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ANOTHER AMAZING

"ROGUE UNDERGROUND" EVENT

This time, volunteer "foodies" signed up

to help prepare the extraordinary gourmet dinner.

Rogue master chefs helped direct each course.

Guests dined in a photography studio,

and were treated to an unforgettable 6-course meal.

Volunteer chefs pitched in

to create an extraordinary experience.

Yum!

Pic Today 1/28/12

NEW COFFEE SHOP IN TOWN

Coffee lovers know the difference

"small, local and personal" can make.

And they're supporting small coffee shops

in neighborhoods around the city . . .

with passionate baristas, small batch roasting,

single-origin estate beans,

and the latest in brewing techniques.

Welcome SUMP South City Coffee,

3700 S. Jefferson in St. Louis.

Scott Carey offers unique beans

not normally seen in town,

and some very unique brewing techniques.

You'll enjoy Scott's knowledge and curiosity

of brewing a perfect cup of coffee.

You'll have your choice of:

Espresso & Lattes

Chemex Pour-Over

Aeropress

French Press

and

6-foot Ice Tower Brewer

Definitely worth a vist.

(This ain't no Starbucks!)

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SEE MY PRETTY ROCKS

These aren't just rocks.

These are agates.

Beautiful laguna agates, from Mexico.

Considered by collectors

the most beautiful banded agates in the world.

Their intense color combinations make them unique.

Laguna agates are found in the rugged hills

of Ojo Laguna, just north of Chihuahua, Mexico,

150 miles south of El Paso, Texas.

Unfortunately, the choice mining spots there

have carefully guarded claims,

which make these beautiful "rocks" even more scarce.

Laguna nodules average 3-4" in diameter,

and when sawed and polished,

have spectacular bands of color within.