Michigan

Michigan
  • LONG BEACH, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Job seekers attend the Long Beach Mega Diversity Career Fair at the First Congregational Church on November 20, 2009 in Long Beach, California. Unemployment rose in 29 US states and the District of Columbia during October according to a government report today. Michigan was the highest at 15.1 percent and in fourth place, California had 12.5 percent.

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  • Calif. launches probe into scam targeting churches

    ...his office is investigating three men and a woman who owned the companies that offered the kiosks. Two of the men were charged in Michigan last month with racketeering, fraud and other crimes. Prosecutors there contend they bilked 21 churches of about $660,000.Brown's... 41 m ago |more

  • AP changes roles for 6 news editors, 4 photo eds

    ...Lincoln correspondent in 1998. He became Nebraska news editor in 2007. He has also worked for newspapers in Nebraska, South Dakota, Michigan and Ohio .—Karen Testa, news editor for Massachusetts and Rhode Island , becomes New England news editor, adding oversight... |more

  • More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

    ...in 29 states in October from the previous month, the Labor Department said Friday. Thirteen states saw their jobless rates drop. Michigan still had the nation's highest unemployment rate in October: 15.1 percent. It was followed by Nevada at 13 percent, Rhode... |more

  • Hand sanitizer: How to increase its effectiveness

    ...As with soap, hand sanitizers have to be used on both sides of the hands and between fingers, said Dr. Dele Davies, chairman of pediatrics for the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University. The key is letting the sanitizer dry, he said.... |more

  • Army limits media access at Palin event at NC base

    ...she said.Palin doesn't appear to be using her book signings to promote her politics. She spoke briefly to supporters in Michigan on Wednesday, saying it was great to be there and not mentioning Obama.At least one person in the crowd yelled: "Palin power. 2012,... |more

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  • Most Reliable Wireless Network Just Got Better for Customers in Monroe County, Michigan

    ...the company was formed in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $1.3 billion on improvements to its wireless network in Michigan. The company was the first wireless service provider to roll out its third generation, high-speed wireless network in Michigan... 31 m ago |more

  • College football locals: Nov. 20, 2009

    ...Henry (Immokalee), Wisconsin, x-sophomore, defensive back, No. 7 — Henry had three tackles in last week’s 45-24 win over Michigan. Anthony Mains (Golden Gate), Wisconsin, x-freshman, defensive end, No. 90 — Mains didn’t play in last week’s 45-24 win over Michigan. Brian... 31 m ago |more

  • Michigan's First Couple To Attend Washington Dinner

    ...easier than you might think. Use our diabetes resource guide. More Share your Hot Shots of fantastic fall colors from Michigan's one of a kind tree lines to pumpkin patches! More Slideshow: Fall Colors Send us your Hot Shot photos of football action.... 41 m ago |more

  • Trent's Touchdown - Six Games to Watch in Week 12

    ...by all comers, wining only one of their last seven games. I like Tate Forcier and I like the enthusiasm of the team, but Michigan still makes dumb mistakes. I think Rodriguez really needs to take the training wheel’s off here and just let Forcier air it out.... 46 m ago |more

  • West Michigan native's star rising in 'Twilight'

    ...of New Moon, Eclipse and the impending Breaking Dawn mean his studies have been set aside. It also means he doesnt visit West Michigan as often as hed like. I just take it one day at a time, Lautner said. Im sure Ill get back to Michigan soon. All my family... 59 m ago |more

About Michigan

Michigan (pronounced [ˈmɪʃɪɡən]) is a Midwestern state of the United States, located in the east north central portion of the country. It was named after Lake Michigan, the word 'Michigan' itself being a French derivative of the Ojibwe misshikama (read "mish-ih-GAH-muh"), meaning "big lake" (compare kitchikama, meaning "Great Lake" - pronounced "gitch-ih-GAH-ma," or "Gitchee-Gumee" as rendered by Longfellow).

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