The Press-Dispatch
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B-6 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Focus on the money: Smell of cinnamon lures you to spend money By Martin Lindstrom Every December, you vow it's not going to happen and yet, without fail, you return home from your Christmas shopping with far more than you intended. Do you ever wonder why? The answer might surprise you, because you've probably been seduced by something you can neither see nor hear. Carefully camouflaged tubes strategically placed amongst the tinsel and glitz were piping in the sumptuous smells of Christmas: a perfect mix of cinnamon and pine. Dr. Gemma Calvert, an expert in modern brain imaging based in Oxford, England, discovered the remarkable ability smells have to reactivate childhood memories. She exposed a group of volunteers to cinnamon and then viewed their reactions, using an fMRI scanner. As they breathed in the sweet spicy scent, their brains fired up—including the region responsible for authentic emotional engagement. It seems cinnamon is one of the main ingredients associated, over time, with baking and cider-making rituals and can kick-start an emotional journey whenever it wafts our way. So while it might seem as though retailers are concentrating on everything that delights your eyes and ears, they also might be surreptitiously enticing you to buy more through your nose. The question is can a tube dispensing cinnamon and pine really compel you to buy more? SiAr 711 E. Main St., PEtERSbuRG 812-354-2006 Randy Harris Principal Broker 812-380-1065 Shawn McGillem Associate Sales 812-354-8322 402 S. Hickory, Petersburg LET'S SCHEDuLE A SHOWING! Classy, well built 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath brick ranch family home with finished basement and many updates including new hardwood flooring, newer roof & newer HVAC. House includes over 2200 square feet above ground with screened in back porch and attached two car garage. Located in Eastwood subdivision. MLS# 200137 $199,000 GREAT LOCATION! 5574 S State Road 61, Arthur 3745 N. S.R. 57, Petersburg Nice brick ranch, 3 bedroom, 2 bath on about 3 acres. Just outside of town with a large pole barn, relaxing back deck with walk up/walk out partial basement. 103 E North St, Petersburg Solid brick ranch 3/4 bedrooms, three baths with over 2,300 sq. ft. above ground, basement, attached garage and lots of open living space. Very nice home with tiled bathrooms, solid oak floors, a front porch and back porch, above ground pool with deck, yard barn and stainless appliances. The basement includes lot of storage, a family room and more. MLS# 202336 $144,900 Lots of space with many updates in this traditionally styled house with character in a convenient location. Large rooms and open areas plus a large open upstairs. Updates include newer laminate flooring, newer carpet upstairs, newer roof and some fresh paint. Home includes cellar, off street parking and an out building built as a playhouse, used for storage. MLS# 201946 $84,900 $134,900 NEW LISTING! 404 SW 2nd St, Washington 210 N 9th St, Petersburg mAKE AN OFFER! 6378 N Blackburn Rd, Petersburg OvER 7 ACRES $167,900 MLS#200766 A Main Street style commercial building with residential loft in a great location at Arthur. The loft is a large open floor plan with large bedroom, sitting room, bathroom, kitchen area, dining area and a large living room. The ground level is a work in progress with plans for a new floor to be laid. The price is subject to change as the new floor is put into place. A really cool 30' x 60' building on two lots in a great location. MLS# 203274 $49,900 mOTIvATED SELLERS! 4806 E Dove Ct, Dale This one story ranch has a lot to offer. The exterior is a mix of stone/frame. Inside you will find a large family room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and a beautiful custom front window. You will love the "open concept" kitchen and dining area with a breakfast bar. With a .65 acre lot, there is plenty of room to roam. Call Joe Schitter at 449-6469. Very nice three bedroom 1986 stick built home with a two car garage and a fenced-in yard. Updates include a newer roof and vinyl. House is well insulated and has a lovely kitchen island with lots $74,900 of storage space. MLS# 195057 1412 Akin Dr, Evansville Move right in to this cozy well-maintained home in a quiet neighborhood only a block from Akin Park. The living room / dining room is very spacious, and the eat-in kitchen provides plenty of storage. Large backyard that is private. A nice detached one-car garage with an additional carport cover. Home has updated electrical and plumbing systems, and the water heater is new. MLS#200452 $65,900 1503 E. Walnut St, Petersburg You must see to appreciate! Two level living with more space than it appears! Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Walk out basement and very cozy. Quiet, convenient neighborhood with many updates Secluded 7.38 acres with peach, apple, pear and persimmon trees. Two bedroom older manufactured home with addition and attached garage. Property also includes an open barn and several utility sheds. Rolling hills and wooded acreage make this a nature lover's paradise and a nice future building site. MLS# 197256 $52,900 $49,900 MLS#198560 114 N Nichols Ave, Petersburg Great starter house or a great place to downsize. This two bedroom, one bath house has larger rooms and a great location. There is also a detached one car garage and utility buildings give you plenty of storage. The kitchen is large and has washer/dryer hook-ups for convenience. Located in the city, but feels like country. Call Joe Schitter at 449-6469. $47,900 MLS#200800 NOvEmbER SuCCESS STORIES SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! SOLD! 1213 E Spruce St, Petersburg 6684 W SR 65, Petersburg 2438 W CR 200 S, Petersburg SALE PENDING! SOLD! SOLD! 521 W SR 68, Haubstadt 521 E Hodges St, Petersburg $74,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 201205 $89,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 201021 $82,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 197454 SALE PENDING! SALE PENDING! 508 S 10th St, Petersburg 1824 E Main St, Petersburg SOLD! Congrats Joe! SALE PENDING! 8601 Seminary Rd., Evansville 796 W CR 125 S, Petersburg Congrats Joe! $62,900 MLS# 201739 LIST PRICE $72,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 202198 HuD Congrats Darron! $93,150 LIST PRICE MLS# 200158 SOLD! 2038 E Main, Petersburg $30,000 LIST PRICE MLS# 203449 SOLD! 704 N Collins St, Winslow LIST PRICE MLS# 196454 204 E North St, Petersburg $94,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 203159 $44,900 LIST PRICE $96,900 LIST PRICE MLS# 188345 Are you considering selling your home? need more space? Time to downsize? HuD $5,600 $119,900 LIST PRICE Congrats Darron! MLS# 201036 If you've been thinking about making changes, talk to one of our real estate professionals today. We have the area's most activity in real estate! Call 354-2006 or visit us at 711 E. 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