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Homes for Sale in Waukesha, Milwaukee and Racine Counties: Real Estate Guide

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Tech executive selling huge Bay Area estate, leaving the region

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A sprawling 20-acre estate in Livermore just hit the market for $5.3 million.

Extensively updated by PayPal executive Dave Montez and his wife in the past five years, the property includes a four-bedroom, four-bathroom ranch home, a casita, an olive orchard and a “fully fenced playground village.”

Montez said he grew up going to Frontier Village, an amusement park that operated near San Jose between 1961 and 1980, and used it as inspiration for “Olive Town,” a space designed for his grandchildren to enjoy. It includes raised garden beds, a play structure and two play cabins on the acreage.

The land also features a working olive orchard. Montez said the previous owners brought the property’s olive trees over from Tuscany more than 20 years ago and they produce a grassy, peppery olive oil that his wife has been bottling and selling. Bottling equipment is on site.

The estate has also been updated for sustainability and off-the-grid living. There’s a large solar field and batteries to store power, in addition to two wells that supply almost all the water the property requires throughout the year.

Each room in the main home has been renovated and all the landscaping was redesigned when the couple moved in. There’s also a pool, an outdoor kitchen, a workshop and a three-car garage.

“We turned this place into what feels like a resort,” Montez said, “… so it’s meant for having parties and celebrations.”

The couple bought the property in 2018 for $2.25 million, also inheriting two steers and a wild mustang with the land, which Montez hopes the future buyer will keep. He said they’ve been great pets and they do a lot of maintenance on the land, eating grasses to minimize fire risk. Property owners get significant tax breaks under the Williamson Act​, a California land conservation program that benefits owners for dedicating land to agriculture and open space. He estimates their discount is around 50%.

Montez has been working fully remotely since the pandemic and he said he’s getting closer to retirement. It felt like the right time to sell the home and move to the family’s home in Cambria, where they can enjoy the slower pace of life, he said.

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Assam tea planters flag effects of climate change, global warming

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Tea plantation is highly climate dependent. Climate change and global warming have adversely affected tea plantation in Assam for last few years. It has reached to such a level that without irrigation, tea plantations are finding it difficult to survive. Climate change is one of the top five challenges of the tea industry in Assam.

Tea planters felt that climate change and global warming have adversely affected tea plantation in Assam for last few years.

Tea plantation is highly climate dependent. Climate change and global warming have adversely affected tea plantation in Assam for last few years. It has reached to such a level that without irrigation, tea plantations are finding it difficult to survive. Climate change is one of the top five challenges of the tea industry in Assam.

North Eastern Tea Association (NETA)Tea Academy has recently organised a two days’ workshop on “Importance of Technology driven irrigation & fertigation in Tea” at Golaghat.

Dr. P. Soman, Global Agronomist and Plant physiology expert from Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd . was the key speaker at this workshop who in depth covered “how changes in Agronomy help micro irrigation technology to enhance crop performance”.

Vinay Radhakrishnan, Technical expert from Grundfos pumps presented the importance of hydro pneumatic pumps of advanced technology.

Piyush Gattani, CEO of MD’s Organic (Distributor of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd) presented the cost economics of installing Drip irrigation with fertigation and automation in Tea.

Shiv Saria, senior Tea planter from West Bengal shared his wide experience and benefits he gained by using micro irrigation in tea plantation.

There was field visit to Karbi Anglong where Jain Irrigation Systems for the first time in India have installed Drip Irrigation with Fertigation and Automation in around 100 Hectares of Tea plantation successfully.

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Modi invites global companies to invest in fossil fuel, green energy industries

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Modi also held a meeting with representatives of ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Rosneft and a few other global firms in a rare instance of senior executives of Western majors as well as the Russian giant coming together in a room since the start of the Ukraine war last February.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged international companies on Monday to invest in India ‘s fossil fuel as well as green energy industries while presenting the country’s strategy for the energy sector and the tremendous opportunities it offered.

Modi also held a meeting with representatives of ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Rosneft and a few other global firms in a rare instance of senior executives of Western majors as well as the Russian giant coming together in a room since the start of the Ukraine war last February.

“Today India is the most suitable place in the world for your investment,” Modi told investors on the inaugural day of the India Energy Week, which saw the participation of top industry names such as Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, Opec Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais, and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. Saudi energy minister Abdulaziz bin Salman, however, wasn’t present.

Modi said India’s expanding energy demand was creating new investment opportunities. India’s share in the global oil demand is expected to rise to 11% from the current 5%, while the country’s gas demand is estimated to rise 500%, Modi said, without giving a timeline.

One million sq km of additional areas is now available for exploring fossil fuels after the government reduced ‘no-go’ areas, he said. “Unprecedented possibilities are emerging in India that is moving with a resolution of a Viksit Bharat.”

Modi laid out the four verticals of the Indian energy strategy – expanding domestic exploration, supply diversification, increasing alternative energy sources, and expanding the role of EVs and hydrogen in decarbonisation.

The government is working on mission mode to increase the consumption of natural gas in our energy mix from 6% to 15% by 2030. “The government is trying to increase the capacity of LNG terminal regasification,” the PM said, adding that the gas pipeline network will expand further to 35,000 km in five years.

The PM underscored the country is aiming to produce five MMTPA green hydrogen by this decade-end with ₹8 lakh crore in possible investments. He added India will raise the share of green hydrogen to 25% by replacing grey hydrogen.

The PM expressed confidence that the ₹18,000 crore PLI will encourage manufacturing of advanced chemistry cells of 50 GWh as currently battery costs account for about half the cost of the car.

Modi flagged off the Green Mobility Rally where vehicles powered by green energy sources would participate to help create public awareness. He also launched E20 fuel at 84 retail outlets of OMCs. E20 is petrol blended with 20% ethanol. Modi also launched IOC ‘s solar cooking system as well as the initiative to make uniforms from recycled PET bottles.

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Tommy Hilfiger Reportedly Snags Palm Beach Estate for a Stunning $36.9M

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Tommy Hilfiger has splashed out a cool $36.9 million for a stylish pad in Palm Beach, FL .

The fashion designer purchased the five-bedroom, seven-bath, waterfront estate from Larry Moens , one of the area’s top real estate brokers, according to The Real Deal .

Moens has sealed the deal on numerous Palm Beach properties for high net worth buyers, including Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison , actor Sylvester Stallone , and casino developer Steve Wynn .

Moens purchased the 6,528-square-foot home in 2021 for $17,880,000, so he more than doubled his money with the recent sale.

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This home will be another trophy property in Hilfiger’s Palm Beach portfolio.

Just two years ago, Hilfiger and his wife, Dee Ocleppo , went on a shopping spree in Palm Beach —picking up a $21 million waterfront mansion and a brand-new build for $9 million.

Hilfiger’s latest and greatest purchase was built in 1927. It is unknown if Moens made any improvements to the property, but its prime location has always been a huge draw for buyers.

The stone home sits on nearly a half-acre and features many luxurious finishes alongside historic details. Highlights include preserved hardwood floors, arched windows and doors, cathedral ceilings, and exposed beams.

A chef’s kitchen boasts high-end appliances and an enormous wood island with a sink.

The primary bedroom has a soaring ceiling and glass doors, which open onto a terrace with spectacular ocean views. A jaw-dropping bathroom features a soaking tub, fireplace, and walk-in closet.

The property also features a pool, pool house, covered patio, and outdoor dining area.

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