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New York Curbs Medical Bills Containing SurprisesNew York TimesEvery year, thousands of New Yorkers find themselves responsible for a surprise medical bill from a doctor, like an anesthesiologist, who becomes involved in their care but, unbeknown to the patient, is not covered by their insurance. Now a provision … and more …read more Source: New […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fEWbpi via IFTTT

Fox NewsPERTH, Australia – The weekslong search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is “an extraordinarily difficult exercise” but it will go on as long as possible, Australia’s prime minister said Monday. Tony Abbott told reporters in Perth, the base for the …MH370: New object sightings fuel hopes as search resumesCNNMalaysia Airlines Flight 370: Clock winding […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fEWal5 via IFTTT

Real estate transactionsBradenton Herald$322,500 Richmond Joseph R, Colucci Frederic W, Colucci Susan J to Richmond Cindy, Richmond Joseph R, Cindy Richmond Living Trust, Lot 5 Blk B Luana Isles, O.R. Book 02513 Page 4811, March 21. $322,000 Clary …. $225,000 Full Throttle Properties LLC … and more …read more Source: Richmond, California News Feed From […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fET2G3 via IFTTT

New York TimesWASHINGTON — Campaigning at a Metro station on Friday, Mayor Vincent C. Gray quickly attracted citizens with complaints, though many had scant connection to the issues around his hard-fought re-election. “He don’t support go-go!” shouted a man with …Torn voters in DC mayor’s race see a city at a crossroadsWashington PostD.C.‘s Democratic Mayoral […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/P8FwUK via IFTTT

Examiner.comThe Golden State Warriors signed center Hilton Armstrong to a 10-day contract as from the Warriors’ D-League affiliate in Santa Cruz, the team announced Sunday. Armstrong’s call-up comes amid injuries to starters Andrew Bogut (pelvis/groin contusion …Warriors Sign Hilton Armstrong From D-League’s Santa Cruz Warriors to 10-Day …Warriors.comD-League Basketball: Santa Cruz Warriors clinch playoff berth […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hql77V via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportJones-Drew is 29 and coming off the worst season of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Raiders still brought him in to compete for the starting job. It worked for the Raiders last season when—after a bad year in Jacksonville—Rashad …Maurice Jones-Drew agrees to contract with the Oakland RaidersYahoo Sports (blog)Jones-Drew signs […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fcti6V via IFTTT

Ukraine crisis: US, Russia agree on need for diplomatic solutionFox NewsThe United States and Russia agreed on the need for a diplomatic solution in the Ukraine crisis, Secretary of State John Kerry said. Kerry also stressed that Ukraine would have to be at the table for negotiations. He made the comments at a news … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gf4reQ via IFTTT

New debris sightings but no confirmed signs of missing Malaysian airlinerWashington PostKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Search crews looking for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 prepared to set out again Monday morning after efforts Sunday resulted in new debris sightings but still no confirmed signs of the passenger jet. An Australian navy … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fcthzZ via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportJ.R. Smith scored 21 points, Carmelo Anthony added 19 and the New York Knicks climbed out of an early hole to beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors, 89-84, Sunday night to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. The Warriors were …New York Knicks defeat Golden State WarriorsSan Jose Mercury NewsKnicks get road […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dIJaj7 via IFTTT

Washington PostIn 2013, the New York Yankees put themselves on a budget — and missed the playoffs for just the second time in 19 seasons. So in 2014, the familiar World-Series-or-bust Yankees are back, willing to bury the budget and break the bank. Goodbye, Wal-Mart … and more …read more Source: New York News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1haj43g via IFTTT

New York City Restaurant Displays Rainbow Flag, Receives Strange Packages …TowleroadThe owner of a Queens restaurant says that he’s recently been mailed several odd packages (many gay-related) and has also received a few strange phone calls. According to Mike Murphy, the strange occurrences started soon after he started flying the … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gf1FGu via IFTTT

CBS LocalThe 16-year-old had serious injuries, according to police, and was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital. The 12-year-old received minor injuries and was taken to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Scene of crash in which Crystal Suniga, crashed into …Crash kills two kids in Irving; mom under arrestWFAATwo teens dead after police say mom drove […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hpNK55 via IFTTT

New York TimesWASHINGTON — Campaigning at a Metro station on Friday, Mayor Vincent C. Gray quickly attracted citizens with complaints, though many had scant connection to the issues around his hard-fought re-election. “He don’t support go-go!” shouted a man with …Torn voters in DC mayor’s race see a city at a crossroadsWashington PostBitter Washington DC […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iQ3Uoa via IFTTT

12 Incredible New York Restaurants That Were Funded By KickstarterBusiness InsiderInspired by Kickstarter’s map of the restaurants that had been funded using their services, we looked at which of those eateries in New York City offered the best dining experience. To compile our rankings, we considered ratings from Yelp and OpenTable … and more …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jNtkXl via IFTTT

New York style restaurant enhances ordinary meatballsThe News RecordChanneling the ambiance of an eclectic New York eatery, a Short Vine restaurant offers its diners an appealing, cozy atmosphere and whips up extensive variations on a popular culinary cuisine: meatballs. Despite its carnivorous name, Meatball Kitchen … …read more Source: New York Restaurant News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jNtjT9 via IFTTT

Panel’s Warning on Climate Risk: Worst Is Yet to ComeNew York TimesTracks were flooded at Grand Central Station in Oct. 2012, after Hurricane Sandy hit New York. Credit Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times. And the worst is yet to come, the scientists said in the second of three reports that are expected to carry … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jNtjCD via IFTTT

Metro-North delays rise amid track repairs, harsh weatherNew York PostMetro-North train delays skyrocketed in early 2014 as the beleaguered railroad ramped up its track repair work after a year of deadly failures, according to new data obtained by The Post. Maintenance work is responsible for delaying more than 4,500 … …read more Source: New York […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pvRQex via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)A source familiar with Love’s thinking told McMenamin that Love is “enamored with the idea of being ‘big time in a big city,’ and that list of potential places he’d seek includes New York and Chicago, as well.” So how would Love fit into the Knicks’ plans?Report: Kevin Love would consider New York and […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mmecgx via IFTTT

Team Uniform Changes For 2014Swingin’ A’sThe 2014 Baseball Season opens up with a host of uniform changes not only with the Oakland Athletics, but with many other MLB teams this year as well. Here’s a look: Athletics’ fans noticed at its February FanFest, the A’s changed their alternate green … …read more Source: Oakland Athletics […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jN8wPw via IFTTT

FanSidedGolden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will be out of the lineup four-to-seven days with a groin injury, according to Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, via SI.com. Bogut had an MRI on Saturday on a bruised pelvis he suffered Friday night in Golden …Warriors‘ Andrew Bogut out 7-10 days with groin injuryUSA TODAYAndrew Bogut, David Lee […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jN8w1U via IFTTT

CBS LocalSACRAMENTO (CBSLA.com) — California Governor Jerry Brown has proclaimed Monday, March 31, 2014 as Cesar Chavez Day in the state. The Governor praised the late and lauded civil rights activist for his tireless efforts in advancing the cause of all …‘Cesar Chavez’ draws in family members, actorsKERO-TV 23Cesar Chavez’s LegacyHuffington Post all 96 news […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mm9jnR via IFTTT

New York Daily NewsLopez, 39, can be difficult to place in New York, the city he once soared above. He likes to keep basketball on the “low burner,” living modestly with his girlfriend across from Riverdale’s Van Cortlandt Park, and running through its back hills. Hailed … and more …read more Source: New York News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1mm9nnv via IFTTT

Raw StoryThe owner of a chain of Mexican restaurants in New York has been ordered to pay a chef who is a lesbian $1.6 million after repeatedly saying that “gay people” were “going to go to hell” in staff meetings. According to Courthouse News Service, a New … …read more Source: New York Restaurant News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jN8wz4 via IFTTT

Dallas Woman Celebrates A Century Of LifeCBS LocalDALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A Dallas woman celebrated a very special day on Saturday – her 100th birthday. But you wouldn’t think Odessa Bowie is 100 when you look at her. She’s still fiercely independent and very active, so her family says. Bowie told CBS … …read more Source: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hQPuAY via IFTTT

Reader of the Week: Elena Fay of Washington, DCInStyleReader of the Week: Elena Fay of Washington, D.C.. Reader of the Week Courtesy Photo (2). Share. March 30, 2014 @ 3:45 pm. By: Judy Meepos. Congratulations Elena Fay, you’re InStyle.com’s Reader of the Week! DC in Style blogger Elena Fay submitted … …read more Source: Washington […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dI3QYr via IFTTT

TIM WILL TELL: Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown touches on …Times-StandardSom it was no surprise to see Brown — who spent the majority of his pro career with the Raiders in both the Los Angeles and Oakland incarnations — as the celebrity guest for Humboldt State’s 29th annual Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dI36m6 via IFTTT

New Oakland Athletics Column for FansSwingin’ A’sBut if you ever feel like you wish you could just get your ideas and thoughts out there to the public and the rest of the Athletics nation, now’s your chance. Over at Just Blog Baby, the FanSided website for the Oakland Raiders, one of their writers … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dI365I via IFTTT

Sam A. Oakland, ‘political gadfly’ and early Oregon bicycling advocate, dies at 80The OregonianView/Post Comments. SamOaklandmug.JPG Sam A. Oakland. Sam Adolph Oakland, who helped convince Oregon to set aside money for bicycle transportation, died last week at his Northwest Portland residence following recurrence of pancreatic cancer. and more …read more Source: Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dI365F via IFTTT

USA TODAYThe Golden State Warriors will have to survive the most pivotal stretch of their season without center Andrew Bogut, as a person with knowledge of his situation said he’s expected to miss seven to 10 days with a soft tissue contusion in the groin area.Andrew Bogut Injury: Updates on Warriors Star’s Pelvis and ReturnBleacher […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1kdN6Hf via IFTTT

The 12 Best Kickstarter-Funded Restaurants In New York CityBusiness InsiderInspired by Kickstarter’s map of the restaurants that had been funded using their services, we looked at which of those eateries in New York City offered the best dining experience. To compile our rankings, we considered ratings from Yelp and OpenTable … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1dI38KK via IFTTT

Washington, DC weather forecast: Beautiful springtime weather returns this weekWJLA (blog)Washington, D.C. weather forecast: Beautiful springtime weather returns this week. March 30, 2014 – 05:20 PM. Email; Print. Steve Rudin By Steve Rudin (Twitter @SteveRudinABC7). Text size Decrease Increase. So long rain and cool temperatures, warmer … …read more Source: Washington D.C. News From Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gecNng via IFTTT

Fox NewsPolice dive teams combed the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., Saturday in a search for 8-year-old Relisha Rudd, who was last seen March 1 with a janitor from a homeless shelter who police think abducted her, the Washington Post reported. Relisha …Foot search of DC park for girl to resume MondayWashington PostDive Teams Searching […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iPc6oD via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportThe Golden State Warriors‘ failure to improve upon last season’s breakout performance has made head coach Mark Jackson a marked man, much to the chagrin of his backup center. The San Jose Mercury News’ Diamond Leung reports that, “veteran big …Uncertainty of big men’s health forces Warriors to adjustSFGateWarriors notebook: Jermaine O’Neal calls talk […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jMsxpj via IFTTT

Warriors vs Knicks: Sunday Funday, time for some Warriors Basketball!Golden State of MindThere’s nothing more exciting than starting the week with some Warriors Basketball at the Roaracle! At 45-27, Golden State is gunning for another win against the struggling New York Knicks who come to town. After Fridays emotional win at home against … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iPbWh1 via IFTTT

Little Italy is on the brink of extinctionNew York PostIanniello is battling a rent increase from a new landlord who bought the building last month for $17.5 million. He recently got a rent bill for $34,000 a month — more than double what he used to pay. “It’s a landlord problem,” said Ianniello, who … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1purhGx via IFTTT

Happy Mother’s Day! Celeb Mums And Daughters (PHOTOS)Huffington Post UKIn the celeb world there are plenty of youngsters who’ve followed their wonderful mums into showbiz, including the huge Kardashian clan who have all taken a few tips from momager Kris Jenner. Take a look at this selection of stars who’ve taken their … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1pureKT via IFTTT

The Oakland Coliseum, undoubtedly roiled by the constant stream of bad news centering on its locker room sewage problem, has fought back with a public-relations offensive of its own: telling you about all of the improvements to the facility. The press release is below, but note that it does not mention the Oakland Coliseum’s locker […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1jo5JcN via IFTTT

A mom’s terrible choice: her life or her child’sNew York PostA New York City mom made the ultimate sacrifice — giving up her own life so her baby girl could live. Doctors told cancer patient Elizabeth Joice that she would never get pregnant, so when she did last year, it was something of a miracle. […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gQwRBQ via IFTTT

National PostLatest plumbing backup sends Oakland A’s coaches scrambling in clubhouse from WordPress http://ift.tt/1fD3nCg via IFTTT

DeadspinThe Oakland A’s plumbing system was defeated yet again when it was overwhelmed by the weather yesterday. Toilet water for all! Saturday’s rain not only cancelled Oakland’s exhibition game against the Giants, but also backed up O.Co Coliseum’s shoddy …Oakland Coliseum greets A’s with another sewage backupSan Jose Mercury NewsOakland Athletics Rained Out, Reddick a […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gdiEZY via IFTTT

San Jose Mercury NewsOAKLAND — A’s manager Bob Melvin called the decision to leave catcher Stephen Vogt off the Opening Day roster one of the toughest he’s ever had to make. Emotions ran even deeper for Vogt, who fought back tears when he spoke of starting the season …Pomeranz, Fuld on A’s roster, Michael Taylor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hOFw38 via IFTTT

Washington Post(Astrid Riecken/The Washington Post). “It’s hard not to feel in D.C. like there’s a lot going well and a lot of people with hard times,” says Laura Lindamood, 36, who lives in Brookland in Northeast. She loves the new playground built near her home but …D.C.‘s Democratic Mayoral Primary: Candidates at a GlanceNBC4 WashingtonMayoral […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gPOVw7 via IFTTT

The art and zen of the Mets’ version of ‘Moneyball’The Star-LedgerThese numbers send a message to pragmatic men like Alderson, highlighting that while operating on a limited budget can work to create a contender, as it has sporadically in Oakland, it probably won’t produce a champion. Operating on the margins … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1rSRAZf via IFTTT

Cox: Cafe La Haye just keeps getting betterSanta Rosa Press DemocratLa Haye’s tiny, open kitchen hardly seems like a facility that can turn out perfect provender, but then the erstwhile Masa’s — one of San Francisco’s best restaurants for more than 30 years — had a kitchen not much larger than a broom closet … […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hOeM2u via IFTTT

SI.com11 seed on the way to Dallas, Florida only once had to play the highest possible seed in each round. From the perspective of sheer talent, Sweet 16 victim UCLA was probably the only one that could even approach what Billy Donovan runs out on a nightly …Florida wins South Regional to reach Final Four […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1miC6d4 via IFTTT

Major League SoccerFRISCO, Texas – In a thoroughly strange match, FC Dallas extended their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 defeat of the winless Portland Timbers Saturday night at Toyota Stadium. Dallas‘ Mauro Díaz earned the home team the victory with a canny …Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas: Live updatesThe OregonianFC Dallas tops […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1odlqZ1 via IFTTT

Ryan and Kaminsky on going to the Final FourCBSSports.comThe New York Mets will allow Matt Harvey to do his rehab in New York when they are playing at home but he will have to return to Port St. Lucie when they are on the road. Boomer and Carton discuss the Mets starter having to split […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hnhNdP via IFTTT

DigitalJournal.comOakland – Oakland Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie is looking to make some changes this off-season and that includes finding a quarterback for the 2014 NFL season and someone to lead this team into the future. The recent signing of veteran …Mock Draft No. 7: Atlanta (Clowney), Raiders (Carr) make dealsCBSSports.comThe Oakland Raiders really like […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1gOU0ou via IFTTT

Weather: Several inches of snow possible along with sleet, freezing rain …The Post-StandardThe National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for virtually all of Central New York until 8 p.m. Sunday, warning of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Up to a quarter inch of ice and between one and four inches of snow is […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1hnhP5g via IFTTT

Celeb birthdays for the week of March 30-April 5New Pittsburgh CourierMarch 30: TV personality Peter Marshall is 88. Actor Richard Dysart is 85. Actor John Astin is 84. Actor Warren Beatty is 77. Drummer Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues is 73. Musician Eric Clapton is 69. Actor Robbie Coltrane (“Harry Potter”) is 64. Actor […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1iNilJG via IFTTT