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With the coming of autumn you can get some very good scenic workouts. And some Charity Miles!
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The triple threat's impressive new release has the piano doing everything but the vocals.
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Subway tokens were New York City gelt, and the precious little coin with a Y was kept safe because it was so dear to everyone.
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Hanks, as Phillips, gives one of his best performances in years. But when doesn’t he?
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This iconic action RPG still shows its age in the "HD Remix," but there is no question that this is the best version of Kingdom Hearts available.
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A history of the consulting giant charts its game-changing influence on American business over the decades.
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This two-disc set from Sony reissues some of the best of the late, great tenor.
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While the sequels may have gotten sillier with each entry — culminating in self-referential status by the time Seed of Chucky rolled around — creator Don Mancini is taking Chucky back to his roots.
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