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(disambiguation).Michigan (IPA: /??m??????g??n/, roughly MISH-uh-gun)[2] is a Midwestern state of the United States of America, located in the east north central portion of the country. It was named after Lake Michigan, whose name was a French adaptation of the Ojibwe term mishigami, meaning "large water" or "large lake".[3][4]Bounded by four of the five Great Lakes, plus Lake Saint Clair, Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the World, and the second longest total shoreline in the United States.[5] In 2005, Michigan had more registered recreational boats than any state except California and Florida.[6] A person in Michigan is never more than 85 miles (137 km) from open Great Lakes water and is never more than 6 miles (10 km) from a natural water source.Michigan is the only bi-peninsular state. The Lower Peninsula of Michigan, to which the name Michigan was originally applied, is sometimes dubbed "the mitten," owing to its shape. When asked where in Michigan one comes from, a resident of the Lower Peninsula may often point to the corresponding part of his or her hand. The Upper Peninsula (U.P.) is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, a five-mile channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. The Upper Peninsula (whose residents are often called "Yoopers") is economically important for tourism and its natural resources.The Upper and Lower Peninsulas are connected by the five-mile-long Mackinac Bridge, which is the third longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the world. This is the source of the name "trolls" for residents of the Lower Peninsula, for they live "under" (south of) the bridge. The Great Lakes that border Michigan are Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Michigan also abuts Lake Saint Clair, which is between Lake Erie and Lake Huron.
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I'd Rather Be Golfing:
Golf and business - they're all about making contact and following through. This bucket
of treats is always a hit with golfers, on a desktop, on the course or at the 19th hole. Score
a hole in one with this special gift for birthdays, golf outings, or thank you. **Coffee
mug imprinting available.
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The FTD® Lavender Cascade™ Bouquet:
The Bride delights in Lavender stems, creatively cascading among lavender Lilacs and Larkspur. Delicate blooms in pink and white join in, alongside dried lavender Thistle, Wheat stems and Poppy Pods, for a natural touch.
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The FTD® Berry Fresh™ Wrist Corsage:
Leaves and berries are playfully joined with mini Calla Lilies in this dramatic wrist corsage.
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The FTD® Here Comes the Bride™ Bouquet:
In the tradition of graceful movement, this bouquet is accented by trailing roses, orchids and lilac stems. Roses and lilies harmonize with red, white, pink and green blooming stems.
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The FTD® Zen Garden™ :
Caring for plants can be a soothing and relaxing activity and a gift that shows you care. This assortment of green plants arrives in a basket and makes an excellent gift for any occasion
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