http://ciknana.blogdrive.com/ ciknana Sat, 30 Apr 2005 01:15:04 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2005. http://ciknana.blogdrive.com/archive/2.html Sat, 30 Apr 2005 09:13:37 GMT Hainan (Chinese: 海南; pinyin: Hǎinán) is a province of the People's Republic of China, located at the southern end of the country. It consists of several islands, the largest of which is also called Hainan Island (Hainan Dao). And when speaking of "Hainan" in Chinese, it is usually the main Hainan Island that is referred to. To emphasize that the entire province is meant, one says Hainan Sheng ("Hainan Province"). Its capital city is Haikou. Hainan Island was called the Pearl Cliffs (珠崖 Zhu1 ya2), the Fine Jade Cliffs (瓊崖 Qiong2 ya2), and the... (more) http://ciknana.blogdrive.com/comments?id=2 http://ciknana.blogdrive.com/archive/1.html Sat, 30 Apr 2005 09:12:43 GMT Michigan is a state in the United States. The name is derived from Lake Michigan, which in turn is believed to come from the Chippewa Indian word meicigama, meaning "great water." Bounded by four of the Great Lakes, Michigan has the longest state shoreline in the continental United States, and more recreational boats than any other state in the union. Michigan is primarily known as the birthplace of the automobile industry. However, it is also home to a thriving tourist industry, with destinations such as Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Saugatuck and the entire Upper Peninsula drawing... (more) http://ciknana.blogdrive.com/comments?id=1