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[LordSensei1958]

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[LordSensei1958]

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[LordSensei1958]

@everyone

Can Amazon Prime members get free movie tickets? List upcoming Prime Premiere screenings?

Yes, Amazon Prime members can get free movie tickets through the
Prime Premiere program. This perk offers exclusive, one-night-only early screenings of new Amazon Original movies and series at select theaters nationwide.

How it Works

• The Perk: Each Prime account can reserve up to two free tickets.
• Added Bonuses: Screenings often include free concessions (typically a small popcorn and a small soda or water) and special promotional giveaways.
• Reservations: Tickets are available to reserve approximately one week before the screening date on the official Prime Premiere website.
• Seating: Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed even with a reservation, so arriving early (around 6:15 PM for a 7:00 PM show) is recommended.

Upcoming Prime Premiere & Studio Screenings (2026)
The following Amazon MGM Studios titles are scheduled for theatrical release. Prime Premiere screenings typically occur roughly one week before these dates or their subsequent Prime Video debut:

• Crime 101
  : Releases in theaters February 13, 2026.
• Project Hail Mary
  : Releases in theaters March 20, 2026.
• 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank
  : Releases April 17, 2026.
• Masters of the Universe
  : Releases June 5, 2026.

To check for participating theaters

Checking for Local Theaters
Prime Premiere screenings typically take place at major theater chains like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark, as well as select independent theaters.

1. Visit the Official Site: Go to the Prime Premiere website approximately one week before a scheduled screening.
2. Use the Locator: Once a movie is open for reservations, click "Reserve Tickets" and enter your zip code (05301 for Brattleboro) to see the closest participating locations.
3. Potential Nearby Locations:
   • The Latchis Theatre
     : While a beloved local landmark in Brattleboro, it primarily focuses on first-run and indie films and may not always host Prime Premiere events.
   • Regional Hubs: You may need to look toward larger cinema hubs such as
     Keene, NH
     or
     Greenfield, MA
     for the nearest participating corporate theaters.

Next Available Screening

• Crime 101
  : Starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, this film releases in theaters on February 13, 2026.
• Reservation Window: Tickets for the early screening are expected to become available on the Prime Premiere portal around February 4–6, 2026.

Current Status for Upcoming Films

• Crime 101
  : This theater is officially listed as showing
  Crime 101
  starting February 13, 2026. It is also hosting a special Live Q&A event with Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo.
• Prime Premiere Reservations: You can typically reserve your free tickets for the early screening window (usually a week before release) through the Official Prime Premiere site.

 

[Lord Chevy]

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[HSanders]

I have not checked any of these sites, but it could be a good resource.

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[Deus Irae]

This sucks.

The Coca-Cola Company said it is discontinuing Minute Maid’s cans of frozen orange juice concentrate in the U.S. and Canada.

The iconic, slush-filled tubes of orange juice concentrate, which have been around for 80 years, sit in the freezer section of most supermarkets, where they’ve waited patiently to be used for party punches, smoothies and Orange Juliuses — but not for long.

“We are discontinuing our frozen products and exiting the frozen can category in response to shifting consumer preferences,” a Coca-Cola spokesperson said. “With the juice category growing strongly, we’re focusing on products that better match what our consumers want. Frozen products will be discontinued in Q1 2026, with in-store inventory available while supplies last.”


So, if you’re feeling nostalgic, you have until April to grab a few ice-cold cans for old times’ sake...

Minute Maid discontinues frozen juice concentrate after 80 years

 

[Deus Irae]

I have not checked any of these sites, but it could be a good resource.

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Out of that group, I've only used Gutenberg. It's been a nice resource to have available, no question.

 

[Deus Irae]

Every week, Juleon Cotillon and his girlfriend Jeanette Garibay visit Costco. They shop the bulk items, but they also enjoy one of the warehouse store’s iconic meals — the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. However, there’s a conundrum: Cotillon says it’s hard to score a table and even harder to eat a snappy link with a soda while perusing the aisles because you need both hands. So, the local pastry chef came up with a creative solution.

Cotillon, a Bay Area native who lives in Hayward, is the brains behind the Buck Fifty — a white plastic tray for both the hot dog and soda that fits neatly on the top rack of a Costco shopping cart.

“We go there once or twice a week and we usually get a hot dog or a pizza or a chicken bake,” explained Cotillon, who works as the pastry chef at El Tio Juan, Garibay’s family business. “But there’s nowhere to put our drinks or food, like if there’s no tables available. I realized that people needed this.”...

'A silly idea': How a Bay Area man's hack is saving Costco customers

 

[Deus Irae]

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the launch of TrumpRx — a direct-to-consumer website that is key to his administration's efforts to lower prescription drug costs in the U.S...

...The site does not sell drugs directly to American patients, but acts as a central hub that points them to drugmakers that are offering discounts on certain products on their own direct-to-consumer sites, or gives them discount coupons to take to pharmacies....

White House launches direct-to-consumer drug site TrumpRx. Here's what to know

 

[Deus Irae]

If it works, this could be a game changer, both for national security and for creating a surplus that could lower prices:

...A recent study estimated that there could be enough lithium inside a giant slab of limestone rock, known as the Smackover Formation, to meet the entire global demand for electric cars in 2030 nine times over.

Using DLE, miners will soon be able to pull out lithium-rich saltwater from underground reservoirs in Arkansas, filter out the minerals, and return the processed groundwater to the Earth within 24 hours.

The 2024 estimate of 19 million tons of lithium in the Smackover Formation would be enough to erase the nation’s current dependence on China, which controls roughly 70 percent of the world’s lithium supply.

Katherine Knierim from the US Geological Survey (USGS) said: ‘We estimate there is enough dissolved lithium present in that region to replace US imports of lithium and more.’...

Arkansas’ Lithium Jackpot: New Tech Turns Ancient Saltwater Into ‘White Gold’

 

[Deus Irae]

Letting your product quality decline, while jacking up prices and sucking all the soul and humanity from your locations, is sometimes not a winning restaurant strategy. Who woulda thunk it?

Pizza Hut is planning to close 250 US locations across the US in the first half of 2026 as the pizza chain's parent company is considering a sell-off of the classic pizza chain. Currently, there are around 6,000 Pizza Hut locations around the US.

Yum Brands, the parent company of Pizza Hut, said on Wednesday that it is looking to eliminate those Pizza Hut locations that have been underperforming. The parent company has also been conducting a formal review for the options for the pizza chain, as the restaurant has been a struggling brand for multiple years.

During an earning call on February 4, the Yum Brands Chief Financial Officer Ranjith Roy said the move was part of "Hut Forward," which is a strategy that includes “vibrant marketing, modernization of technology, and franchise agreements."...

Pizza Hut to close 250 locations nationwide amid sell-off concerns

 

[Lord Chevy]

Letting your product quality decline, while jacking up prices and sucking all the soul and humanity from your locations, is sometimes not a winning restaurant strategy. Who woulda thunk it?



Pizza Hut to close 250 locations nationwide amid sell-off concerns

Shame. From salad bars and actual dining to zero-flavor cardboard and hoodrats.

 

[PATS16N0]

Buying my Father a new TV up in Mass so getting a cheap one Walmart will deliver. Anyone have any experience with cheap brand smart TVs? Are they absolute shit?
They’re like 250 bucks for a 55 inch.

 

[Lord Chevy]

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Buying my Father a new TV up in Mass so getting a cheap one Walmart will deliver. Anyone have any experience with cheap brand smart TVs? Are they absolute shit?
They’re like 250 bucks for a 55 inch.

What brand?

I see Vizio in that range - I've got on that's going on 12 years now and no issues.

 

[LordSensei1958]

@everyone


(WKRC) - A voluntary recall has been issued for thousands of repackaged M&M’s sold in 20 states, including Ohio and Kentucky, due to a labeling error that omitted allergen warnings, federal officials said.

Beacon Promotions Inc. announced the recall Jan. 26, affecting nearly 6,000 promotional packs of 1.3-ounce Peanut M&M’s and original M&M’s. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class II on Feb. 4, meaning consumption could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.


According to the company, the products may contain undeclared milk, soy and peanuts, posing a risk to consumers with allergies.

The recalled Peanut M&M’s feature “Make Your Mark” labels, lot code M1823200 and a best-by date of April 30, 2026. The original M&M’s included in the recall have the following lot codes and best-by dates:

• L450ARCLV03, best by Dec. 1, 2025
• L502FLHKP01, best by Jan. 1, 2026
• L523CMHKP01, best by June 30, 2026
• L537GMHKP01, best by Sept. 1, 2026

The products were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

 

[Deus Irae]

@everyone


(WKRC) - A voluntary recall has been issued for thousands of repackaged M&M’s sold in 20 states, including Ohio and Kentucky, due to a labeling error that omitted allergen warnings, federal officials said.

Beacon Promotions Inc. announced the recall Jan. 26, affecting nearly 6,000 promotional packs of 1.3-ounce Peanut M&M’s and original M&M’s. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class II on Feb. 4, meaning consumption could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.


According to the company, the products may contain undeclared milk, soy and peanuts, posing a risk to consumers with allergies.

The recalled Peanut M&M’s feature “Make Your Mark” labels, lot code M1823200 and a best-by date of April 30, 2026. The original M&M’s included in the recall have the following lot codes and best-by dates:

• L450ARCLV03, best by Dec. 1, 2025
• L502FLHKP01, best by Jan. 1, 2026
• L523CMHKP01, best by June 30, 2026
• L537GMHKP01, best by Sept. 1, 2026

The products were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Peanut M&Ms with a label issue?

Send them all to me. I'll make sure they get disposed of, though it may take a while for me to go through 6,000 bags.