Shoveling snow may be a good workout, but it’s no fun, especially on your back, if you have a shovel that’s too short. Instructables user homemadeisgood has a simple solution: Add a dowel to the handle to bring it up to head-height. It’s easier to manage, and easier on …
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test. Source link
At least one dead and three injured near Vilnius
At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities said.All 12 people have been safely evacuated from the property, police said.The cause of the crash is still unclear but the defence minister said there were no initial signs it was sabotage or terrorism. The aircraft departed from DHL's hub at Leipzig Airport in Germany just…
Russia Launches New Intermediate-Range Missile at Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Source link
California’s submitted a plan to the EPA to bring it into compliance with federal safe drinking stan
California’s submitted a plan to the EPA to bring it into compliance with federal safe drinking standards, after 2,5oo instances where the state authorized oil and gas operations in protected water aquifers. 140 of 2,553 injection wells were actively injecting oil-field fluids into "good water quality" aquifers. [New York Times]Read …
Deception IV: Another Princess trailer highlights new elements
Koei Tecmo has released a new trailer for Deception IV: Another Princess highlighting the game’s new additions. New to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita upgrade includes new main character Valgyrie and her automaton servant Ephemera, a number of new traps, the heroines of previous Deception games, new modern …
Best Buy reveals the next Moto E gets 4G and a price cut
Motorola’s tactic when launching last year’s Moto E was to let it appear on Brazilian retailer FastShop for a few hours, and then whip it away as soon as people began to notice. Looks like it’s another case of history repeating with the refreshed ver…
2014’s sleekest Android phone finally starts getting Lollipop
It might not have been the best-selling Android phone of 2014, but there’s little room to argue that the HTC One M8 isn’t the best-looking Android phone of 2014. And now, on the dawn of the HTC One M9’s debut, last year’s flagship smartphone is finally starting to receive …
Seahawks fans duped by Super Bowl ticket scams urged to file complaint
Washington state's top lawyer sought on Monday to bring some justice to any Seattle Seahawks fans who traveled all the way to Phoenix for the Super Bowl only to find they had spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on fake tickets. "Dealing with a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss …
The only thing you need to know about Gregg Popovich is that he’s a genius – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe only thing you need to know about Gregg Popovich is that he's a geniusUSA TODAYUnlike Riley and Jackson, though, Popovich doesn't draw all that much attention to himself. He famously hates speaking to media during games. This has become an endearing trait for NBA fans now, …
Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat betting
The Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 9-point favorites versus the Heat, while the game’s is 190 and 1/2. Last time out for Miami, they were a 109-102 loser as …
Montreal Completes Boston Sweep with 3-1 Win
The Montreal Canadiens gave the Boston Bruins an early exit in the 2014 NHL playoffs, but the Bruins opportunity to retaliate in one of hockey’s most heated rivalries went unanswered in the following regular season. Last night, the Habs completed the 4-0 sweep of the Bruins at the TD Garden, winning 3-1. Carey …
BangTheBook Sports Picks :: NBA Full Court Report: February 10
Welcome to “The Full Court Reportâ€� an article that covers the NBA and the latest injuries, stats and trends from around the league with a focus on sports betting. When betting on the NBA, timely information can make the difference between winning and losing and “The Full Court Reportâ€� is …
Marco Belinelli Sinks Game-Winner To Give Popovich His 1,000th Win
Gregg Popovich won his 1,000th game tonight, becoming just the ninth coach—and only active one—to reach the mark. And at the risk of deifying the man, the way his Spurs beat the Pacers tonight was perfectly Popovich-ian. Tied with 15 seconds remaining, the unheralded draft choice that developed into a…
Abbreviated pundit roundup: Marriage equality in Alabama
Same-sex marriages have begin in Alabama, and this editorial sums up the situation: Get out of the doorway. We had hoped the day would end without such an admonition. The federal judicial system has spoken in Alabama, a U.S. District Court judge ruling that marriage must be available…
Latest New England snowstorm sets new records as forecasters warn more on … – Fox News
ABC NewsLatest New England snowstorm sets new records as forecasters warn more on …Fox NewsMore than 2 feet of snow piled up in parts of New England Monday, breaking records set 37 years ago as forecasters warned still more winter weather was on the way. MyFoxBoston.com reports that 60.8 inches of snow …
Jeb Bush’s New Tech Genius Is Aware Of All Internet Traditions, Including Misogyny
Jeb Bush is doing a great job so far of proving just how “The Smart One” he is, even though he has not yet officially announced his candidacy for Republican Loser of 2016. Also, of proving how low a bar that is when you’re talking about the Bush family…
Jeb Bush seeks money, talks education at home in Florida capitol
By Bill Cotterell TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush plans a high-profile visit to the Florida capital on Tuesday to raise money and showcase the education reforms that he started as the state's former governor, burnishing key credentials as he eyes a presidential bid. With a $1,000-per-…
Murder charges reportedly filed against Jesse Matthew in Hannah Graham case – Fox News
Fox NewsMurder charges reportedly filed against Jesse Matthew in Hannah Graham caseFox NewsVirginia prosecutors reportedly have filed charges of first-degree murder against Jesse Matthew in connection with the death of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham this past September. The charges were reported by WVIR-TV in Charlottesville.Va. …
Ukraine parliament agrees to dismissal of top prosecutor
Ukraine’s parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a presidential proposal to dismiss the General Prosecutor, criticized by deputies and activists for failing to roll out reforms and bring justice for those killed in last year’s “Euromaidan” revolution. Vitaliy Yarema was appointed last June after the toppling of Moscow-backed president …
Climate Scientist Wins $50,000 In Libel Lawsuit Against Conservative Newspaper
Don’t read the comments, unless you’re trying to prove defamation of character in Canada . CREDIT: Shutterstock A prominent Canadian climatologist won his libel lawsuit against The National Post on Friday, after a judge decided that the newspaper had published several articles that were both inaccurate and defamatory to…