I am very much enjoying and appreciating a wonderful trip thru Europe visiting close family & friends. While sitting in zurich airport having a cappuccino and waiting for my flight to Berlin to see my sister, I am filled with excitement, Swiss is playing in 30 mts and people all around me are going crazy, the energy around the World Cup here is just amazing!! Tonight there are 2 great world cup games and everyone should watch the chile and spain game.

Cheers!
Firuzeh

Wonderful story from the New York Times picked up in the Wall Street Journal & the Denver Post! “Venture capital dollars are following the entrepreneurs to Colorado” “The city has the right combo: talent, tech expertise, open-mindedness–and mountains.”

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_15091652

This is really cool information I just got in an email I thought I would share, and certainly great news on Earth Day…..

For a limited time, the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) will be offering $100 rebate incentives on a first-come, first-serve basis to homeowners who use BPI certified home energy auditors, like Melton Construction, for audits costing $240 or more!

To sign-up for this limited, first-come, first-serve offer, please visit: http://www.rechargecolorado.com/?/residential/participating-jurisdictions/

One of the best locations in all of Table Mesa, near the Devils Thumb neighborhood on a hidden cul-de-sac in a quiet pocket of well kept homes. Extraordinary views of the Flatirons looking straight up to NCAR. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath house has an oversized private lot full of mature trees, Flatiron facing deck, dining/family space with walls of windows & skylight, custom tile floors, vaulted ceilings & fireplace in living room, and new paint & carpet throughout. Great candidate for remodel. One block to Mesa Elementary and walking distance to the best hiking trails in Boulder!

JUST LISTED!

Devil’s Thumb Treasure – 1417 Snowmass Court, Boulder, 80305

MLS# 626358 |Priced at $530,000

One of the best locations in all of Table Mesa, near the Devils Thumb neighborhood on a hidden cul-de-sac in a quiet pocket of well kept homes. Extraordinary views of the Flatirons looking straight up to NCAR. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath house has an oversized private lot full of mature trees, Flatiron facing deck, dining/family space with walls of windows & skylight, custom tile floors, vaulted ceilings & fireplace in living room, and new paint & carpet throughout. Great candidate for remodel. One block to Mesa Elementary and walking distance to the best hiking trails in Boulder!

I am thrilled to have this year’s  Conference on World Affairs opening keynote speaker: Colonel Isaiah “Ike” Wilson staying at my home while he is in town for the conference. He will deliver an address on “Rethinking American Power” at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 5 in Macky Auditorium.

A decorated veteran of combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel Wilson currently serves at Westpoint as associate professor of social sciences and director of the undergraduate program in American politics, public policy, and strategic studies.  He has earned a reputation as a versatile and innovative soldier-scholar and is a leading advocate for change in America’s concepts of and approaches to security policy, war, and peace.

UPCOMING LISTING – APRIL 20, 2010
GORGEOUS VIEWS NEAR DEVILS THUMB
1417 Snowmass Ct., Boulder

Beautiful views of Flatirons straight up to NCAR

One of the best locations in all of Table Mesa, near the Devils Thumb neighborhood on a hidden cul-de-sac in a quiet pocket of well kept homes. Extraordinary views of the Flatirons looking straight up to NCAR. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath house has a private back yard full of mature trees, Flatiron facing deck, dining/family space with walls of windows & skylight, custom tile floors, vaulted ceilings & fireplace in living room, and new paint & carpet throughout. One block to Mesa Elementary. Call Firuzeh with any questions regarding this listing.

This fabulous article in last weeks Daily Camera reminds me of last year’s conference where we had the privilege of meeting Iranian-American director, Ramin Bahrani.   Each year Ebert leads an analysis of one film over several days after screening it in its uninterrupted form on Monday. His selection last year was “Chop Shop,” an independent film by Ramin Bahrani.  I am pretty sure Ramin will be coming back for this year’s conference as well. Clear your schedule for the week of April 5-9. Exciting that Herzog will join Ebert in this year’s analysis, however we are yet to hear what the film will be? Any ideas?

According to the Gallup Poll Boulder is rated happiest, healthiest City in the U.S.  Good Weather, open space, high level of education are some of the reasons and being close to the mountains make outdoor recreation easy and fun. Let’s not forget about the 350 days of SUNSHINE.Read the full article http://tinyurl.com/yeuhrtf

Here are some great tips in Spring home maintenance from Money Magazine http://tinyurl.com/yfs59p6

Schedule an inspection and cleaning of your chimney once the heating season ends; that’s when many sweeps offer a discount. Also make sure to remove fireplace ashes to prevent moisture buildup, which can damage masonry.

Cost: $100 to $300, depending on the layout of your chimney.

Inspect your home’s exterior for loose siding or trim, cracks, and crumbling mortar caused by harsh winter weather, and examine your attic for any signs of leaks. If you’ve got siding, give it a wash using a garden hose and a solution of a third of a cup of laundry detergent per gallon of hot water. Work from the bottom up with a soft nylon brush (top down can cause stains).

Now that you can see your lawn again, cut down the thatch, or the layer of dead grass. If the thatch is more than half an inch thick, it can hurt your soil and encourage pests. You can hire a professional to de-thatch for about $30 to $100; if you want to do it yourself, rent a power thatcher and see instructions at garden.org.

Cost: $65 a day for a power thatcher.

Wash and treat (or paint) wood decks to prevent cracking before barbecue season arrives.

Cost: about $50 to $75 for five gallons of sealer.

Make an appointment to get your air-conditioning system professionally inspected and adjusted before the temperature hits 80°.

Cost: $75 to $175 per year for an HVAC service contract.

Before watering season, check pop-up sprinkler systems for leaks or clogs and be sure the spray isn’t going where it shouldn’t.

Termites and ants enjoy getting out in the spring weather too. Get your home professionally checked for pests before they have a chance to create structural damage.

Cost: about $75 to $100 for an average-size home.