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Thor: Ragnarok

Thor, Justice League, Ferdinand headline slate of new movies coming to TDS TV on Demand

Catch Marvel's "Thor: Ragnarok," one of the most fun blockbusters in a long time plus DC's "Justice League." Fans of film-making will love the cult movie about a cult movie—the wickedly funny "The Disaster Artist." Finally, for the kids, "Ferdinand" is a sweet take on the classic kid's story,
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2017 Movies and the Oscars!

What a great year for movies, and now, the 90th Oscar Awards are upon us. Our in-house movie experts and filmmakers discuss the highlights, lowlights and who they're rooting for at the Oscars. What are your favorite films of the year? See if you agree with our reviewers :-)
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Metallica—Load

Perhaps realizing the potentially polarizing nature of their sound, Metallica began to reinvent their music, experimenting a bit with other elements like southern rock, blues and country. It certainly alienated some of the band’s loyalists, but brought in a whole new audience not only to the new stuff, but the old as well. With Metallica touring later this year, it's a good chance to take a listen and cure your Tuesday blues.
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Give the gift of a healthy heart

It's not too late to celebrate Valentine's Day and give the most important gift ever—the gift of a healthy heart. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women, which is why February has been named American Heart Month. Check out our infographic with info and tips for staying healthy.
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Clever tax scam for 2018 is a new twist on an old favorite

The Internal Revenue service warns that taxpayers could get conned into handing over tax refunds deposited in their accounts—that’s nothing new. The twist is that fraudsters file a real tax return with stolen data so filers get a real, but erroneous, refund. The criminals then pretend to be someone in authority to get taxpayers to “return” the refund money. Find out how it works and what you can do.
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Report: Your smart TV could get hacked, if not protected

Consumer Reports has found that many smart TVs are vulnerable to hacking if proper security measures are not put in place (i.e., a secure home Wi-Fi network). And, beyond the models they found to be at risk, smart TVs in general pose privacy risks you might not know about. Find out what you can do.
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Black Sabbath

It’s rare that critics can universally agree on an album being five stars across the board. This is one of those uncommon instances. Hundreds of bands have covered Paranoid over the last five decades and the tributes aren’t likely to end. The band broke up, reunited and officially called it quits last year. While there may not be any new Black Sabbath on the horizon, being able to pick this up for $5 bucks is an outstanding consolation.
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Lady Bird, Coco, Darkest Hour and Three Billboards coming to TDS TV on Demand

With the Academy Awards later this month, it’s only appropriate that TDS TV on Demand brings to your living room some of best films of 2017. For virtuoso acting performances, you don’t have to go any further than a trio of great movies, including the coming of age comedy “Lady Bird,’ the Winston Churchill biopic “The Darkest Hour,” and the tragic “Three Billboards in Ebbing, Missouri.” And, for the whole family, don't miss Pixar's latest (and nominated film), "Coco.
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Welcome to the Year of the Dog!

Chinese New Year begins today, February 16 and is celebrated for 15 days until its conclusion on March 2. We say goodbye to the Year of the Rooster and welcome The Year of the Dog. A few of our employees share their family holiday traditions and we all wish you fortune in the new year!
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Cheap Tunes Tuesday: Alanis Morissette

This album stayed on the Billboard 200 for more than a year, and became the second-highest selling female album in history. Not too shabby for a relative unknown and a record they were hoping would break even. Today you can score this chart-topper for $5.
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