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Local businesses attract consumers through Web site face-lifts

By Chip Cutter · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:45 p.m.

When Andrew Appel and his wife first bought the cooking supply store Goods for Cooks two years ago, its Web site featured little more than a name, a couple of photos and a phone number. Today, Appel says a basic site like that won’t cut it.

LAMP students help non-profit through Virtu Project

By Heather Haemker · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:43 p.m.

IU senior Abbey Stemler traveled to Ecaudor during the summer of 2006 as an intern with the Timmy Foundation, an Indianapolis-based non-profit organization. Once her internship was over, Stemler hoped to continue to support Timmy. The result? The Virtu Project, designed by Stemler and other students in IU’s Liberal Arts and Management program.

Fact or Fiction: Is the artificial sweetener aspartame safe to eat?

By Chris Shaw · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:38 p.m.

The artificial sweetener aspartame, found in many products as a sugar substitute, has faced endless scrutiny and accusations since its arrival on the market. Internet rumors abound, declaring it dangerous, a cause of minor ailments such as dizziness or headaches or the culprit behind birth defects, blindness and even cancer. Are the rumors true?

Overeating? Not now.

By Allison Hendricks · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:36 p.m.

Did you know that it takes 20 minutes for your brain to realize that your stomach is already full? Imagine all of the overeating that can take place within that gap of time. I thought it would be helpful to give you some tips about how to control your eating habits as we start the holiday season – a time when overeating is always around and easy to fall into.

A study published Nov. 15 in the online version of the British Medical Journal shows that popular long-term weight-loss drugs Xenical, Acomoplia, and Meridia result in an average weight loss of less than 11 pounds, along with some serious side effects.

Worth the weight?

By Maegen Ionof and Maegen Ionoff · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:35 p.m.

As obesity rates climb in the United States, more and more people are seeking weight control methods that will not interfere with their daily routine. Scientists say weight loss medications provide that to a degree, with or without side effects.

Group raises concern about child care ministries

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:20 p.m.

The fast-growing business of child care ministries is drawing some concern about child safety and relatively light regulations.

Purdue restaurant serves up cereal, oatmeal, fruit

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:19 p.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue’s student union now features a restaurant where customers can order oatmeal, Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms.

Muncie Republicans calling for mayoral race recount this year

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:19 p.m.

MUNCIE – Republicans on Monday filed a petition seeking a recount in the city’s mayoral election, which the Democratic candidate won by 11 votes.

Kruzan names 3-year staff-person as new deputy mayor for 2008

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:17 p.m.

Come Jan. 1, 2008, Bloomington communications director Maria Heslin will become the city’s first female deputy mayor, Mayor Mark Kruzan announced Monday.

Terminally ill U.S. representative will not seek re-election in 2008 for 7th term

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:16 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Democratic U.S. Rep. Julia Carson, who announced over the weekend that she has terminal lung cancer, will not run for a seventh term, her chief of staff said Monday.

Rising costs of fuel might hurt utility cost relief efforts

Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:14 p.m.

Despite the state’s increased funding, rising gas prices will cause a tight budget for local energy cost assistance programs in Monroe and nearby counties.

Landlocked Music’s top- selling albums from last week

Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:06 p.m.

Landlocked Music’s top- selling albums from last week

Letters from Abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:04 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy– Venice is one of those cities that you must see before you die. I spent last weekend in the “city of bridges,” and if I die tomorrow, I will have a smile on my face. It was truly one of the best trips of my life.

Make-up artist shares his ‘scary’ techniques today at free workshop

By Sara Deuser · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 9:04 p.m.

Arthur Cullipher knows a thing or two about creating illusions. As a special effects artist who also specializes in horror stage make-up, he has worked for over a dozen independent films doing make-up and special effects.

Communications director named deputy mayor

By Alexandra R. Moses · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 5:55 p.m.

Come Jan. 1, 2008, Bloomington communications director Maria Heslin will become the city’s first female deputy mayor, Mayor Mark Kruzan announced Monday.

Lynch signs contract renewal

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Nov. 26,2007 11:13 a.m.

IU football coach Bill Lynch has signed a contract renewal and will be signed through 2012, IU media relations announced today.

Clash of the cookie companies

By Michael Reschke · Sunday, Nov. 25,2007 11:28 p.m.

Bloomington is big enough for two cookie delivery businesses, said Geoff Stickel, general manager of Insomnia Cookies. “There are plenty of pizza places in town,” Stickel said. “There should be plenty of room for cookie places.” Insomnia Cookies opened about three weeks ago at 302 N. Walnut St., just up the road from Baked! of Bloomington’s new location at 113 W. Seventh St. Both business sell cookies that can be delivered directly to the customer’s door.

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