Bloom Archives
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Rahaf Safi: Truman Scholar
BY CARMEN SIERING Rahaf Safi, an IU senior from Plainfield, has been named a 2013 Truman Scholar—one of 62 undergraduates, and the only one…
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How Goods for Cooks Overcomes Recession and Big Box Stores
BY JEREMY SHERE Businesses in Bloomington come and go, but some endure no matter what the state of the economy or shifting consumer tastes.…
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Weekly Exercise: Calf Stretch
Pain in the arch of your foot may be the result of a tight calf muscle. This week, Allison Chopra, a personal trainer and owner of Urban…
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A Concert of Hope and Healing: Carrie Newcomer to Perform at Benefit for Amethyst House
BY CAIRRIL MILLS “There’s a lot of redemption in Carrie’s songs, and a lot of hope, which is exactly what Amethyst brings to a…
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Weekly Exercise: ‘Farmer Stretch’
Plantar fasciitis can be very painful. In her second video in the series, Allison Chopra, a personal trainer and owner of Urban Fitness Studio, shows us a…
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Hot Air Balloon Fest Set for September 6-8 (Photo Gallery)
BY CELIA GRUNDMAN Up to 20 brightly colored hot air balloons will light the night sky near Bloomington this September during the inaugural Kiwanis…
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Rock Sculptures in Jordan River (Video and Photo Gallery)
BY DARRYL SMITH When local freelance graphic designer Patrick Siney went on vacation recently to Boulder, Colorado, he brought back more than memories and…
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Recipe of the Week: Backyard-Picnic Potato Salad
It’s picnic season! David Davenport’s Backyard-Picnic Potato Salad is sure to fill those hungry bellies. Backyard-Picnic Potato Salad David Davenport Bloomington Cooking School 2…
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What’s It All About, Randy? Cardinal Stage’s 2013-14 Season
BY NORM CRAMPTON Cardinal Stage Company is gearing up for its sixth full season of dramatic productions, beginning September 11-15, with many a teenager’s…