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St. Louis Magazine - January, 2008

January 2008

Lead Story

Luddite's Delight

No car ... no TV ... no beer ... 30 days. How one writer survived a month of treading lightly on the earth

By Stefene Russell

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Ain't That a Beach

A Celebrity Resolution Primer

Unexpected Endorsement

Name Exhibition

Winner's Circle

First Look - ~scape

Review - Oceano Bistro

Liquid Assets - Post-Holiday Wines

Frugal Foodie - The Jive & Wail



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