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Dear Fake-Bigfoot Carcass-Freezersby Patrick Rapa
6 hours ago
You broke my heart. You had us all fooled. You said you came across a Bigfoot carcass in the Georgia woods and we believed. We bought lots of novelty »»
CBS3 hates Barack Obamaby Molly Eichel
15 hours ago
Out of all of the pictures taken of the man, why must CBS3/whoever puts their site together consistently use a shot that is this awkward:I'm not asking »»
Cactus Bar and Restaurant opening Aug. 27by Drew Lazor
15 hours ago
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18 hours ago
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19 hours ago
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Triumph Week: Hollywood Squaresby Patrick Rapa
19 hours ago
Bonus after the break: Triumph with Ladysmith Black Mambazo »»
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1 day ago
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Project Runway Episode 3: Trip to the Jungle gone shiteous for Suddenly Susanby rebecca grites
4 days ago
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18 hours ago
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4 days ago
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4 days ago
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