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Michigan was home to various Native Americans centuries before colonization by Europeans. When the first European explorers arrived, the most populous and influential tribes were Algonquian peoples—specifically, the Ottawa, the Anishnabe (called "Chippewa" in French, after their language, "Ojibwe"), and the Potawatomi. The Anishnabe, whose numbers are estimated to have been between 25,000 and 35,000, were the most populous.
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"Apart from the strike-related volatility in the auto sector in recent months, the Michigan economy appears to be trending sideway this year, said Dana Johnson, Chief Economist at Comerica Bank. "However, cyclical weakness in the national economy could pose yet another challenge for the state's economy this winter. Given that the state still has an unusually large, cyclically-sensitive manufacturing sector, Michigan will suffer more than most states if the national economy stalls."
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Actually, Michigan doesn't have the highest unemployment rate in the country. That honor goes to Mississippi with 7.5% in November. Then comes Michigan at 6.9% and right behind at 6.6%, South Carolina. It appears that the land of unemployment milk and honey is Hawaii at 2.3% and Utah at 2.6%. Good luck affording Hawaii anyway.
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With 78 state parks, 19 state recreation areas, and 6 state forests, Michigan has the largest state park and state forest system of any state. These parks and forests include Ludington State Park, Tawas Point State Park, Au Sable State Forest, and Mackinaw State Forest.
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For next summer, Michigan's Adventure will boast more than 60 rides and attractions, including seven roller coasters. Thunderhawk will be a steel complement to the park's perennial favorite, Shivering Timbers, a 125-foot- tall wooden coaster. Since it opened in 1998, Shivering Timbers has been consistently ranked as one of the finest wooden roller coasters in the world by Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today is an international amusement and waterpark publication based in Arlington, Texas.
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Who: Led by Dow, Guardian Industries and Whirlpool Corporation, organizations across Michigan will announce their support for a smart, clean energy policy in Michigan for the first time. Clean energy organizations from across Michigan will convene on the lawn of the State Capitol Building to showcase their contributions to a clean energy future. Ranging from efficient light bulb manufacturers to architects to faith-based organizations, these organizations work with the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) to further Michigan's clean energy future. What: Press conference to be held by Dow Chemical Company, Guardian Industries and Whirlpool to announce plans for smart, clean energy policy in Michigan. According to a recent study by NextEnergy, which estimates that a clean energy policy could generate $1.1 billion in economic growth and create 17,000 new jobs, the companies are backing a plan to increase Michigan's commitment to renewable energy and energy efficiency. An estimated $18 billion leaves Michigan every year to pay for imported energy.
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