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| | Rhode Island Lighthouses |
 | | In 2000 the Coast Guard leased the lighthouse to the American Lighthouse Foundation for preservation; after local protests, this lease was transferred in 2001 to the Prudence Conservancy. | | | In 2000 the American Lighthouse Foundation leased the lighthouse from the Coast Guard and helped start the Dutch Island Lighthouse Society to work for restoration of the lighthouse. | | | In late 2004 the lighthouse became available for transfer under the National Lighthouse Preservation Act; BLMA was coordinating an application for ownership. |
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| | Atlas: Rhode Island |
| | Rhode Island Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population … |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Rhode Island |
| | By the early part of the eighteenth century the people were extensively engaged in ship-building, and it is said that in the wars in America between Great Britain and France, Rhode Island fitted out more ships for service than any other colony. | | | This classification does not distinguish the Jews, who are rapidly increasing, and who in 1905 numbered 14,570. | | | The population of Rhode Island in 1708 was 7181. |
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| | Rhode Island - definition of Rhode Island in Encyclopedia |
| | Rhode Island was the only one of the thirteen colonies that had complete religious freedom. | | | Rhode Island was the last state to ratify the United States Constitution (May 29, 1790) and did so only under the threat of being declared a foreign nation and having its exports taxed. | | | Rhode Island Colony was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams after being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious views. |
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http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Rhode_Island
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| | Rhode Island Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online |
| | Rhode Island - Federal Lands and Indian Reservations PDF format (388K) The National Atlas of the United States of America, U.S. Geological Survey, 2003 | | | The following maps were produced by the U.S. National Park Service unless otherwise noted. | | | Rhode Island (outline map) JPEG format (70K) County boundaries and names. |
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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/rhode_island.html
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| | Rhode Island National Guard |
| | This site is intended to be used by the public for viewing and retrieving information only. | | | Security and Privacy Notice: This site is provided as a Public Service by the Adjutant General, Rhode Island National Guard. | | | "The Rhode Island National Guard is committed to provide equipped, trained, and competent units to either the President of the United States or the Governor of the State of Rhode Island in times of need." |
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| | Rhode Island Travel, Tourism, and Entertainment |
| | That being said, the North Lighthouse is just that. | | | Block Island, in itself, retains such a remote quality that one can hardly imagine that there can be something even more remote on the island. | | | Haywood Jablowme -- "I never even been to Rhode Island. |
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| | Rhode Island Apartments for Rent |
| | Search Apartments For Rent > Rhode Island Apartments | | | Rhode Island's coast is lined with resorts noted for their swimming and boating facilities. | | | This small state, which clocks in at only 37 miles wide and 48 miles long, is big on great reasons to move here. |
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| | Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| | Please contact webmaster@ride.ri.gov with questions or comments about this Web site. | | | Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | | | © 2005 Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. |
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| | Rhode Island |
| | Williams believed in the importance of liberty of conscience, which became an important principle in the founding of Rhode Island and ultimately in the founding of the United States. | | | Later Williams thought that Verrazano had been referring to island where they had settled and began calling the island Rhode Island. | | | Roger Williams and a group of religious followers founded the town of Providence in what is today known as Rhode Island after their banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. |
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http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/ri
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| | Rhode Island |
| | Rhode Island lags farther behind in competitiveness report. | | | Rhode Island, smallest of the 50 states, is densely populated and highly industrialized. | | | From its beginnings, Rhode Island has been distinguished by its support for freedom of conscience and action: Clergyman |
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| | Rhode Island The Ocean State Capital Providence |
| | Rhode Island is the smallest of the 50 states in area. | | | These harbors allowed New England raw materials and finished goods to be shipped to other parts of the United State and foreign countries and allowed raw and finished goods from other parts of the United States and foreign countries to be delivered to New England. | | | This is not all ocean frontage but includes Narragansett Bay extending inland from the Atlantic Ocean north to the center of the state. |
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http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ri_intro.htm
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| | Rhode Island USGenWeb Project |
| | This mailing list is for discussions with others who are researching their Rhode Island ancestry, or who have other genealogical or historical interests in the state of Rhode Island. | | | The Rhode Island files of the USGenWeb Archives | | | NOTE: These documents are made available free to the public for non-commercial purposes by the Rhode Island USGenWeb Project. |
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| | The Rhode Island - The United States Mint |
| | Known as the "sailing capital" of the world, Rhode Island was home to the America's Cup for more than 50 years. | | | Rhode Island residents were invited to vote for their favorite design at area libraries, the Statehouse and via the Internet. | | | The Rhode Island - The United States Mint |
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http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/50sq_program/states/index.cfm?state=RI
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| | IPL Kidspace: Stately Knowledge |
| | This is the official website for the State of Rhode Island. | | | Here is the homepage for the Rhode Island State Historical Society. | | | This site offers reviews of "weird sites along the highway" in Rhode Island. |
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| | Census 2000 data for Rhode Island |
| | The population of Rhode Island on April 1, 2000 was 1,048,319. | | | Summary File 4 (SF4) contains the sample data, which is the information compiled from the questions asked of a sample of all people and housing units. | | | Rhode Island Summary File 4 - released 7/30/2003 |
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http://www.census.gov/census2000/states/ri.html
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| | FindLaw: State Resources: Rhode Island: Laws |
| | Rhode Island Superior Court Opinions From the Rhode Island Superior Court. | | | Rhode Island Supreme Court Opinions From the Rhode Island Supreme Court. | | | FindLaw > State Resources > Rhode Island > Laws |
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http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/ri/laws.html
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| | Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Rhode Island: |
| | Governor Carcieri paid tribute to those who were honored by the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, including Noreen Shawcross, his Chief of Housing and Community Development. | | | Hispanic businesses in Rhode Island have grown at five times the national average, according to the most recent data spanning 1997-2002 that was recently released. | | | Rhode Island is a state on the move, and this site is a way to learn more about how we are on our way to becoming the jewel of the Northeast. |
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| | Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline |
| | A Rhode Island Government Website • © 1998–2006 | | | The Board also administers the J1 visa waiver program for the state of Rhode Island. | | | Foreign medical graduates undergoing post-graduate residency training in the US under the J1 visa program must return to their homeland for two years before applying for immigration to the United States. |
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| | Rhode Island |
| | Rhode Island State and County Quickfacts (U.S. Census Bureau) | | | Rhode Island Department of Human Services: Office of Rehabilitation Services | | | Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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http://www.lexisone.com/legalresearch/legalguide/states/rhode_island.htm
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| | Rhode Island State Police: |
| | Welcome to the Rhode Island State Police Web site. | | | The Rhode Island State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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| | Rhode Island Living - Finding your dream home has never been easier! |
| | Rhode Island Living - Finding your dream home has never been easier! | | | Rhode Island Living is not just about real estate... | | | Beyond finding your dream home, Rhode Island Living is your #1 source for contacting a real estate professional, browsing this weekend’s open houses, searching for area rental property, locating a home service professional, starting a career in real estate and much more. |
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| | Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency: |
| | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has established the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) in order to provide a comprehensive and effective means to disseminate information regarding the risk of a terrorist attack on the United States, to Federal, State, and local authorities. | | | Unfortunately every year, millions of Americans will face disasters, and the terrifying consequences that follow. | | | Emergency Management Agency, Rhode Island -April 24, 2006 11:45 AM |
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| | rhode island map and information page |
| | For Rhode Island precipitation levels view this map | | | (1778) Revolutionary War's Battle of Rhode Island is the heaviest fighting within the state | | | For hotels all around the State of Rhode Island here! |
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http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/ri.htm
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| | Rhode Island |
| | University of Rhode Island, 401 Victory Hwy., W. Alton Jones Campus, W. Greenwich, RI 02817, (401) 397-3361, www.uri.edu/ajc/wpines. | | | A JOUR stands for European Craftsmanship, right here on the East Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island in the United States. | | | Licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island Former Prosecutor Active in Gay and Lesbian orginizations and legislation. |
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http://www.pinkweb.com/ri.listings.html
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| | Rhode Island State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song |
| | Rhode Island State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song | | | See Rhode Island with The Times - Get the inside track with travel tips, tales, and deals from The New York Times. | | | Possibly named in honor of the Greek Island of Rhodes or was named Roode Eylandt by Adriaen Block, Dutch explorer, because of its red clay. |
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| | Rhode Island Geographic Information System Data --- RIGIS Data |
| | The Rhode Island Geographic Information System (RIGIS) is a consortium of government and private organizations employing computer and communications technology to manage and use a collective database of comprehensive geographically related information. | | | The mission of the RIGIS is to monitor, coordinate, and provide leadership for activities related to the use of GIS technology within Rhode Island, to support initiatives to implement or use the technology, and to manage and provide access to a common database of geographically referenced information. | | | All geospatial data provided are in Rhode Island stateplane feet NAD 83 projection. |
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| | N C H S - Where to Write for Vital Records - Rhode Island |
| | Personal check or money order should be made payable to General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island. | | | For earlier records, write to the city/town clerk where the event occurred or to the Rhode Island State Archives, 337 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903. | | | Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $10.00 each. |
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| | RI Department of Environmental Management |
| | The Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 mandates an increase in the amount of renewable fuel used nationally, which, in practice, will mean that the bulk of the national requirement will be met by adding ethanol. | | | The Department of Environmental Management advises consumers that gasoline in Rhode Island, as well as in many states nationally, is changing in response to federal legislation. | | | The Rhode Island Earth Day Committee and the Department of Environmental Management have once again teamed up to celebrate the 36th Anniversary of Earth Day - April 22, 2006 - with activities throughout the month of April. |
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| | The State of Rhode Island General Assembly |
| | A comprehensive list of Rhode Island State Government and Agency Websites! | | | Travel Rhode Island by linking toThe Historic Slater Mill in Pawtucket Rhode Island, the birthplace of The American Industrial Revolution.. | | | The 2005 edition of Rhode Island Local Aid. |
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| | Lifespan - Helping Our Hospitals Take the Best Care of You |
| | For patients and families, Rhode Island Hospital's new emergency department means greater privacy and care that's more efficient and responsive. | | | Rhode Island and The Miriam are the first hospitals in Rhode Island to offer cardiac MRI. | | | Learn more about advance directives and how you can plan ahead. |
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| | The Lot - Your Rhode Island Lottery! - Welcome To RILOT |
| | This website, www.RILOT.com, is the official website of the Rhode Island Lottery. | | | Any and all use of content, logos and/or other features of this website are prohibited without the written consent of the Rhode Island Lottery. | | | It is UNLAWFUL for anyone under the age of 18 to play the Lottery. |
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| | Rhode Island Division of Purchases Website |
| | In the Governor’s State of the State Address he indicated that Rhode Island has demonstrated to the business community that it is business-friendly and we are creative, responsive and forward-thinking. | | | The Rhode Island Vendor Information Program website has been moved. | | | as the new Purchasing Agent for the State of Rhode Island. |
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| | RI Secretary of State — RI Secretary of State |
| | Brown asks Rhode Island voters to review their voting information and make changes as part of historic effort to clean up voting list and help reduce confusion at polls | | | Secretary of State Matt Brown announced today that the State Archives Division, on behalf of the Rhode Island Historical Records Advisory Board, has been awarded a $130,000 federal grant. | | | The two-year grant project will provide archival and preservation training to organizations that care for Rhode Island's historical records, and will make grant funds available to repositories. |
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| | www.rimonthly.com |
| | This is the only guide you'll ever need to plan a wedding in Rhode Island. | | | Best of Rhode Island Party™ Thursday, July 20, at the Providence Performing Arts Center. | | | Businesses – find out about Rhode Island Monthly's exciting event sponsorship packages! |
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| | RI Department of Business Regulations |
| | The Department of Business Regulation is an organization of dedicated professionals responsible for regulating and licensing a broad array of Rhode Island businesses in order to protect the public. | | | Our mission is to assist, educate and protect Rhode Islanders through the implementation and enforcement of state laws mandating regulation and licensing of these industries and other activities while recognizing the need to foster a sound business environment in the state. | | | The industries we regulate include insurance, banking, securities, liquor, real estate, racing and athletics, along with many others. |
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| | Rhode Island news projo.com The Providence Journal |
| | In-depth coverage of the worst fire in Rhode Island's history. | | | There are more motorcycles out there on Rhode Island streets and highways, about four times as many as in 1992. | | | Choose from more than 400 day, specialty and overnight camps. |
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| | Welcome to RIIFF |
| | Two of the shorts--one animated and one documentary--selected for the 2005 Rhode Island International Film Festival, this year scheduled for August 8-13, 2006, were up for an Oscar. | | | This festival will be another successful extension of the Rhode Island International Film Festival making our range and scope even larger than any other Fest. | | | John Canemaker's "The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation" and Runar Runarsson "The Last Farm" were among the nominees in the animated and documentary short film categories in the 78th annual Academy Awards. |
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| | Natural Resources and Environmental Management |
| | Support for these pages is made possible by contributions from the Renewable Resources Extension Act. | | | Providing research based knowledge to enable people to improve their lives and communities. | | | Rhode Island Cooperative Extension provides equal program opportunities without regard to race, age, sex or preference, creed, or disability. |
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| | Rhode Island Camping: Family Campgrounds near RI Attractions |
| | Rhode Island Camping: Family Campgrounds near RI Attractions | | | The RI Campground Owners Association offer fine family campgrounds throughout the State of Rhode Island. | | | Visit our membership listing for a conveniently located campground near the attractions of your choice |
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| | Visit Rhode Island :: Welcome :: VisitRhodeIsland.com |
| | If you haven't seen Rhode Island, you haven't seen New England. | | | With TRIP you can plan every aspect of your visit to Rhode Island and print out your very own trip planner of fun things to do and see. | | | Plan your Rhode Island Rhode trip right here, after you put in for a couple of days off. |
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| | Rhode Island : Weather Underground |
| | Rhode Island — (Click on a column heading to sort this information) | | | Find the Weather for any City, State or ZIP Code, or Airport Code or Country |
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| | FindLaw: State Resources: Rhode Island |
| | Primary Materials - Cases, Codes and Regulations Includes links to Rhode Island constitution, code, bills, federal court opinions, state court opinions, and administrative code. | | | FindLaw Classifieds - Find a Legal Job in Rhode Island | | | KeyCite - Check to see if your case is still good law for only $4.25 |
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