Bloom Archives
Author: lynae
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Dave & Krissy Tallent: Chefs (See Photo Gallery)
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS When Dave and Krissy Tallent first met, working in the kitchen of Upland Brewing Companyâs restaurant 12 years ago, they never…
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Douglas Wissing: Scholar/Adventurer
BY JANET MANDELSTAM Journalist Douglas Wissing describes himself as âhalf scholar, half adventurer.â Combine those attributes with an award-winning career in which his work…
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Free Help for Small Businesses Still Available in Bloomington
BY NANCY HILLER Many Bloomingtonians were startled in early 2010 by news of plans to eliminate the local branch of the Indiana Small Business…
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Food in the Schools: An Issue With No Easy Answers
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS When First Lady Michelle Obama took up the cause of childhood obesity, parents cheered for her commitment to kidsâ health and…
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A âGreenâ Dry Cleaner Vying for a Spotless Record
BY JEREMY SHERE When it comes to environmental protection, dry cleaners typically donât win many awards. In fact, theyâre notorious polluters. Because of the…
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Urban Fitness Studio: A Simpler Way to Get Fit
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS When you walk into Urban Fitness Studio at 205 N. College, the first thing youâll notice is whatâs not there. The…
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âHot Yogaâ: Great for Some But Not All (See Photo Gallery)
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS Itâs 95 degrees Fahrenheit and youâre twisting yourself from one yoga pose to the next in a focused attempt to keep…
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Hidden Closet: A Funky Place to Shop (See Photo Gallery)
BY ROSIE PIGA PIZZO Brynda Forgas wants to add funk to Fountain Square Mall. And she says her boutique that features vintage and unusual…
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Sweet Claire: For Buns, Breads & Lunch (See Photo Gallery)
BY ERICA SAGON Sweet Claire Gourmet Bakery is Bloomingtonâs newest place for fresh breads and pastries whose recipes come from around the globe. Located…