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Michitwitter Review June 2009
Throughout each month we post items of Michicentric interest to our Michitwitter page. In case you missed them here is a look back at just a few of the items for the month June. We encourage you to add any news items, events, links to vids, podcasts or whatever you find interesting about the Great Lakes State!

Michigan lawmakers stare at the same chasm
Michigan's elected officials face a crucial week of deciding how to deal with major budgetary shortfalls without any signs of a will to compromise. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Behind the scenes with the Michigan Works Film Class
Scott Allman has posted a cool video taking you behind the scenes at Michigan Works' new Film Training Class through Michigan State University & Lansing Community College. The class uses actual filmmakers like Michigan's Rich Brauer as instructors and retrains people to be able to work with movie crews

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Pinhole: Law Quad in the Snow, originally uploaded by Matt Blackcustard

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Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development
Co-founded in February 1987 by Mrs. Rosa Parks and Ms. Elaine Eason Steele, in honor of Raymond Parks (1903 - 1977). It is the living legacy of two individuals who committed their lives to civil and human rights.

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826michigan, a non-profit tutoring and writing center
826michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Bentley Historical Library
Contains extensive holdings on the history of the state and the University of Michigan, including books, manuscripts, photographs, other visual media and maps. Also offers extensive online collections. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Ferris State University
Ferris State is a career-oriented public university located in Big Rapids. More than 170 degrees are offered through the colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Technology. (Big Rapids, Mecosta County)
Growing Christmas Trees in Michigan
For many years Michigan has been a leading state in the production of plantation grown Christmas trees. Each year some 6 million trees are harvested and sold throughout the state and much of the nation. (East Lansing, Ingham County)
Leelanau Children's Center
LCC Preschool programs are about supporting children as they grow and develop. The quality of support is apparent in the facility, the playground, the staffing, the extensive scholarship program and the curriculum itself. (Leland, Leelanau County)
Life Along the Manitou Passage
A collaborative presentation of the maritime history of the Manitou Passage (Manitou Passage Underwater Preserve). Includes photos, writings, maps and information about settlements, shipwrecks and lighthouses. (Leland, Leelanau County)
Little Lambs at Christ Church Cranbrook
Providing flexible and full time care for your children ages 6 weeks to 5 years within the wonderful and caring Christian environment of Christ Church Cranbrook. All faiths are welcome and we look forward to hearing from you soon. (Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County)
Michigan eLibrary (MeL)
An incredible resource for Michigan residents (MI driver's license required) and students. MeL provides free online access to tens of thousands of books and magazines. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan History for Kids
Michigan History for Kids is a colorful, award-winning magazine designed to make history fun for kids. Written at a fourth-grade reading level, the topics align with those covered on the fifth-grade MEAP test. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan K-12 Technology Planning
Technology planning is federally mandated for local school agencies seeking technology funding from federal programs, including the Universal Service Fund (E-Rate) and No Child Left Behind legislation. This site helps educators prepare technology plans. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Odyssey of the Mind
Promotes teamwork, divergent thinking and problem-solving skills in students kindergarten through college. Teams solve a long-term problem and compete within a division based on age at regional, state and World Finals tournaments (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Michigan Tax Truth
Providing citizens, policymakers, elected officals, and the media with accurate and true information about state government taxes and spending in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Virtual University
A private, not-for-profit Michigan corporation established to deliver online education and training opportunities to the citizens of Michigan. Offers online K-12 classes. (Lansing, Ingham County)
MichiganEPIC, Center for Michigan History Studies
An electronic, Internet-based, distance learning website that supplies hard to find social science resources and offers pre-service and practicing teachers material to re-educate themselves in new areas targeted by the Department of Education. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
MSU 4-H Children's Garden
A special garden where plants and children and imaginations grow. Visit the web site for tons of information, garden webcam, virtual tour and much more. (East Lansing, Ingham County)
MSU Extension - Southwest Region
MSU Southwest, located on the beautiful grounds of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. MSU Southwest provides access to MSU classes offered in southwest Michigan and administrative oversight to 17 southwest Michigan counties and 2 research stations. (Hickory Corners, Barry County)
Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development
Co-founded in February 1987 by Mrs. Rosa Parks and Ms. Elaine Eason Steele, in honor of Raymond Parks (1903 - 1977). It is the living legacy of two individuals who committed their lives to civil and human rights. (Detroit, Wayne County)
The Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC)
The first fully integrated demonstration facility for distributed generation of electricity using alternative and renewable energy technologies in the US and also fosters research and education involving alternative and renewable energy. (Muskegon, Muskegon County)
The Northport Promise
Embrace the Future with the Northport Promise The Northport Promise vision is to provide scholarships for all graduating Northport seniors who apply. (Northport, Leelanau County)
The Saline Fiddlers
Setting the standard for extracurricular music programs with a simple idea: introduce an alternative style of music education to public school students. The Saline Fiddlers present a stage show that includes music, song and dance from traditional sources. (Saline, Washtenaw County)