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Village Square Theater to Kick Off Season With Dark Comic ‘Clue’
Lexington’s Village Square Theatre opens its 2022-23 season this week with a production of the dark comedy “Clue,” based on the 1985 movie of the same name starring Tim Curry, Martin Mull, Christopher Lloyd and Lesley Anne Warren, among others. That film in turn was based on the popular Parker Brothers board game. The scene is a dinner party. There’s a butler with various weaponry, a blackmailer named Mr. Boddy whose murder in the darkened house sets the plot in motion.
With Cyber Crime On The Rise Are You Protected? Here’s How NordVPN Can Help You Find Out For Free
April 17, 2020 7:35 PM ET Let’s get one thing straight: your internet data is vulnerable. It can be infiltrated and sold to governments, corporate advertisers, and just about any other interested party. With cyber-crime on the rise, you need to learn how easy it is to find (and hack) your internet via your IP address if you aren’t careful. While that’s scary, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself and your data.
With Cyber Crime On The Rise Are You Protected? Here’s How NordVPN Can Help You Find Out For Free
January 14, 2020 2:35 PM ET Let’s get one thing straight: your internet data is vulnerable. It can be infiltrated and sold to governments, corporate advertisers, and just about any other interested party. With cyber-crime on the rise, you need to learn how easy it is to find (and hack) your internet via your IP address if you aren’t careful. While that’s scary, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself and your data.
Are You Protected? If Not, Don’t Miss This Chance On Saving 80 Percent off NordVPN For 3 Years
December 10, 2019 5:35 PM ET Let’s be honest: your internet data is vulnerable. It can be infiltrated and sold to governments, corporate advertisers, and just about any other interested party. A virtual private network, or VPN, encrypts your data and hides your IP address, allowing you to browse with a peace of mind that your data isn’t getting sold to the highest bidder.
Become The Tailgate Hero With One Of These Impressive Portable Grills
October 04, 2019 12:22 PM ET Some people think grilling season ends with summer. Those people have never been tailgating. With the weather cooling down and football season ramping up, nothing beats tailgating with friends — except maybe tailgating with friends while grilling meat. The BBQ Guys have an impressive assortment of portable grills from all of the major name brands you know and love from your backyard — including Weber, Traeger, Blaze, and Kamado Joe.
Huge Sale: Save 75 Percent On NordVPN For 3 Years
October 03, 2019 12:06 PM ET Let’s be honest: your internet data is vulnerable. It can be infiltrated and sold to governments, corporate advertisers, and just about any other interested party. A virtual private network, or VPN, encrypts your data and hides your IP address, allowing you to browse with a peace of mind that your data isn’t getting sold to the highest bidder.
Its Autumn, But Winter Is Coming. Fight The Cold With Warm and Rugged Carhartt Men’s Wear
September 23, 2019 5:32 PM ET Winter is coming — which means it’s time to stock up on rugged and warm men’s wear from Carhartt. As sad as it may be, Summer is in the rearview mirror. And with increasingly chilly mornings and frost-bitten nights coming down the pike, now is the time to stock your closet with clothes that’ll keep you warm through the cold months ahead.
Eat Healthy And Save With $80 Off Your First HelloFresh Order
September 05, 2019 3:25 PM ET Eating a healthy and delicious meal doesn’t have to break the bank. With this deal on HelloFresh’s meal program, new sign-ups will save $20 on their first 4 meals — a savings of $80! Cooking at home is far superior to takeout. It allows families to spend more time together in the home building valuable skills — not to mention the obvious health benefits. But cooking at home can be complicated and expensive, especially if you don’t have any recipes to follow.
Huge Sale: Save 75 Percent On NordVPN For 3 Years
August 27, 2019 3:50 PM ET Let’s be honest: your internet data is vulnerable. It can be infiltrated and sold to governments, corporate advertisers, and just about any other interested party. A virtual private network, or VPN, encrypts your data and hides your IP address, allowing you to browse with a peace of mind that your data isn’t getting sold to the highest bidder.
Eat Healthy With And Save With $80 Off Your First HelloFresh Order
5:32 PM 05/13/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Eating a healthy and delicious meal doesn’t have to break the bank. With this deal on HelloFresh’s meal program, new sign-ups will save $20 on their first 4 meals — a savings of $80! Cooking at home is far superior to takeout. It allows families to spend more time together in the home building valuable skills — not to mention the obvious health benefits.
Deal Of The Day: Save $150 On These Under Armour Wireless Heaphones From JBL
1:01 PM 04/26/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor This is a sale so big you can hear it. These refurbished Under Armour Sport Wireless Heart Rate headphones engineered by JBL are only $50 for the next couple of days — a massive savings of $150. Sound quality matters, even when you’re drenched in sweat at the gym.
Mother’s Day Sale: Save $30 On A 23andMe Health And Ancestry Kit
11:20 AM 04/23/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Give the gift of knowledge this Mother’s Day with the 23andMe Health and Ancestry Service Kit, on sale for $30 off through May 13. DNA testing kits are all the rage when it comes to figuring out interesting tidbits about your family’s heritage and ancestry. But 23andMe offers a service kit that goes one step further, showing you not only your family ancestry but important facts and trends in your family’s health history as well.
Big Sale: Save 40 Percent On Express Women’s Jeans
3:46 PM 04/22/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Express, one of the premier names in fashion, is holding a massive 40 percent off sale on women’s jeans. If you’re in the market women’s jeans, you know there’s no better name brand than Express. Right now, you can save a whopping 40 percent on all women’s jeans from Express. From jean leggings to boot cut jeans and everything in between — it’s all 40 percent off right now.
Huge Sale: Save 75 Percent On NordVPN For 3 Years
5:48 PM 04/19/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Right now, you can save 75 percent on a 3-year plan with NordVPN and protect your internet through their virtual private network. Your internet data is vulnerable. It can be infiltrated and sold to governments, corporate advertisers, and just about any other interested party.
Get 500 Vistaprint Business Cards For Only $9.99
3:14 PM 04/18/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor You can help get your business off the ground with 500 business cards from Vistaprint for only $9.99, plus up to 40 percent off premium options when you click here. First impressions are everything — and a good looking business card can go a long way in making a name for yourself in the business world.
Huge Sale: This Robot Vacuum Is Finally On Sale For Under $200
April 15, 2019 3:01 PM ET Today and only today, the Ecovacs Deebot 601 robotic vacuum cleaner with smart navigation and Amazon Alexa compatibility is on sale for almost $200 off. It’s 2019. It’s time we let the robots do our vacuuming. The powerful Ecovacs Deebot 601 robotic vacuum cleaner is on a massive sale as Amazon’s Deal of the Day, down to $189 from its original price tag of $380. That’s a savings of $190, or a staggering 50 percent.
Huge Sale: This Robot Vacuum Is $235 Off Today Only
5:00 PM 04/12/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Today and only today, the Ecovacs Deebot 901 robotic vacuum cleaner with smart navigation and Amazon Alexa compatibility is on sale for $235 off. It’s 2019. It’s time we let the robots do our vacuuming. The powerful Ecovacs Deebot 901 robotic vacuum cleaner is on a massive sale as Amazon’s Deal of the Day, down to $265 from its original price tag of $500. That’s a savings of $235, or a staggering 47 percent.
Get Your Kids An Amazon Fire 7 Tablet For 30 Percent Off
11:55 AM 04/12/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor The Amazon Fire 7 Tablet Kids Edition with a 1-year subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is on sale right now for $30 off. A tablet can be a useful and educational tool for kids, but unfettered access to the internet is something that gives most parents pause — for good reason. The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition is the perfect option for parents who want their kids to have modern technology for all the right reasons and uses.
This Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker Is Under $30 Right Now
4:46 PM 04/10/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor This programmable 12-cup coffee maker from Hamilton Beach is on sale for less than $30 right now at Amazon. Nothing beats a good cup of joe — except a good cup of joe at a great price. Today, the Hamilton Beach 46310 programmable 12-cup coffee maker is 26 percent off, bringing the price down to just below $30.
Today Only: Save Over 50 Percent On This Shark ION Vacuum
4:05 PM 04/10/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Cleaning sucks — especially if your vacuum doesn’t. But today and today only, you can get the strong and portable Shark ION F80 cordless vacuum with MultiFLEX and DuoClean for 52 percent off — a savings of $236. The Shark ION F80 is on sale for 52 percent off. (Photo via Amazon) The powerful Shark ION F80 cordless vacuum is on a massive sale until midnight tonight, Pacific time.
This German Steel Chef’s Knife Is Only $11 For A Very Limited Time
4:13 PM 04/08/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor The Cutluxe Chef Knife made with high-carbon German steel is on sale at Amazon for only $11. Whether you’re a home cook, a professional chef, or simply caught a stray episode of Hell’s Kitchen one Saturday afternoon, you know the most valuable tool in the kitchen is a quality chef’s knife. Finding a chef’s knife that doesn’t break the bank, however, is a different story. Enter: the Cutluxe Chef Knife.
The Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition Is Half Off Right Now For A Limited Time
2:08 PM 04/08/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor The Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition, including a 1-year subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, is on sale for $35. Raising kids with modern technology can be a tricky balance between utilizing all the wonderful tools the internet has to offer and safeguarding your children from all the other stuff.
IBM embraces multicloud warehouse availability on AWS, adds elastic
The focus on customer needs for greater choice and flexibility is a constant at the IBM Think 2019 conference. Nowhere is this more evident than in IBM Hybrid Data Management, which supports data of any type, source and structure, be it on-premises or in the cloud.
Pick Up A 65-Inch 4K UHD TV For Only $400
4:06 PM 01/11/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Did you miss out on upgrading your TV last Black Friday? Don’t sweat it. Walmart just dropped the price of the Sceptre 65-inch 4K UHD TV from $900 to $400. The Sceptre 65-Inch 4K UHD TV is a traditional television (not a smart TV) that offers a vivid image with 4K clarity that’s competitive with TVs two to three times as expensive.
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution With This Digital Scale
4:28 PM 01/07/2019 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor When it comes to managing weight, there’s no tool more useful than a digital scale. Today, the EatSmart Precision CalPal bathroom scale is 40 percent off at Amazon. It’s high time we all face the facts: the holiday season is no friend to our waistlines. But with all the deep-fried turkey, mashed potatoes, and fresh-baked cookies in the rearview mirror, those 2019 New Year’s resolutions are knocking at the door.
Get Discounted Deep-Fried Goodness With The Butterball Fryer
2:53 PM 12/12/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Delicious, deep-fried goodness is $70 off today at Amazon with the Masterbuilt Butterball Fryer XL. What better way to celebrate Christmas than with a delicious deep-fried turkey? The Masterbuilt Butterball Fryer XL is a deluxe fryer that’s big enough to withstand just about any challenge you can throw at it, from a 20lb turkey to 5 lbs of chicken wings, or even an entire seafood boil.
This Powerful Bose Soundbar Is $50 Off
2:32 PM 12/12/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Get the gift of powerful sound with the Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar — $50 off at Amazon. It’s 2018, which means there’s no need to struggle to hear your own television anymore. The Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar is currently on sale for $199, down from its normal price tag of $249, and offers massive sound, clear dialogue, and customizable bass that’s leaps and bounds better than the speaker built into your TV.
Save Big On These Sennheiser Bluetooth Headphones
2:38 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor These Sennheiser HD 4.50 Special Edition wireless noise-canceling headphones are $70 off on Amazon. Sennheiser is one of the undisputed kings of professional audio, and now their special edition version of the HD 4.50 wireless noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for $70 off their normal price tag of $199.95 — coming out to a savings of 35 percent.
Tea Drinkers Rejoice! This Cool Looking Electric Kettle is Half Off Today
2:30 PM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor It’s Kitchen Day in Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals, and this Russell Hobbs Retro Style Electric Kettle is half off. Tea drinkers and French press coffee makers rejoice! This vintage-designed electric kettle from Russell Hobbs is on a serious discount today and today only — down from $80 to $40.
Save $120 On A Blendtec Total Blender Today
10:15 AM 12/11/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor One of the world’s finest blenders is 41 percent off as part of Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals. Today and today only, the Blendtec Total Blender Classic, the Cadillac of premium blenders, is a whopping 41 percent off it’s normal price of $289.95 — which comes out to $120 in savings.
The 7 Best Streaming Devices To Put On Your Christmas List
2:41 PM 12/05/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor This Christmas, give the gift of high-definition streaming with these 7 fantastic streaming devices. As 2018 takes its final bow, it should be no surprise that the market is jam-packed full of incredible streaming options, all vying for a place in your Christmas shopping cart. And while most of these products cover similar ground, they’re definitely not all created equal.
Save $20 On This Tiny Bose Speaker
12:43 PM 12/03/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor They say the best gifts come in small packages. Today, the Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $79. This micro yet mighty speaker is one of Bose’s most versatile in their lineup, boasting a rugged waterproof design, a tear-resistant strap for easy travel, and a surprisingly robust sound with full bass and crisp highs.
Save 40 Percent On The Newest Amazon Echo Dot
12:32 PM 12/03/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor The 3rd Generation Amazon Echo Dot is on sale for $29.99 — down from the everyday price of $49.99. The newest iteration of the Echo Dot, Amazon’s compact Alexa-based smart hub, is 40 percent off its normal price. The 3rd Generation Amazon Echo Dot features an updated design and a larger speaker, offering a richer and fuller sound than previous Echo Dot models.
Save Money And Cook The Perfect Steak With This Sous Vide Deal
11:08 AM 11/30/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Everyone who’s everyone knows that sous vide is the hottest (no pun intended) way to cook a steak these days. With the Anova Nano Sous Vide Precision Cooker, this advanced culinary art is made simple — and affordable. As a part of Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals Week, the Anova Nano Sous Vide Precision Cooker is 35 percent off its typical price — down from $99 to $64.
The Amazon Echo For Fashion Is 75 Percent Off For Cyber Week
10:43 AM 11/30/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor For the would-be fashionista, there’s nothing more frustrating the inability to see their entire outfit at once. Believe it or not, Amazon created a version of the Echo to alleviate that problem — and it’s 75 percent off today. Normally $200, the Echo Look is 75 percent off (Photo via Amazon) Amazon Echo Look with Alexa and a hands-free camera on sale for $49.99 The Amazon Echo Look was created with fashion in mind.
The 6 Best TV Deals For Black Friday And Cyber Monday 2018
10:29 AM 11/23/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor Black Friday is officially here. And while this day is known to most as a day for turkey digestion and Walking Dead-style mall mobs before the crack of dawn, the internet has paved us a way to a better, healthier, way to spend this glorious Friday. Nothing gets a Black Friday crowd going like hot deals on big TVs, and Black Friday 2018 is chock full of excellent TV deals. But remember, not all TVs — or deals — are created equal.
Amazon’s Stellar Streaming Device Is More Affordable Than Usual Today
3:47 PM 11/20/2018 | Daily Dealer Kevin Oliver | Contributor As one of Amazon’s early Black Friday deals, the first generation Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice control is on sale for $24.99 — that’s $15 off the normal asking price. This versatile media interface offers instant access to virtually every streaming service on the market, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, and Showtime. Just plug the Fire TV Stick into a free HDMI port and sign into your streaming services.
Brothers Living with Autism on Navigating Through Work and Life
Russell Wadsworth, 28, and his brother Remmick, 27, have been inseparable their entire lives. They both have autism, and as kids, they had trouble with social interactions. But being just a year apart meant that they always had one another to lean on. Including today, as they navigate the working world as two men in their twenties. At StoryCorps, Remmick talked about their experiences working together in a coffee shop.
The Ecobee4 is the best smart thermostat money can buy
It’s the 21st century, which means it’s time to start regulating your home’s temperature in style with a smart thermostat, and there’s no better way to do that than with the Amazon Alexa-equipped Ecobee4. The advent of smart home technology has revolutionized countless mundane aspects of everyday life, including the simple act of setting the thermostat to the perfect temperature.
The Samsung QLED Q9F is everything a TV should be
Samsung’s stunning QLED Q9F TV is nothing short of incredible. The evolution of television has carried us far in a short span of time. Just a couple of generations ago, families would huddle around the tube to watch the nightly programming together, making it a cherished ritual in houses all across the world. The television was a revered centerpiece in the living room that was nothing short of a luxury; after all, as Marty McFly was told in Back to the Future, no one had two television sets.
JetSmarter SharedCharter is the best way to fly privately for the least cost
For those with an interest in chartering private jets for business or pleasure, industry leader JetSmarter has found a way to cut costs with its one-of-a-kind SharedCharter service, allowing even more travelers to charter flights whenever, and wherever they need. In the wild and exuberant world of private jet chartering, JetSmarter is forging a new way to fly with efficiency and affordability.
‘Ghost in the Shell’ review: A visually stunning and compelling remake
Hollywood is currently at a fever pitch to remake classic animated films into live-action spectacles. Now, the praised 1995 science-fiction anime Ghost in the Shell is up to bat. Can this futuristic classic stand the test of time and translate to the big screen in 2017? From the outset, I should let you know that I knew virtually nothing about the source material before watching this film.
The best smartwatch for iPhone is Apple Watch, but not the one you think
Whether you’re looking to track your fitness goals, access important emails, or simply tell the time at a glance, the perfect smartwatch should be an indispensable extension of your smartphone. Since many Apple loyalists view their iPhone as an indispensable extension of themselves, it only made sense to find the very best smartwatches for iPhone users on the market. The fledgling smartwatches industry was but a Dick Tracy-inspired possibility just a few short years ago.
‘Life’ review: A spine-tingling thriller that pays tribute to ‘Alien’
With Ridley Scott’s long anticipated Alien: Covenant on the horizon, the sci-fi horror scene has come back with a vengeance. Could Life finally be the film to hit the high mark set by Alien in 1979 and revolutionize the genre itself? No, probably not. Nonetheless, Life is a brilliant entry into the sci-fi world and plays as both a love letter to its obvious influences as well as a wholly unique take its grander ideas.
‘Power Rangers’ review: Mighty morphin’ fun, but deeply conflicted
Go go Power Rangers! Everyone’s favorite teenagers with attitude are back in a shiny new reboot. Does this modern adaptation recapture the heart of the beloved mid-90s TV show? For the most part, Power Rangers is a really fun time at the cinema. From top to bottom, the film and its cast is dripping with charisma and chemistry, which is impressive amongst a group of relatively unknown young actors. The action and effects are also, for the most part, well helmed.
The best drone of 2017 (so far) is the DJI Mavic Pro
Drones have revolutionized both the professional and recreational photography and videography markets. With easy maneuverability, focused stabilization, and a high quality camera, the right drone can help you grab that impossible to reach shot you’ve always been looking for; but just how much of this relatively young market is cheap gimmicks and flashy sales techniques? To help cut through the noise, we’ve determined exactly what makes the perfect drone tick — or fly.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ review: A dazzling retelling that plays it too safe
With the long-awaited remake of Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s slate of live-action adaptations of animated classics is officially in full swing. Does this updated take on the tale as old as time recapture the magic of the original masterpiece? Beauty and the Beast is a dogmatically faithful retelling of its animated predecessor; in fact, it’s probably too faithful. It’s a tricky thing tallying the merits of a film that is undeniably well-helmed, yet so wholly unoriginal.
The best action camera of 2017 is the GoPro Hero5 Black
From extreme sports to rainforest treks and everything in between, there’s no better gadget to capture life’s wildest moments than an action camera. Naturally, we’ve gone ahead and found the best of the best for you. Action cameras have become a revolutionary corner of the video camera market, allowing users to capture moments and events that would otherwise be impossible to video.
Best 4K TV on a budget 2017: Ultra HD tv, smart tv
Whether you’re watching the latest blockbuster or Sunday night football with your friends, it’s always better in glorious 4K. Now, we’ve rounded up the best 4K TVs that look great and don’t break the bank. Televisions with 4K resolution, otherwise known “Ultra High-Definition” have steadily usurped 1080p TVs in the market over the last few years due to increased competition driving the prices down.
‘Kong: Skull Island’ review: Big, dumb, B-movie fun
The art of the monster movie makes a rip-roaring return with Kong: Skull Island, a resurrection of everyone’s favorite ape in an a completely original tale. No, the Empire State Building is nowhere to be found in this flick, but does Kong still manage to climb to new heights? If this makes any sense at all, Kong: Skull Island a terrible film done perfectly.
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