feb 2010 24-28 north denver news

8/9/2019 feb 2010 24-28 North Denver News

1/5

Mon-Sat 11-10 pmSunday 10-8 pmbrunch 10-3

venuebistro.com

Hicomevisitusatournewneighborhoodspot.

Joinusforlunch

ordinneroreven

Sundaybrunch.

HollyHartnettOwner

Newa

t32nd

&

Lowell

Happy Hour: Everyday 4pm - 6:30pmSunday Happy Hour: 3pm - 6:30pm

all wine, beer, cocktails 1/2 off!!

Page 24 February 5, 2010North DeNver News

Long before obesity becamea common word in the media,the search for a magic bullet tomelt away the pounds packedon by overeating and inactivity was begun. Fad dietscome and go yet sel-

dom work the simplefact is there are manyvariables involved indiet and body weightand a one-size-fits-alltablet or supplementis very unlikely to ever appear.

Yet sales of supplements con-taining extracts or parts of theSouth American Acai berry areone of the largest selling diet aidsin the country. This is more aresult of unethical business prac-tices than a result of any sort ofeffectiveness on the part of thepills.

The Better Business Bureau

listed scams involving free trials ofthese products as one of the top10 of 2009.

Recently an ad was placed onCraigslist in Denver looking for writers to review a product fora local magazine. The companypromised well above average com-pensation for the story if acceptedbut it was necessary to order afree sample of the product. Theshipping and handling fee was tobe reimbursed.

Similar ads were placed in othermarkets such as Sacramento. Toanyone familiar with such mar-keting practices it was an obvi-

ous scam. To many wannabe andnewbie writers it was an attractiveprospect.

If you responded to this freesample offer, your account wouldbe charged $79.95 for 30 cap-sules of Acai Pure two weeks later.Walps Enterprises, who purport-

edly place the ad, hasdisappeared.

Another reasonAcai products haveracked up suchimpressive sales ishidden subscrip-tions. You respond to

an Internet ad for a free sample ofa dietary product and you receive your product for just the costof shipping. Youhave inadvertentlyordered a monthlysubscription to thisproduct and will bebilled repeatedly andexorbitantly longafter youve real-

ized the pills arentworking.

There is one trueresource for peoplelooking for an aidto losing weight. Itis a website namedObesityPanacea.com where twodoctors examine the claims ofsupplements and exercise devic-es. Though the doctors would bedelighted to find the elusive magic weight loss bullet, most of theirefforts come down to debunkingthe unfounded claims of unscru-pulous merchants.

We found the following in their

treatise on the Acai berry andrelated products:This past Monday, the Center

Don Bain North Denver Notions

Will the real

dietary aidplease stand

up?

for Science in the Public Interest(CSPI) has released a consumerwarning, urging consumers to notfall prey to the viral ads of count-less acai berry based products for weight loss, sexual dysfunction,cancers and other ailments.

There's no evidence whatsoeverto suggest that aai pills will helpshed pounds, flatten tummies,cleanse colons, enhance sexualdesire, or perform any of the othercommonly advertised functions.

In a more light-hearted tone,David Schardt, the CSPI seniornutritionist said: "If Bernard

Madoff were in thefood business, hedbe offering 'free' tri-als of aai-based weight-loss prod-ucts."

The quest forhealth and the prop-

er body fat index iscertainly a worth- while undertakingbut most of theseshortcuts will onlyreduce the girth of your bankroll. A

single grape has more antioxi-dants than an Acai berry.

What works for most is quite well known it just isnt easy.Good, fresh, natural, unprocessedfood, sensible portion control anda sustainable exercise regimen willmake a difference in anyones life.

If a magic bullet ever doesappear, everyone will be talking

about it not just the hustlers andthe snake-oil salesmen. Consideryourself warned.***


2/5

Your Zip? 80211, 80212 Get 10% Off !GROWING CLASSES GROWING EQUIPMENT CLONES REGISTER NOW

February 5, 2010 Page 25North DeNver News

Food waste is a huge issue inAmerica, especially in light of thegrowing divide between the prof-

ligate rich and the hungry poor.According to the U.S. Departmentof Agricultures Food Loss Project,we throw away more than 25 per-centsome 25.9 million tonsofall the food we produce for domes-tic sale and consumption. A 2004University of Arizona study pegsthe figureat closer to50 percent,finding thatAmer icanss q u a n d e rsome $43billion annu-ally on wast-ed food. LeadresearcherT i m o t h yJ o n e sreported thaton average,U.S. house-holds waste 14 percent of theirfood purchases. He estimates thata family of four tosses out $590 peryear in meat, fruits, vegetables andgrain products alone.

Once this food gets to the land-fill, it then generates methane, agreenhouse gas 23 times as potentas carbon dioxide in trapping heatwithin our atmosphere. According tothe U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, landfills account for 34percent of all methane emissions inthe U.S.meaning that the sand-wich you made and then didnt eat yesterday is increasing your per-sonaland our collectivecarbonfootprint.

Furthermore, researchers atthe National Institute of Diabetesand Digestive and Kidney Diseases(NIDDK) concluded in a 2009 studythat each year a quarter of U.S. water consumption and over 300million barrels of oil (four percentof U.S. oil consumption) go intoproducing and distributing foodthat ultimately ends up in land-

fills. They add that per-capita foodwaste has increased by half since1974, and suggest that the U.S.obesity epidemic may be the resultof a push effect of increasedfood availability and marketing toAmericans unable to match theirfood intake with the increased sup-ply of cheap food.

In spite of all this, environmen-talists are optimistic that Americanscan reduce their food waste. For

one, restaurants and markets areincreasingly finding outletsin-cluding soup kitchens feeding thepoor and farms looking for cheapanimal feedfor food they wouldotherwise toss. Some communitiesnow pick-up and centrally com-post food waste from commercial

and residen-tial build-ings and putthe result-ing nutri-ent-rich soilto use inmun i c ip a lprojects orfor sale tothe public.And a fewenterprisingcities nowhave waste-t o - e n e r g y

technologies that extract methanefrom landfills for use as fuel.

An extreme reaction to the foodwaste issue is freeganism, a move-ment of people who live on the foodcast off by others. These dump-ster divers share, in the words ofmovement founder Warren Oakes,an anti-consumeristic ethic abouteating and not only avoid creating waste but live off that caused by

others.

Going freegan might be a bitmuch for most of us, but we can alltake action to minimize food waste. The University of Arizonas Jonessuggests more careful purchaseplanning, including devising com-plete menus and grocery lists, andknowing what foods are lurking inthe fridge and pantry that shouldbe used before they go bad. Anddont forget that many foods canbe frozen and enjoyed later. Jonescontends that if we as a nation were able to cut our food wastein half wed extend the lifespan of

landfills by decades and reduce soildepletion and the application ofuntold tons of fertilizers, pesticidesand herbicides.

CONTACTS: University of ArizonaFood Waste Study, www.commu-nitycompost.org/info/usafood. pdf; N IDDK, www.niddk.nih.gov;Freegans, www.freegan.info.***

The food we throw away

and the environmental

implications An Intimate Studio Where Big Changes Happen

Make your love handles more lovelyTen Mat Classes only $120

Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm Intermediate7:30-8:30 pm Beginning

3919 Tennyson Street Denver, CO 80212 720-938-7001

one coupon per person www.plumblinepilates.com offer expires 3/31/10


3/5

September 5, 2003 Page 26North DeNver News

February 5, 2010Page 26

The Fusion is just your basicfamily sedan or commuter vehicle,but it fills the role so well, and

at a value point that makes it astrong competitor in that market.Not only that, it has a gas pedalthats not prone to stick like thetop-selling sedan nine of the lastten years.

To cater to a wider range of cus-tomer wants and needs, the Fusioncomes in seven different models,including a hybrid, with base pricesranging from $19,695 to $27,950.

Our testdrive was inthe middleof the line I4SEL, which wefound to have

tight track-ing, adequatepower and afair level ofcomfort forthe averagedemands ofcity driving.

Even at its base price of $23,975,it comes with a fair array of techni-cal features, some of which areinnovative like the capless fuelintake a major improvement forthose prone to losing gas caps.

Other features are simply whatthe modern consumer has cometo expect: heated front seats, fog

lamps, MP3 stereo, SYNC system,airbags, post-crash alert and soon.

The 2.5-liter Duratec 4-cylinderengine develops 175 horsepower at6,000 rpm, along with 172 lb.-ft. of

torque at 4,500 rpm. The I4 SEL gets a respectable

22-mpg in the city and 31-mpg onthe open road.

It gets five stars in crash testratings except for rear seat passen-gers in side impacts and rolloverswhere it only scores four stars.

The 4-cylinder models with eitherautomatic or manual transmissionsall merit SmartWay status, scoring6 on air pollution and 7 on green-house gas emissions. For more infovisit epa.gov/greenvehicles.

All in all, the fact that Fordposted a$997 millionprofit for thethird quarterof last year, with no gov-

ernment bail-out and inthe midst of ahuge drop inthe demandfor new cars,is evidencethey must be

doing something right.While the number one auto man-

ufacturer is reeling from a publicitynightmare, it might be a good timeto give Ford a second look. You mayfind a value you cant pass up.

For more info visit fordvehicles.com/cars/fusion.

Happy Motoring!

Don Bain is a Denver AutoExaminer on Examiner.com and aboard member of the Rocky MountainAutomotive Press. ***

The 2010 Fusion - one of the

reasons Ford's turning the

corner to profitability

by Don BainAnthonys Pizza and Pastas new-

est home is in the heart of HighlandsSquare. Located at 32nd and Julian,Anthonys is in close proximity to allof the eclectic urban shops that adorn

32nd Avenue. Enjoying dozens ofBest Of awards from Westword,Citysearch.com, 5280, and AOL CityGuide (to name a few), Anthonysfamous pizza is now available in theDenver Highlands, for lunch, dinnerand delivery!

Anthonys Pizza serves NY Pizza,

REAL, NY Pizza. Giant slices, thekind that you fold in half to eat.Its made with premium mozzarellacheese, hand tossed and servedthroughout the Front Range. Themenu comprises of fresh salads,premium sandwiches, pasta dishes,hot custom pizza by the slice, andfull pies with a wide array of top-pings.

As a Denver company with asimple beginning and slow growth,Anthonys Pizza was born on the16th Street Mall in 1984 when HenryMann started serving the down-town lunchtime crowd New Yorkstyle pizza by the slice. The original

Anthonys is still there, and still afavorite among lunchtime diners andthe many new residents.

Anthonys has since grown slow-ly to serve fresh-cooked pastas and

salads, but still retains an intimate,casual and family atmosphere.Today, each of Anthonys Coloradorestaurants follows a successful for-mat, but is individually owned andoperated. Anthonys philosophy issimple: provide customers the fresh-est, best quality meal and theyll

come back again.Co-owner and

operating man-ager, DeirdreWildman Toltz,has worked inthe Highlandsn e i g h b o r h o o dfor six years as

Director of Salesand Marketing forThree TomatoesCatering. Whenthe opportu-

nity presented itself to open anAnthonys in her favorite neighbor-hood, she jumped at the opportunity.Her husband and co-owner, MichaelToltz, has 11 years experience withAnthonys Pizza and Pasta as co-owner of the franchisor. The coupleis thrilled to finally be a part of theneighborhood after years of lookingfor the right location and months ofexecuting a plan to serve the greatfood they love, at a reasonable priceto families, businesses and resi-dents in the Highlands.

Visit Iloveanthonys.com formenus and more information.***

Authentic New York-Style Pizza hasarrived in Highlands


4/5


February 5, 2010

Mobile Locksmith Housecleaning

The Service SourceReach more of North Denver than any other newspaper! To Advertise call 303.458.7541! From $45/Month

Glass & ScreensCOMPASS GLASS CO.

3973 Tennyson Street303-455-5151

Commercial and Residential

Glass cut while you wait

Open: M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Sat 8-12

Brick / MasonryGutter Cleaning

House Cleaning

Plumbing

Electrical

CompleteLocksmithService

MobileService

BuildersHardware

303-294-0179

House Cleaning +Handyman

Home Remodel

ConstructionPlumbing

Home ServicesMassage

Brick Specialists

Before After

Restoration Color MatchingTuck Pointing Repair

Residential CommercialLicensed Bonded Insured

call James phone 303.875.6111

Brick & Mortar Repair ExpertsChimneys Porches Walls Houses Garages

We can make your house look great!

Expert Color Matching Old Home Specialists

Satisfaction GuaranteedProfessional Dependable Family Business

303.922.2252 www.chimneyjack.comWe also make fireplaces safe.

Ask us for a free safety inspection.

Brick / Chimney

Brick, Stucco, Stone, Cement, Tuckpointing

RESTORATION and REPAIRSUse the local repairman trusted by

Denvers best preservationists and realtors

Established 19826 Generations of Bricklayers and Stonemasons

Call Mark 303-420-0536

Home Improvement

Mick Nabozny (720) 495-2835

Overlin Handyman Services

Licensed and Insured

Call Jeff, 7 days a week

303-296-0799

Clark Hill ElectricCommercial & Residential Licensed & Insured

Small job Specialist

Over 15 years experience

Lighting & Electrical Upgrades

Remodels, New Installations & Troubleshooting

[email protected] or 303-330-2688

@

@

Kitchen

Bath

revelations in

renovation

LeadConstruction Inc.HighlandsRemodel Contractor

303-589-6615

Kelly Su Lim, CNMT4291 Lowell Boulevard

(SW corner of 44th & Lowell)M W F 9 - 5

303.477.5567

onthetablemassage.com

neuromuscular therapy

&

manual lymph drainage

auto med pay &

workers comp accepted

Residential & Commercial

Derek [email protected]

Basements $25/sq.ft.

Pop-Top $90/sq.ft.

Additions $110/sq.ft.based upon 1200 sq.ft. purchase

License#B2007-

6039

Costs starting at

General Contractors

Remodeling

Builders

licensed contractor

www.ricksrs.com 303.667.4903

Remodeling

Carpentry - Painting - Drywall RepairLocks/Deadbolts - Tile Grouting

Small Jobs Welcome Senior Discounts35 Yrs Experience 303-638-1542

Conscientious/scrupulous professional wants to

clean your castle plus any previously neglected

areas. It will have never looked better!!

Call Jerry Gold at 720-334-346520 Years Experience Victorian/Older Homes

Honest/Dependable Work

Reasonable Rates

Central/North/Northwest Denver

Plumb-MericaKeeping America flowing

in the right direction.

Brian Maldonaldo

Master Plumber

Family Owned & OperatedServing the entire metro area

303-301-4325

[email protected]

PaintingInterior/Exterior painting

High quality work at

affordable pricesDrywall repair

texture matchingHandyman Services

Call today for a Free estimate720-436-9586

PLUMBINGCRONEN PLUMBING &

HEATING, INC303-937-8369

Full Service Plumbing & HeatingCompany

24 hour emergency serviceSpecialize in -Boiler repair/

replacementWater/Sewer line repair/replace

20% off when you mention this ad


5/5


Page 28 February 5, 2010

Find your home in Denver's best

neighborhoods

Go on-line for the most recent real estate

listings in North Denver at

northdenverhome.com

Looking to sell your home?In this market, you can't afford a realtor that

doesn't really market your home. Find one at

northdenverhome.com

FLATGRASSrealty

4721 West 30th Avenue

1335 Detroit Street

4230 Raleigh Street

3819 Julian Street

3432 W 31st Avenue

1685 Steele Street #2

$675,000

$399,900

$660,000

$195,000

$495,000

$149,900

DAVE [email protected]

cellocefax

www.flatgrass.com

720.934.6597303.284.2237303.284.2239

feb 2010 24-28 north denver news

Documents