Daylife

Michigan | PLACE

 

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).

Read the full background at Wikipedia

Photos 

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 09:45 AM EST shows a dynamic low pressure system located over the Mid-Atlantic. The low pulls increasing moisture into the Northeast, heightening instability throughout the region and yielding to significant precipitation development from New England through the Lower Great Lakes and the Central Appalachians. Lighter precipitation falls across southeastern Michigan through eastern Tennessee. Flooding remains a possibility across Lower New England. Meanwhile, a tight pressure gradient over the region translates into strong, gusty winds across the aforementioned regions, especially along the New England coast. Thus far wind gusts of up to 45 mph have been reported this afternoon. Increasing wind gusts and persistent rainfall may result in property damage, downed power lines, and ultimately scattered power outages.

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 09:45 AM EST shows a dynamic low pressure system located over the Mid-Atlantic. The low pulls increasing moisture into the Northeast, heightening instability throughout the region and yielding to significant precipitation development from New England through the Lower Great Lakes and the Central Appalachians. Lighter precipitation falls across southeastern Michigan through eastern Tennessee. Flooding remains a possibility across Lower New England. Meanwhile, a tight pressure gradient over the region translates into strong, gusty winds across the aforementioned regions, especially along the New England coast. Thus far wind gusts of up to 45 mph have been reported this afternoon. Increasing wind gusts and persistent rainfall may result in property damage, downed power lines, and ultimately scattered power outages.

AP 

Denver players celebrate after a 4-2 victory over Michigan Tech in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Denver players celebrate after a 4-2 victory over Michigan Tech in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Michigan Tech right winger Peter Rohn, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Denver goalie Marc Cheverie in the third period of Denver's 4-2 victory in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Michigan Tech right winger Peter Rohn, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Denver goalie Marc Cheverie in the third period of Denver's 4-2 victory in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Denver defenseman John Lee, second from left, is surrounded after scoring a goal by teammates, from left, Rhett Rakhshani, Joe Colborne and Tyler Ruegsegger against Michigan Tech in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Denver defenseman John Lee, second from left, is surrounded after scoring a goal by teammates, from left, Rhett Rakhshani, Joe Colborne and Tyler Ruegsegger against Michigan Tech in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Denver right winger Joe Colborne, left, celebrates after teammate John Lee scored a goal against Michigan Tech goalie Josh Robinson, right, in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Denver right winger Joe Colborne, left, celebrates after teammate John Lee scored a goal against Michigan Tech goalie Josh Robinson, right, in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Denver goalie Marc Cheverie makes a stick save of a shot against Michigan Tech in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Denver goalie Marc Cheverie makes a stick save of a shot against Michigan Tech in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Michigan State's Kalin Lucas reacts after missing a free throw in the overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010. Minnesota defeated Michigan State 72-67 in overtime.

Michigan State's Kalin Lucas reacts after missing a free throw in the overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010. Minnesota defeated Michigan State 72-67 in overtime.

AP 

Minnesota's Blake Hoffarber (24) reacts as Minnesota defeated Michigan State 72-67 in overtime of the NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

Minnesota's Blake Hoffarber (24) reacts as Minnesota defeated Michigan State 72-67 in overtime of the NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

AP 

Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith, center, argues a call with a referee as his son and assistant coach Saul Smith holds him back in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith, center, argues a call with a referee as his son and assistant coach Saul Smith holds him back in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

AP 

Michigan State's Kalin Lucas (1) drives the ball around Minnesota's Colton Iverson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

Michigan State's Kalin Lucas (1) drives the ball around Minnesota's Colton Iverson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

AP 

Minnesota's Devoe Joseph, left, Damian Johnson and Michigan State's Kalin Lucas battle for a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

Minnesota's Devoe Joseph, left, Damian Johnson and Michigan State's Kalin Lucas battle for a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

AP 

Michigan State's Delvon Roe (10) takes a shot against Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III (50) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

Michigan State's Delvon Roe (10) takes a shot against Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III (50) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

AP 

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12:  Forward DeShawn Sims #34 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a free throw against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Forward DeShawn Sims #34 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a free throw against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Getty Images North America 

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12:  Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines shakes hands with head coach Thad Matta of the Ohio State Buckeyes after the Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines shakes hands with head coach Thad Matta of the Ohio State Buckeyes after the Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Getty Images North America 

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12:  Forward DeShawn Sims #34 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Forward DeShawn Sims #34 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Getty Images North America 

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12:  Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Getty Images North America 

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12:  Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Getty Images North America 

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12:  Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Guard Manny Harris #3 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Getty Images North America 

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12:  Forward DeShawn Sims #34 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Forward DeShawn Sims #34 of the Michigan Wolverines attempts a shot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Getty Images North America 

Michigan State's Draymond Green (23) gives high-fives after being fouled by Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

Michigan State's Draymond Green (23) gives high-fives after being fouled by Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2010.

AP 

  of  

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 09:45 AM EST shows a dynamic low pressure system located over the Mid-Atlantic. The low pulls increasing moisture into the Northeast, heightening instability throughout the region and yielding to significant precipitation development from New England through the Lower Great Lakes and the Central Appalachians. Lighter precipitation falls across southeastern Michigan through eastern Tennessee. Flooding remains a possibility across Lower New England. Meanwhile, a tight pressure gradient over the region translates into strong, gusty winds across the aforementioned regions, especially along the New England coast. Thus far wind gusts of up to 45 mph have been reported this afternoon. Increasing wind gusts and persistent rainfall may result in property damage, downed power lines, and ultimately scattered power outages.

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 09:45 AM EST shows a dynamic low pressure system located over the Mid-Atlantic. The low pulls increasing moisture into the Northeast, heightening instability throughout the region and yielding to significant precipitation development from New England through the Lower Great Lakes and the Central Appalachians. Lighter precipitation falls across southeastern Michigan through eastern Tennessee. Flooding remains a possibility across Lower New England. Meanwhile, a tight pressure gradient over the region translates into strong, gusty winds across the aforementioned regions, especially along the New England coast. Thus far wind gusts of up to 45 mph have been reported this afternoon. Increasing wind gusts and persistent rainfall may result in property damage, downed power lines, and ultimately scattered power outages.

AP 

Denver players celebrate after a 4-2 victory over Michigan Tech in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Denver players celebrate after a 4-2 victory over Michigan Tech in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Michigan Tech right winger Peter Rohn, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Denver goalie Marc Cheverie in the third period of Denver's 4-2 victory in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Michigan Tech right winger Peter Rohn, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Denver goalie Marc Cheverie in the third period of Denver's 4-2 victory in an NCAA college hockey game to win the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Denver defenseman John Lee, second from left, is surrounded after scoring a goal by teammates, from left, Rhett Rakhshani, Joe Colborne and Tyler Ruegsegger against Michigan Tech in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Denver defenseman John Lee, second from left, is surrounded after scoring a goal by teammates, from left, Rhett Rakhshani, Joe Colborne and Tyler Ruegsegger against Michigan Tech in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Denver right winger Joe Colborne, left, celebrates after teammate John Lee scored a goal against Michigan Tech goalie Josh Robinson, right, in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Denver right winger Joe Colborne, left, celebrates after teammate John Lee scored a goal against Michigan Tech goalie Josh Robinson, right, in the second period of an NCAA college hockey game in the teams' first-round playoff series in Denver on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Launch Gallery   of