$108 a barrel mark earlier today. the highest in 2 1/2 years. gasoline prices average 3.66 a gallon. do you want some fries with that and a job? mcdonald s announced it s holding a supersized hiring fair april 19th to fill option nationwide. that comes three to four new hires per restaurant. let s take a look at the numbers from wall street a little over. the dow up a bit 18.54. the s&p and nasdaq in positive territory as well. tributes are planned across the country today to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the death of martin luther king, jr.. in 1968 the civil rights leader was shot standing on the balcony of the lorraine motel in memphis. all this week msnbc is taking a look at the black agenda in our special series, a stronger america, it culminates and i town hall hosted by ed schultze on sunday, april 10th at noon