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MICHIGAN

Study links shopping, music

Allison Lucy
November 19, 2003

Jazzy tunes and fast beats are for more than just listening pleasure - they're also designed to influence consumer spending habits, according to music distributors and business owners. PlayNetwork spokesman Ryan Risenmay said there's definitely a connection between music and consumer behavior, based on informal observations from retailers. PlayNetwork, a company based in Redmond, Wash., distributes thousands of songs from jazz to pop to retailers, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Cosí, Finish Line and Starbucks. "Research found that some softer music can put people at ease and some faster pace music can pick up the pace of the shopping experience," Risenmay said.

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Granholm: State to build in urban areas

Brian Charlton
November 19, 2003

Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed an order Tuesday requiring state departments to try to locate new state facilities in urban areas.The order requires state officials to consider the adaptive use of historic buildings or reuse of existing buildings in urban areas.

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Young, old residents fear cuts to revenue sharing

Sarah Mcevilly
November 18, 2003

About 50 city residents and officials packed into the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, on Monday to discuss how cuts to revenue-sharing funding would affect the quality of life in the city.The concerned citizens wore brightly colored tags to the forum with the words "Save our revenue sharing" and "Revenue sharing is critical to us" while addressing the importance of the city programs they represent.Public safety, road repair, library funding and programs for children and senior citizens could be affected if revenue-sharing dollars are slashed to alleviate the $920 million state budget deficit."These are programs that are at the core of what this city is about," said City Manager Ted Staton, who led Monday's discussion.

MICHIGAN

Democrat 'Bring Success' act targets economic growth

Brian Charlton
November 18, 2003

State House Democrats unveiled an eight-bill package aimed at protecting and creating jobs on Monday.The Michigan Jobs and Opportunity Bring Success Act comes in light of the $920 million state budget shortfall and three weeks after Republicans introduced their jobs package.The Democrats say the plan improves the Republican plan by being revenue-neutral, addressing rising costs of heath care and prescription drugs and supporting the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Economic Growth Authority."We need to jump-start this economy, because nationally we're getting no help," said House Democratic Leader Dianne Byrum, D-Onondaga.

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Campaign looks to buckle drivers in

Wearing safety belts might help drivers save their lives as well as their money beginning today, as Michigan begins participation in a nationwide safety-belt mobilization. Known as "Click it or Ticket" or "Buckle Up or Pay Up," the mobilization will put extra officers on Michigan roads from Nov.

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Charities fight tight economy

Allison Lucy
November 14, 2003

Local charities are gearing up for the holiday season, despite concerns about the nation's fluctuating economy.During the holiday season, Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N.

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Robbery suspects arrested

Brian Charlton
November 14, 2003

East Lansing police arrested two men Wednesday suspected of stealing from unlocked homes on campus and in the city.The two men were arrested at Bryan Hall after MSU police responded to calls that the suspects were attempting to enter dorm rooms at 3:15 p.m.

MICHIGAN

1-man crusade dreams of lighting dome

Scott Bartosiewicz
November 13, 2003

Andrew Anthos has waged a lonely crusade for 16 years, lobbying and petitioning for a chance to honor his home state. The Detroit native can be seen frequently parading through the streets of Lansing with his handmade posters and petitions. His cause is simple: To illuminate the Capitol dome in red, white and blue lighting for one night of the year. "It would show a sign of Michigan's patriotism and its loyalty," Anthos said.

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Suspected package only delivers hoax

Steve Eder
November 13, 2003

A package delivered to the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building on Tuesday appearing to contain an explosive device turned out to be a hoax, MSU police said. Police Chief Jim Dunlap notified the MSU community about the incident through an e-mail Wednesday.

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Senators give soldiers phone cards to 'combat loneliness'

Lansing - Michigan soldiers and their families will save money when calling one another in the future thanks to a gift of 3,000 phone cards to the Michigan National Guard and Army Reserve.The phone cards, which are for 60 minutes of domestic long distance each, were donated by DTE Energy and Verizon and were presented to representatives from the two military branches by state Sens.

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Prosecutor will not seek charges against 8-year-old

Steve Eder
November 13, 2003

Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart J. Dunnings III will not bring juvenile delinquency charges against an 8-year-old boy who stabbed his 5-year-old brother in the back with a steak knife last month.Police said the 8-year-old snuck up behind his brother as they watched television in the family's home on Oct.

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3 incumbents sworn in to E.L. City Council

Sarah Mcevilly
November 12, 2003

Three East Lansing City Council members were sworn into their positions Tuesday night, followed by the election of the mayor and mayor pro tem.Council members Beverly Baten, Mark Meadows and Sam Singh took their turns at the podium to take an oath of office, led by City Clerk Sharon Reid.

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Air travel rises as economy improves

If the popularity of Lansing's Capital City Airport in past months is any indication, Michigan's economy is improving, experts say.The airport experienced a 20.4-percent increase in passengers in October compared to the same time last year, making the month the busiest the airport has seen since March 2001.The landmark travel volume in October is at the tail of four consecutive months of passenger increases, Capital Region Airport Authority Executive Director Robert Selig said.Selig said the increased business coming into the airport is the result of several factors, including increased advertising, lower fares and the addition of a new airline, Allegiant Air, which provides several weekly nonstop flights to Las Vegas.The improvements attract area residents to fly out of Lansing as opposed to driving to larger airports such as the Detroit Metro Airport or the Gerald R.

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Contractors try to expand downtown shopping

Allison Lucy
November 12, 2003

An updated market study for East Lansing is expected to be released in December, as new developments replicating City Center are being considered for downtown, officials said Tuesday.The study is a current version of one conducted in 1995, which focused on retail downtown compared to competition around the region and the future market for potential retail, said Jim van Ravensway, East Lansing's director of planning and community development."Based on that report, it indicated there was a strong market potential for additional retail space in the downtown, which led to City Center," van Ravensway said.