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Giant 18ft oarfish found off Californian coast

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An oarfish, measuring over 18ft long (5.5m), has been discovered off the south Californian coast. Marine science instructor Jasmine Santana was snorkelling off Santa Catalina island when she spotted the carcass of the enormous sea creature gleaming in the water. She needed the help of 15 people to drag it back to shore. It is believed it died of natural causes. Claire Brennan reports. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o67CZ5qopV%2Bjsri%2FjpqtaKuTnrKvr8RmnKeumae8r7nEp6tmamRqgXeCmGw%3D

How much would it cost to build a balcony?

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Cost of Building a Balcony The cost to build your new balcony will depend on several factors including size, height, materials, cost of labor, and finishes. According to HomeAdvisor, the average homeowner spends anywhere from $2000 total to build a smaller deck and about $7000 for a 200 by 500 square foot deck.Click to see full answer. Then, how much does it cost to put in a balcony?However, it’s a safe bet that your finished balcony will have cost somewhere between $15 and $35 per square foot. Read More...

Theo Epstein has drained the Cubs farm system, but for the right reasons

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When it was pointed out to Theo Epstein over the weekend that the Chicago Cubs’ farm system, for the first time in Epstein’s tenure as president of baseball operations, does not have a single prospect ranked in the top 100 by “Baseball America”, Epstein delivered the perfect comeback: “And it’s the first time we can call ourselves defending world champions.” The assembled media members chuckled, but Epstein wasn’t joking. “That’s a lot better,” he added, “than having some top-100 prospects. Read More...