Michigan

Memorable Christmas

It rained on Christmas this year. It hardly ever rains in December in Michigan its just too cold. So for it too rain on Christmas it really makes this Christmas memorable.

The Federal Government will no longer prosecute medical marijuana users

In the United States there are a few states that allow medical marijuana…Michigan my home state is one of them…If you are sick say with CANCER or AIDS or any other qualifying disease your doctor c

12% unemployment

Michigan has a 12% unemployment rate. The highest in the United States. While Michigan is third highest in Foreclosures.

It’s really bad up here economically. General Motors is close too declaring bankruptcy’s with a stock price that has not been seen since the early 1960’s…GM is around a dollar or so per share…I remember when GM was selling for around 75 dollars a share.

Black Ice

Black Ice is a term people in Michigan use a lot this time of year. Black Ice refers too a layer of ice that can not be seen on the roadway and is extremely dangerous.

Black Ice is formed by blowing snow over a clear road as cars travel over the road the snow is smashed into the pavement over a period of a few hours and dozens of cars, Black Ice will form on the pavement.

Winter time in Michgain

It gets dark early this time of year up here in Michigan. By 5:30 it’s pitch black out. The Winter solstice is on the first day of winter December 21 after which the days will slowly get longer.

Tornado Alley

The United States gets more tornados then any other country in the world. Most tornados strike in an area known as Tornado Alley.

Tornado Alley makes up an area from South Dakota down to Texas. The gulf of Mexico provides the warm most air and Canada provides the cold fronts. Tornado alley really has ideal conditions for some horrific Tornados.

Ballast-free ships

University of Michigan engineers are working to overhaul ship design by eliminating the need for ballast tanks that help spread invasive species. The ballast free ships designs they are working on involve a constant flow of local sea water through a network of large pipes.

Do-over vote may be ordered by the DNC

Michigan and Florida may have a do-over democratic primary. Because both Michigan and Florida moved up their primaries too earlier dates in the year the democratic party will not allow the delegates to count at the convention. However with the closeness in the race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, a re-vote may be ordered too finally settle who the nomination is going to be.

Michigan is a fat state

Michigan is a fat state. Last year we ranked 6 in the Nation for obesity. In Fact 25.3 percent of Michigan residence are obese. Childhood obesity is also high. Obesity is real problem up here in the Great Lakes State.

Cabin Fever

The restlessness people feel when they wish winter would end is often called Cabin Fever. In Michigan most people start too feel Cabin Fever in early March. After 5 months of winter you start too feel like your going crazy and just want it too warm up outside.

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