveled there on the last week of July on our first trip to San Francisco and were extremely pleased. The hotel lacks some amenities; but they make up for it with outstanding service and location. Would definitely visit again.\nquestion: How good are the staff here?",
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"outstanding service"
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"input": "review: Staff very friendly and helpful from the front desk to doormen to the concierge. Doormen were always opening the door for my party and the concierge offered several excellent restaurant Conventiently located near the cable car line and a short walk from the convention center. Room -- Bed was comfortable but lighting could be better. Closet door was broken. The whole hotel needs some remodeling.Excellent view from the restaurant on the top floor.Exercise room is one of the best I've experienced in a hotel. Even had headphones for you to plug into the equipment!\nquestion: Why do I have a good bed?",
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"Bed was comfortable but lighting could be better"
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"input": "review: We returned to The Mark Hopkins this summer after more than a decade and had an outstanding long weekend. We arrived at San Francisco Airport and were brought to The Mark Hopkins by a most friendly driver of Virgin Limousine, arranged by the hotel. Location atop Nob Hill is great, architecturally stunning building. Rooms are decorated with beautiful fabrics, great beds and all marble bathrooms. We took advantage of the rate including breakfast, which I would recommend to everyone. The breakfast at Top of the Mark was one of the best we have experienced in a hotel in a long time; delicious food, excellent staff who cared for every detail. Most importantly, the view is fantastic!!!! On weekend nights, it is possible to have dinner and drinks in Top of the Mark as well, with great live jazz, dancing, cocktails and the city lights all around you. Top of the Mark is reason enough to stay at The InterContinental alone! All in all, our stay at The Mark Hopkins added a lot to our weekend in San Francisco. Although we stopped by the new Four Seasons, which looked gorgeous inside, we would choose The Mark Hopkins again for ambiance, location, and breakfast at Top of the Mark.\nquestion: How good is the drink?",
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"excellent"
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"input": "review: My teenaged daughter and I stayed here the last week in March. I had reseached quite a bit before booking, and we were very satisfied with the hotel. It was just as described on the website, maybe better! The rooms were extremely clean, it felt very safe, and it was close to so many things. We did not drive, so used public transportation every day. The bus system was easy to use, and the information sheet from the hotel proved very helpful. The complimentary pastries/fruit in the morning were a great way to start the day, and the staff was always friendly and helpful. We will definitely consider staying here again on our next trip to San Francisco. If you are looking for a clean, affordable, comfortable hotel (no frills--it's not the Hilton!) this is a great place to stay.\nquestion: Where can I stay a hotel where the accommodation is comfortable?",
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"affordable , comfortable hotel"
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"input": "review: My two favorite hotels in SF are the MO and the Inn Above Tide in Sausalito. I've stayed in the Four Seasons and the Ritz and many other hotels in SF. Four Seasons may have better rooms in terms of architecture and the modern facility, but the location is not desirable (too many homeless wandered nearby and didn't feel safe at night). Nothing stands out at the Ritz; it has no view and its location is mediocre; services were good but the decor is a bit stuffy, old school like, typical of the Ritz chain. The view, services, and location at the MO makes it the best choice for me.I stayed at the Bridge to Bridge View room in July 2006 and the Golden Gate Bridge Mandarin King in August 2007. The main difference is that the Mandarin King has a bathroom with the tub by a large window with fantastic view. From the 48th floor, watching clouds rolling in below us and birds flying by the window, we felt like we were in an airplane. The sky bridge on every floor provides panoramic view of the entire city. Check out my photos for the amazing view.The services at the MO are always top notch. It's not the kind of hotel to nickel and dime its guests (unlike many other five star hotels). The business center offers computers with free internet access and printing (FS and the Ritz charge like $10 for 15 minutes). Also, I called up the room service to inquire about the name of the complementary wine we received upon arrival and was instead offered another complementary bottle. Housekeeping services were good and discreet.Its location is the best compared to the the FS and the Ritz. It's close to Embarcadero and the clock tower, next to a cable car line and the Bart station, within walking distance to Chinatown and the downtown shopping area.The food from the room services were quite good but the taxes, services charges, and gratuity accounted for a third of the bill. I didn't like the fact the the invoice include both 18% gratuity and services charges of $2.5/person, it seems like double charging but at least it's disclosed properly.Overall, the hotel is worth splurging for the best rooms and we plan to come back every summer.\nquestion: How nice is the view?",
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"a large window with fantastic view"
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"input": "review: My husband, myself and our 3 young children stayed here for 7 days in January. I was tempted by the good rate offered by Expedia. I read the reviews on Tripadvisor, but somehow I thought how bad could the hotel be, it is in such a good neighborhood. I knew right away I had made a bad choice of hotels when we took the elevator to our room and it smelled of urine. When we got to our room, the door was wide open and the electricity didn't work. The carpets were utterly filthy. I had an asthma attack immediately. I almost broke down into tears, knowing I had booked 7 days, and it was nonrefundable, but I couldn't cry in front of my kids. I went back to the front desk and asked if he could change us to a clean room or a remodeled room, which would mean cleaner carpet. He kindly upgraded us to a suite, which was a lot better. I thought we could manage now. There were many other guests at the hotel from all walks of life going about their BUSINESS. I did not feel safe in my room as the locks on the door were a bit loose. There were liqour bottles and bags of garbage left outside peoples doors for more than 12 hours at a time. The staff did not clean it up. The car park also had garbage people had emptied out of their car and just left it there. Also, where they kept their trash, it was piled 20 feet high in black bags, along with the local bum going through it. When I was parking my car one night, I came across a young man emptying out a car and taking out the speakers. I didn't say anything, as he saw me in my car and my three kids. Needless to say, my car was broken into on my second to last day there. I have stayed in hundreds of hotels all around the world, as I use to work for an airline, this is the worst by far, I have ever come across.\nquestion: How dirty is the carpet?",
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"output": [
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"The carpets were utterly filthy",
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"which would mean cleaner carpet"
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"input": "review: We were here for our honeymoon and were so pleasantly surprised. It started with our welcome gift of champagne, glasses and a wooden picture frame. The location is safe and seriously right by the cable car stop. The hotel is also close to great restaurants like Sears (breakfast) and Uncle Vito's (Lunch/Dinner). The hotel is respectful of privacy. We left the "Do Not Disturb" sign out while we were gone for the day to skip the room cleaning. We came back to a polite note under our door saying that they acknowledged our sign but would be happy to bring us fresh towels if we would like. The only thing that we would warn against is that if you are elderly or disabled getting into the tub may be difficult. The tub is set much higher than most. The complimentary coffee, tea and cookies were a nice addition to our stay. You can't beat the price for the location of this hotel. We will recommend and stay here again.\nquestion: Does free and particularly tasty cookie?",
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"tea and cookies were a nice addition to our stay",
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"cookies were a nice addition"
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"input": "review: I had a small problem with reservations with the joie de vivre hotel line, but we finally decided on hotel carlton due to the great rate we got on line. We got there about noon, 3 hours early for check in, but the staff was happy to accomodate us and got us our room. When we got to our room it was very quaint, but very small. The staff was MORE than happy to show us two other rooms until we found one big enough for our satisfaction and all at the same rate. Every question I had, every need, every issue was all handled professionaly, friendly and with sincerity. They actually appeared to care and went out of their way to make their guests feel welcome. I would STRONGLY recommend this hotel and will definitely be staying there the next time I visit San Francisco.\nquestion: How good are the staff in this location?",
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"but the staff was happy to accomodate us and got us our room"
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"input": "review: No one in their right mind should ever stay at this hotel. The place is a pig sty. I moved rooms and nothing changed. The first room has dead snake skins all over the place. I found a piece of skin beside the bed and looked under the bed and found about 8 more pieces of snake skin. I asked to be moved and the second room was no better. Had food wrappers and and old sock under the bed. I do believe that they do not vacuum under the beds. This hotel has no restaurant as I was led to believe. The carpets are filthy and the hall ways are no better. Old gum was stuck to the carpet in the room. The windows offer no security when open as the winders fall off. You have to carry your luggage up one flight of stairs to get to the front desk. The door that has a ramp only opens about two feet as the door scrapes on the floor. My only regret was that I didn't ask for my money back.\nquestion: How dirty is the carpet?",
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"The carpets are filthy and the hall ways are no better",
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"The carpets are filthy and the hall ways are no better . Old gum was stuck to the carpet in the room"
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"input": "review: Great place. Wonderful modern decor, very friendly staff (happily recommended restaurants, etc, to those of us who could get lost in a closet - much less a town like SF). The rooms are spacious, clean, and (though geared to the business traveler) worked fine for our weekend leisurely trip (and the beds were SO comfy!). Great views, and a long desk stretching across the full length of the room near the windows.Given the location, at first we were a little worried about not being within walking distance of Union Square (or the cable cars/Muni), but hey - it's San Francisco. Everything's close. Market Street, Union Square, BART, and North Beach are all just a short distance on foot. You can catch the cable car at California Street...which is even closer. In fact, we found it kind of nice to be out of the uber-touristy area of Union Square proper. We were right on the border of Chinatown, and wound up spending some time in North Beach - a cool area that I had never frequented up until this point.My only complaint is this: the Hilton is one of those hotels that charges you $160 a night for a room...then still wants you to pay them $10 a day to access the internet. Even going to the business center to check your email results in the same charge. I know that a lot of people stay here on business, so I imagine the hotel thinks it can milk a little extra from its guests by allowing them to employ the "Oh, the company's paying for it, no big deal" mindset...but come on. It's 2006. And it's San Francisco, people! The Google company shuttle stops down the street! Get with the program. Overall, though, a wonderful experience. Would definitely stay there again...(or at least until my new online business takes off, and I need to be close to the internet even when away from home).\nquestion: Do you have a good experience?",
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"wonderful experience"
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"input": "review: We stayed in a clean and comfortable room with gorgeous views and a huge bathroom. We received excellent customer service throughout the hotel, from the front desk to the concierge to the car rental counter to the restaurant. Restaurant was a little pricey but food and service were great. Hotel has a great central location (although the walk back up the hill is a killer!) Easily one of the best large hotels we have stayed at. Would definitely stay here again...it was worth every penny!\nquestion: How nice is the view?",
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"with gorgeous views"
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"input": "review: I have to admit that the location and view was perfect. But the overall experience was not. We made two reservations with them. One for a friday and saturday check-in but found out that we could make it over on thursday so we called to extend our stay or to get an earlier stay. Not only did they price us double the price we orginally got but also did understand the connection of having already booked a room for the next two nights. So instead I called priceline and booked a room for a much lower price. I have to admit I rather deal with priceline than direct service with Hyatt. Which says alot about Hyatt's overall customer service. But the bummer or reason for this low review is that after we left on Sunday they charged two charges on a debt card that was only used for the bar. This debt card was not used to hold the rooms nor were they given to the front desk. We called to ask about the charges and they say they could not help us. Only the accounting department could help. We asked them how was it possible not to be able to tell us what the charges were for. The lady on the line say its because they we a high end hotel therefore other departments took care of such things. Told us the accounting department will call us. They did not after two days! Only to reverse the charges 3 days later without a call or notice. I think this has to be the worst customer service I ever recieved from a hotel Econolodge even has better service. They charge for everything! No free internet/no free business center/ 45 dollars per day for parking. For 150 dollars a night you would think at least the internet was free.\nquestion: What room has a lovely view?",
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"view was perfect"
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"input": "review: Since I lived in San Francisco for over a decade, it took me until now to experience an overnight stay at the Fairmont. It is a wonderful, regal hotel with gorgeous views, beautiful rooms and a superb location. Turn your car over to the valet and don't give it another thought until your departure. Most destinations can be reached on foot, the cable car runs along side the hotel, and taxis abound. We have stayed in the newer section on the (I believe) 26th floor and also the older section on the 3rd floor. The older rooms are larger with beautiful moldings and high cielings. The local views are still observed from high in the air since the hotel is perched on the tip-top of Knob Hill but the views from the newer, smaller rooms are like those from the window of an airplane. The Tonga Room, within the bowels of the hotel, is not to be missed. It features fabulous tropical drinks, dancing and a "hurricane bar" attracting San Franciscan society as well as tourists from near and far.\nquestion: What room has a lovely view?",
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"It is a wonderful , regal hotel with gorgeous views"
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"input": "review: I booked a room at the Opal Hotel through Hotwire. It was an excellent value at $69 per night, plus tax. Upon arrival, I was told that it was not possible to get a room with two beds. They only give small rooms with one queen bed to Hotwire customers. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Fine, my friend and I could share a bed for one night, no big deal. The hotel is old but has character. The location is good, right on Van Ness and Geary. The lobby is nice. The room was small but had everything one might need. The bed was not super comfortable and the pillows were not great. We could not figure out why, but there was a very strong and pervasive smell of cigarette smoke coming from the bathroom. The floor was non-smoking and when I inquired about the problem at the front desk, she said the hotel was non-smoking. It was a very bad smell and quite annoying for two non-smokers. We did not try the breakfast (woke up too late) but ate at Mel's Diner, which is connected to the hotel. Pretty convenient. Parking is $25 per night and the garage is connected to the hotel. Also convenient and relatively affordable, as many hotels in SF charge upward of $40 per night for parking. I would recommend this hotel for budget travelers who are looking for a place to sleep and shower and are not expecting or wanting luxurious accomodations.\nquestion: How can I fix my bed that is very uncomfortable?",
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"The bed was not super comfortable and the pillows were not great"
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"input": "review: Nice friendly little hotel in a great little neighborhood. Convenient to walk or take a cab to restaurants, shopping, etc. Very friendly reception and on-site personnel 24 hours a day. Will definitely return on my next visit to San Francisco in a few months.\nquestion: How nice are the neighborhood here?",
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"in a great little neighborhood"
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"input": "review: I visit San Francisco about twice a year. I try to get the best value for my stay and will always be willing to pay a bit more if I think it's worth it. Unfortunately this establishment falls a bit short. I really didn't get a chance to experience the staff's level of service but the rooms are small as is the bathroom. The room was clean and quiet. However, for the prices that this establishment charges, there are far better values like the Argonaut or right across the street, the Holiday Inn Express. One other thing, I took my family to the eating establishment connected to this hotel and the service there was TERRIBLE!\nquestion: How fast is the service?",
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"the service there was TERRIBLE"
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"input": "review: I have been to San Francisco several times and it is one of my favorite cities, but this was my first visit to the Cornell Hotel de France. I was totally taken with the personable and helpful staff, as well as the charming architecture and decor. One of my companions was a native San Franciscan and has family is in the hotel/hospitality business, so we could have stayed at any of the large super-hotels, but she recommended this one.She did us a favor! The Cornell was excellent overall: the rooms, spotless, with fresh flowers; the restaurant very nice; the location very convenient and seems safe enough, near Chinatown and Union Square with numerous restaurants and some small shops within walking distance. We even met Monsieur Lambert, the owner, and his daughter. Simply charming!\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good staff?",
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"I was totally taken with the personable and helpful staff"
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"input": "review: We were lucky enough to stay at this wonderful hotel for 4 nights. The location was ideal for us as we used the cable cars to get around, although we had to walk to Fisherman's Wharf and back twice as the long waits between cars meant that the queues were just too long. The walk took less than half an hour so it was no real issue. We much preferred the quiet location on Nob Hill to either Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf. As previous reviewers have stated, the lobby is absolutely beautiful. The restaurant is also stunning and breakfast each morning was a relaxing way to start the day. The food selections were very good and service was excellent. We visited the Tonga Room, just to have a quick drink and ended up with a $70 bill because of the entertainment charge - a very expensive way to spend 20 minutes! Not to be repeated.We found all the staff to be helpful and friendly. We also greatly enjoyed seeing all the old photos on the walls - a reminder of the Fairmont's historical past. The photos of the Fairmont standing alone amidst the desolation of the earthquake were especially moving.We had booked 2 interior rooms, but on arrival agreed to share a room on the first night as the hotel had overbooked. We shared an exterior room which was huge and we were then upgraded to the tower for the following 3 nights where we had wonderful views right across the bay. Furnishings were of a similar high quality in both rooms.We loved the Fairmont and would highly recommend the hotel.\nquestion: Does this hotel have a good city view?",
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"had wonderful views"
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"input": "review: I expected more from the Sheraton. Their staff was rude, the beds were hard, and if they didn't forget to leave tea bags, they forgot stirring sticks, sugar, or cups. One day we returned to our room and there were ants all over the coffee counter because the maids did not clean up.Parking was extremely expensive at $30 something a day. We could have stayed at a less expensive place for the same exact quality or even better.For a better stay I recommend the Nob Hill Hotel. The rooms are tiny, but very clean and comfortable. It feels very San Francisco.\nquestion: Is the hotel staff good?",
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"Their staff was rude"
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"input": "review: The room was in need of some rug repair. The bathroom was clean but the shower was very dark. and there wasn't any fan in the bathroom. The lobby was large but dusty.\nquestion: How good is the hotel?",
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"The room was in need of some rug repair . The bathroom was clean but the shower was very dark"
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"input": "review: Excellent location in downtown SF, overlooking Union Square. The lobby had a modern feel to it and the rooms was large and comfortable. The view from my room (on the 22nd floor) was stunning. The service (especially the concierge) was great. All of this was for a price of about $125 a night, which was very low given the location (at least one other hotel in the area was asking for twice that).\nquestion: What room has a lovely view?",
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"The view from my room ( on the 22nd floor ) was stunning"
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"input": "review: The Phoenix is located in the Tenderloin/Little Saigon area of San Francisco, which can be a little, uh, colorful, to say the least. That's not to say it's a threatening neighborhood; it's not. It's a bit transitional, though. But the Phoenix itself is a great place. Very hip and very friendly. The rooms are appointed in a mid-century modern style, and they're spacious. The staff is professional and very outgoing. The place is very clean and remarkably quiet, given it's located in the heart of the city. I get to San Francisco often and plan to stay there again soon, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone but the most conservative traveler.\nquestion: How cool is the place?",
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"the Phoenix itself is a great place . Very hip and very friendly ."
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"input": "review: Traveled to San Francisco with my wife and friends. We all stayed at the Drake. We found this to be an extremely enjoyable experience and would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a unique experience. Yes the rooms were a bit small, but they were nicely furnished and comfortable. From our room we could see the bay and part of Union Square. We will stay here again! Our friends also enjoyed this hotel!\nquestion: Would you call the stay in that hotel memorable?",
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"highly to anyone looking for a unique experience"
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"input": "review: I spend many nights in hotels, and as such am probably more critical than most, but this hotel is really bad. From check-in to check-out there is nothing to commend it. Check-in itself took over 20 minutes, and then when we got to our room it had not been cleaned from the previous occupants. We spent the whole day away from the hotel, and after a wonderful meal at Scomer's on Fisherman's Wharf, when we got back we decided to end the evening with an Irish coffee. It was 10:45pm and the first thing we were told was to hurry up with our order because they were closing at 11pm. The Irish coffe was bitter, cold, and I'm certain they forgot the liqor. The night was punctuated with noise, and at one point at around 4 am some errant person was shouting profanities right outside our door, leading my wife not being able to sleep for the rest of the night. In the morning, check-out took 30 minutes whilst it seemed all of the front-desk staff were chatting and partying in the back office. A truly awful hotel to be avoided at all costs.\nquestion: Is the hotel bad?",
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"but this hotel is really bad"
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"input": "review: A friend and I stayed at the Castle in for 2 nights. We had excellent service from the staff extremely kind and helpful. They let us into our room early, gave us very helpful directions, suggestions and maps for walking, bus information etc. The room was very clean and quiet. Free parking was a huge plus! The location is great.I would stay there again and highly recommend the Castle Inn.\nquestion: What kind of parking situation is there?",
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"Free parking was a huge plus"
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"input": "review: The Rex was the perfect location for our first stay in Frisco. It's just off Union Square and half a block from a trolley car stop. Henry on the front desk was very friendly and had us checked in very quickly, which is great when you have serious jet lag! Our room was quite small but nicely decorated, clean and well appointed. The CD player was loaded with a couple of jazz CDs, in keeping with the theme of the hotel and the mini bar was very well stocked. Our room did not have a view but we were not in San Francisco to sit in our hotel room looking at the view, there's too much else to do! Every night there is a complementary glassof house wine in the bar and on the weekends the atmosphere is quite buzzy. The concierge and the lady behind the bar were very helpful with dinner recommendations and directions. Around the corner from the hotel, "Sears" on Union is a great option for breakfast, but get there before 8.30am to avoid the queue! The Rex is a great base to explore the city from.\nquestion: Is the hotel in a good spot?",
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"The Rex was the perfect location"
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"input": "review: If I didn't pay $129 per night through expedia, I would have been pretty upset. Stayed 4 nights. The best thing was the Union Square location.As others have written, very trendy, wannabe hotel. The lobby and bar are cool, however, after 6:30 p.m., try getting a seat or a drink. My $11 margarita was made with sweet & sour. YukI thought the rooms were terrible. The scandavavian furniture reminded me of IKEA. Small rooms, even smaller bathrooms. Platform beds not comfortable. There was no real furniture in the room - except the unit that housed the 19" TV and minibar. I was there for mulitple nights and could have used the usual armoir - yes, I know, probably not trendy, but functional. Orange clear plastic end tables - yuk. Stayed in room 712 - facing into the rooms at the Monaco....wishing I stayed there. Lots of people stumbling into rooms at 3:00 a.m. and you could hear everything - the trouble with staying in hotel with younger crowd - I realize thats my problem and not the hotels.Valet parking is $51.30 per day(including parking tax) RIPOFF. Internet service in the room is $10.00 per day RIPOFF. There is a parking lot literally 30 yards away on Taylor for $24 per night - in and out privledges.I would stay at any of the other surrounding hotels in a NY minute - Prescott still is my favorite\nquestion: Is this bar excellent?",
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"The lobby and bar are cool"
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"input": "review: It wasn't the best introduction to San Francisco. The cab driver took us right through the middle of the Tenderloin District which is on the way to the hotel if you take a direct route off the freeway from the airport. The Tenderloin district is a "pit of despair" to quote our Frommers Guide Book. (We read about it after we got to the hotel.) The hotel is right on the edge of this district, and so we thought we had made a big mistake to book a hotel in such a bad neighborhood. (We didn't know anything about this when we booked.) To give the hotel credit, the rooms were a decent size and very clean. The walls, however, are very thin, and we had a situation in the middle of the night where the people next door kept us awake just by talking. The service is excellent. The hotel staff at the reception could not have been more helpful. As we had not paid a very high price for this hotel, we learned once again that you get what you pay for. I think in hindsight that we should have booked a more expensive hotel and done more research on the location of the hotel. I would not recommend this hotel to a friend only because of its location. If they were on a tight budget, I would tell them it is decent hotel for the money, but to be very careful where they walk. San Francisco downtown, by the way, is very typical of large American cities, which means you always want to know where your purse or wallet is, and to avoid eye contact with the many homeless and panhandlers.\nquestion: Why do I have a great breakfast place?",
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"expensive hotel"
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"input": "review: I have to add to the positive reviews of the Hotel Carlton. Our experience here was excellent. The front desk was super helpful and friendly, helping get us checked in early even though we hadn't requested it and showing us how to take the train to the huge embarrassing Bears game we were in town for. We had absolutely no problems with our room or the "thin walls" other reviewers complained about. The bed and bedding were very clean and comfortable and the bathroom fixtures were new (ok, the tub could use a replacement). The quality of the furnishings totally blew away the bargain price we paid for the room.I guess if you're not from a city you could think the surrounding neighborhood is sketchy. But we didn't think so at all. It's just urban. We walked back home every night after midnight and there was always lots of activity and people out and about. We loved being right in the middle of everything - a short walk to Union Square, Chinatown, and lots of bars and restos. I am so glad we took a chance and stayed at the Hotel Carlton. We would definitely stay here again or at another Joie de Vivre hotel.\nquestion: Was the service good?",
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"The front desk was super helpful and friendly"
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"input": "review: I just returned from 3 days at the Rex with my husband and teenage son. We all loved it! The location, near Chinatown and Union Square, was perfect for exploring the city. The room was elegant and very large. And our rear of the hotel location was quiet. The staff was more than helpful and made the stay memorable. Highly recommended.\nquestion: Do you count us your favorite experience?",
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"The location , near Chinatown and Union Square , was perfect for exploring the city"
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"input": "review: This is an excellent quality hotel right in the heart of SF. The service from all staff was superb, location good, bar & restaurant great and so on!!This was just a quick one night stay before flying back to Europe. I was intrigued by the "most romantic hotel in SF" label when searching as we were at the end of our Honeymoon. Truth is it's a chain hotel that pretends not to seek out the corporate clients even though there were plenty of them. However, unlike so many other big name chains, the Omni seems to treat it's private guests very specially going that little step further for customer service. (Too often I find the chains trying to get the corporate money and just neglect those of us that want a nice hotel).Lots of nice little touches too numerous to mention here means I shall return here (and to any other Omni).And was it romantic? - Well this is not a boutique hotel - it's a large-ish city centre hotel. But given those constraints - surprisngly yes!\nquestion: Is this a nice bartender?",
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"The service from all staff was superb"
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"input": "review: The Palace is a beautiful old hotel on Market Street. The building is one of the few that survived the earthquake and fire and it has all of the touches from that period that you do not see in modern hotels: high ceilings, crown moulding, wide hallways with large wooden doors, large rooms, and a gorgeous and ornate dining room with a glass ceiling. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Service is crisp. The hotel is centrally located and within a 10 minute walk of the Embarcadero, Union Square, etc.Having said that, the hotel and the restaurant are very expensive. Parking is nearly $50 a night, and the local San Francisco taxes add a substantial amount to your bill.\nquestion: How important is this hotel in the city?",
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"The Palace is a beautiful old hotel on Market Street"
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"input": "review: The first thing that caught my eye about this hotel with that it was the same as my surname. We paid top dollar and stayed in the second best room available and were not dissapointed. The spectacular 180 degree view of the harbour and the amazing bed and views from the bath combined with every comfort imagineable. The service was exemplary, my girlfriend and I joked that the staff were ninjas because we never once noticed them yet every time we left the room and room was serviced and cleaned. The little things appeal too, such as a weather card each night, the fruit platter on arrival, free bottles of water and sweets at night. The hotel staff were more than happy to accommodate any request including DVDs, a umbrella for the rain, room service. This hotel is the best hotel I have stayed at from the many 5 star hotels abroad and Australia which I have visited. I would highly recommend it to anyone and I cannot wait to revisit San Francisco in order to stay at Hotel Vitale once more.\nquestion: Does the hotel provide awesome bed?",
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"amazing bed"
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"input": "review: My partner and I reserved a room for a four-night stay at another San Fran hotel. However, the reviews for the other hotel on TripAdvisor were not very good, so (at the last minute!) we canceled our other reservation and took an available room at the Whitcomb. This property is a total gem and a wonderful find! Personally, I LOVE historic hotels and this is grand, old San Francisco. Our room was very elegantly decorated, very clean and the bed very, very comfortable. The maid service was also great. The concierge, in addition, was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! The front desk staff seemed a little frustrated at their computer system, but they were very good to us. When I return to San Fran in a couple of months on business I will surely stay there again. **I will say, though, that the only reason I'm giving my review 4 stars and not 5 stars has to do with the porter. We dealt with two porters: an extremely kind and helpful gentleman from east Africa and a snotty, 20-something white kid. My partner is from Latin America and has a slight Spanish accent. He is, however, Ivy League educated and speaks perfect English. The 20-something porter was so insultingly patronizing to my partner that I became rather upset. All in all, though, it was a wonderful stay and a great property.\nquestion: How good is the location of the hotel?",
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"This property is a total gem and a wonderful find !"
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"input": "review: This is our favorite hotel in SF, and we have stayed in at least a dozen. Maybe you have to be a frequent visitor to appreciate the luxury and history of the location on top of Nob Hill. I especially love the marble bathrooms and the elegant sophisticated room decor, as well as the magnificant hotel facade on a clear day with the brilliant CA sun and blue sky backdrop. The Top of the Mark is great for a nightcap or afternoon cocktail. Grace Cathedral with its magnificant choir and labyrinths is across the street.\nquestion: What is your favorite place in san francisco?",
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"This is our favorite hotel in SF"
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"input": "review: We stayed at the Omni for 4 days and we had an excellent experience. Room was fantastic as well as service. Great location, I would definetely recommend it!\nquestion: Do you count us your favorite experience?",
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"we had an excellent experience"
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"input": "review: This place is a great place to stay if you want a location where you have access to all the sights and sounds of San Francisco. Three blocks from Chinatown, Two blocks from the Famous Cable Cars and Four blocks from BART and a heafty walk to Pac-Bell SBC (AT&T) Ballpark. My girlfriend and I took our three grown children for the Chinese New Year's Celebration weekend, and were able to walk back after all the festivities without having to fight the massive crowds. The next day, we hopped on the cable car to ride down to Fishermans Wharf for sour dough bread, clam chowder, chocolate and to see the Sea Lions at Pier 39. Then we took the other line back up to Chinatown for "dim sum" and walked down to catch BART to go under the trans-Bay tunnel. This place is a private, members only establishment during the business week because its in the heart of the business/financial district. But on the weekends its open to those who know about it. Rooms are neat and clean but a little small for a family trip (that's why we needed two rooms), but the location is worth the cramped space (esp. if all you need is a place to sleep.) Parking is $28.50 per day in the Embarcadero Center underground garage, but the security is really good there.\nquestion: Is it a company with great security?",
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"but the security is really good there"
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