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How much would it cost to be on vacation everyday without the hassle of taking flights, checking in and out of hotels, or worrying about car rental? $40 million.

Canada’s most expensive residential real estate listing is on the market in West Vancouver, a home on 5.44 acres overlooking downtown Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the US. After redevelopment, the purchase will include three structures: a 21,000 square feet house, a 7000 square feet 4 bedroom guest house, as well as a 2 bedroom 2580 sqft. office/maids quarter. The 6 bedroom main residence includes a massive negative edge pool, hot tub, indoor and outdoor ponds, 3 waterfalls, billiards/bar room, movie theatre, wine cellar, gym, massage room, a 15 car garage, an outdoor living room with fireplace, outdoor kitchen, cabanas and viewing area to watch over the tennis court and putting greens.

Buyers based in China have shown interest to this project according to the listing agent from Century 21 Canada. However, if buyers choose to keep the existing buildings or use their own design, the price will drop to $25 million becoming the second most expensive listing in Vancouver.

Read the original article: http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Vancouver+mansion+sale/5098442/story.html

Official website of the property: http://camelotestate.com/

The modern noble scientist – Jackson Madick from Wayland, Mass.

Madnick was the “inventor” of the Pearl’s Premium, a new eco-friendly grass.

Photo Source: www.boston.com

Fourteen years ago, the chemicals on the grass of a golfcourse killed his cat Kitty. He was devastated to learn that the 70 million pounds per year of pesticides and herbicides used to maintain grass has killed a number of small animals on that golfcourse. Thus, he set out to his journey to find the perfect environmental-friendly grass.

He experimented over 70 different species of grass, to finally come to his ultimate finding, the Pearl’s Premium – “a slow-growing, drought-resistant blend of seven grasses that needs no chemical fertilizers, little mowing and relatively no water”-cnn.com. The magic is in the roots. Compared to the 2-inch regular grass that are used most common, Pearl’s Premium’s roots extend to a foot long underground, reaching for more nutrients and water.

Check out an interview with Madnick on Youtube: http://youtu.be/J8oHvBQFvsg

Home owners now have an option for greener, longer-lasting grass that needs less maintenance. Canadians can get their hands on the Pearl’s Premium on the Home Depot website. Madnick’s company of six is looking at a good increase of sales this year, according to an interview from CNN.

Read the full article: http://money.cnn.com/2011/07/07/smallbusiness/pearls_premium_grass/

Summer 2011? On the calendar, indeed… outside? Not so much. Although the weather is not cooperating with it’s season, many are still determined to see the sun in August. Instead of rushing out to buy an a ir conditioner like everyone did in the heat wave a few years ago, these three fans shall come to use once it’s hot enough.

From left:
1. Dyson Air Multiplier; http://www.dyson.com/fans/
2. Bionaire Personal Space Mini Oscillating Tower Fan; http://www.bionaire.com/
3. Allaire Desk Fan

This blade less, chic design will have everyone questioning once it lands a position at your office or home. The Dyson Air Multiplier draws in air and multiplies it up to 18 times without having to mess up your hair as the traditional fans would when wind strikes your face. Instead of the choppy path blades pass on, the Dyson Air Multiplier provides an uninterrupted stream of smooth air giving you freedom to place it anywhere without worrying when the wind will lift your hair up and slap you across the face. Dyson Air Multiplier ranges from $299.99 to $499.99, offered in three different shapes and sizes. Although a bit pricey, these fans double up as a home or office decor keeping you cool in the summer and accessorized in the winter months.

Space saving, quiet and efficient. The Bionaire Personal Space Mini Oscillating Tower Fan is perfect for a cozy home as it’s slim figure provides instant cooling. This user friendly machine offers two speed settings broadcasting air around the room. The tower is dressed in a metallic accent finish, measuring approximately 13″.

A solid-steel constructed, retro designed fan will do certainly do it’s job, keeping you cool all summer long. The Allaire Desk Fan is built with four propeller blades that gets air moving without any disruption of the motor. Easily adjustable and a breeze to carry, this heat warrior will be able to sit anywhere as long as your feet are willing to transport it. The Allaire Desk Fan Brushed Nickel comes in two sizes, 8″ and 12″ starting from $87, a reasonable price for it’s performance, convenience and long life.

With the variety of choices, prepare yourself for the summer everyone’s looking forward to.

In a recent article, studies have shown the increase in home buyers from mainland China which may eventually drive Canadians out of their own country. Last year,122 out of 164, that’s 74% of the homes above $3 million were purchased by overseas buyers, an increase of 6% in just one year. The Chinese are specifically buying in areas such as Richmond, parts of Vancouver, West Vancouver and South Surrey, all near well known school. This growth and demand for homes have forced real estate prices to rise significantly and they have made it a competition for locals to become home owners. The irony? Chinese splurging money on houses overseas ignoring the poverty back home.

Read the full article :
http://www.bclocalnews.com/tri_city_maple_ridge/mapleridgenews/business/122754428.html