Bloom Archives
Author: lynae
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B-town Business Aids â¨Those with Autism
BY JEFF SARTAIN As more and more students are being diagnosed earlier these days with Autism Spectrum Disorders, there are âa ton of peopleâ…
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Why Live Trees Are Better Than Pink and Purple Ones
BY DALE BURG I never ever thought Iâd ever see A pink or purple Christmas tree. For such a tree to look its best,…
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The âB-town Short ListââSort of Like âThe Gong Showâ
BY MARY JO SPIEGEL The U-Station Agents, a Bloomington folk-rock trio made up of Marta Jasicki, Rob McCormick, and Steven Thomas, had a dilemma:…
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Exercise of the Week: Posture with a Weighted Ball
For the past few weeks, Allison Chopra and Amanda Gratzianna, personal trainers at Urban Fitness Studio, have shown us how to keep good posture while exercising with the…
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David Weigand Presents A Little Magic for Little Kids
BY CARMEN SIERING David Weigand would never compare himself to Houdini. In fact, he goes to great lengths to distance himself from well-known magicians,…
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Yogiâs Grill & Bar: More Beers & a Cicerone!
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC With 55 separate taps pouring 47 different brands, Yogiâs Grill & Bar claims the distinction of one of the largest beer…
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Williams Jewelry: A Century Old and Counting
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS When Ed Williams moved to Bloomington in 1911, he almost certainly expected to stay a while. His family had lived in…
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Exercise of the Week: Masses and Spaces
Last week Allison Chopra and Amanda Gratzianna, personal trainers at Urban Fitness Studio, showed us how to keep good posture while exercising. This week they continue…
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Recipe of the Week: Cranberry Bread
Here is another great recipe for pitch-ins with friends or family in these holiday months. Check back Friday December 7 for a recipe to…