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  Michigan - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Michigan's state universities are immune from control by the legislature, the governor and most aspects of the executive branch, and the cities in or near which they are located; but they are not immune from the authority of the courts.
Michigan was the first state in the Union to abolish the death penalty, in 1846.
Michigan has a humid continental climate throughout the state, although the southern portion of the state is characteried by warm summers, while the area north of about Grand Rapids has relatively cool summers, especially at night.
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 Michigan
Michigan was explored and settled by French voyageurs in the 17th century.
Michigan borders Indiana and Ohio to the south, and Wisconsin to the southwest of the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan is primarily known as the birthplace of the automobile industry.
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  Michigan -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Lower Peninsula of Michigan is nicknamed "The Mitten" because it resembles the palm of a right-hand mitten.
Michigan was explored and settled by French voyageurs in the 17th century.
During the war of 1812, Michigan Territory was captured by the British and remained nominally part of Upper Canada (present-day Ontario) until the congress of Vienna in 1815 re-established Michigan as a United States possession.
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 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Michigan has a humid continental climate throughout the state, although there are two distinct regions.
The center of population of Michigan is located in Shiawassee County, in the southeastern corner of the civil township of Bennington, which is is located directly north of the village of Morrice[4].
Michigan has a higher percentage of Muslims (who live mainly in the Metro Detroit area) and a higher percentage of Reformed Christians (concentrated in the western part of the state) than any other American state.
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 Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment: Michigan
Foreign investment in Michigan was responsible for 5.3 percent of the state’s total private-industry employment in 2004.
Michigan's export shipments of merchandise in 2006 totaled $40.4 billion, placing Michigan sixth among the states in this category.
Michigan's leading export category, by far, is transportation equipment, which alone accounted for 52 percent, or $21.2 billion, of Michigan's exports in 2006.
www.ita.doc.gov /td/industry/otea/state_reports/michigan.html   (808 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Michigan Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A resident of Michigan is called either a "Michiganian" or a "Michigander".
Michigan borders Indiana and Ohio to the south, and Wisconsin to the southwest of the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan is the only state composed of two separate peninsulas.
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 Irrigation Business & Technology Online
Companies on the IBT Top 75 generated a total of $302,458,618 in revenue in 2001, for an average of $4,032,781 per company.
Ultimately, however, ranking companies based on revenue is the most objective method to compare the size of irrigation firms across the nation.
Certain companies that would have qualified for the list are absentbecause they elected not to disclose their revenues or IBT was unable to discern revenues through other means (such as from information provided to our sister publication Lawn and Landscape magazine for that publication's Top 100 list (Lawn and Landscape, October 2002, p.
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 Velcura Therapeutics, Inc. Named One of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch in 2007
Companies nominated to be members of the "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch" list must be second- stage companies, defined as employing 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital in place from investors or grants.
Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., the U.S. biotechnology company received $2 million in funding from the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor in 2006 and $3.3 million in 2002, as well as more than $3.8 million from the National Institutes of Health.
A spin-off of the University of Michigan, Velcura Therapeutics has a strategic partnership with a Japanese pharmaceutical company, Nippon Chemiphar Co., Ltd. and in 2007 they plan to begin human clinical trials of a new drug the two companies have found to be effective in animal models of osteoporosis.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-07-2007/0004522783&EDATE=   (468 words)

  
 Michigan Senate passes antispam bill | CNET News.com
Michigan S.B. as amended before its unanimous passage Tuesday, would establish a statewide registry for people who do not wish to receive unsolicited commercial e-mail.
The Direct Marketing Association, credit card companies and other private groups maintain lists of people who do not want to receive solicitations through the postal mail, and their members are expected to check their marketing lists against them.
Prince described his company's system, for which it has applied for a patent, as a one-way encryption scheme that would translate the registry's e-mail addresses into "gobbledygook" that would be practically impossible to translate back.
news.com.com /2100-1028_3-1021169.html   (598 words)

  
 Information And Resources About Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Michigan holds the distinction of being the first state in the Union to abolish the death penalty, in 1846.
Michigan's 83 countiesAs with nearly all U.S. states (Alaska and Hawaii the notable exceptions), state government is decentralized among three tiers - statewide, county and township.
Michigan map, including territorial watersMichigan is constituted of two peninsulas that lie between 82°30' to about 90º30' west longitude, and are separated by the Straits of Mackinac.
www.seegeorgiarealestate.com /Michigan.htm   (5346 words)

  
 Michigan
The name is derived from Lake Michigan, which in turn is believed to come from the Chippewa Indian word meicigama, meaning "great water." Bounded by four of the Great Lakes, Michigan has the longest state shoreline in the continental United States, and more recreational boats than any state in the union.
An individual from Michigan is called a "Michigander" or "Michiganian." A resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula ("the U.P.") is often called a "Yooper" (for "U-Per").
However, Detroit's industrial base steadily eroded after World War II, as auto companies abandoned some of the area's industrial parks in favor of less expensive labor found overseas and in the largely non-unionized southern United States.
www.askfactmaster.com /Michigan   (1406 words)

  
 Michigan - Wikitravel
Michigan is an American state in the Midwest and the heart of the Great Lakes.
Michigan has several airports, but most international or cross-country travelers will fly into Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) [1] just west of the city, or transfer there to a smaller airport elsewhere in the state.
Michigan has major bridge/tunnel border crossings from Ontario, Canada located in Detroit (from Windsor) and Port Huron (from Sarnia), with a less heavily used crossing at the northern twin cities of Sault Ste.
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 Michigan : search word
An individual from Michigan is called a "Michigander" or "Michiganian." A resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula ("the U.P.") is often called a "Yooper" (or U.P.'er).
Michigan is nicknamed the "Great Lakes State", and also the "Wolverine State", possibly due to the state's history as a fur-trading center.
The three largest Protestant denominations in Michigan are: Baptist (16% of the total state population), Lutheran (8%), Methodist (7%).
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 Michigan
Michigan ranks 1st in the nation in licensed hunters (over one million) who contribute $2 billion annually to its economy.
Michigan's total population as of 2004 was 10,112,620 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate).
An individual from Michigan is called a "Michiganian" or "Michigander".[3] A resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula ("the U.P.") is often called a "Yooper" (or U.P.'er).
www.transporteon.com /Destinations-M/Michigan.php   (3494 words)

  
 Beverage Companies List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Cherokee Distributing Company is a wholesaler of Miller, Corona...
Colony Liquor and Wine, based in upstate New York, is a leader in the distribution...
Crest Beverage Company is the local distributor of dozens of domestic and import beverages...
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 Law.com - The A-List
That's interesting, but we don't think it yields a genuine list of "top firms." Our mates at the Chambers directory distill their interviews into a roster of "firms with the most big hitters nationwide." Unless you're recruiting for a softball league, that leaves us unsatisfied as well.
The A-List firms ranked as low as 62nd on revenue, 72nd on pro bono, and 116th on diversity.
The list of those who failed to respond in one category or another is filled with famous firms: Kirkland & Ellis; Morrison & Foerster; Hughes Hubbard & Reed; Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy; Munger Tolles & Olson; Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld; Kaye Scholer; and Irell & Manella.
www.law.com /jsp/article.jsp?id=1061487953470   (1836 words)

  
 KeysDAN - State of Michigan - MI
Michigan map, including territorial watersMichigan consists of two peninsulas that lie between 82°30' to about 90º30' west longitude, and are separated by the Straits of Mackinac.
Michigan has a booming biotechnology and life sciences corridor.[11] Pfizer makes Michigan one of its largest global employment locations; the company invests billions of dollars in Michigan based research.
Michigan's infrastructure gives it a competitive edge, Michigan has 38 deep water ports.[12] Detroit Metropolitan Airport is one of the nation's most recently expanded and modernized airports with six major runways and large aircraft maintenance facilities capable of servicing and repairing the Boeing 747.
www.keysdan.com /State_of_Michigan.htm   (5776 words)

  
 michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Upper Michigan Vacations - Upper Peninsula of Michigan, information on the history, unique attractions, residents, wildlife, recreation areas, resorts and lodgings, outdoor recreation.
Bounded by four of the five Great Lakes, plus Lake Saint Clair, Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the United States, the longest total shoreline after Alaska (including island shorelines),[2] and more recreational boats than any other state in the union.
The Constitution of Michigan of 1963 provides for voter initiative and referendum (Article II, § 9,[4] defined as "the power to propose laws and to enact and reject laws, called the initiative, and the power to approve or reject laws enacted by the legislature, called the referendum.
www.elitevegasrealestate.com /michigan.htm   (4425 words)

  
 Home insurance
Everlasting repairs should not be made until after the company has had a possibility to examine the injured possessions.
Once the insurer has received notification of your claim, the houses insurance company must acknowledge receipt in 10 business days, unless compensation is made within that time period.
In case the insurer wants additional time to decide whether your claim can be accepted or denied, the properties insurance company must inform you and give motives in 15 commercial days of receiving the evidence of damage.
www.yourlipstickhome.com /business-home-insurance.html   (658 words)

  
 Workers fume as firms ban smoking at home - 01/27/05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has decided not to challenge the move by Weyco, a medical benefits administrator, because there is no state law prohibiting employers from controlling behavior outside the workplace, said ACLU spokeswoman Wendy Wagenheim.
Michigan, with 1.9 million smokers and one of the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, has no "smoker's rights law" found in 29 other states, so there isn't much that employees can do.
The no-smoking policy is part of the company's overall goal for healthy lifestyles, as Weyco employs a full-time health expert to consult workers on diet and nutrition, he said.
www.detnews.com /2005/metro/0501/27/A01-71823.htm   (1438 words)

  
 mi101   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
When asked where in Michigan they come from, residents of the Lower Peninsula often point to the corresponding part of their right hand.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that Michigan's total state product in 2003 was $359 billion.[3] Per capita personal income in 2003 was $31,178 and ranked twentieth in the nation.
An individual from Michigan is called a "Michiganian" or "Michigander".[4] A resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula ("the U.P.") is often called a "Yooper" (or U.P.'er).
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 Home insurance
Ask from your property ins agent or company representative what steps you could take to do your home more resistant to windstorms and other natural disasters.
You may be able to save on your premiums by setting storm shutters, reinforcing your top or purchasing stronger roofing materials.
Companies offer several types of discounts, but they don`t all offer similar discount or the same amount of discount in all states.
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 BioPro Honored as One of “50 Companies to Watch in Michigan”   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
They are one of 50 companies selected out of 2000 applications sent out by 600 nominating organizations.
Companies nominated to be members of the “50 Companies to Watch in Michigan” list must be second-stage companies, defined as employing 7 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in gross annual sales.
In addition, the companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan.
www.bioproimplants.com /news_050429.asp   (392 words)

  
 Homeowner insurance statistics
Unless it`s listed in policy`s exclusions, anything that causes loss to a homeowner or his possessions is insured.
Recalling each item in each room can be hard, consequently policy holders are asked to make a list of their possessions - recording the serial numbers, in addition to the dates and costs of purchases for things like jewelry, artwork, furniture and devices.
However there`re limits for particular belongings and the quantity may not be enough to insure the substitution of property, so homeowners might want to purchase extra home owner ins on line coverage for their property.
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 Card Games: Commercial Games
During the game, mobsters may be placed on a hit list (lined up against a wall), and the mobster at the top of the hit list is liable to be executed when a mob war takes place.
The effects of cards are to place mobsters on the hit list, change the hit list sequence, rescue mobsters from the list, start a mob war, counter the actions of other players, and so on.
This card game is based on similar principles to the dice game Liar's Dice or Perudo and the related game Liar's Poker which uses the serial numbers of dollar bills.
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 Top20Michigan.com - Your Top20 Guide to Michigan!
[3] A resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula ("the U.P.") is often called a "Yooper" (or U.P.'er).
When asked where in Michigan they come from, residents of the Lower Peninsula often point to the coresponding part of their right hand.
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is nicknamed "The U-P." Residents of the Upper Peninsula are called Yoopers (from U-P-ers.)
top20michigan.com   (3390 words)

  
 Untangling the Web--Disability Links
A publishing company that helps people with disabilities prove their Social Security disability claims, manage periodic disability reviews, and resume productive activity.
An Internet mailing list to provide information and support contacts to children with absent or underdeveloped limbs and their parents.
Listings can be sorted by location, job title, salary and military or occupational code.
www.icdi.wvu.edu /Others.htm   (7084 words)

  
 Category:Companies based in Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Articles about companies based in the U.S. state of Michigan.
For a manually maintained list, complete with yet-to-be-written articles, see List of companies based in Michigan.
There are 4 subcategories shown below (more may be shown on subsequent pages).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Companies_based_in_Michigan   (94 words)

  
 Compuware Earns Place on "Top 30 Companies for Executive Women" List for Second Year Running
In selecting the Top 30 list this year, NAFE focused on the number of women in the management pipeline, as well as those already holding senior positions.
Companies that 'get it' hold managers accountable for moving women into profit-and-loss jobs.
All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
www.compuware.com /pressroom/news/2004/2972_ENG_HTML.htm   (611 words)

  
 Historic Michigan Furniture Companies
The basis for this list is Grand Rapids Area Furniture Companies, compiled by Dr. Richard H. Harms, Curator of Archives of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Names of companies not in the Grand Rapids area have been added based on information from furniture trade periodicals and business directories.
Please note that this is a working list and not all data has been confirmed.
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