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March is usually a jam-packed month with Spring Break, the madness of college basketball, St. Paddy, and most importantly the start of the Spring home selling season in Denver! We'll see inventory and demand increase over March, April & May and then we'll start to see it mellow out a bit around June & July.
Overall, the Denver metro area is still in a strong seller's market with only 1.92 months of single-family inventory available. Only detached homes priced over $1 million were in a buyer's market with 6.58 months of inventory. At the current rate of sales, there is 2.07 months of attached home inventory overall. But, buyers are in the power position with 6.24 months of inventory for condos priced between $750,000 and $999,999, and 7.31 months of inventory over $1 million.
According to industry standards, under five months of inventory is a seller's market and over six months of inventory is considered a buyer's market.
You've gotta go see one of the longest St Patricks Day Parades West of the Mississippi. 1000's of floats and activities... you may even see a green alien or two.
The River Mile Project - Is Elitch's Garden Moving?
Find out a little more about the 17 Acre project that will relocate Elitch Gardens and build a beautiful mixed-use project on the mostly unused section of the Platte River.
Where the tired and broken Gates Rubber Factory once stood we finally have a buyer and a builder after almost 2 decades! 7.5 Acres to build offices, homes and places to spend your money. Ground breaks in 2020.
Castle Marne was built in 1889 by one of Denver's most famous architects, William Lang. A truely opulent house with design elements of Richardsonian, Romanesque and Queen Anne era. Not sure it's for me at $2.29M, but quite interesting.
4: If you are not a beer and whisky drinker then check out Infinite Monkey Theorem winery. They are in the RiNo district where they make all their wine. The grapes that they use are locally sourced from Colorado and for one day only they will have green wine slushies. That's what happens when you mix class and St. Patrick's Day.
5: No St Patrick's day would be complete without a good old fashion Pub Crawl! Denver has you covered with three to chose from this year. The Irish Stroll from BarCrawls.com, Kiss Me, I'm Irish: Denver St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, and Denver St. Patrick's Bar Crawl will all be going on this weekend. What better way to celebrate than to work out your liver as you head from bar to bar. Take part in the fun and festivities in Denver this year, just remember to leave your keys at home. Lyft, Uber and public transit will be happy to get you downtown and back safe and sound.
I'm sure a lot of you have heard that Elitch Gardens will be developed into housing for Denver. The River Mile Project will be developed by Revesco Properties. Revesco is a local company that wants to build in Denver instead of spreading out to the suburbs. The idea is to keep housing and jobs close to the city center to lessen traffic and strain on infrastructure as the population of the Denver metro grows. The development could start as early as 2020 although there are a lot of zoning issues and some red tape to get through before they break ground. Step one will be to build a new parking structure for Elitch's, and then convert the existing surface parking lots into office buildings and shops. This is about 17 acres of space. During this phase, Elitch's plans to continue to operate as normal. The picture below gives an idea of how that will look.
The development does have long range plans. It may add 8,000 new housing units by the time it is completed. Denver is still growing and most of us know that rents are higher than they have ever been for the city. The development will have 700-1,000 affordable housing units to help with this issue. The affordable housing will be part of high-rise towers which may be 59 stories tall. The city also has requirements that protect access to the sun and sky, so the high-rise buildings would be relative slender and spaced wide apart. When the project is finished, there will be a new look to the riverfront in the area.
The city and community will have a lot of input into the final project. This should keep the feel of the new development in line with Denver. There will be one mile of improvements to the South Platte River, three riverfront parks, bike paths, and a rec center.
The short answer to the question is yes. Elitch's will be moving to a new location. The developers say they will try to find a new location close to downtown, but we all know there aren't any 60-120-acre plots of land for amusement parks in Denver. The good news is it will be years before the park is forced to move. Moving the park is a necessary part of the growth of Denver. For now, make sure to take advantage of sunny days and fun rides.
Today is Valentine's day (in case you forgot), here are 5 great things to do with the one you love.
Nothing stirs the soul like good art. The Denver Art Museum is offering the Hearts For Art experience again this year. Take a stroll through the Museum and find the piece that inspires your love. You can place a heart in front of the exhibit and snap a pic for you to share with your friends. See if you and your sweetheart will find a connection over your love of art.
If you are looking for a romantic and magical dining experience for Valentine's Day head to the Aquarium. Watch the sharks and other fish swim around the room while you share a 4-course meal. The package includes roses, champagne, and an adventure pass to the aquarium. Don't just go out for food, come experience the wonder of the aquarium.
Everyone loves to laugh. Comedy Works Downtown is offering Valentine packages from the 14th to the 16th. Share drinks and laughter when you see Chris Distefano perform live. The packages will include roses and chocolate.
You can't go wrong with good food and good drinks on Valentine's Day. This is a perfect sampling of some of the great restaurants and bars that Denver has to offer. With 5 drink samples at and appetizers at each stop, you and your sweetheart will be in a great mood by the end of the night. A local expert will lead you on the tour of the Denver cocktail scene as you walk downtown.
If everything else on the list has inspired you to commit come to the 12th annual Valentine's Day Event at the Clerk and Recorder's Office. On Valentine's Day, Judges and Clergy will perform free Marriage ceremonies for couples. Food and beverages will be available for couples. Drawings will be held for gifts from local businesses, elected officials and other city agencies. Wat a perfect day to say I do. Head to the Webb Building 201 W. Colfax, Dept. 101, Denver, CO 80202 from 8:00 Am to 4:30 PM.
New to the list is Austin Texas. I kind of feel like Austin is the Denver of Texas... cool, young, hip, fun. I have a feeling they'll be making their way up the list.
Surprisingly not on the list was Dallas/Fort Worth which came in 3rd on the 2017 list and has been on the list since 2010. Guess everyone is going to Austin or Denver.
What's Going on in the Denver Market?
Hope everyone's keeping up with their New Year Resolutions... only 355 days to go!
Sellers celebrated the first half of the year with a crazy blur of multiple offers and fast sales. In May/ June of 2018, it was the buyers turn to celebrate as we saw inventory rise, forcing sellers to make price reductions for the first time in years.
Even though we saw price reductions, home prices continued to climb. We just didn't see the rapid rate of appreciation that we've experienced over the past few years. We're doing the speed limit now vs. driving at 120 MPH. Home prices are still up 8.34% since this time last year.
Click Here for a Video explanation of our current market by one of our leading analysts, Megan Aller.
16 Teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge to hand carve 20-ton blocks of snow into intricate works of art. Temporary art at it's finest.
Winter Concert at Red Rocks?
It's a one of a kind experience celebrating the convergence of music, art, community and show in one of the most iconic venues in the world. Come check out De La Soul, Living Legends, and many more. Wear long underwear!
This morning there were Longhorn Cattle, horses & Western Wagons making their way from Union Station down 17th St. in the annual stock show parade. It's stock show season!
What's not to love about Aspen? What a cool mountain town and a perfect venue for one of the greatest competitions in skiing and snowboarding. Come see some of the best in the world do their thing.
Home prices continue to rise in large part because people continue to move to the Denver area. According to the US Census Bureau, 80,000 people moved to Colorado from mid-2017 to mid-2018.
"Move-Up" Buyers are on the rise. Most homeowners are equity rich so they are using the equity to pay-off credit card & student debt while still having enough to put down on their next home.
FHA has raised their loan limits to $561,200 in Denver for a single family home. If you're looking for a duplex that goes to $718,450, 3 unit is $868,400 and 4 unit is $1,079,250. More and more people are buying multiunits, living in the nicest one and renting out the other units to get their mortgage paid for.
Low supply of inventory will still drive the market in 2019 and push prices up as Denver still remains a popular destination due to the quality of life at a Mile High. Get ready for the market to start heating up in February as it has for the past 8 years.


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David A. Mersky, Founder and Managing Director, has led planning and fundraising endeavors for more than three decades. A former congregational rabbi, he has served as the national director of resource development for the then Union of American Hebrew Congregations. He was head of corporate finance for Ampal-American Israel Corporation which raised hundreds of millions of dollars of investment capital for Israel's private sector. He also served as vice-president of resource development of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. A successful consultant to nonprofits and family-controlled enterprises for nearly twenty years, David is also faculty member of Brandeis University's Hornstein Program in Jewish Professional Leadership and director of education and professional development of the University's Institute for Jewish Philanthropy and Leadership.
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Prazer Therapeutics to present AT BIOTECH SHOWCASE™ 2023
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[Tue, Jan, 10 2023 at 4:30 PM] – Prazer Therapeutics, today announced that it is presenting at Biotech Showcase™ 2023. This year, registered attendees can view Prazer Therapeutics's presentation live, and also access a recorded version beginning November 29th – SIX weeks prior to the actual event. With 24x7 on-demand access, attendees can view recorded presentations at their convenience when scheduling does not allow viewing during the main event week.
Biotech Showcase, produced by Demy-Colton and EBD Group, is an investor conference focused on driving advances in therapeutic development by providing a sophisticated networking platform for executives and investors that fosters investment and partnership opportunities. The conference takes place each year during the course of one of the industry′s largest gatherings and busiest weeks.
"We are delighted that Prazer Therapeutics will be joining us in San Francisco and presenting at Biotech Showcase this year," said Sara Demy, CEO of Demy-Colton. "Biotech Showcase is a prime occasion for life science entrepreneurs and investors to come together to discover the potential of innovative technologies that will drive the future of drug discovery."ABOUT BIOTECH SHOWCASE
Biotech Showcase is an investor and networking conference devoted to providing private and public biotechnology and life sciences companies with an opportunity to present to, and meet with, investors and pharmaceutical executives in one place. Investors and biopharmaceutical executives from around the world gather at Biotech Showcase during this bellwether week which sets the tone for the coming year. Now in its 15th year, this well-established, highly respected conference features multiple tracks of presenting companies, plenary sessions, workshops, networking, and an opportunity to schedule one-to-one meetings. Biotech Showcase is produced by Demy-Colton and EBD Group. Both organizations have a long history of producing high-quality programs that support the biotechnology and broader life sciences industry.
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Annie Bayer Goldberg and Ginny Monheit merged their experience in residential and commercial interior design, and in 2013 the pair founded AG Designs. Annie brings a love of elegant and sophisticated designs together with Ginny's colorful, eclectic taste to create an end result for each project that is truly unique. During the design process, Annie and Ginny collaborate with clients to get a better understanding of their lifestyle, passions, wants and needs for the interior design project. The AG Designs team executes livable interiors that bring each individual's personality to life in fun, tasteful and fashionable ways.
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Ivanpah, World's Largest Solar Power Plant, Catches Fire
Courtney Lepping
Modified date: May 22, 2016
The generator at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (ISEGS) in California caught fire from a misaligned mirror that directed sunlight at the power plant's wires. Luckily, no injuries ensued and workers shut down one of the boilers for later repairs.
On the downside, exactly how California's electricity supply will be affected is unknown, being that the facility now runs at a third of its normal capacity. The electricity that is normally generated powers some 140,000 homes.
The solar thermal facility is the largest in the world and has a gross capacity of 392 megawatts. It generates heat which produces steam that drives turbines in order to make electricity. Under normal conditions, electricity is generated from 173,500 heliostats (devices that angle two mirrors in order to direct sunlight) after the devices reflect and focus sunlight onto boilers, which are situated on top of three 459-foot towers.
The system failed, according to San Bernardino County fire Captain Mike McClintock, due to the fact that the misaligned mirrors reflected sunlight onto electrical wires which were 300 feet above one of the boiler towers.
Despite the fact that the workers were able to control the flames, firefighters had to extinguish the blaze by climbing up one of the boiler towers. There was some damage to steam ducts and water pipes.
The Ivanpah facility also faces challenges with its output levels required in its power purchase agreement and may pose further threats. The incident was not the first danger posed by similar facilities. A solar power plant in Nevada caused the death of a hundred birds that flew into the path of the plant's "flux field."
Solar plants have obvious applications in terms of providing electricity, and accidents cannot always be prevented, but there will need to be developments in permanently aligning the mirrors.
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Irish comic Tommy Tiernan in furor over 'kill Jews' remark at festival
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Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan in storm over Jew 'jokes'Cathal McNaughton/PA
Irish comic Tommy Tiernan is facing a worldwide storm of protest after an anti-Semitic tirade in which he joked he would have "got" 10 or 12 million Jews during the Holocaust.
Tiernan has always prided himself on pushing the envelope but this time he may have gone too far.
Tiernan was appearing at the Electric Picnic in Ireland when he launched into an expletive-filled tirade.
"But these Jews, these f**king Jews come up to me. F**king Christ killing bastards. F**king six million? I would have got 10 or 12 million out of that. No f**king problem. Two at a time they would have gone. Hold hands, get in there, leave us your teeth and your glasses."
In Ireland, the Jewish Fine Gael TD Alan Shatter said the comments were "demented" and said the outburst was "disgusting and unacceptable."
Speaking to the Sunday Tribune, Shatter said: "He has quite clearly brought to the surface his own prejudices and what he said is more a commentary on his own prejudices and perspectives. Rather than this being a comic presentation,it sounds more like the deranged demented ramblings of a complete fool, which I don't think reasonable people would remotely take seriously. Quite clearly what he had to say goes beyond the bounds of anything that is acceptable and certainly doesn't deserve being described as comedy"
The Irish comic was speaking at a Q&A at the festival and one of the questions he was asked was about he deals with people who come up after gigs to complain about jokes.
He had prefaced his remarks by saying that comedy was "about allowing whatever lunacy is inside you to come out in a special protected environment where people know that nothing they say is being taken seriously."


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New threats
Dr Sher Bahadur Pun
With the impending monsoon various kinds of vector-borne diseases loom large over Nepal
As monsoon begins, there is an increasing threat of vector-borne diseases in Nepal. Vectors are living organisms that transmit infectious diseases from humans to animals and vice-versa. These vectors are usually blood-sucking insects that ingest diseases during a blood meal from infected humans or animals and inject it into new hosts. Mosquitoes, flies, sand flies and ticks are common disease vectors found in southern region of Nepal, causing Malaria, Kalazar, Filariasis (Elephantitis), Japanese Encephalitis (JE), among other infectious diseases.
There are several other new vector-borne diseases, the majority of them unfamiliar to healthcare providers. Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus, Chandipura Virus, Scrub typhus are recently uncovered vector-borne diseases, while Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and Zika virus are suspected to have been circulating in Nepal for long. These potentially dangerous emerging infectious diseases seem to be largely ignored in Nepal.
With the impending monsoon various kinds of vector-borne diseases loom large over Nepal.
I had first reported about Chikungunya virus in a scientific journal in 2013 as patients from Dhading district were found to have the virus. Later, another research confirmed that it was circulating in Nepal, and may have existed for many years. India has been suffering from this virus for over a decade. But health care providers in Nepal have not included this virus in diagnosis.
Fever and joint pain are the most common symptoms of Chikungunya infection. Headache, muscle pain, rashes, joint swelling are other symptoms. Aedes agypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito species are main vectors. Both mosquito species are present in Nepal. Specific treatment is not available, while vaccine is under development.
West Nile virus was first discovered in Nepal in 2010 in fever-patients in Bharatpur and Kathmandu. Serious complications include high-grade fever, neck stiffness, tremors, seizures, muscle weakness, paralysis, and it can be fatal if untreated. No specific anti-viral medicine is available. Thus early diagnosis is a must to prevent serious complications. Culex mosquitoes are the vectors responsible for transmission of this virus. This mosquito is also involved in transmission of lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis) in Nepal. Therefore, it can be assumed that physicians in Nepal may have been underestimating its possible outbreaks.
Cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) from unknown causes were reported in Udayapur, Saptari, Sunsari and Morang in 2014. They were later confirmed as Chandipura virus. Chandipura was first detected in Nagapur of India, where there had been an outbreak of febrile illness. Since then, Chandipura virus has been identified as a causative agent in several viral encephalitis outbreaks in different parts of India. Acute onset of fever, altered sensorium, seizures, diarrhea, vomiting are the main symptoms. Death or recovery can occur within two to three days of the first attack. Fifty percent or even higher death rate was reported in case of Chandipura virus outbreaks in India. Sanfly and Aedes Agypti mosquitoes are the vectors for this virus. Both are found in Nepal. Sandfly also acts as vector for Kalazar, and Aedes Agypti for dengue.
Scrub typhus was found to be spreading in different parts of the country in October 2015. It was noticed in hundreds of patients who had non-specific fever illnesses. Of these, nearly a dozen patients died. A scientific report published in 2004 talked of the existence of this bacterium in Nepal. Scrub typhus is another vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of infected mite known as "Chigger". They are infected by feeding on the body fluid of mammals including mouse/rat and pass the infection to humans.
Symptoms generally appear between five to 20 days after the bite. Sudden onset of fever with chills, severe headache, red eyes and rashes on the trunk are common symptoms of Scrub typhus. An Eschar (a hard or dark scrab/crust or falling away of dead skin) can be present anywhere on the body, but may not always be visible. Severe pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) are common after infection. Scrub typhus usually occurs during the rainy season, although it was widely reported in post-monsoon season last year. The new rainy season is nearly upon us. We must, therefore, be cautious about possible outbreak of Scrub typhus this time around as well.
Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected tick. It can also occur through contact with blood of infected cattle, goat, and sheep. Farmers are more vulnerable to this infection which can also spread through blood or body fluids of infected patients. Health care providers are therefore at risk during treatment in healthcare settings. Indeed, there have been several reports of CCHF transmission to health care providers from infected patients in developed as well as developing countries. So far there has been no documented CCHF infection in Nepal, which may be because there is no widely available test for CCHF.
As slaughterhouses in Nepal don't maintain good hygiene, butchers are at high risk of contracting CCHF. Sudden fever, joint pain, back pain, red eyes, red spots on the palate are common symptoms. Uncontrolled bleeding at injection sites can occur and complications may lead to respiratory, liver or kidney failures. CCHF outbreaks also occur during the rainy season—usually between June and September.
Zika Virus continues to spread to new territories worldwide. It was first noticed as a cause of microcephaly in newborn babies in Brazil in 2015. It is transmitted by the mosquito called aedes agypti that also spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. In Nepal, dengue usually occurs in during post-monsoon season, and hence it is reasonable to assume that Zika might also spread during this time if it enters Nepal.
It is difficult to detect Zika because symptoms are mild and patients may not seek treatment on time. Mild fever, skin rashes, red eyes and joint pain are the main symptoms. Majority of physicians have no idea where to send blood samples for testing, while on the other hand there are no comprehensive guidelines for precautionary and preventive measures. There is no treatment protocol and rehabilitation center for Zika patients either.
There has been little study on these diseases in Nepal. Since these diseases are vector-borne, they are generally active and seen during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. These diseases could result in sudden epidemics in Nepal, but still go unrecognized in early stages. We should thus develop appropriate precautionary measures. Given the abundance of dangerous vectors in Nepal, Nepal could witness unpredictable human loss from these little known but dangerous diseases. This new threat of vector-borne infectious diseases must be considered while developing our health policies.
The author is Coordinator of the Clinical Research Unit, Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital
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Sea Monsters set to dive into Queensland Museum this Summer
Move over jaws, this summer there are new ocean predators in town and they are taking up residence at Queensland Museum as part of Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators exhibition which opens tomorrow, Friday 20 November.
While dinosaurs ruled the land, the depths of the oceans were home to some of the largest, fiercest and most successful predators including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and mosasaurs.
Visitors will have the opportunity to come explore underwater life and come face to face with these sea monsters featuring more than 70 exhibits and include fossils from Queensland Museum's Collection.
Queensland Museum Network CEO Dr Jim Thompson said the exhibition was created in consultation with one of the world's leading sea monster experts, Queensland Museum palaeontologist Dr Espen Knutsen and gives an insight into the lives of those who ruled the oceans millions of years ago.
"Providing a mix of impressive full-sized and scaled replicas and real fossils, Sea Monsters will definitely make a splash with visitors of all ages this Summer," Dr Thompson said.
"In addition to the exhibition, visitors can experience a jam-packed school holiday program and events including our popular After Dark for adults and Night at the Museum for families."
Featuring never-before-seen real fossils from millions of years ago, gigantic life-sized casts from real specimens and immersive multimedia, Sea Monsters brings to life the marine predators of the past and showcases some of the predators and creatures that now rule the oceans.
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said visitors to Sea Monsters exhibition will step back in time for a rare glimpse of just some of the marine predators that once called this unique environment home in a COVID-safe environment.
"Queenslander's have done a fantastic job in responding to COVID-19 which is why we can enjoy exhibitions such as Sea Monsters," Minister Enoch said.
"Queensland is known as the dinosaur capital of Australia and the most biodiverse state in the country. Our vast outback was previously part of an ancient inland sea and home to some of the largest, fiercest and most successful predators.
"This exhibition is a wonderous and COVID-safe way to engage with the State Collection which features a number of items on display for the very first time.
"One such Sea Monster is a huge 1.4 metre Kronosauras jaw from a reptile reaching at least 9 metres which was found at Richmond in Queensland," Minister Enoch said.
Other specimens on display include a 13-metre-long elamosaurid (a plesiosaur from North America) and 9-metre-long Prognathodon (mosasaur).
Queensland Museum palaeontologist Dr Espen Knutsen said it was a privilege to be able to assist in the curation of Sea Monsters.
"Quite often our prehistoric marine reptiles are over-shadowed by dinosaurs and I am excited to be able to share some of my research with visitors to showcase just how ferocious these ancient marine predators were," Dr Knutsen said.
The exhibition is supported by BHP through their Project DIG partnership with Queensland Museum, to digitally unlock knowledge held in the State Collection for visitors and researchers worldwide.
Elsabe Muller, Asset President of BHP Mitsui Coal (BMC) said insights into the past, allows scientists to better understand the present.
"Through Project DIG, BHP has been supporting Queensland Museum palaeontologists in their work in utilising digital technologies to help find answers surrounding the life and extinction of the prehistoric giants who once called Queensland home," Ms Muller said.
Sea Monsters is an Australian National Maritime Museum touring exhibition, developed in partnership with Queensland Museum Network, presented in Brisbane with support from BHP as part of Project DIG.
As part of the exhibition visitors have the chance to win a family holiday including flights and accommodation to Far North Queensland for a private tour behind the scenes at Museum of Tropical Queensland with Dr Espen Knutsen.
The first After Dark will be held on Friday 20 November from 5.30pm. Tickets are limited and cost $35.
Tickets are now on sale for the exhibition which runs from 20 November 2020 – 3 May 2021.
For more information visit www.seamonsters.qm.qld.gov.au
media@qm.qld.gov.au
Christine Robertson, Senior Media Officer, 0417 741 710
Kylie Hay, Senior Media Officer, 0434 565 852
Sea Monster Facts
Like whales, marine reptiles originally evolved on land and then went back to the sea
The biggest marine reptile was the 24m Shonisaurus, a type of ichthyosaur
Australia's top plesiosaur predator, the Kronosaurus had a bite force of 3 tonnes – more than a saltwater crocodile.
The mosasaur Prognathodon's head was so heavy; if it had lived on land, it couldn't have lifted it.
We found the first sea monster fossils about 50 years before we found any dinosaurs - we've known about them for around 250 years.
Sea monsters ruled the oceans for over 180 million years (modern human have only been around for about 300,000 years).
Some ichthyosaurs could swim at speeds of 40 kilometres per hour.
Some Australian sea monster fossils have become stunning and valuable opals.
We can learn about what sea monsters ate by looking at their fossilised poo and stomach content, called coprolites and gastrolites.
The plesiosaur Albertonectes had 72 neck vertebrae – more than any other animal. We have only seven.


Why do I think it's a good idea to stay up till 7 am when I'm trying to readjust myself to Eastern time?
It's that I've been away from all my usual online places for so long, I don't want to give up and go to bed. But damn, it's almost 7. It's actually light outside.


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Are you in the market for hair thickening products? Have you noticed your hair is starting to thin? Trying to create a more youthful look?
If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place. The hard truth is most men will experience some type of hair loss over the course of their lifetime.
The research tells us that (on average) guys start losing hair in their twenties. As time goes on, the problem gets worse. Sadly, by the time 50 rolls around, a whopping 85% of men experience significant loss, according to the American Hair Loss Association (AHA, 2010).
While there are several effective treatments available today to slow down male pattern baldness (alopecia), they aren't for everyone. For example, PRP injections (platelet-rich plasma) involve sticking a needle in your scalp to spark regrowth.
So, at the end of the day, what are some of the less intrusive options? Moreover, do they work?
As a man who is into his forties, I know all too well about the embarrassment of hair loss. To keep it real, there's nothing worse than looking into the mirror and realizing that you appear older than your years – thanks to a thinning hairline.
That may sound vain and even perhaps arrogant, but wouldn't you rather read something real than some politically correct BS on the web?
So, here is the deal. I've been using a variety of hair thickening products for some time. Why lie about it, you know?
And yes, I do take Propecia to help ward off more loss. I also apply minoxidil twice daily for regrowth (see Amazon). But, speaking only for myself, I have to say the products discussed below really help the most.
Here's what I have learned about hair loss. To have the most successful outcome, you've got to take a comprehensive approach. Doing just "one thing" isn't going to cut it. However, when you combine different things for use in tandem, the results are much better.
What follows are ten hair thickening products for men that I highly recommend. As a matter of full disclosure, I've linked to Amazon – an online retailer that I also happen to be affiliated with.
Are you ready? Let's jump right in!
This is an excellent thickening product that gives your hair volume and girth. Caffeine-charged to help bulk up and solidify your hair follicles. Also acts as a hair coloring glaze to give your shafts the appearance of more density.
I use this bad boy 3-4 times a week and can tell you firsthand that offers amazing results. Infused with caffeine, you simply take a quarter-size amount and apply to your scalp and hair. The visual effects are immediate. The product also acts as a hair re-growth agent (takes up to 3 months). I highly recommend.
This is a must-have product for any man experiencing thinning hair. Speaking from experience, I can tell you that it only takes one application a week to see significant results. Contains 10 hair boosting ingredients. Helps to hydrate scalp so that hair follicles are free to grow from their shafts.
One of the best ways to ensure your hair remains youthful and full is to encourage new or continued growth. That's why using something like these FDA approved hair drops makes sense. I've been using for the last year and have personally seen impressive results. Remember, you are engaging in a full-scale battle to keep your shaft looking full.
If you need something that quickly gives you voluminous hair in a snap, you must get this product. Not only does it provide fantastic hold, but it also densifies, allowing you to quickly achieve the more youthful look you desire. This guy also gives you texture, promoting a more vibrant and healthier look.
The appearance of thick hair is mostly an illusion, particularly as you get on in years. That's why you need something for thinning hair that acts as a camouflage. Specifically, I'm talking about a hair glaze. It doesn't deposit permanent color but instead, blends in temporary agents that pull out your shaft's nature browns. This is an excellent product that only requires use 2-times a week. You'll be shocked at the results.
If you are like me, you need something that helps to keep down your sidewalls. Most guys use pastes and pomades, which is fine, but they really don't offer a hair thickening benefit. I like this guy because it adds volume and texture while helping my hair to look full. A little bit goes a long way.
Part of keeping what you've got and growing new hair follicles means providing your scalp (and shafts) with essential nutrients. If you are like most guys, you don't eat in ways that deliver these requirements. That's why it's critical to take a supplement. Thankfully, this company makes something that does the job and offers impressive results. Provides 25 essential vitamins that encourage circulation, density, and growth.
Yep, this company makes a wide array of products for men looking to dense their hairline up. Using a combination of hydrolyzed keratin, biotin, and caffeine, the serum helps to thicken while encouraging new, thick growth. It's a newer entry on the market from this company and works well with their conditioner. Worth giving a shot.
This last suggestion is designed for guys with fine, thinning hair. While not marketed to "thicken" per se, I'm here to tell you that use of coconut oil does help give your hairline a fuller appearance. If you have fly-away hair that exposes spots, you'll find this oil amazing. Moreover, it locks in moisture so that your hair doesn't become brittle and break. Massage in a tiny amount into your scalp to help control dryness; a condition that can prevent new growth.
The fight against hair loss is never-ending. It would be a mistake to assume that you can do "just one thing" to address the problem.
By combining different products, you give yourself the best chance to keep your locks and while making it appear you have fuller, thicker hair.
Finally, I'll just say this. Self-care is critical when it comes to this issue. In other words, getting enough sleep, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet matter – a lot.
Well, that's it for now. I hope you found the suggestions for hair thickening products useful. Thanks for stopping by!
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A brook is a small river or natural stream of fresh water. It may also refer to:

Computing
Brook, a programming language for GPU programming based on C
Brook+, an explicit data-parallel C compiler
BrookGPU, a framework for GPGPU programming

People
Brook (surname)
People with the given name Brook, or nickname
Brook Benton (1931–1988), American singer and songwriter
Brook Hannah (1874–1961), Australian rules footballer and missionary
Brook Mahealani Lee (born 1971), former Miss USA and Miss Universe (1997) from Hawaii, U.S.
Brook Lopez, American basketball player
Brook Taylor (1685–1731), English mathematician of Taylor series fame
Brook, a persona of Mary J. Blige
Brook, a fictional character in the manga and anime One Piece

Places
 Brook, Indiana, United States
 Brook, Isle of Wight, England
 Brook, Kent, England
 Brook, Surrey, England
 Brook, a hamlet in the parish of Albury, Surrey
 Brook Islands, Australia
 Brook House Immigration Removal Centre, a detention centre near Gatwick Airport, England

Other uses
Brook (One Piece), a fictional skeleton from the anime and manga One Piece
Brook Advisory Centres, a British contraceptive services organisation

See also
Brock (disambiguation)
Brock (surname)
Brooke (disambiguation)
Brooks (disambiguation)
Bruck (disambiguation)
The Brook (disambiguation)

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BISMARCK, ND – The Bismarck Bobcats used a stalwart defensive effort and strong special teams to a 3-1 win Saturday over the Coulee Region Chill at the VFW Sports Center, meriting a series split and restoring the Bobcats (7-6-1, 15 pts) to a first-place tie atop the Central Division with the Chill (7-2-1, 15 pts).
For the first time in four games, it was the Bobcats who opened the scoring when a wide-open Matt Gates took a centering feed from Brett Bower and shoved a backhander through the legs of Chill goalie Paul Moberg on the power play with 2:18 left in the first period.
Coulee Region answered in the second when Zac Frischmon recorded his second tally of the weekend, taking a shot off the post from linemate Micky Knox and tapping it past Bobcat netminder Ryan Faragher to tie the score at 1-1 just 5:26 into the middle frame.
Gates answered for the Cats with his second of the night on an up-ice rush, firing a low, bad-angle snapshot off Moberg's elbow and into the net to restore the home side to a 2-1 lead with three minutes left in the second.
Bobcat forward Frank DeAugustine added late insurance with 4:27 left in the third, banging a power play transition snapper off Moberg's right elbow in a manner highly similar to Gates' second tally.
The Bobcats iced the game with a strong forecheck that was aided by a late Chill penalty, not allowing the puck below the top of the circles in their own zone after DeAugustine's team-leading seventh marker.
Faragher made 23 saves to post his sixth win of the year while Moberg was the hard-luck loser, taking his first regulation loss despite stopping 34 shots.
"This weekend was extremely important for us as a team," added Gates, "we viewed it as a test against a first-place team, and we finally started playing good, hard-working hockey to earn a big split. We think the split is misleading, too, because we feel like we dominated six periods of hockey against the team with the best winning percentage in the NAHL.
The Bobcats continue division play on Friday with a one-off road swing to Alexandria, Minn., where they'll take on the third-place Blizzard in a 7:30 PM rematch of the 2010 Central Division Finals at the Runestone Center.
Friday's road matchup will be broadcast locally on the radio home of Bobcat Hockey, Super Talk 1270, KLXX-AM, and worldwide at http://nahl.fasthockey.com/. Pre-game coverage will begin at 7:00 PM CT.


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