Bloom Archives
Author: Bloom Intern
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Live A Dream makes Senior Citizens’ Dreams Soar
Though the hot air balloon never got off ground due to a hole in the fabric, Live A Dream’s Bloomington event still made lift-off…
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Vandalized Stop Signs With Many Messages
When walking or biking around town, one phenomena makes graphic designer Patrick Siney stop and pull out a camera—vandalized stop signs. Neither he nor…
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Autumn is the Time For Irish Red Ales
As Indiana University students return to campus, Bloomington is once again taking on shades of cream and crimson. While I’m an ardent IU supporter,…
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Bumble Bee Watch, Science for True Bee-lievers
His face patina-ed with sweat and panic, I recently watched as my neighbor hopped around inside his screened porch swatting a couple of “bumblebees”…
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After 40 Years, Musicians Reconnect for New Album
An acoustic guitar player, Caesar Pacifici founded The Flying Cloud with British-born bouzouki player Brian Brooks. The group recorded an album for Adelphi Records…
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Local Designer Gives New Life to Keepsake T-Shirts
Fashion-savvy Bloomingtonians seeking a personal touch for their wardrobe might consider the unusual creations made by Jane Matranga. Since she retired from teaching fashion…
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Kelley School Grads Develop Allergy-Friendly Snack Bar
According to Food Allergy Research & Education reports, 15 million Americans have serious food allergies. From 1997 to 2008, nut sensitivity in children has…
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby Pushing for Carbon Tax
The vast majority of scientists agree that, unchecked, global climate change will continue to impact weather patterns, glaciers will keep melting in record time,…
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Law School Assistant Dean Has Line of Skin Care Products
Lesley Davis was often taken aback when she would peruse the product labels of skin care products. Even those billed as natural or organic…