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Franklin (Felix Avitia) gets all the attention from the cheerleading team in this new still from tonight's episode of Gamer's Guide To Pretty Much Everything.… ...

How a Niche Jazz Imprint, Resonance, Became Record Store Day’s Mascot Label It's not just jazz buffs but genre dabblers who dig the elaborate, limited vinyl packages that Resonance issues well ...

For a homeless guy, Mike Carreiro has it made. He lives in alleys and side yards on a trendy stretch of Polk Street, has all the clean clothes he needs and never goes hungry. That's because ...

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