Rhodes

about 3 issues that Rhode Island is currently dealing with, and some solutions that the government and local people have come up with. I will also explain why these issues are such a big deal, and how they have affected the state. The first one, is pollution in Narragansett Bay, which is probably the biggest freshwater supply available to Rhode Islanders. Lately, big companies and industries have been trying to find loopholes in the Clean Water Act since it was passed 40 years ago.The Clean Water Act is a law that protects America’s oceans by governing water…

During my educational career I was a participant in program called The College Crusades of Rhode Island. The College Crusades of Rhode Island is a college readiness program. Since the third grade I toured several colleges, learned how apply for college, studied good academic writing, was educated on financial welfare and had many classes on understanding how to choose your career. When it came to choosing my own career my view was stuck between what is practical and what do I love? I had a flare…

decades have not been so kind to the firm, with market share crashing to a “mere” 35%. This company was founded by none other than Cecil Rhodes. Rhodes was archetypically imperialist. We are given a small glimpse of Mr. Rhodes’ brand of imperialism in Lenin’s text on the matter. In summation of this quote, Cecil believed that to save the British Isles from civil war, new territories must be opened up for the settlement of surplus English population and new markets for English goods. With…

It is about the feeling that emanates from a place as a combination of the physical environment and the surrounding community that produces a feeling of place. A place encapsulates an entire community of people and the folklore that is associated within the place. One must embrace their surroundings in order to get the full feeling of being from a place. I consider my place to be the state of Rhode Island. I grew up in that area and and connected with the people neighboring me and got in…

My γιαγιά, Catherine Fotiou, was born in Rhodes, Greece on the 26th of July, 1948. She had three other siblings. At three years old, she embarked on an unbelievable voyage across an immense sea to a ‘foreign land’ known as Australia. She still remembers the sound of the wind, hitting the sails of the ship, Kirina. My γιαγιά was brought up on the Dodecanese Island of Rhodes, Greece, in the town called ‘Palia Poli’ which translates to the ‘Old Town’. Her Mother, Sarah, was from an upscale family…

Nellyonthego1on1 - From Miss Rhode Island USA to Reality Star Villain… How did those two worlds collide? Claudia Jordan – The only reason I look like the villain is because I hold people accountable, and if holding people accountable makes me a villain, then call me the villain. On the Next 15, I’m trying to put together a talk show, and I’m dealing with grown folks who don’t want to do any work. I asked all of my fellow cast members what role did they want to play and of course since the…

It comes as no surprise that autumn is among Rhode Island’s busiest tourist seasons. Experience the beauty of autumn in Rhode Island Undecided where to travel to this autumn? If you're planning a trip to New England this autumn, look no further than to Rhode Island. Rhode Island is a popular choice among travelers looking for a quiet retreat while embracing the fresh air and beauty of the fall foliage. The best time to experience the incredible mix of colors is beginning in the last part of…

Rhodes – the clear skies, the deep blue ocean. What is there not to love? Whether you be a student looking to party the night away, or a traveller wanting to experience the world, this island offers everything to everyone. As I walked along the pebble floor on the street and gazed into the shining eye of the sun, I thought to myself; this is paradise. Rhodes felt like a walk through antiquity, dotted with Greek castles and churches as far as the eye could see. However, the island is not…

“When the white man turns tyrant, it is his own freedom that he destroys” (George Orwell, Shooting an Elephant). Cecil Rhodes conquered and imperialized what was called Rhodesia and now goes by the name of Zimbabwe. Rhodes bought out lands surrounding his own and had his huge country be named after him. During the first couple years of Imperialistic rule, the natives were not happy that the minority of white men in their country were ruling over them. Over the long run there was political…

Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the famous author of her life story Three Little words the memoir. In this book it portrays her story through foster care. As you read you learn that Ashley did not have the easiest time growin up. She learned from an early age that life doesn 't always work out the way you want it to. She held on to her education to pull her out of the darkness she lived in. Ashley took these awful things she lived through and she turned it all around to become successful in her adult…