Rhode Island is a small state in New England best known for its picturesque Colonial towns and its sandy shores. While the state exudes charm and pleasantries‚ it actually is facing quite the ugly battle. This war is being fought against substance abuse and mental illness‚ which are putting the health and wellness of Rhode Island residents at risk. Marijuana in Rhode Island: In recent studies‚ residents admitted to using marijuana in the past month. The amount of people equaled 14% of individuals
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to ride‚ no matter how tall or short you are! (But I recommend you to be forty-eight inches tall or higher‚ because if you aren’t‚ it’s pretty unsafe). This relates to Rhode Island’s history because Rhode Island had freedom of religion instead of in this case‚ the freedom to be any height to ride‚ and Roger Williams‚ who founded Rhode Island‚ made so there was freedom of religion. My second attraction is a store called “Ye old Greasy Iron Bucket”. It’s called that because it sells iron and oil. But
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Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) was an English businessman‚ mining magnate‚ and politician in South Africa. He is an important figure in the history of the British Empire. He was the founder of Rhodesia‚ which was named after him. He was the chairman of the mining company De Beers‚ which today markets 40% of the world’s diamonds. Cecil John Rhodes was born on July 5th‚ 1853 in England‚ the fifth of nine brothers and two sisters. As a child‚ he suffered from asthma and as a teenager‚ his parents sent
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Over the last few years prostitution has continued to rise in Rhode Island. The reason behind this is the increase in sex trafficking. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports hundreds of people being trafficked through Rhode Island every year. This is a big issue especially since the average age of sex trafficking victims in the state of Rhode Island ranges between fourteen and fifteen. These young females are being manipulated by people that they trust into a life of prostitution. Websites
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Carolina and Rhode Island possess both similarities and differences for founding and development. As a result of geography and previous history‚ North Carolina and Rhode Island vary in their relations with Native Americans. Rhode Island and North Carolina share similarities pertaining to motivations for colonization‚ political development and religious attitudes. Rhode Island was essentially founded by Roger Williams who fled to the area in 1636 with the help of amicable Indians. Rhode Island was
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visited us (as you should throughout the day to see if we’ve added any important tidbits)‚ you saw this A-B‚ side-by-side comparison. As you look at this striking comparison‚ keep in mind that we’re told that one of these two people is a brilliant Rhodes Scholar - even though he never completed the course of studies. Keep in mind that we’re told that one guy is smarter than the rest of the room‚ and that we were fortunate just to have had somebody with this intellect leading us. Yet that’s the guy
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Liquormart Inc. V. Rhode Island In the United Sates there have always been many controversies about both the selling and consuming of alcoholic beverages. From decades ago the topic of alcohol was still being discussed on whether or not it should be complete banned or more closely regulated. Alcohol is a very dangerous substance when mistreated. Alcohol laws are to protect both an individual person and the people in a society. When it comes to alcohol and how it should be regulated people’s views
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name of Richard Rhodes. He is also a successful graduate of Yale University. Rhodes recently published an article in the September 17th‚ 2000 issue of the New York Times. The article was called "Hollow Claims about Fantasy Violence"‚ which was based from a dispute over media violence. The argument was focused on whether media violence provokes reality violence or is media violence innocent. The author of this article gives arguable information both sides of the argument. Rhodes’ reveals researched
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Although reluctant to let Rhodes join the army given that he was the sole provider for their family. Eliza Rhodes eventually agreed to let Rhodes join the army. He met up with Levi Carr‚ a friend from school‚ and signed up for Rhode Island’s Second Regiment of Volunteers. Eventually‚ and even though he had no clue what the post entailed‚ he was elected First Sergeant of his Regiment. Rhodes was asked to be the clerk during the selection process for the First Light Infantry. He was told by Major John
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