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  SOM - Departments
The attorney general is the lawyer for the State of Michigan.
The Department of State is the oldest department of Michigan state government and is administered by the secretary of state.
The purpose of the department is to provide 24-hour statewide quality police service for the safety and protection of the people and their property in the state of Michigan.
michigan.gov /som/0,1607,7-192-29701_29702_30045---,00.html   (559 words)

  
  MSN Encarta - Michigan
This peninsula is bounded on the south by Ohio and Indiana, on the west by Lake Michigan, and on the north by Lakes Michigan and Huron and by the Straits of Mackinac.
The Upper Peninsula is bordered on the east by the Saint Marys River, on the south by the Straits of Mackinac and Lakes Huron and Michigan, on the west by Wisconsin, and on the north by Lake Superior.
Michigan is called the Wolverine State, because of the importance of wolverine pelts to early trading posts in the region.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761572168/Michigan.html   (1257 words)

  
 The Michigan - The United States Mint
The Michigan quarter is the first of 2004, and the 26th in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program.
On January 26, 1837, Michigan became the 26th state to be admitted into the Union.
Michigan is the only State that borders four of the five Great Lakes, more than any other state.
www.usmint.gov /mint_programs/50sq_program/states/index.cfm?state=MI   (305 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Michigan State Highway 185   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Michigan State Highway 185 or M-185 is a highway in the U.S. state of Michigan that circles Mackinac Island, a popular tourist destination.
An 8-mile long route, it is highly scenic due to its proximity to the beautiful Straits of Mackinac that divide the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
It also has no connection to any other Michigan state trunkline highways -- as it is on an island -- and is accessible from elsewhere only by passenger ferry.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Michigan-State-Highway-185   (197 words)

  
 DEA Briefs & Background, Drugs and Drug Abuse, State Factsheets, Michigan
Methamphetamine continues to be available in the state of Michigan with the western and northern counties experiencing an increase in the amount of locally produced and Mexican methamphetamine.
Michigan has experienced an increase in MDMA use and abuse due to the large volume of colleges and universities within the area.
The Michigan HIDTA is responsible for supplying funding and assistance to 22 initiatives, of which 17 are federal, state and local drug task forces.
www.dea.gov /pubs/states/michigan.html   (1816 words)

  
 Michigan State Information Page - OSHA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
An important feature of the Michigan State Plan is that MIOSHA rules apply not only to the private sector, but also to the public sector our requirements apply to state and local government.
In Michigan the county road commission has to follow the same safety and health rules that apply to the private-sector contractor.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (Act 154 of 1974, as amended) was written to include all Michigan employees.
www.osha.gov /oshdir/stateprogs/Michigan.html   (500 words)

  
 Introduction to Michigan - The United States of America
Michigan is quite unique among the states in that it is divided into two distint geographic sections, the Upper peninsula, and the Lower peninsula.
The word Michigan originally referred to a clearing on the lower peninsula and was derived from the Chippewa Indian word "majigan" which means clearing.
The Michigan quarter is the first of 2004, and the 26th in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program.
www.netstate.com /states/intro/mi_intro.htm   (1061 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Michigan State University, United States (Colleges, U.S.) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Michigan State University, Colleges, U.S. Related Category: Colleges, U.S. Michigan State University, at East Lansing; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855.
From 1925 to 1959 it was known as Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science, and in 1964 its present name was adopted.
The state agricultural experiment station and an agricultural technology institute are there.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MichStU.html   (197 words)

  
 Football Michigan State University Spartans, Official Athletic Site - Football
Michigan State's last win in the series came on Nov. 6, 1999, 23-7, in Spartan Stadium.
Michigan State head coach John L. Smith and his coaching staff invite female fans, 18 and older, to attend the third-annual Women's Football Day scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Michigan State's John Goss narrowly missed a 37-yard field goal in overtime.
msuspartans.fansonly.com /sports/m-footbl/msu-m-footbl-body.html   (541 words)

  
 Travelers Landing Page - Pure Michigan Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Michigan is in full bloom with an array of things to see and do sprouting up all over the state.  This spring plan a trip to Michigan to explore our two peninsulas and four Great Lakes.
Paddlesports span three-seasons in Michigan, and provide a route to scenery and wildlife viewing that is not easily accessible otherwise.
Raise a glass to the Great Lakes State's fruit of the vine...April is Michigan Wine Month, and the arrival of the new releases is something to salute.
www.michigan.org /travel   (194 words)

  
 Men's Basketball Michigan State University Spartans, Official Athletic Site - Men's Basketball
The Michigan State men's and women's basketball teams will hold their annual midnight madness event on Friday night, Oct. 14, in conjunction with the opening of the 2005-06 season.
Former Michigan State All-American Steve Smith announced his NBA retirement on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center on the Michigan State campus.
Michigan State men's basketball coach, along with seven other NCAA basketball coaches, flew over to Kuwait to coach in the Operation Hardwood basketball tournament Aug. 27 - 31.
msuspartans.collegesports.com /sports/m-baskbl/msu-m-baskbl-body.html   (616 words)

  
 Michigan
While Michigan ranks first among the states in production of motor vehicles and parts, it is also a leader in many other manufacturing and processing lines, including prepared cereals, machine tools, airplane parts, refrigerators, hardware, and furniture.
Michigan's forests contribute significantly to the state's economy, supporting thousands of jobs in the wood-product, tourism, and recreation industries.
Michigan, University of - Michigan, University of, main campus at Ann Arbor; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1817...
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108228.html   (486 words)

  
 Michigan State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
Michigan State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song
Michigan - Castle Rock Lake, Petenwell, Wisconsin 17,000-acres.
The elk and moose are symbols of Michigan, while the eagle represents the United States.
www.50states.com /michigan.htm   (322 words)

  
 Football Michigan State University Spartans, Official Athletic Site - Football
Under mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 40, first-year Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio sent his team through a three-hour, 166-play "controlled" scrimmage in Spartan Stadium on Saturday, April 14 to conclude the fourth week of spring practice.
Under mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low-50s, first-year Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio sent his team through a 158-play scrimmage in Spartan Stadium on Saturday, March 31 to conclude the second week of spring practice.
Michigan State concludes its 15 spring practices under first-year head coach Mark Dantonio with the Green-White intrasquad game on Saturday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m.
msuspartans.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/msu-m-footbl-body.html   (702 words)

  
 Forage Information Systems @ Michigan State University
Michigan's forage industry adds up to a multi-million dollar business encompassing over 3.5 million acres of land.
If you are interested in the future of Michigan forage/grazing lands and the direction of MSU forage research and MSU Extension Programing, become a member of the Michigan Forage Council (MFC).
The MFC is the combined forces of the the Michigan Hay and Grazing Council and the Michigan Grazing Lands Conservation Initative which work to advance the science of forage production.
web1.msue.msu.edu /fis   (114 words)

  
 Michigan State University Spartans, Official Athletic Site
Ice Hockey ~ Defending National Champion Michigan State was picked to finish first by the league's media and narrowly missed out on the top spot in the coaches poll, as released at CCHA Media Day in Detroit, Mich on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Central Michigan who never trailed, was outshot by the Spartans, 18-5, but thanks to the stellar play of freshman goalie Louise Gericke the Chippewas hung on for the victory.
The Michigan State's men's golf team wrapped up its third tournament of the fall, shooting a three-round total of 888, to finish at 24 over par at the Shoal Creek Intercollegiate held in Birmingham, Ala.
msuspartans.cstv.com   (771 words)

  
 MGoBlue: Basketball (M)
Lester Abram, Graham Brown, Sherrod Harrell and Chris Hunter were all elected to serve as Michigan's captains for the 2005-06 season (April 10).
Career scoring highs from Dion Harris (25) and Brent Petway (16) were not enough in Michigan's 74-72 overtime loss to the Hawkeyes (March 5).
Tickets are on sale for Michigan's 44th annual postseason awards ceremony, which will be held Saturday, April 9, at Crisler Arena (March 1).
www.mgoblue.com /section_display.cfm?section_id=180&top=2&level=2   (655 words)

  
 Michigan State Wrestling Online
Simmons was named the Michigan State Open Most Outstanding Wrestler last Sunday after defeating previously-ranked No. 1 and defending NCAA champion Matt Valenti of Penn, 2-0, in the 133-pound finals.
The second round produced more of the same, and after yet another takedown by the former Michigan State wrestler, it was lights out for Lambert as Evans rained punch after punch down on him until referee John McCarthy halted the bout at the 2:22 mark.
Michigan State Wrestling coach Tom Minkel has released an instructional DVD "Five Basic Skills For Young Wrestlers" which can be purchased on this web site.
www.msuwrestling.com   (7325 words)

  
 Michigan State Resources
For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under Department of Education: Special Education.
NICHCY State Resources are listings of selected state-wide organizations that can refer people to organizations in their area.
We update our state resources continuously; however, the addresses and telephone numbers of these selected groups are constantly changing.
www.nichcy.org /stateshe/mi.htm   (548 words)

  
 Michigan State hires Dantonio as new coach
The Michigan State Board of Trustees, in a special meeting Monday morning, unanimously approved a recommendation to hire Dantonio.
Michigan State first interviewed Dantonio on Saturday night, followed up by a second interview with university president Lou Anna Simon on Sunday morning.
Dantonio is a former Michigan State assistant who has been head coach at Cincinnati for the past three seasons.
www.startribune.com /512/story/837026.html   (548 words)

  
 Football Michigan State University Spartans, Official Athletic Site - Football
Junior quarterback Drew Stanton was 26-for-36 passing for 340 yards and one touchdown.
Post-game quotes from Michigan State head coach John L. Smith, quarterback Drew Stanton and safety Eric Smith.
Former Michigan State player Charlie Wedemeyer continues to battle life's challenges.
msuspartans.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/msu-m-footbl-body.html   (541 words)

  
 State of Michigan Vacancy Posting Page
If you accept a position with the State of Michigan, you will be paid by means of an electronic funds transfer into an account at your financial institution, unless to do so would cause an undue hardship.
All employees of the State of Michigan must obtain approval from the departmental appointing authority before engaging in supplemental employment.
Some state employees are required to participate in a banked leave time program and mandatory furlough time (time off without pay).
web1mdcs.state.mi.us /vacancyweb/vacancyinq.asp   (247 words)

  
 Michigan State University on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sean Morrison, a University of Michigan associate professor of internal medicine, watches Jack Mosher, a post doctoral research associate, while he cultures stem cells on Monday, May 23, 2005.
LANSING, MICHIGAN -- Michigan State's Monquiz Wedlow, 45, celebrates his teams victory over the University of Michigan at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, November 3, 2001.
LANSING, MICHIGAN -- University of Michigan's Blake Nasif, 38, tackles Michigan States Roderick Maples, 17, during the 1st half of their game in East Lansing, Michigan, Saturday, November 3, 2001.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/MichS1tU1.asp   (721 words)

  
 Michigan Highways: The Great Routes of the Great Lakes State
Welcome to the Michigan Highways website, dedicated to the past, present and future of the Michigan State Trunkline system as well as other highways and routes throughout the Great Lakes State.
It is also meant to change as the state trunkline system changes.
A major part of this website are the Highway Listings which contain information on every state trunkline in Michigan, as well as some other non-state-maintained routes.
www.michiganhighways.org   (284 words)

  
 Cincinnati Bearcats, NCAA Football, Michigan State Spartans - CBS SportsLine.com
Michigan State finished 4-8 this year and has missed out on a bowl trip three straight seasons for the first time since the early 1980s.
Michigan State is barely above.500 since and has won eight or more games in consecutive seasons just once, with one Rose Bowl appearance.
Michigan State waited until Cincinnati finished its regular season to interview Dantonio.
cbs.sportsline.com /collegefootball/story/9831689   (773 words)

  
 Michigan State Spartans Football: SpartanMag.com
Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo scored a huge recruiting victory when 5-star power-forward Delvon Roe selected the Spartans over the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Michigan State continued to be a thorn in the side for the Fighting Irish in South Bend as Javon Ringer...
Michigan State continued it's mastery over the Irish in South Bend this past weekend with a 31-14 victory.
michiganstate.rivals.com   (240 words)

  
 State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Michigan Annual Meeting, ICLE Solo and Small Firm Institute Set for Sept. 26-28 in Grand Rapids
State Bar to Honor 2007 Award Winners at Annual Meeting
Visionary Prentiss Brown to be Honored at State Bar's 32nd Michigan Legal Milestone
www.michbar.org   (72 words)

  
 ACC-Big Ten roundup: Dudley paces BC past Mich. State; Purdue trips Virginia - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
BOSTON (AP) — Jared Dudley scored 30 points with 10 rebounds to lead Boston College to a 65-58 victory over Michigan State on Wednesday night in the Eagles' debut in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
Michigan State (6-2) had outrebounded every one of its opponents in its first seven games.
Goran Suton scored 18 points with nine rebounds for Michigan State, which is 4-3 in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/mensbasketball/games/2006-11-29-acc-big-ten-roundup_x.htm   (1234 words)

  
 FindLaw: State Resources: Michigan: Associations
State Bar of Michigan Provides information about the Michigan State Bar, its member services and publications; includes links to public resources and ethics opinions.
State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board Adjudicative arm of the Michigan Supreme Court for discharge of its exclusive constitutional responsibility to supervise and discipline Michigan attorneys.
Michigan Council of Private Investigators Organization for private investigators, with mission to advise members about legislative and professional changes.
www.findlaw.com /11stategov/mi/associations.html   (405 words)

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