Ledecky Scratches 400 IM On Day 2 Of Austin Pro Swim

Katie Ledecky will not swim the 400 IM on day 2 of the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Austin, focusing only on the 200 freestyle.Ledecky was originally entered in the event, but said in a pre-meet press conference that her lineup was subject to change day-to-day. The 18-year-old phenom hit a lifetime-best in the 100 free on day 1 along with one of the fastest 400 frees in history, and could be in line for a huge 200 free, especially now that she’ll remain fresh for that event with no other Saturday Read more [...]

Hershey Road homes listed for sale

Here are some of the homes available in this popular area. 3436 Hershey RoadThis beautiful brick ranch with four bedrooms and two full baths includes 2,284 square feet and sits on 4.55 acres. A spacious 21-by-20-foot sunroom with skylights and a fireplace includes a lot of windows and patio doors that lead out to the lawn and woods and a pond. A circle drive in front of the house wraps around to a separate 40-by-24-foot, three-bay heated garage workshop. The property is located in Millcreek Read more [...]

Historic IMI Perry Barr gatehouse buildings listed in bid to stop demolition

The historic gatehouse to a former Birmingham metalwork factory could be saved from demolition after being backed for Grade II listing. Historic IMI Perry Barr gatehouse buildings listed in bid to stop demolition National heritage watchdog Historic England has said the special status should be awarded to the gatehouse buildings at the former IMI factory in Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr. They are the only surviving buildings on the site and were constructed in 1915 when the factory, at the time owned Read more [...]

Bank buys back office building at small fraction of listed sheriff’s sale price – Tribune

A Penn Hills office building listed for $10.2 million was sold back to a bank for far less at a sheriff's sale this month. U.S. Bank National Association, which holds the mortgage on the property, purchased the building at 10 Duff Road for $1,238 during the sheriff's sale on Jan. 4, according to the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office website. The office building is home to insurance companies, doctors and a hair salon. It was owned by Technology Properties 1 LLC, a company Read more [...]

Seattle lists Marshawn Lynch as probable against Panthers

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Marshawn Lynch is on his way to Carolina and likely his first game for the Seattle Seahawks since mid-November.The Seattle running back was listed as probable for the NFC divisional playoff game Sunday against the Panthers. And a week after deciding he wasn't ready to play and not joining his teammates in Minnesota, Lynch was one of the last players to step on the team bus on Friday afternoon at the team's headquarters as it left for the airport.''Bags Read more [...]

It’s been listed among the best 15 UK bars – and is right on your doorstep

The owners of a Belfast bar are raising a glass after the drinking hole was trumpeted as one of the best 15 in the British Isles. Brewbot opened on the Ormeau Road last year and has already established a reputation as one of the city’s top nightspots. The team invented a robot that brews beer controlled and monitored using a smartphone app. The app allows users to create, tweak or download recipes while the appliance offers the perfect brewing environment for anyone to brew their own beer. The Read more [...]

Private island in Florida Keys listed for $11MILLION includes helipad, moat …

Private island off the southern coast of Florida was listed at $8.5m last month, but is suddenly going for $11mThe eco-friendly island includes a surrounding moat, boat dock, sandy beach, solar panels and a wind turbineA massive veranda wraps around the entire three-bedroom house, which owner says is a 'rustic' getawayWildlife such as dolphins, manatees, octopus, star fish, pelicans and heron live in the surrounding areaBy Jessica Chia For Mailonline Published: 14:05 GMT, 15 January Read more [...]

It’s time to end ‘the last acceptable racism’ – against Gypsies and Travellers

Gypsies and Travellers are in the news again, and for all the wrong reasons. After last year’s revelations about a secret Facebook group where serving and retired Metropolitan police officers swapped insults about “fucking pikeys”, allegations have surfaced of holiday camp operators having “Traveller blacklists”. So now seems like a good time to take stock of what is often called “the last acceptable racism”. Related: Met police officers 'used racist Facebook group' The facts and Read more [...]