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	Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1664 the seal of the colony was adopted.
		Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 states to ratify the United States Constitution (May 29, 1790) doing so after being threatened of having its exports taxed as a foreign nation.
		Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
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	Rhode Island - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Rhode Island (pronounced "Road Island") is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		Rhode Island Colony was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams after being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious views.
		Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by Connecticut, on the southwest by New York (sea border), and on the south by Rhode Island Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean.
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	Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (commonly known as Rhode Island) is geographically the smallest state in the United States, while also the state with the longest official name.
		Rhode (pronounced "Road") Island is part of the New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		Rhode Island has a higher percentage of Catholics than any other state in the nation, probably due to heavy Italian and Irish communities throughout the state.
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	Rhode Island State Information for Rhode Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Rhode Island was the 13th state and became a state on May 29, 1790.
		Rhode Island is located in the northeastern part of the U.S. Rhode Island and is the smallest state.
		Rhode Island is densely populated and about 75% of the population lives within a 15% mile radius of the capital.
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	Rhode Island - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Despite the fact that most of the state is part of the mainland, the shortened name for the state of Rhode Island leads some out-of-staters to erroneously believe that the entire state is an island, while it is just a source of confusion for others.
		Rhode Island is known as "The Ocean State", due to its naval history and the fact that every point in the state is within 30 miles of sea water.
		Rhode Island was the only one of the thirteen colonies that had complete religious freedom.
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	Encyclopedia: Rhode Island
		Block Island, shown in red, off the coast of the State of Rhode Island Block Island is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, a fragment of glacial terminal moraine approximately ten miles off the coast of Rhode Island, of which it is part, and from which it is separated by...
		Rhode Island is the seventeenth richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $21,688 (2000) and a personal per capita income of $31,916 (2003).
		Rhode Island The political units and divisions of the United States include the several states, which units are typically divided into counties and townships, and incorporate cities, villages, towns, and other types of municipality, and other autonomous or subordinate public authorities and institutions; and the federal state, which unit is the United...
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	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Rhode Island
		The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, one of the thirteen original colonies, is in extent of territory (land area, 1054 square miles), the smallest state in the American union.
		It includes the Island of Rhode Island, Block Island, and the lands adjacent to Narragansett Bay, bounded on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by Connecticut.
		The population of Rhode Island in 1708 was 7181.
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	Secretary of State - Know Rhode Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Rhode Island's first permanent settlement (Providence Plantations) was established at Providence in 1636 by English clergyman Roger Williams and a small band of followers who had left the repressive atmosphere of the Massachusetts Bay Colony to seek freedom of worship.
		Rhode Island was the first of the American colonies to repeal by official legislative act its allegiance to King George III of England.
		Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen colonies to declare its independence from England (May 4, 1776) and the last of the thirteen to ratify the U.S. Constitution (May 29, 1790).
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	Rhode Island History, USGenWeb Project
		The island on which Newport is located is also called Rhode Island, and both the state and this island might have been named in honor of the Greek Island of Rhodes, possibly because of the shape of the island.
		Rhode Island's political and economic life was dominated by mill-owners until well into the 20th century, when competition from the South resulted in a continuing decline in the state's textile industry.
		In 1786 Rhode Island farmers burned their grain, dumped their milk, and left their apples to rot in the orchards in a farm strike directed against Providence and Newport merchants who refused to accept the paper money that had depreciated to the point of being virtually worthless.
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	Providence, Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Providence is the capital and largest city in Rhode Island, a state of the United States of America.
		The city is served by the daily newspaper, which is also available throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
		The railroad station, located between the Rhode Island State House and the downtown district, is served by Amtrak and MBTA commuter railroad services.
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	Rhode Island State Symbols - Rhode Island State Seal - The United States of America
		The anchor has been used as a symbol for Rhode Island for hundreds of years, well before the region claimed statehood.
		The anchor is also the prominent image on Rhode Island's flag.
		The outer circle of the seal reads "Seal of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations 1636".
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/seals/ri_seal.htm (128 words)

	Rhode Island Symbols, Great Seal - SHG Resources
		In 1897, Rhode Island became the third of the original thirteen colonies to formally adopt a state flag.
		An anchor was adopted as the province's seal in 1647.
		At the Rhode Island State House, in the middle of the Rotunda, in the center of the floor, is a brass replica of the State Seal, embedded into the marble floor.
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		The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (commonly known as Rode Iland) is geographically the smallest state in the
		New England region, and was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.
		Rhode Island is bordered on the north and east by Massachusetts, on the west by
	en-cyclopedia.com /wiki/Rhode_Island (622 words)

	Harbor seals spotted in the Kickemuit
		A young harbor seal, curious about the small audience he's attracted at the end of Pokanoket Trail in Touisset, inches right to the edge of an ice sheet in the Kickemuit River where he and another seal sun-bathed last week.
		The other seal common to Rhode Island waters is the gray seal, which is noticeably larger, and has a head commonly referred to as a "horse-head." In recent years, the DEM has responded to harp and hooded seal strandings in Rhode Island waters, which is fairly far south for these species.
		It is common for seals to haul-out to rest and sun themselves on rocks or beaches, and no response is needed for the first 24- hours, unless the animal is injured.
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	Rhode Island State Symbols, Emblems, Flag and Seal - The United States of America
		Rhode Island State Symbols, Emblems, Flag and Seal - The United States of America
		(a) The St. Andrews Society of RI, Inc. is authorized to create, authenticate and register, at the sole expense of the society, the official tartan of the state, to be called "the state of Rhode Island tartan".
		This is the best book we could find about the official state names and nicknames, mottoes, seals, flags, capitols, flowers, trees, birds, songs, and miscellaneous designations of each state.
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	Rhode Island
		Front: Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, is in a canoe with bible in hand and arm raised to greet the Narragansett Indian that stands ashore.
		At left, the monument of Roger Williams with the text: Rhode Island Tercentenary.
		At left, the state seal with a brief history of Rhode Island below.The cachet printed in fl and white.
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	Original Artwork: Mel Crawford: Great Seal of Rhode Island
		The phrase, "Hope we have as an anchor of the soul," was probably the inspiration for the simple seal of the state of Rhode Island.
		Founded in 1636, Rhode Island was one of the thirteen original colonies and that important date appears on the state seal beneath the decorative anchor.
		The Rhode Island State Seal, as it is today, was cast in 1892.
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	Providence, Rhode Island - rhode island state seal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
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		According to Hesiod rhode island state seal was one of the oldest daughters of Tethys and Ocean.
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	About the USA - Travel & Geography > 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.
		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.
		Rhode Island is the 13th of the original states of the Union (1790).
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	Rhode Island maps and information page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
		Eventually the tariffs and restrictive rules levied upon the colonies by England reached a boiling point, and Rhode Island was the first to declare independence.
		About 12 miles south of the mainland, isolated Block Island is known for its windswept land and rugged bluffs.
		Rhode Island has a four-season climate, but weather here is erratic, and quick to change.
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	FLOWER DELIVERY Rhode Island RI \| Rhode Island FTD Florist \| Rhode Island Flower Shop
		ORIGIN OF STATE NAME: Named for Rhode Island in Narragansett Bay, which was likened to the isle of Rhodes in the Mediterranean Sea.
		FLAG: In the center of a white field is a golden anchor and beneath it is a blue ribbon with the state motto in gold letters, all surrounded by a circle of 13 gold stars.
		OFFICIAL SEAL: The anchor of the arms is surrounded by four scrolls, the topmost bearing the state motto: the words "Seal of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations 1636" encircle the whole.
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	Visit Rhode Island :: Welcome :: VisitRhodeIsland.com
		Compact Rhode Island boasts sandy beaches, quaint seaside resorts, and 2,300 acres of magnificent parks.
		Rhode Island's distinctive vacation regions range from the historic Blackstone River Valley and Greater Providence to world-renowned Newport and the coastal resorts of South County and Block Island.
		Sailing, boating, fishing, kayaking, cruising, swimming and seal watching are a few of the great recreational opportunities enjoyed by millions of visitors each year.
	www.visitrhodeisland.com (555 words)

	Classic Seal Coating, Inc.
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		Established in 1985 and fully insured with all necessary liability and workers' compensation insurance, Classic Seal Coating, Inc. is a pavement maintenance company experienced in protecting and beautifying all types of asphalt.
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	Niantic Seal, Lincoln Rhode Island. More Than Seals, Sealing Solutions
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	American Flag & Gift > U.S. State Flags > Rhode Island
		Rhode Island is one of the original 13 states.
		Also known as "Little Rhody", it is the smallest in size with the longest official name "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." The anchor has been recognized as a symbol of hope for centuries and has been used on Rhode Islands flags since the Colonial days.
		White and blue flags were carried by Rhode Island soldiers beginning in Revolutionary war times.
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	Symbols & Emblems of Rhode Island
		— There shall continue to be one seal for the public use of the state; the form of an anchor shall be engraven thereon; the motto thereof shall be the word "Hope"; and in a circle around the outside shall be engraven the words,
		The first anchor seal was adopted after the four original towns, Providence, Portsmouth, Newport and Warwick, united in 1647.
		It was ordered by the Assembly that the seal brought in by Mr.
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	Rhode Island Flag Printout - EnchantedLearning.com
		A yellow anchor is circled by 13 yellow stars (the stars symbolize the original 13 colonies).
		A blue ribbon is under the anchor and reads, "HOPE." The anchor was first adopted as a seal for Rhode Island in 1647, when the four original towns of Rhode Island (Providence, Warwick, Portsmouth, and Newport) united under a single charter.
		Rhode Island was the 13th state in the USA; it became a state in 1790.
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	Rhode Island State Symbols, Emblems, and Mascots - SHG Resources
		Rhode Island Symbols, Rhode Island Emblems, and Rhode Island Mascots
		Browse the state's symbols; state animal, state bird, state flower, state flag, state fossil, state insect, state motto, state seal, state tree, color, dance, fish, mammal, music, nut, reptile seal, and miscellaneous designations, emblems, and mascot of each state with pictures.
		View the state almanacs, state timelines and peruse state facts and stats such as the capitol, location, and date admitted to the union.
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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.
		Images of Historic Symbols and Seals of Rhode Island from 1647
		NOTE: These documents are made available free to the public for non-commercial purposes by the Rhode Island USGenWeb Project.
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