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*Acknowledges LGBTQ Americans are a population likely to "experience significant gaps in disease, health outcomes, or access to health care." This will hopefully ensure that LGBTQ people are included in future data collection, and that grant programs will focus on their specific health needs.
*Ends the "unfair practice of taxing employer-provided domestic partner health benefits, allowing thousands upon thousands of LGBT people to obtain domestic partner health benefits for their partners and families without having to pay a tax penalty through the nose."
So there are some silver linings to this storm cloud but I'm beginning to wonder - even with the good additions - if we should have left fucked up enough alone.
As the architect for a World Series-winning team, Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington, theoretically, could puff out his chest, toot his horn and declare himself a gift to Boston. You wouldn’t find too many detractors.
But that’s not Cherington’s style.
Instead, Cherington, who was named Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by the Sporting News, deflected praise onto his colleagues after receiving the award Monday.
The Red Sox’ worst-to-first turnaround in 2013 can really be traced back to the organization’s August 2012 blockbuster with the Dodgers, in which Carl Crawford, Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett and Nick Punto were sent to Los Angeles in a trade that gave Boston some financial flexibility. Cherington capitalized on that newfound flexibility last offseason by loading the Red Sox’ roster with a number of mid-level free agents, such as Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino, Jonny Gomes and Koji Uehara. Cherington hit on nearly all of his transactions last winter, and the hiring of manager John Farrell also helped to change the clubhouse culture in Boston.
The Red Sox won 97 games during the 2013 regular season, after which 31 executives voted on the award. Cherington received 15 votes, six more than Pirates general manager Neal Huntington, who finished second.
A Baltimore judge has ruled against the media on several motions made by an attorneys involving public access during the trials of six police officers charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray.
Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams ruled Tuesday that he would not allow reporters to copy audio and visual evidence in the cases. Williams also denied requests to allow reporters to review discovery filings currently under seal, but said he would consider it once the trials are over.
The trial for one of the officers, Edward Nero, is scheduled to begin Thursday. He faces assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office charges.
Gray died April 19, a week after his neck was broken in the back of a police transport wagon.
A Baltimore police officer charged in the Freddie Gray case has chosen a trial before a judge rather than a jury.
Officer Edward Nero faces assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office charges in Gray's arrest in 2015. Gray was a 25-year-old black man who died after he was injured in a police van.
Nero's trial is scheduled to begin Thursday and is expected to last about five days.
Nero's decision means Circuit Judge Barry Williams will hear the case. Nero is the second officer to stand trial. Late last year, the judge declared a mistrial in the case against Officer William Porter after a jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision.
The judge also ruled on several motions, saying attorneys can't talk about the legality of the knife that Gray had on him when he was arrested or about Gray's troubled past. The judge also put limits on how much the attorneys can talk about Gray's injuries.
A Baltimore judge will rule on several motions ahead of the trial for one of the police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams will hold a hearing Tuesday on several crucial motions that will influence the scope of the proceedings for Officer Edward Nero, and could significantly limit what information about Gray's arrest will be available during the trial, scheduled to begin Wednesday. Prosecutors have asked to push the trial back to Thursday.
Nero faces assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. Gray died April 19, 2015, a week after suffering a critical spinal injury in the back of a police van. Six officers including Nero face charges stemming from his arrest, injury and death.
Bella Hadid is gearing up for Thursday night’s big Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show by showing some skin in New York City.
According to a November 8 report by the Daily Mail, Bella Hadid stepped out in NYC on Thursday as she headed to rehearsal for the fashion show. Bella, who will walk the runway with her sister, Gigi Hadid, looked cool, calm, and collected as she prepped for the big night.
Hadid was spotted wearing a tiny black crop top that showed off her killer abs and flat stomach. The supermodel also donned a pair of long black pants — and an oversized black coat — as she was photographed tousling her hair, a smile on her face.
Bella rocked a pair of trendy sunglasses and carried a black bag over her shoulder as she headed into the Victoria’s Secret offices this afternoon. Hadid wore her long dark hair parted to the side, styled in messy waves. She carried her phone in her hand, as well as a pair of white headphones.
This mark the third year in a row that Bella has walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which films Thursday night — but won’t air on CBS until December 2.
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As previously reported by the Inquisitr, Bella Hadid will share the runway with her sister Gigi, friend Kendall Jenner, and other angels such as Adriana Lima; Adam Levine’s wife, Behati Prinsloo; Candice Swanepoel; Elsa Hosk; Jasmine Tookes; Josephine Skrive;, Lais Ribeiro; Martha Hunt; Romee Strijd; Sara Sampaio; Stella Maxwell; and Taylor Hill.
The musical guests for the show include The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini, Rita Ora, Shawn Mendes, and The Struts. All of the aforementioned acts are scheduled to perform at the event, per Harper’s Bazaar.
Although Bella’s boyfriend, pop singer The Weeknd, wasn’t invited to perform at the show this year, he will likely be there to support his girlfriend. The couple were photographed out together in NYC earlier this week.
In addition, the show’s executive producer, Ed Razek, says that fans can expect to see the best Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show yet, starring some of the world’s most beautiful models.
“The show is a year-long production, and 2018 promises to be our most ambitious yet. We have more musical guests, more fashion and more stories than ever; and, of course, 60 of the world’s top models,” the executive producer stated.
Fans can watch Bella Hadid — and the rest of the Victoria’s Secret angels — as the show airs on television next month.
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The new release date for Fast & Furious 7 has been revealed.
Actor Paul Walker, who played Brian O’Conner in the franchise, was killed in a car crash last month (November 30). Since his death, there has been speculation about the plans for the next film in the series and the project was placed on “indefinite hiatus”.
AT&T Inc.’s WarnerMedia has reached an agreement in principle to keep reruns of its popular comedy “Friends” on Netflix but at the same time give AT&T the flexibility to put the show on its own direct-to-consumer streaming platform due to launch late next year, a person familiar with the matter said.
The multiyear pact is in the process of being finalized, the person said. Unlike the usual Netflix content deals, streaming exclusivity for “Friends” isn’t guaranteed for the length of the deal.
The unusual structure is a sign of the complexities AT&T will have to navigate as it tries to build its own streaming platform without alienating companies such as Netflix Inc. that spend heavily on acquired products. When Netflix first acquired streaming rights to “Friends” in 2014, the price tag was more than $500,000 (U.S.) an episode.
AT&T’s chief executive, Randall Stephenson, touched on the issue in remarks in November.
Although “Friends” ended its run on NBC in 2004, and reruns have been on local broadcast TV stations and cable networks including TBS and TV Land for roughly two decades, the show is a strong performer for Netflix. When the “Friends” page on Netflix was updated to say the show would be leaving the service at year-end, many fans took to social media-sites such as Twitter to complain.
Netflix will continue to be the exclusive streaming home of “Friends” for 2019. After that, WarnerMedia has an option to put the show on its own streaming platforms either exclusively or in a shared window, the person said.
While not having the show exclusively is less than ideal for Netflix, it will also likely mean a reduction in price for the sitcom. At the same time, WarnerMedia can still count on money from Netflix while also having the content to boost its own startup platform.
AT&T has said it plans to launch three direct-to-consumer streaming services in the fourth quarter of 2019. One service would focus on movies and a second would include original programming and more films. The third tier would be a package of the first two along with classic movies, children’s content and other library fare. AT&T hasn’t yet set a price structure or a name for the service.
WarnerMedia Chief Executive John Stankey told analysts last week that shows currently on other platforms including streaming services could migrate back to the new platform.
“Some of the incumbents should expect that their libraries are going to become a lot thinner,” Mr. Stankey said.
The AT&T approach appears to be more flexible than that of Walt Disney Co., which is also launching its own streaming service next year.
Speaking at the UBS investor conference in New York Monday, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said he expects that as AT&T and Disney launch their own direct-to-consumer programming services, acquiring and holding onto library content will become harder.
Mr. Sarandos also noted that its deals for many acquired shows have years left to run. In addition, the deals Netflix has for reruns of shows that still make new episodes such as the CW Network’s “Riverdale” will keep the show on the service at least through the end of production of first-run episodes.
The idea of two new competitors doesn’t faze Mr. Sarandos. “There is plenty of room in this business for other players to be successful,” he said at the UBS conference.
Historically, the Presidents Cup has been as one-sided as Blake Griffin vs. gravity. The event, which was intended to reproduce the galvanizing spirt of the Ryder Cup, has fallen short, at least in terms of competitiveness: In the 10 previous matchups, United States has won eight times, along with a tie in 2003.
Which leads us to another pressing matter: Is there any hope for the International team in 2015?
Certainly, the roster's front line is as formidable as it's ever been. Louis Oosthuizen finished second at both the U.S. and British Opens. Adam Scott likewise submitted strong performances at Chambers Bay and St. Andrews, with a legitimate shot to win the latter in the closing holes. Danny Lee and Hideki Matsuyama are two of the game's rising stars.
Oh, and the Internationals have some cat named Jason Day, who I'm told has some potential as well.
Unfortunately for the International club, there is a dearth of depth. Not that the likes of Steven Bowditch and Sang-Moon Bae are lacking in game. However, compared to the Americans' second-tiered players, it's a noticeable drop-off in talent.
Or rather, a lack thereof for the United States. Only three Presidents Cup matches have taken place outside North America, but the Americans' record in this series (1-1-1) pales in comparison to playing close to home (7-0). And this year's event in Incheon, South Korea, definitely qualifies as a road game for the Yankees. Don't be surprised if the not-as-friendly confines translates to uneven play from the Americans.
In a related note, only Sang-Moon Bae is from the host country, so don't expect crowd rowdiness to factor into the equation.
Concededly, not an easy task: with a 72.2 Ryder Cup winning percentage and two match play tournament wins, Poulter is one of the best head-to-head players in the sport's history.
But it's not that tough a find. Poulter is a hell of a player, yet he was never considered one of the game's elite. Stroke play and match competition are different animals. Just because you tame one beast doesn't mean the other can be put in the cage.
Could Charl Schwartzel, owner of a green jacket but of little else (zero worldwide wins since December 2013) fit this mold? The South African owns a career winning percentage in 10 Presidents Cup matches. Also worth the watch: Anirban Lahiri. Despite a smaller stature, the 28-year-old goes yard off the tee, evidenced in winning the PGA Championship Long-Drive Contest. He has a nice game to complement the big stick, finishing fifth at Whistling Straits.
Early reports paint the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea as a bomber's paradise, circling Lahiri as a possible x-factor for the Internationals.
A carefree, laid-back demeanor -- at least compared to the atmosphere of the Ryder Cup -- has been cited for the Americans' success in previous Presidents Cups. But could that strength turn into an Achilles' heel? We aren't casting aspirations of indifference on the U.S. team; Phil Mickelson's desire to be part of the event shows that's not the case.
However, if you're an American player, it's human nature to look at past results and expect similar fruition. Confidence in golf is good, but hubris can be fatal. Coupled with a radical time change, the U.S. could be lethargic in the match's early proceedings, affording a platform for the Internationals to make this a contest.
Seriously, you know they have Jason Day, right?
As in, the guy who played poorly at the Tour Championship...and still finished 10th. Day has been King Midas with his clubs the past two months, and far be it from us to bet against golf's golden man. Furthermore, though he was a tad wild off the tee at East Lake Golf Club, the Nicklaus Korea course will not be considered an enclosed lot, bestowing free rein with the driver.
Day and winning have been synonymous with winning as of late. Holding the beaming Presidents Cup trophy seems like an apropos 2015 ending for the Australian.
After a streaky start to the new year, coach Cori Close has already moved on to this weekend.
No. 14 UCLA women’s basketball (11-4, 2-2 Pac-12) heads out on a road trip this weekend to take on Utah (12-3, 3-1 Pac-12) on Friday night and Colorado (11-4, 2-2 Pac-12) on Sunday. Despite UCLA trailing both of the schools in the Pac-12 standings, Close said that she won’t get caught up in her team’s win-loss record.
While Close was aware of the difficulties that come with playing on the road, she was confident that the team could rise to the challenge by racking up “passion plays” – her term for nonstatistical, team-first plays that the coaching staff records every game.
According to Close, the Bruins failed to reach 60 passion plays in their loss against Oregon on Sunday, and she claims they need 70 to win. Another problem Sunday was their defense around screens late in the game, something Close addressed in practice this week.
Close also emphasized the importance of playing to her team’s strengths this weekend, something that redshirt junior forward Lajahna Drummer said she was focused on in practice this week.
Senior forward Monique Billings’ experience has allowed her to take on an important leadership role with her team. While she averaged 20.5 points per game last weekend, it didn’t translate to multiple wins. Since the Bruins are just 4-3 in their last seven games, Billings made sure to use that role to guide her teammates toward being a more consistent team.
Stuck in eighth place in the Pac-12, the Bruins can launch themselves as high as third with a perfect record this weekend. While she doesn’t want to give the standings any thought, Close did recognize the importance of this road trip and is willing to shake up her lineup to come out unscathed.
The Bruins take on the Utah Utes on Friday night at 7 p.m. and travel to Colorado to face the Buffaloes on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Thirteen candidates spread out among four different seats will seek to be elected in August to the Nashville school board.
The filing deadline for candidates to submit petitions to run in the August school board races expired last week. Candidates were verified Friday evening. They will have until Thursday to withdraw their candidacy.
Below is a list of who has submitted qualifying signatures to run in the four Metro Nashville Public Schools board races. District 8 board member Mary Pierce and longtime District 2 board member Jo Ann Brannon won't seek reelection.
Up to 168,500 patients of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services are at risk after thieves broke into the Sutherland Healthcare Solutions (SHS) office and stole PCs with personal information.
Included in the data breach: Names, Social Security Numbers, birthdates, addresses, medical diagnoses, medical and billing information. The Southern California SHS office was broken into on February 5, and the company is now working with law enforcement - and reviewing its internal policies to try and prevent a similar breach from happening in the future.
"We take this incident very seriously and are taking the necessary precautions to protect all patient related information from theft or criminal activity," SHS said in an open memo. "We and Los Angeles County are actively working with law enforcement."
There is a large black market for stolen personal information, and cybercriminals can generate even more revenue if health information is compromised. Although cyber-based attacks grab most of the headlines, physical theft remains a major threat for companies trying to protect personal data, according to security researchers.
It had never happened in the nearly 60-year history of Folsom reservoir. Many people hadn’t thought it possible.
“It freaked us out,” said Tom Gohring, executive director of the Water Forum, a coalition of Sacramento-area cities, water districts, environmental groups and businesses that focuses on water supply.
The federal Bureau of Reclamation, which operates Folsom Dam, considered floating a barge on the reservoir with a pump to push water up to the intake portal on the back wall of the dam. Suburban water agencies scrambled to secure access to groundwater. Some, like Roseville, considered rationing.
The crisis was averted when an unexpected burst of late-winter rain hit, offering last-minute reservoir replenishment. This spring, the reservoir level is notably higher after a better, although still below-average, rainfall season.
But 2014 served as a wake-up call.
Faced with the prospect of drier winters ahead, Sacramento officials are proposing changing the way the dam is operated to keep more water behind its wall each year as drought insurance. They want the federal government to alter monthly releases from the dam so that an extra cushion of water remains stored each December to guard against a “dead pool” scenario come summer and fall.
Gohring said his group is fine-tuning a proposal that would give local water districts the buffer they want, without running afoul of the water needs and rights of other agencies and downstream users.
“We are at a point where we’re convinced it is doable,” Gohring said.
He and other forum members, including several dozen Sacramento-area water agencies, say their proposal is not envisioned as a way for the region’s residents and businesses to avoid long-term conservation.
Efforts to cut water use are underway throughout the state, and more stringent conservation regulations are on the way. Citing unprecedented drought conditions, Gov. Jerry Brown last month ordered urban water agencies statewide to cut usage 25 percent by February, on average, compared with 2013, with the biggest per-capita users taking the biggest cuts.
The State Water Control Board’s draft framework for carrying out that order divides the state’s 411 urban water agencies into nine tiers, based on their per capita water use between July and September last year. As proposed, nearly half of the Sacramento region’s 23 water districts would need to cut water use by 36 percent this year – the highest rung in the framework. All but two Sacramento-area communities would have to cut usage by at least 28 percent.
The order mandating the cutbacks ends in February. But state water officials plan to launch discussions later this year on regulations for more permanent conservation goals.
This year’s cutbacks should give Folsom reservoir some room to recover from several years of below-normal precipitation. But state officials say California faces warmer winters and more frequent droughts because of climate change. Even with bold conservation efforts, water demand in Sacramento is expected to increase as the region grows, putting more stress on the reservoir to deliver.
A recent state Department of Water Resources analysis of tributaries that feed into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta suggests a “dead pool” at Folsom, once unthinkable, eventually could happen once every decade.
That analysis, and last February’s scare, prompted Water Forum leaders to look for ways to “improve” reservoir management. The forum, founded in the 1990s by the city and county of Sacramento, has worked to improve water availability and water quality, with a focus on the reservoir and lower American River.
Despite their proximity to Folsom Dam and the rivers that feed it, local water agencies have no assurance their proposal will get traction. Folsom Lake is part of a much larger system of dams and reservoirs that make up the state and federal water projects that pipe fresh water to cities and farms statewide, and provide the flows needed for fish and wildlife in the sensitive Delta estuary.
Changing dam operations would require buy-in from state and federal officials, as well as other water agencies with water rights in the reservoir and a stake in the timing and size of downstream flows. Reservoir operations are based on a series of sometimes hard-fought agreements among stakeholders across the state, including water agencies, farms, fisheries, electric utilities and environmental regulators.
In addition, the dam’s priority function is to keep Sacramento from flooding. The Bureau of Reclamation operates based on long-standing flood-control rules that require reservoir levels to remain low enough throughout the rainy season to ensure that outflows into the lower American River in a heavy storm would not overwhelm levees. This causes dam operators to release large pulses of rainfall in winter.