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Living St. Louis | February 20, 2023

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The Earthquake Panic of 1990
In 1990, Iben Browning’s New Madrid earthquake prediction set off media coverage and public preparation, just in case he was right. He wasn’t, but the attention raised awareness of the region’s vulnerability to earthquakes.

Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauce
Freddie Lee and Deborah James, whose barbecue sauce business started in their kitchen, have moved production into a new headquarters in North St. Louis. They are still hands-on in every step of the business and willingly advise other aspiring entrepreneurs—even potential competitors.

Gabriella Ramierez-Arellano Interview
Gabriella Ramierez-Arellano, Director of Entrepreneurship at Cortex, discusses the St. Louis start-up scene.

This Week in History – Alton Giant
On February 22, 1918, Robert Wadlow was born. He grew to nearly nine-feet tall, but the “Alton Giant“ was remembered as a gentle, well-adjusted young man. 

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Living St. Louis
February 20, 2023
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Earthquake Panic of 1990, Freddie Lee’s Gourmet Sauce, Gabriella Ramierez-Arellano, & more

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