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Zap2it.com (blog)He furnished a major new piece in “Like Father, Like Son,” Monday’s (March 31) tellingly titled episode of TNT’s “Dallas.” The hour opened with him confronting Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) about her collusion with Bobby (Patrick Duffy) to deny him the permit …‘Dallas‘ recap: Like Father, Like SonEntertainment Weekly‘Dallas‘ recap: ‘Like Father, Like Son’ […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/PcJLOY via IFTTT

‘Rosie the Riveters’ meet president, vice president in Washington, DCMarin Independent JournalFairfax resident Phyllis Gould gets a hug from Vice President Joe Biden at the White House Monday. Gould was one of five women who served as a defense worker during World War II. The women, known as ‘Rosies,’ got an invitation to visit the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pDay3U via IFTTT

CBS LocalNew York’s health care enrollment website posted an alert warning residents if they do not sign up before the deadline, they may not be eligible for coverage until 2015. Access Health CT says it received more than 2,100 calls to its call center between …Obamacare enrollment ‘significantly’ above projection despite website crash on …New […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1okuDin via IFTTT

MassLive.com033114_albuquerque_mayor.JPG Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry discusses the city’s response to a hourslong protest over police shootings during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Monday, March 31, 2014. Associated Press photo by Susan Montoya …Albuquerque police chief vows reforms after violent protestDallas Morning NewsPolice chief vows reforms after violent protest7Online WSVN-TV all 573 news articles […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1huh5eM via IFTTT

seattlepi.com (blog)Opening Day is here for both the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, but in a baseball world defined by Facebook, the A’s (along with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays) are already shut out. Facebook’s team of data scientists took a …Does This Map Prove the Yankees Are America’s Team?Slate […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1huh5eG via IFTTT

Port of Long Beach harbor president slams head of Pacific Merchants Shipping …Long Beach Press-TelegramReading from a prepared statement, Board of Harbor Commissioners President Doug Drummond said he hopes “to clear up inaccuracies that seem to be frequently repeated by those who haven’t yet acknowledged our great progress.” He specifically called out … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/Oa4oud via IFTTT

ESPNThe Oakland Raiders have signed cornerback Carlos Rogers to a deal, the team said on its Twitter feed. The Raiders have signed CB Carlos Rogers. http://ift.tt/1msxWPU. – OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) April 1, 2014. Cut by the San Francisco …Carlos Rogers signs contract with Oakland RaidersNFL.comNFL Free Agent Rumors: Oakland Raiders to host Carlos RogersFanSidedCarlos Rogers […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hudA8d via IFTTT

7Online.comALBANY (WABC) — The New York Legislature has passed a $140 billion election-year budget that expands pre-kindergarten statewide and provides tax relief to homeowners and corporations. The Senate passed the budget around 10:30 p.m. Monday and …State Budget Deal Reached; $300 Million for New York City Pre-KNew York TimesNew York Lawmakers Reach Deal on Universal […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hudDkd via IFTTT

Plane Struck By Lightning On Approach To Oakland International AirportCBS LocalAlaska Airlines Flight 2580 operated by Horizon was approaching Oakland International Airport from Portland, Ore., for a 12:45 p.m. landing when the crew saw a bright flash of light, Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said. There was also light … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fhRsgr via IFTTT

NBC Bay AreaCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday called the corruption and gun-running charges against state Sen. Leland Yee “a tragedy for the senate, for politics, in general our democratic process.” He also said Yee should resign from his post. Brown’s …VIDEO: Jerry Brown calls Leland Yee case ‘tragedy’ for democratic processSacramento Bee (blog)Gov. Brown […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fhRs03 via IFTTT

NFL.comCarlos Rogers signs contract with Oakland Raiders. By Dan Hanzus; Around the League Writer; Published: March 31, 2014 at 08:55 p.m.; Updated: March 31, 2014 at 09:11 p.m.. Friend(s) Email Your Email Send Email. By Dan Hanzus. Rogers signs deal with …NFL Free Agent Rumors: Oakland Raiders to host Carlos RogersFanSidedRaiders sign CB Carlos RogersESPNCarlos […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fhRrJv via IFTTT

Minneapolis Star TribuneBy comparison, police in the similarly sized cities of Denver and Oakland have been involved in fatal and non-fatal shootings totaling 27 and 23, respectively. The U.S. Justice Department has been investigating the Albuquerque department for more than …Police chief vows reforms after violent protestWRAL.com all 695 news articles …read more Source: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pCgomj via IFTTT

MetLife Reaches $60 Million Settlement With New York AuthoritiesNew York TimesMichael Appleton for The New York TimesBenjamin Lawsky, a New York financial regulator, said on Monday that “MetLife did the right thing by stepping up to resolve this matter.” MetLife, one of the world’s largest insurers, is paying a $60 million …MetLife to pay $60M […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/PccLX7 via IFTTT

Six former Patton Boggs partners open Dallas office of McGuireWoodsWashington PostSix partners have left the Dallas office of Patton Boggs to open a third Texas outpost for McGuireWoods, a large U.S. law firm with roots in Richmond, Va. The Dallas partners are Jon Finger, Akash Sethi, J. Kevin Boardman, David McLean, Darren W …McGuireWoods Opens […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/O9W51s via IFTTT

Suspect’s struggle with HPD detailed in court documentsHonolulu Star-AdvertiserA police officer pulled out his gun, but did not fire at a suspect who was dragging another officer while attempting to drive away in a stolen car in McCully last week, according to court documents. The officer, who was dragged about 150 feet, was … and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1htZ6Fa via IFTTT

Jerry Brown calls himself ‘missionary’ to oil executives in climate change fightSacramento Bee (blog)Brown championed environmental causes when he was governor before, from 1975 to 1983, and he has set California out as a leader on climate change in his third term. “We’ve got to reduce, systematically, increasingly, the use of fossil fuel,” Brown said […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fI9yFf via IFTTT

For NCAA Final Four In Dallas, Tickets Are The Easiest Part As Hotels Are In …ForbesAccording to travel search engine Hipmunk, nightly hotel rates in Dallas, when available, are inflated between 40-100% across the board for the duration of the Final Four. Despite the Final Four premium for any given room however, one of the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pBL2fz via IFTTT

New York Daily NewsKhalil Tatum, 51, was found Monday of a suspected suicide in Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, the Washington, D.C. park where authorities were looking for the little girl, Relisha Rudd. She remains missing but is feared dead after investigators …Suspected abductor’s body found in DC parkUSA TODAYLanier: Body found in Kenilworth Park […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hcXPxZ via IFTTT

Nas’ Makes History With 100-Member Orchestra In Washington DCAllHipHopThe rap god performed two sold out, historic shows at the revered John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Friday and Saturday last weekend. Nas, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra, tore the house down by performing the entire Illmatic album, …Nas Celebrates Illmatic’s 20th Anniversary In […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fhl0L4 via IFTTT

The Oakland Howard Terminal Ballpark Proposal for the Oakland Athletics has hit a major first snag in the form of a letter from the California Trucking Association and Oakland-based Schnitzer Steel and to Oakland Mayor Jean Quan that blasts the planning effort for not approaching those organizations, or others in the surrounding business community, first, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gikUPD via IFTTT

Police chief vows reforms after violent protestSacramento BeeBy comparison, police in the similarly sized cities of Denver and Oakland have been involved in fatal and non-fatal shootings totaling 27 and 23, respectively. The U.S. Justice Department has been investigating the Albuquerque department for more than … and more …read more Source: Oakland Mayor News From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dLPupY via IFTTT

New York Daily NewsNew York beauty died seeking cheap plastic surgery in Dominican Republic: report. Beverly Brignoni, 28, traveled to the Caribbean country to undergo a tummy tuck and liposuction at a clinic. Doctors told her family she suffered a pulmonary embolism …Relatives Question Bronx Woman’s Death After Low-Cost Surgery In Dominican …CBS Local all […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fhkqgm via IFTTT

abc7news.comOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s are set to play their Opening Day game of the 2014 season Monday night against the Cleveland Indians with a sellout crowd and while rain is forecast, the team is hopeful that history will be on its side, an A’s …Oakland A’s Opening Day Hosting Sellout Crowd Despite Possiblity […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ojr4sM via IFTTT

FanSidedOn the heels of signing quarterback Matt Schaub to a team-friendly contract, the Oakland Raiders have done it again – this time with running back Maurice Jones-Drew. The longtime Jacksonville Jaguars star signed a three-year, $7.5 million dollar …Oakland Raiders sign Maurice Jones-DrewallvoicesMaurice Jones Drew takes a pay cut in OaklandNFL Spin ZoneCole Pepper: Gators […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hcJkdi via IFTTT

New York Daily NewsRob Griffith/AP A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3 Orion lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Peace after completing their day’s search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Friday. Authorities suddenly came up Monday with new last words …Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: No time limit on the search, says […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ojr63D via IFTTT

NYC Restaurant Moscow 57 to Host Party for Release of Paperback Edition of …PR Web (press release)Russian Central Asian restaurant with live music, Moscow 57, located at 168 1/2 Delancey Street, is hosting a cocktail party to celebrate the release of the paperback edition of THE BLACK RUSSIAN by Vladimir Alexandrov on Thursday, April 17th […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hcJ5Py via IFTTT

Man grabs NY officer’s service weapon, kills himWIVBJOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a man grabbed the service weapon of a police officer responding to a disturbance at an upstate New York business and shot him three times, killing him. Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski says Officer David … and more …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hcJ5z5 via IFTTT

ABC NewsA police officer responding to a disturbance at an upstate New York business was killed with his own service weapon by a gunman who was then fatally shot by another officer Monday morning, authorities said. Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski said …Police officer fatally shot in upstate New York village; shooting suspect dies …Fox […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hcJ7ag via IFTTT

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KidWind students heading to competition in Washington D.C.Daily Record (subscription)3-31 Kid Wind 3.jpg. Ryan Lubinski and Iden Bottcher, eighth-graders at Morgan Middle School, work on a model wind turbine Friday. The group is heading to Washington, D.C. for a national competition. Buy this photo from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gVdQ1g via IFTTT

ESPNWarriors coach Mark Jackson said before Sunday night’s game that an MRI exam on Bogut showed a bruise in his groin and pelvic area, but no structural damage. Bogut was injured in Friday’s win over Memphis when Marc Gasol kneed Bogut while …Report: Golden State Warriors C Andrew Bogut out with groin injuryFanSidedJermaine O’Neal Blasts […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gVe0Wi via IFTTT

EFH’s downfall a sign of power industry strugglesDallas Morning NewsTo some degree, the losses in Texas have been limited by the flood of new residents into Dallas, Houston and Austin, which has bumped up power demand, he added. But on the flip side, there are more and more wind farms in West Texas, which through […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fGGEoZ via IFTTT

Deloitte Survey: Restaurant Loyalty Programs Need SpicePR Newswire (press release)NEW YORK, March 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Just one-quarter (25 percent) of consumers consider loyalty programs important when choosing a restaurant, according to a new study from Deloitte, “Second helpings: Building consumer loyalty in the fast service … and more …read more Source: New York Restaurant […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/O8JMCD via IFTTT

Local junior high kids head to Washington DC for hands-on learningWyoming TribuneMateya Sarne, 13, right, and Molly Black, 14, students at Cheyenne’s McCormick Junior High, smile as they talk about their upcoming trip to Washington D.C. at the school on Wednesday. More than 50 students from McCormick’s social studies club will … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/O8G1Nr via IFTTT

The Plain DealerGray insists any highlights from his remarkable rookie season — he made all of 12 major league appearances and 10 starts — mean nothing now as he prepares to take the ball for the two-time defending AL West champion Oakland Athletics on opening day …Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians Pick, Odds, Prediction 3/31/14 […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1khXde2 via IFTTT

2014 BBV Community Mock Draft: With fifth pick, Oakland Raiders select …Big Blue ViewThe 2014 Big Blue View Community Mock Draft is rolling along, and we have now reached the fifth pick in what has thus far been an unpredictable draft. ‘Giants’_Fan4Life’ is cast in the role of general manager for the Oakland Raiders here, […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jrvhpA via IFTTT

CBS LocalMonday will be Boston’s ninth time opening the season in Baltimore, with the Red Sox 3-5 in those games. – Jon Lester will make his fourth career opening day start and fourth straight for the Red Sox. He will become the first Red Sox pitcher to start …Boston Red Sox Set 2014 Opening Day […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jrv45T via IFTTT

5 Restaurants with Great Cocktail ProgramsGotham MagazineBar programs are steadily gaining steam in New York restaurants. And who better to separate the good from the great than local bartenders and sommeliers themselves? Find. Eat. Drink. is a restaurant and bar app curated by the world’s top chefs … …read more Source: New York Restaurant News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1khX8a9 via IFTTT

DC area forecast: Windy today with raw rain, sleet, and snow; warmer weather …Washington Post (blog)Steady rain and mixed precipitation continues along a narrow band centered directly over the D.C. area, but should begin to taper by around 10 p.m. With temperatures now mostly in the upper 30s to mid-40s, we are going forgo a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hrhFKf via IFTTT

WJLA (blog)A potent low-pressure system brought intense rains and even some wintry weather over the weekend is finally pulling east with the last of the moisture pushing into the Bay just before 5AM. While the system will no longer makes us wet, it will make us … …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hrhUFk via IFTTT

Wines run gamut in taste and price, from a zesty sauvignon blanc to a gorgeous …Santa Rosa Press DemocratThis week’s picks (prices are retail; restaurant markup varies): MacPhail, 2013 Sonoma Coast Rosé, of Pinot Noir, … Join Cloverdale musicians Josh Bishop and The Hired Guns at the Oakland A’s Tailgate Party on March 31. Amazing […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1moT3SU via IFTTT

Double honors for first-time author John McReynolds of Sonoma’s Stone Edge …Santa Rosa Press DemocratNick’s Cove Restaurant and Oyster Bar will celebrate man’s best friend in April with all kinds of al fresco dining. A dog-friendly patio …. Join Cloverdale musicians Josh Bishop and The Hired Guns at the Oakland A’s Tailgate Party on March […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1moSWXw via IFTTT

Melo, Knicks Get Past WarriorsBleacher ReportThe New York Knicks did wonders for their playoff hopes on Sunday night, besting the Golden State Warriors, 89-84, on the road. J.R. Smith led the way for the Knicks, who now sit only one game behind the eighth-seeded Atlanta Hawks, with 21 points on … …read more Source: Golden […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1moSUyX via IFTTT

DC residents rush to sign up for health coverageThe Herald | HeraldOnline.comWASHINGTON — People who need health insurance are facing a deadline not unlike the annual rush to file tax returns by April 15. Monday is the last day for the uninsured to enroll in a health plan without paying an IRS penalty under the […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gST3LI via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportEven with these wholesale changes already made, more additions are likely still to come in free agency, and most certainly in the draft. Following the peak of free agency in the 2014 offseason, here is a look at the Oakland Raiders‘ projected depth …Oakland Raiders News and Rumors: Best QB options in NFL DraftDigitalJournal.comMock […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pxDsT7 via IFTTT

OBJE Debuts Groundbreaking New Online Game Development PortalWall Street JournalAfter months of hard work, OBJ Enterprises (OTCBB: OBJE) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new online game development portal at NovalonGames.com. The new portal was conceived as a resource for independent game developers, … and more …read more Source: Game Developers News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pxDudG via IFTTT

ESPNJ.R. Smith scored 21 points, Carmelo Anthony added 19 points and nine rebounds and the Knicks moved closer to a playoff seed by beating the undermanned Golden State Warriors 89-84 on Sunday night. “We can’t worry about Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte …Knicks-Warriors, BoxSFGate all 3 news articles …read more Source: Golden State Warriors News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dJvwfH via IFTTT

News10.netGray insists any highlights from his remarkable rookie season – he made all of 12 major league appearances and 10 starts – mean nothing now as he prepares to take the ball for the two-time defending AL West champion Oakland Athletics on opening day at …Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians Pick, Odds, Prediction 3/31/14 Mitch’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hqDf1p via IFTTT

New York state joins NYC in suing FedEx for shipping untaxed cigarettesReuters(Reuters) – New York state joined New York City in suing package delivery company FedEx Corp for allegedly violating state and federal laws by illegally delivering contraband cigarettes to people’s homes. The City of New York had sued FedEx last … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/O8aURW via IFTTT

Weather: After a long winter, will spring-like weather arrive this week in …The Post-StandardSyracuse, NY — After a weekend with snow, sleet and freezing rain in parts of Central New York, spring-like weather may finally arrive today. The sun will be shining Monday and temperatures are expected to reach the mid 40s. Although there could […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hqDfyG via IFTTT