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MICHIGAN

Health-conscious world unconscious of weight

Jaclyn Roeschke
July 12, 2004

In the age of South Beach, Atkins and Slim Fast, Americans today are more conscious of the problems associated with being overweight. But most people aren't doing anything about it. A study conducted by Ipsos-Insight Public Affairs, a survey-based market research group, found while Americans might be more aware of weight issues, they are less likely to be aware of their own weight problems.

MICHIGAN

Legislation passed to build Reagan statue

Elizabeth Piet
July 8, 2004

Two bills supporting a commemorative monument for the late President Ronald Reagan passed in the Michigan House on Tuesday. One of the bills would create a commission to oversee the cost, design and construction of a monument dedicated to Reagan, while the other would create a fund in the Michigan Department of Treasury to pay for the project.

MICHIGAN

Sting arrests fall through

Carl Lindquist
July 1, 2004

Charges will not be filed against more than half of the 12 men arrested during a public sex sting last month at a Holt-area rest stop, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said.

MICHIGAN

Bike path to provide safe, fun environment

Meridian Township - Okemos resident Christina Riddle just wanted to make sure fellow cyclists don't have to go through the same pain she did. While riding her bike on Mount Hope Road one Saturday afternoon, four years ago, Riddle was hospitalized after being struck by a car struck going 50 mph.

MICHIGAN

Pizzeria brings soccer fans together

Normally, Bell's Greek Pizza at 225 M.A.C. Ave. is busy in the wee hours of the morning serving up slices, as the bar crowd stumbles in to engage in late-night fervor and feast. But for the past month, the little pizzeria has been packed all afternoon as it plays host to a large and diverse gathering of international flavor.

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Golf outing to raise scholarship money

Ed Ronco
June 29, 2004

The Dick Letts Memorial Golf Outing, which raises scholarship money for minority students at Lansing Community College, will be held July 24 at Forest Akers East Golf Course. For more information, call Deborah Sudduth at (517) 355-6527.

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Ads focus on labor discrimination

Rebecca Mcnulty
June 29, 2004

A national campaign aimed at stopping discrimination against individuals in the workplace who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender launched its commercials in Lansing last week. TurnOut.org, which is run by The Gill Foundation, started airing six commercials that feature people who are gay or lesbian, talking about how they are about to reveal their sexual orientation to their employer.

MICHIGAN

Kerry, Bush close in poll by 'U' institute

Rebecca Mcnulty
June 29, 2004

According to a MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research survey, 42 percent of likely Michigan voters favor Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry while incumbent Republican current President Bush is favored by 40 percent of voters.

MICHIGAN

Festival spices up tradition

Agnes Soriano
June 28, 2004

Grand Rapids - The 11th Annual Grand Rapids African-American Festival displayed a blend of traditional African culture and contemporary hip-hop style this weekend with craft vendors selling everything from handmade African dolls to airbrushed T-shirts. About 20,000 people attended the event, according to festival organizers.

MICHIGAN

Smokers pay up

Evan Rondeau
June 24, 2004

Lansing - The State House brought Michigan one step closer to resolving the current fiscal year's $250 million deficit and balancing next year's budget by concurring Wednesday with a Senate version of a bill to raise the cigarette tax. State representatives approved the measure 55-52, but sent it back to the Senate with an amendment calling for half of the $3 million designated for smoking prevention to be applied toward programs aimed at helping smokers quit. "We have the potential to help 323,000 people quit in Michigan.