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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