Updated 9:51 am PDT, Saturday, July 14, 2018 Photo: Steven Senne, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018 file photo, Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo delivers her State of the State address to lawmakers and guests in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Providence, R.I. Raimondo will hold the first event Monday at Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett. She'll be joined by members of her Office of Constituent Services to help connect residents with various services. While there, she plans to sign an executive order to reduce reliance on single-use plastics that can end up in the state's waters. less FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018 file photo, Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo delivers her State of the State address to lawmakers and guests in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Providence, R.I. ... more … [Read more...] about Rhode Island governor to hold office hours at the beach
Summer at the beach
Response to inflatable catastrophe far cry from usual seafront scenes at Gorleston beach
Video PUBLISHED: 17:42 01 July 2018 | UPDATED: 17:51 01 July 2018 Police cordon around the Bounce About play area at Gorleston beach. Picture: ANTONY KELLY Archant Norfolk 2018 A heavy police presence and a rush of emergency services at Gorleston beach today was a far cry from the usual buzz of the spot, which attracts families from across the region. Police cordon around the Bounce About play area at Gorleston beach. Picture: ANTONY KELLY With three miles of sandy beach and a backdrop of grassy cliffs, it is a draw for many who want to dip their toes in the sea, or pick up an ice cream or bag of chips from the surrounding shops. It is not unusual to spot bodyboarders in the water or enthusiasts taking advantage of the large model yacht pond. On Wednesday thousands of people descended on the sands to be extras in Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle’s Beatles-based film. And with temperatures in the 20s today the beach was again packed with families enjoying the sun when … [Read more...] about Response to inflatable catastrophe far cry from usual seafront scenes at Gorleston beach
Summer is the right time for TV shows you heard about, but never watched
Remember all those TV shows you’ve heard about but never watched, saving them for that proverbial someday? Summer is the best time to finally watch them — curtains drawn, A/C cranked down to 70. Quick, before fall gets here, and critics start insisting you watch some other new show. Summer is when I catch up on my old TV: That culturally relevant comedy I raved about last year but never got around to Season 2? The stylish new cable crime drama that sneaked past me because I was too busy reviewing four other shows? That popular reality-show reboot I just didn’t have the energy for? Now’s the time. Stay up late for an extra episode or two (or three); retreat into a comfy binge-fest on a blisteringly humid Sunday; download episodes onto tablets or phones for long journeys; check out entire seasons from the local library’s DVD shelves to take to that cabin with no cable. Leave obligation out of the equation. Don’t attempt the literary equivalent of … [Read more...] about Summer is the right time for TV shows you heard about, but never watched
Here’s what’s playing this summer at the movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dates are subject to change.APRIL"Avengers: Infinity War" (April 27) — The ultimate superhero mash-up, Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Star Lord and all your Marvel favorites assemble to face the mad titan Thanos."The Week Of" (on Netflix April 27) — Adam Sandler is the middle-class father of the bride and Chris Rock the wealthy father of the groom in this wedding comedy.ALSO PLAYING: "Kings" (April 27); "Disobedience" (April 27); "Duck Butter" (April 27); "Ava" (April 27).MAY"Overboard" (May 4) — The classic Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell comedy gets a reboot, and a gender swap, with Anna Faris in the Russell role opposite Eugenio Derbez."Tully" (May 4) — The "Juno" team (Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody) are behind this film about a mother of three (Charlize Theron) and her night nanny (Mackenzie Davis)."RBG" (May 4) — A revealing and often funny documentary about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg."Breaking In" (May … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s playing this summer at the movies
How to be a Californian: A look at the good and bad stereotypes
This is what you have to do to really call yourself a Northern Californian By Jessica Mullins Updated 4:00 am, Friday, April 6, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: … [Read more...] about How to be a Californian: A look at the good and bad stereotypes