Guy pretty cool until you get to know him

Sources reported Monday that Jason Palmer, an acquaintance of a friend, seems like a pretty neat person at first, but when you spend some time with him, it becomes apparent that he’s just not all there. “He’s kind of a jerk, but his jerkiness reveals itself slowly, after you’re familiar enough with him so that avoiding him is sort of awkward,” said one source close to Jason. Read on >

If you’re like me or millions of other concerned parents around the country, you watched the latest Chinese toy recalls with growing consternation. As millions of toys with lead paint were sent to landfills, one question was probably running through your mind, especially if you had purchased one of these objects for your child: “why are they taking these awesome toys from my child?” Read on >

The Reviewreviews St. Louis tourist attractions

The Arch
What could better celebrate a dynamic, diverse, and diurnal city than an oversized shiny metal contraption? Squint your eyes and it might just look like a can of baked beans. Take a ride to the top, or if you want to save $11.50, don't. Read on >

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