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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Michelle Obama praises Jackie Robinson movie

First Lady Michelle Obama introduces a panel of the cast and crew of the movie "42", next to Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball great Jackie Robinson, before a workshop for high school and college students, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Rachel Robinson, 90, widow of baseball great Jackie Robinson attends a workshop for high school and college students with cast members of the movie "42," Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball great Jackie Robinson, speaks to a workshop for high school and college students with cast members of the movie "42" in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday,April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Actor Harrison Ford listens at left as Rachel Robinson, 90, widow of baseball great Jackie Robinson talks about her late husband during a workshop for high school and college students based on the movie, "42," Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

First Lady Michelle Obama introduces a panel of the cast and crew of the movie "42," Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Michelle Obama said Tuesday that a new movie chronicling Jackie Robinson's rise through Major League Baseball, including the racial discrimination he endured while breaking the sport's color barrier in the 1940s, left her and the president "visibly, physically moved" after they saw it over the weekend.

The film, "42," also left the couple wondering "how on Earth did (the Robinsons) live through that. How did they do it? How did they endure the taunts and the bigotry for all of that time?" she said.

Mrs. Obama commented at a workshop for a group of high school and college students who saw the movie in the White House theater. Some of the students attend a Los Angeles charter school named for Robinson and others are undergraduate scholars in a program that bears the baseball great's name.

The students also participated in a question-and-answer session with Robinson's widow, Rachel, and members of the cast and crew, including Chadwick Boseman, who plays Robinson, Harrison Ford, who stars as former Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey, and director-screenwriter Brian Helgeland.

President Barack Obama was holding a separate screening of "42" for the cast and crew later Tuesday.

Mrs. Obama said everyone should see the movie, which opens nationwide April 12.

"I can say with all sincerity that it was truly powerful for us," she said. "We walked away from that just visibly, physically moved by the experience of the movie, of the story," and the "raw emotion" they felt afterward.

The first lady added that she was also "struck by how far removed that way of life seems today," noting how times have changed despite progress still to be made toward eliminating racial discrimination.

"You can't imagine the baseball league not being integrated. There are no more "Whites Only" signs posted anywhere in this country. Although it still happens, it is far less acceptable for someone to yell out a racial slur while you're walking down the street," she told the students. "That kind of prejudice is simply just not something that can happen in the light of day today."

After playing for the Negro Baseball League and the International League, Robinson became Major League Baseball's first black player on April 15, 1947, batting for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His number was 42.

Barack Obama broke a similar barrier in politics by winning election in 2008 as the first black U.S. president.

Mrs. Obama said the Robinsons' story is a reminder of the hard work it takes to move a country forward.

"It reminds you how much struggle is required to make real progress and change," she said, echoing her husband.

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Cardinals acquire QB Palmer from Raiders

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2012 file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Oakland, Calif. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired Palmer from the Raiders. Palmer, who agreed to rework his contract with the Cardinals, is expected to move into the starting quarterback role for new Arizona coach Bruce Arians. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) ? The Arizona Cardinals have acquired quarterback Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders.

The Cardinals gave up a conditional 2014 draft pick and swapped one of their sixth-round picks this year for Oakland's seventh-round selection.

Palmer reworked his contract as part of his move to the desert, agreeing to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, with $10 million guaranteed.

New Arizona coach Bruce Arians gets a starting quarterback at a bargain basement price.

But at least the Raiders were able to get something for the quarterback rather than just release him. Oakland acquired quarterback Matt Flynn on Monday in a deal that sent two draft picks to the Seahawks.

The 33-year-old Palmer put up big numbers with the Raiders last season but the production didn't translate into sufficient wins.

In 15 games in 2012, Palmer threw for 4,018 yards, becoming the second quarterback in Raiders history to throw for more than 4,000 yards in a season. He threw for 22 touchdowns with 14 interceptions.

His abilities fit the "throw long downfield" philosophy of Arians, who inherited a team with a woeful situation at quarterback.

Last year, Arizona had four starting quarterbacks ? John Skelton, Kevin Kolb, Ryan Lindley and Brian Hoyer. They combined to throw for 3,383 yards with 11 touchdowns and 21 interceptions and a quarterback rating of 63.1 in an offense that ranked last in the NFL. The Arizona quarterbacks were sacked 58 times in 608 pass attempts. By contrast, Palmer was sacked 28 times last year in 585 throws.

The Cardinals have released Skelton and Kolb and have signed Hoyer to a tender offer. They also have signed free agent Drew Stanton, the backup last season to Andrew Luck in Indianapolis, where Arians was interim head coach.

Palmer was the first overall draft pick in 2002 by Cincinnati and was with the Bengals until his trade to Oakland two years ago. In two seasons with the Raiders, he started 24 games, completed 61 percent of his passes for 6,771 yards and 35 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. His career passer rating is 85.5.

"We'd like to thank Carson Palmer for his services over the past two seasons," Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said in a news release, "and we wish him well with the Cardinals."

For his career, Palmer has completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 29,465 yards and 189 touchdowns with 132 interceptions.

He would be the fourth different starting quarterback to open the season with Arizona since Kurt Warner retired in 2009.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Facebook In Talks To Buy Bang With Friends

Facebook is in the process of acquiring startup?Bang With Friends, according to multiple sources, in order to make a foray into the online dating space. According to these same sources, the acquisition will be a $30 million deal in both cash and stock, as that seems to be the standard M&A terms for gimmicky startups these days. Concerned about what the success of college-friendly dating apps like Tinder, Crazy Blind Date and Grouper means for the future of social, we're hearing Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg decided to scoop up the service to ramp up Facebook's competitiveness. ?We're also hearing that Facebook attempted to clone the product, which allows friends to choose which of their friends they're interested in sleeping with (and connects them if the feeling's mutual), internally before approaching the founders. Robust staff penetration and rumors that Google is building a competitive hook-up platform called Google F*ck Now also hastened the deal.

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$10M bail set for Illinois man accused of killing girl, 3

Jessie Rodriguez was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Gina Presley.

By Alexandria Fisher, NBCChicago.com

A 42-year-old Illinois man was given a $10 million bail Sunday after he was charged in the death of a 3-year-old girl in Oak Forest, according to police.

Jessie Rodriguez was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Gina Presley, Oak Forest police said Saturday.

Police escorted a man out of the hearing after he began screaming that Rodriguez did not deserve bail.

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Rodriguez, the boyfriend of Gina?s aunt and guardian, without justification killed the 3-year-old girl with blunt for trauma to the head, police said.

Another ?person of interest? originally taken into custody was released and is cooperating with the investigation, officials said.

Rodriguez has been in custody since Thursday, but did not appear in bond court today despite police indications.

An adult in Gina?s home in the 15300 block of Walnut Road in Oak Forest reportedly called 911 to report the young girl was choking. She was later pronounced dead at Palos Community Hospital.

The Illinois Department for Children and Family services said Gina was never in their custody, despite reports from Oak Forest police that said she was.

?This is not consolation for the family or the community and only begins to provide a response to such a horrific act,? Chief of Police Gregory Anderson said in a statement.

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Have You Tried 12 West Restaurant in Montclair Yet? - Montclair Patch

I?ve always thought train stations should double as restaurants. Enter?12 West,?the new restaurant in the Upper Montclair train station. It?s beautifully designed, the New American-style food is delicious, and the atmosphere is relaxed but upscale -- perfect for date night.

I?m not a gushing foodie, nor a measured restaurant critic. I?m just a girl looking for damn good food and wine -- and by that I mean: Brooklyn-good. (I've been here for 5 years and I still can't believe I no longer live 4 blocks from Applewood.)

To be fair, there are many great restaurants in and near Maplewood.?Lorena?s?of course,?Moonshine?in Millburn and Montclair?s?Upstairs?and the?Pig & Prince?all come to mind. And?Coda?is my top choice for a quick bite and drinks. But I put 12 West above them all.

Here?s what I loved:

- The design and the atmosphere of the restaurant itself: my husband will tell you, this is big with me, and 12 West has the perfect mix of modern style and homey details. Funky light fixtures, dark wood accents, high ceilings and lots of windows make it feel airy, current and festive, but not overdone. Weirdly, not one train passed during the 90 minutes we were there. ?Also, we were there at 6pm on a Saturday and it wasn?t loud at all. Impressive for a former train station.

- Foie Gras Terrine with Fig Jam - Oh my god delicious: smooth, creamy, but well-balanced by the not-too-sweet fig jam. I think the terrine may have been broiled quickly, so it was warm on the outside and cool in the middle, making every taste unique. This was possibly a mistake, but I still really enjoyed it.

- My glass of MAS DE GOURGONNIER Les Baux Rouge, a 2010 wine from Provence, which the waitress let me taste before I ordered a full glass. There are only 4 reds by the glass -- ?mostly the usual suspects, but this one from Provence was new to me. Full body, but delicate; perfect for a cool spring night. ?

- Joe had the hangar steak with chimichurri, which he described as perfectly cooked and the exact right portion size.

The only problem:

They?re still working out some kinks with the service. 12 West opened at the end of January, so I?m somewhat forgiving of this. (I liked it enough to write this post on a Sunday Night when Game of Thrones is starting up again!) Our server was really thoughtful, but overwhelmed. They brought our main course before they had removed our appetizer plates, they were slow with the water and drink refills, and the entire check process was way too long. This would normally enrage me, but this was one of the first restaurants I?ve been to since moving here 5 years ago that delivered great food with a just-right atmosphere. In other words, I felt slightly cool there.

But, the food and atmosphere at 12 West are both really great. And while I will always want to go back to Brooklyn for my ideal date night, I?ll definitely return to 12 West.

Source: http://montclair.patch.com/blog_posts/have-you-tried-12-west-restaurant-in-montclair-yet

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Feedly Mobile revamp caters to Reader escapees with fast search, Must Reads

The phaseout of Google Reader is quickly becoming a boon for developers still carrying the torch for newsreader apps -- just ask Feedly, which now says it took on 3 million new users in the two weeks since Google's decision. Rather than simply wait for more customers to roll in on their own, though, the company is taking matters into its own hands with a major refresh of Feedly Mobile for Android and iOS. The update brings a reworked search engine that's both extra-quick and makes topic suggestions based on the collective subscriptions of the Feedly user base, getting better as more readers join the ranks. Other updates also serve those who want to keep things moving quickly. A new Must Reads section prioritizes feeds, a title-only view maximizes screen space and an updated sharing panel both allows a customizable shortcut as well as (slightly ironic) sharing to Google+. Once you've gotten over the sting of another Google spring cleaning, Feedly's potential solutions await at the source links.

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'Substantive' deal on immigration reform

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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Schumer said today that while there is not a final deal on immigration legislation just yet, the bi-partisan "Gang of Eight" senators working on immigration reform has reached a "substantive agreement" on the major components of an immigration plan.

"It is not a done deal. We have to draft the legislation. We have to have the group of eight sign off on the specific language, but we have substantive agreement on all the major pieces now between the eight of us," the Democrat from New York said in an interview with ABC News Sunday.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., made a similar statement today and said that he expects the parameters of the plan to be revealed next week.

"I think we've got a deal. We've got to write the legislation, but 2013, I hope, will be the year that we pass bipartisan immigration reform," Graham said on CNN's "State of the Union." "It's got to be written off. We haven't signed off. There are a few details yet. But conceptually, we have an agreement between business and labor, between ourselves that has to be drafted. It will be rolled out next week."

On Friday, business and labor leaders came to an agreement on a visa program for low-skilled immigrant workers, a major turning point in the debate on immigration reform.

In what the AFL-CIO described as the "W-Visa" program, 20,000 visas would be available for low-skilled workers beginning in April of 2015. The number of available visas would increase gradually in the following years but would never go above 200,000 or dip below 20,000 in any given year. Only 15,000 visas would be allocated to construction jobs each year.

"The fact that business and labor have come to an agreement overcomes the last major substantive hurdle we've had in our negotiations," Schumer told ABC News.

But the deal on a guest worker program does not mean the senate group's plan is finalized, because the Gang of Eight still has to hammer out details including border security and the path to citizenship and write the actual legislation.

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., one of the members of the bipartisan group working on immigration, said today that reports of a final deal being reached are "premature," and he called for more hearings and discussion on the topic of immigration so that a "healthy public debate" is conducted.

"Arriving at a final product will require it to be properly submitted for the American people's consideration, through the other 92 senators from 43 states that weren't part of this initial drafting process," Rubio said in a statement. "In order to succeed, this process cannot be rushed or done in secret."

ABC News' Carlos Boettcher contributed to this report.