...What in your view was the short-term significance of Cecil Rhodes from 1882 to 1902? Cecil Rhodes was one of the most important figures concerning British Expansion in South Africa during the years of 1882 to 1902. By becoming the prime minister of Cape Colony in 1890 and being one of the founding members of the De Beers company which dominated the world market for diamonds at that time, he played a controversial role in British history. Rhode’s fierce support for British Imperialism can clearly be seen as he envisaged bringing not only of the whole African continent under British Domination but the ultimate recovery of the United States of America to the British Empire. There were literally no limits to Rhode’s ambitions. He was a megalomaniac and this can be seen by his dream of creating the ultimate imperial railway from Cape to Cairo which would bring together all the British colonies in Africa. Firstly Rhode’s was responsible for expanding the British Colony of South Africa northwards from the cape. He was able to conquer many areas mainly using the BSAC (given to him in 1899). What is more Cecil Rhodes was the main catalyst towars many wars and conflicts such as the Battle of Shangani River of 1893 and the catastrophic for the British Second Boer War (also known as the South African war of 1899-1903). Last but not least another short- term significance of Rhodes was the deterioration of the lives of the native Africans through the racist attitudes he cemented during...
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...Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the United States. Rhode Island is the smallest in the area, the eighth least populous, but the second most densely populated of the 50 US states behind New Jersey. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west and Massachusetts to the north and east, and it shares a water boundary with New York's Long Island to the southwest. Rhode Island was the first of the 13 original colonies to declare independence from British rule, declaring itself independent on May 4, 1776, two months before any other colony. The State was also the last of the thirteen original colonies to ratify the United States Constitution. Rhode Island's official nickname is "The Ocean State", a reference to the State's geography, since Rhode Island has several large bays and inlets that amount to about 14% of its total area. Its land area is 1,045 square miles but its total area is significantly larger. The capital of Rhode Island is Providence, which is the largest city with an estimated population as of 2012 of 1,050,292 people. The flag of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is white and consists of a gold anchor in the center (a symbol for hope) surrounded by thirteen gold stars (for the original 13 colonies and Rhode Island's status as the 13th state to ratify the Constitution). A blue ribbon below the anchor bears the state's motto in gold: "HOPE." The flag is frequently depicted with golden fringe around the edges of the flag. Rhode...
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...1. Rhode Island’s weather is hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and humid most of the time. January and February are the coldest months with temperature close to 20 degrees; July is the hottest month with 70-80 degrees. Rhode Island's landscape includes 36 islands. However, most of the state is part of the mainland of North America. The state is almost divided into two parts by the Narragansett Bay and has over 400 miles of coastline. There are lagoons and salt marshes along the state's Atlantic shore. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Providence County, in the city of Cranston. There are around one million people leaving in Rhode Island. The three largest Rhode Island communities are: Italian 19%, Irish, 18% and English 12%. 2. Rhode Island’s primary industries are: textiles, jewelry, rubber products, machinery, and tourism. Three biggest employers of Rhode Island are: Rhode Island State with14,900 employees, Hospitals with 11,870 and the United States Government with 11,580 employees. 3. Rhode Island has many natural resources, for example water, iron, fish, soil, timber, dairy products and many more. Above ground, there is land for farming and the trees for wood. In the water there is fishing for shellfish, cod, sea bass and tuna. The biggest manmade resources include fabric mills, manmade fiber and silk companies. 4. The Breakers was the summer house of the Cornelius Vanderbilt II (NY Central Railroad President). The house sits right...
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...Most people know that Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, but did you know that Rhode Islands could fit in the state of Alaska 487 times? Unlike most states Rhode Island has a few nick names. “Little Rhody” (because of the size), The Plantation State, and “The Ocean State” (because so much of it is surrounded by water). You can get to the Atlantic ocean from anywhere in the state within 30 minutes! Rhode Island has rich history, spectacular geography, major cities ,and interesting facts. Come see “Little Rhody” any time! You won’t regret it! Rhode Island is filled with explorers, settlers, important people, and famous events. Roger Williams was banished from Massachusetts because of his extreme views. He purchased land...
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...Favorite Foods Experimenting with different foods has always been adventurous and satisfying to the taste buds at the same time. As a child, most foods were always of one specific type which was of the American tradition. Some foods often kept me away from tasting them merely because of the appearance. Being open-minded in the event of trying different foods from various backgrounds becomes enjoyable based upon where the food originated from along with the diverse seasonings and recipes used. Some foods have remained a personal favorite for years, and some have been recently added to the list by simply trying new things. We all derive from numerous backgrounds where food brought our families together, whether it’s on the day of someone’s birthday, national holiday, or a family outing. Traveling to different areas of the world presents many diverse classes of not only different foods and taste, but also preparation styles. My favorite categories of foods are sushi, Italian, and soul food. During the 8th century, the history of sushi developed in Southeast Asia with the intent to preserve fish that was wrapped with fermented rice. The first time that I tried sushi, I was living in Jacksonville, Florida working for the United States Navy. My significant other at the time always talked to me about sushi, but I was always hesitant about trying something that involved raw fish and seaweed. When the initial experience presented itself, we were at a restaurant and I found out...
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...Jacob Ellefsen April 2nd 2012 Prof. Julie Weiskopf Colonial Nature Paper Word Count: 2,225 Colonial Nature Practices in Africa Africa contains number truly unique geographic features that are home to a number of different plant and animal species. As history has shown Africa to be the cradle of civilization, the inhabitants have developed a harmonious, possibly even religious balance with their environment. When Europeans arrived in Africa they saw many such practices as “backwards” and labeled those people demonstrating them as uncivilized. They saw it as a matter of religious right and of nation pride to take upon themselves a civilizing mission of Africa. With them they brought new scientific developments to increase crop production and to bring crops to areas that were previously unable to sustain them. It seemed like a great improvement of the region, but the balance of life for the Africans had been disrupted. The onslaught of colonialism brought with a number of changes that affected the livelihoods of many Africans, but African replied with a number of diverse ways in which to react to the colonial management of African environmental resources. This paper will focus on the regions of Kenya, The Matopos Hills in modern day Zimbabwe, and finally colonial South Africa. The Inhabitants of Africa were controlled by the environment they resided in. It controlled every part of their lives from basic survival to agricultural production of goods. They had lived in such...
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...Lukas Samuelsson EngComp 1000 Prof. Hines 18 October 2011 Blackstone Boulevard When I first arrived in Rhode Island from Sweden did I hear about this place from my new friends. They were talking about Blackstone Boulevard, a beautiful path that was perfect for a run. Of course I had to check it out. Once or twice a week, since I learned about Blackstone Boulevard have I been going there for a jog or a quick walk. What first attracted me to the “Boulevard” were the positive comments about it. And after my first experience on the Boulevard I cannot say anything else than it is a beautiful place. Blackstone Boulevard is located on the East Side of Providence in a nice, wealthy neighborhood. The neighborhood have a ton of big and beautiful houses that does not ruin the wonderful experience of the Blackstone Boulevard. The Boulevard is approximately 1,5miles long. The boulevard has lots of wonderful greenery with big old trees, shrubs and flowers. Along the path will one will find a statue, different trees from deciduous to coniferous trees, various shrubs in many colors, and people of all ages using the path. Blackstone Boulevard takes my mind away every time I go there because of the peace and beauty I find there. Recently I went to the Boulevard, a sunny day which showed the Boulevard at its best. Walking down the path made me realize how awesome this place really is. Right away, every time I step onto the path, it takes my mind away. There are all kinds of different,...
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...Interpersonal conversation 1 Recently I had a conversation with my ex-wife about our daughter via the telephone. I had found out that my daughter who is 14 and lives with my ex-wife in Rhode Island had gone out on a date with a 16 year old boy. I found this out on her facebook page. I was unhappy that she would let our daughter do this and that I had to find out this way. I called her and instantly you could tell from the tone of my voice that I was unhappy and I am sure she sensed it right away. I told her that I feel I have no say in my daughters life and how unsafe I thought the situation was. I was a 16 year old boy and I know first hand how many boys that age can be and this is my daughter we are talking about her safety is all that matters to me. However, my ex disagreed with this saying that I did not know the situation or the boy and that I was questioning her judgment. Needless to say we both said some words that were not kind to each other. Communicating with her through the phone is hard I don’t think she can see the concern in my face. She is only hearing the anger in my tone. I want them both to know that I care about my daughter a great deal and maybe they could allow me to have some say in how she is being raised even if they live in Rhode Island. It is a difficult situation for sure and one that I don’t know will ever be better unless I move closer to them. This is a hard task right now as I have had some health issues and also help to take care...
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...The Station Night Club Fire Professor Arthur J. Deyo BFS 3251, Introduction to Fire Protection February 21, 2015 On February 20, 2003 in West Warwick Rhode Island the Station night club was a scene of a horrific and fatal incident. The Station Night club was located on 211 Cowesett Avenue. The building was a single story wood frame building with a small basement underneath the main bar room. The building had been modified several times over the years and changed ownership several times as well. The building was built between 1946 and 1950. Inside the nightclub, polyurethane foam was installed on the rear wall, platform wall and in the alcove as a sound attenuation material. The ceiling was raised and was constructed of gypsum board and a light rack was suspended from the ceiling. There was a sun room which consisted of wood paneling as well as portions of the night club. The night club consisted of three exits which were not obstructed and were working the night of the fire. The building did not have a sprinkler system or any fire retardant material built in. There were built in windows in the sunroom and main bar area which were accessible. The Station Nightclub had consisted of several additions and remodeling projects that were completed since the original construction. The nightclub had changed ownership as well as foreclosures as well. In March 1972 the nightclub was the scene of a fire which closed the night club in 1974. When the night club was...
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...SWOT Analysis Rickie Lieu MGMT303: Principles of Management DeVry University November 16, 2014 CVS/PHARMACY SWOT ANALYSIS In 1963 the Consumer Value Store (CVS) was built for your health and beauty needs, in Lowell, Massachusetts by brothers Stanley and Sidney Goldstein and partner Ralph Hoagland. Through the next few years CVS started to grow and in 1967 pharmacies were being added to CVS’s in Warwick and Cumberland, Rhode Island (RI). After buying several small chain drug stores in the early 1970’s around the surrounding areas/states, CVS created small chain stores in shopping malls. In 1981, CVS broke ground on the Store Support Center in Woonsocket, RI. In 1988 CVS celebrated their 25th anniversary with a total of 750 stores. The 1990’s brought more stores in the new mid Atlantic, and Caremark set up in California. By the late 1990’s, CVS had stretched to 24 states totaling 4, 100 stores. 2001 was the year that CVS launched their ExtraCare Card Program, being the first national pharmacy retailer to launch a loyalty program. In 2005, CVS partnered up with MinuteClinic, and opened up three in their CVS/Pharmacy stores. The next year in 2006, MinuteClinic became the first retail clinic to be accredited by the Joint Commission. In 2008, CVS officially branched to California and Hawaii, by buying Long’s drugstores. In 2014, CVS announced they were deciding to stop the sale of tobacco, which was announced officially on September 3, 2014. With the end of tobacco sales,...
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...Scotch/Irish- Protestant Sir Walter Raleigh planted potato in England Leader of Virginia- John White Virginia’s capital was named after the King, Jamestown, in 1607 John Smith found the settlement of Jamestown 1588- Spanish Armada attacked England All colonies were founded with private money John Rolf brought in Tobacco (married Pocahontas) 1st English settlement in America was Virginia 1619 House of Burgesses (1st form of gov’t/ legislature) 1st boat load of women 1st boat load of slaves Grog- half rum and water 1620- Plymouth- settled by Pilgrims (Mass.) Pilgrims were related to Puritans Puritans settled Boston, then called Mass. Bay, in 1630 Pilgrims and Puritans founded the Congregational Church Rhode Island spun off from Mass.- founded by Roger Williams- a Baptist Baptist believed in freewill ( your choice) Congregational believed in predestination (God made the decisions) “Elect”- chosen to go to...
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...The significance of Cecil Rhodes on the British Empire It is true, Cecil Rhodes had an unquestionable impact on the British Empire and has become one of the most important figures in British Imperial history. The rapidity of his progress in South Africa is quite phenomenal; from the age of 37 he had become the Prime Minister of Cape Colony, and was part head of De Beers Consolidated, a diamond mining company which possessed a near monopoly of the global diamond market. However, this essay will claim that Rhodes as a businessman was not the main element in his imperial notoriety, prioritising NM Rothschild & Sons finance and subsequent corporate decisions over those made specifically by Rhodes. I will argue that Rhodes’ significance was mainly to the detriment of the British Empire, as his political blunders and capitalistic short-sightedness greatly tarnished public opinion towards Empire - nationally and internationally - and facilitated Britains losing independence in the Boer war of 1899. Rhodes’ methods were questionable to say the least, and his ability to strengthen Britain, whilst at the same time tarnish her long standing reputation as justified sovereign of her colonies was, impressive, to say the most. It has been said that Rhodes’ impeccable success as an imperialist can be greatly accredited to his success as a businessman. For it was his speculation in diamond and gold mining proper which facilitated his amass of wealth. Needless to say, the role of international...
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...SOCIOLINGUISTIC 1. Take an extract of a talk show with participants using different varieties of English. a. What differences among these varieties of English can you find in this extract? (You may look at the differences in features of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) b. What are the positive and negative effects of using these varieties of English in this talk show? (You may think about the political and social effects of this choice) c. Extra question: What are your suggestions to limit the negative effects, if there are any? Note: The participants may use different Standard Englishes or different dialects/accents. a. First, in terms of the interviewee, Sir Rhodes Boyson uses Standard British English (RP). Sir Boyson worked as a member of the Parliament and he was knighted so it can be assumed that he came from an upper-class society, which explains his accent and dialect. His English is typical and identical to that in BBC radio and news aired on the televisions in the U.K, which is understandable even to those whose English is a second language. However, the same cannot be said about the interviewer’s English, personified in this case, is Ali G. Ali G’s English is much different from the Standard British English of Sir Boyson, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary wise. Even though Ali himself is a fictional character, everything about him was built to be believed in, including his language. His English is probably Jafaican accent with a shade of thuggish English...
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...The collapse of 38 Studios is one of the biggest political and economic scandals that has faced Rhode Island in recent years. According to many, the deal was doomed to fail from the start and could have been avoided if not for the blind ambition and heedlessness of state officials. The start-up company, headed by baseball star Curt Schilling, came to state officials promising hundreds of jobs for Rhode Islanders and speedy returns on their investment but were ultimately unable to fulfill these promises. If the people who secured this deal had paid attention to the facts about company and heeded careful warnings from the many professionals who advised against 38 Studios would have never been able to put Rhode Island taxpayers on the hook for $90 million. Curt Schilling is a household name in the baseball world and the pitcher who helped the Red Sox clench their first World Series title in 86 years. He was also an avid video game player who was interested in getting into the video game industry after his baseball career ended. Schilling first talked about starting a computer and video game production company in 2005 and started the company in 2006 out of an office space in Maynard, Massachusetts with his wife's uncle, CEO Brett Close, and 6 of his gamer friends. The company was named Green Monster Games, a name that Schilling insisted was not inspired by the Green Monster of Fenway Park. He brought in fantasy author R. A. Salvatore to help create his vision of a fantasy video...
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...Global warming, pollution, crime, politics, and the economy. These are all examples of problems that every state faces. In this report, I will be talking 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 fresh water 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 pollution. The gaps in the law...
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