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Where to buy approved glasses to see the eclipse so that they arrive home on time

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There are just 14 days left to see the total solar eclipse. It is the first with these characteristics that we will have for more than a century, so it is an event that is worth not missing. We already brought you a map to consult the duration and forecast of the same in each municipalitybut today we are going to focus on the glasses we will need to be able to see it safely. And of course, that they arrive home on time. Keyaluo Approved Solar Eclipse Glasses, Pack of 6, EN ISO 12312-2:2015(E) and CE Certified, AAS 2026 Approval, Solar eclipse glasses for direct vision of the sun The price could vary. We earn commission from these links What do glasses have to have to see the eclipse? Regardless of whether we are in an area where the total or partial eclipse can be seen, it is important to view it with glasses with adequate protection. The sunglasses that we use daily are not usefulsince these are designed to protect us from scattered light, and not to look directly at the sun. The fundamental thing we have to look for when buying glasses to see an eclipse is that are approved. This is something that must be clearly indicated in the advertisement or in the product description and, in addition, it is usually also indicated on the glasses themselves. On both sides, there must be the inscription EN ISO 12312-2. It is important that this approval is the one we indicate and not EN ISO 12312-1 (only the last digit changes), since this only regulates glasses for daily use. Furthermore, if we buy the glasses in the European Union, they must also have the ‘CE’ logo. Glasses to see the eclipse that will arrive home on time As we still have two weeks to spare, we have a fairly large range of stores to buy glasses to view the eclipse. If you want to wait as little as possible to receive them, the Amazon option stands out as the most recommended (especially if you are a member of Amazon Prime). Taking a quick look, we can find packages with several approved glasses at affordable prices. Keyaluo Approved Solar Eclipse Glasses, Pack of 6, EN ISO 12312-2:2015(E) and CE Certified, AAS 2026 Approval, Solar eclipse glasses for direct vision of the sun The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some that fit with everything we have explained above are these from the Keyaluo brand. They have the corresponding approval and six units come that you can share with your friends or family. They go out for 6.17 euros right now, so each unit costs 1.03 euros. And, if you have Amazon Prime, you will receive them at home tomorrow. There are also other options available in stores such as MediaMarkt, Carrefour or El Corte Inglés, with models like this one from Hawkers for 3.99 euros. All of these are ideal for viewing the eclipse, but you can always find an alternative yourself. Just remember: that they are approved and with a shipment with enough margin so that they arrive at your house before next August 12. Rectangular unisex eclipse sunglasses with ISO Certificate Hawkers Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Hawkers, Jongsun LeeAmazon In Xataka | If you live in Madrid and want to see the total eclipse on August 12, write down these 52 towns In Xataka | Seeing the eclipse from a remote corner of Empty Spain is very good. A company has a better idea: see it flying

Russia has just turned on its largest wind farm. And he has done it with parts manufactured almost entirely at home

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Russia has launched its most powerful wind farm to date. The Novolakskaya plant, located in the republic of Dagestan, has reached its maximum capacity of 300 MW after the start-up of its second phase, thus becoming the largest wind energy installation ever built in the country. Below these lines we tell you all the details. Why is it important. Dagestan has had supply problems for years electricity, with frequent outages that affect both homes and businesses in the region. In this way, the entry into service of this plant puts an end to this chronic deficit, since the plant will cover about 9% of electricity consumption of the republic, according to data from the Russian Ministry of Energy. Figures. The park is made up of 120 wind turbines of 2.5 MW eachdivided into two construction phases (152.5 MW in the first and 147.5 MW in the second). They are large machines, as each turbine reaches a height similar to that of a 50-story building and weighs more than 320 tons. The project, promoted by the renewable energy division of the state corporation Rosatom, has been completed in less than two years and is expected to generate an average of 879 million kilowatt-hours per year, enough electricity to supply some 240,000 homes. Between the lines. Beyond these figures, there is one detail that Rosatom especially highlights. And it is the level of components manufactured on Russian territory. Grigory Nazarov, CEO of Rosatom Renewable Energy, stood out This is the company’s tenth wind plant and the first with a “localization record” of equipment, that is, with the vast majority of its parts (turbines, nacelles, generators and blades) produced by companies of the Rosatom group itself. This fits with Russia’s strategy of reducing its technological dependence on foreign countries in the midst of international sanctions. For his part, the Russian Deputy Minister of Energy, Piotr Koniushenko, pointed out that the promotion of renewable energies “constitutes one of the country’s strategic lines to reinforce the stability of its energy system,” according to they collect from TeleSURTV. And now what. The impact of the plant is not limited to electricity generation. And its construction has brought with it new access roads, substations and transmission lines, as well as jobs and greater tax revenue for the region, according to explained the interim leader of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, who has defined the plant as “proof that the republic is prepared to execute large-scale technological projects.” The Novolakskaya project will not be the last. And Rosatom already has agreed more than 1.3 gigawatts of wind power distributed across ten plants, and its plan is to reach 2 GW of installed capacity by 2028, which would make it one of the major players in the renewable market in Russia. Cover image | Atom Media In Xataka | We have been wanting to extract the infinite energy of the ocean for decades without much success. A Swedish company is close to changing it

Carrefour sells this portable air conditioner that is different from the rest in design and ideal for relieving the new heat wave at home

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Temperatures are rising again and a new heat wave begins today. If you have been tempted to install a split unit at home and are looking for a solution to stay cool without having to do any work or carry out complex installations, at Carrefour we have found it. It’s about this air Climatric portable air conditioner CPACN-09-CO-Awhich you can buy for 269 ​​euros in these moments. Climatric CPACN-09 CO-A Portable Air Conditioner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A good, pretty and cheap penguin Unlike the classic white and rough blocks that usually crowd the market, this portable air conditioner that Carrefour sells stands out for its modern lines and its stylized vertical format, as well as for its elegant black color. It has a cooling power of 2,236 frigoriesperfect for effectively cooling standard-sized rooms, bedrooms or offices without taking up excessive space, making it an ideal choice for small or medium-sized homes. Includes multidirectional wheels so you can comfortably move it from the living room to the bedroom as needed throughout the day. Plus, best of all, you won’t have to call a technician to get it up and running. You just need to have a window nearby to remove the tube that expels hot air from the compressor. ⚡ IN BRIEF: Climatric CPACN-09-CO-A portable air conditioner ✅ THE BEST Stylish black design: breaks the traditional “giant white box” aesthetic. Its dark finish and column format make it much easier to visually integrate into modern living rooms or bedrooms. Balanced cooling capacity: It offers 2,236 frigories (2.6 kW), an ideal power to quickly cool small or medium-sized rooms of up to 15-18 m². ❌ THE WORST Does not include heat pump… It is an exclusive device for cold, so it does not serve as heating during the winter. Sound level typical of a penguin… By having the compressor integrated inside the device, it generates an average noise of around 51-54 dB, something common in portable air conditioners but not advisable for light sleepers. 💡 BUY IT IF… You live for rent and need to cool your home without carrying out work, using a drill or carrying out a fixed installation. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You want to cool large rooms (more than 20-25 m²), the 2,236 refrigerators fall short and the device will work hard without cooling enough. Other air conditioning devices that may interest you RANVOO AICE LITE MAX 2026 Neck Air Conditioner with AI The price could vary. We earn commission from these links DREO 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Webedia and Carrefour In Xataka | Silent ceiling fan: which one to buy? Tips and recommendations In Xataka | Best portable air conditioners 2026. Which one to buy and six recommended penguins

“Inheriting a home is usually better than receiving it while alive”

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Every year, thousands of parents see how their children have difficulties accessing housing, while they have a second residencean empty apartment or some savings that could help them with. How could they help their children without the tax bill skyrocketing? Aitor Fernandez and Alina Dragostax advisors TaxDownhave been solving these doubts for Spanish families for years. His advice, after reviewing hundreds of real cases in his office, leaves no room for doubt: “Inheriting a home is usually better than receiving it while alive.” The “surplus value of the dead”. The main argument of tax advisors is that when someone dies and their house passes to their heirs, the capital gain that the property has carried since it was purchased suddenly disappears for the Treasury. This is what is known as the “dead man’s capital gains“. That difference between the original purchase price and the current value of the property is excluded from taxation by law. Obviously, the deceased does not have to declare this increase in assets as would happen if he or she sold or donated the same property while alive. Since the heirs barely pay Inheritance tax Because they are subsidized between parents and children, this revaluation is almost tax-free. The donation generates personal income tax for the parents. With the donation of that same property during life, the tax landscape changes completely. The property comes out of the parents’ estate and, for all purposes, the Treasury treats it as if it had been sold. If the home is worth more today than when it was purchased, you must declare that difference in your income tax return. And that quote is unavoidable even when, being a donation, nothing has been charged in exchange. As Dragos highlighted: “The donation of housing is always more burdensome than the donation of money. Many times it is an apartment bought decades ago and the parents do not bear the (fiscal) bill that arrives later.” Donate while you are alive: it depends. Despite everything, donating doesn’t always go wrong. Tax experts assure that “if the donation is cash, the father can save on personal income tax.” Communities like Madrid exempt up to 250,000 euros when the purpose of the donation is to buy the child’s habitual residence. Extremadura has a similar advantage for average income. Both Fernández and Dragos emphasize that the donation route also compensates when the parents themselves are over 65 years of age and donate their home to their children. The law exempts the gain in the transfer of assets of that home from that age onwards. Of course, everything must be documented before a notary and with notification to the Treasury, even if the settlement is zero euros. Fernández remembers that the most expensive mistake continues to be “not documenting” anything. Treasury monitors especially closely the hidden donations. In Xataka | There is a less painful solution so that an inheritance does not become a ruin for the heirs: renounce it Image | Unsplash (Jakub Zerdzicki)

“Do not increase the power at home. Turning it up and not taking advantage of it is wasting money”

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In the first six months of 2026, 63,201 electric cars have been purchased in Spain, according to ANFAC data. Its market share is already close to 10% and in June it exceeded one more point. The growth compared to 2025 is 36.69%. If we add plug-in hybrids to this data, 21.79% of the cars purchased in our country have a zero-emissions label. To understand what we need if we want to buy one of these cars and the cases that revolve around installing a plug, we have spoken with Antonio José Pérez, CEO and co-founder of My Car Charger. a boom. “Since 2023 we have no truce. Since the beginning of Moves II Planspecifically. When you set up the business you have to be knocking on all the doors and sowing the seed, insisting a lot when sending a budget; but now there is no time, the clients come to you. Since 2023 we are not in Christmas, nor in summer, nor anything. This doesn’t let up. Last year I was only able to take a week’s vacation in June,” explains Antonio José Pérez about the boom that the plug-in car is experiencing in our country. Also, they explain to us, “we offered training to salespeople because they know about the car, they have the information on the specifications, but when a client asks them: ‘Well, where do I charge this? Can I take advantage of my solar panel installation to charge the car?’, well, they didn’t know. The aids. From Mi Car Charger they explain that one of the reasons why the electric car seems to be taking off is the aid. Antonio José explains that the MOVES II Plan was a before and after. Later the third edition of the same project arrived and today the Auto+ Plan. “Waiting for it, many people are waiting for it. It was said that it was going to be in May, after the end of July… at the moment, nothing“, they remind us. And it was promised that the Auto+ Plan would be ready in January 2026 and that the aid discount would be applied at the time of purchase. At the moment it is announced but not active and it has been said that it will be retroactive to January 1. This implies that there are companies advancing aid with interest-free loans but It is money that the client has to return because, supposedly, at some point that help will come in. Of course, they are aid for the purchase of cars and this time a subsidy for the installation of the charger is not contemplated. “I always say that the aid has little help if you have to pay 100% at the beginning, receive it over time and, to make matters worse, pay it on income the following year. In the end, what was going to be 70% ends up being much less,” the company complains. And how much does it cost? The installation of a charger for an electric car varies greatly depending on whether we live in an individual house or store the car in a community garage. And the fact is that in a house it is very easy to reach the electrical network and pull the cable to where the charger is most convenient, not so in a garage where the square will be more or less far from the meter panel. “In a single-family home it usually takes about 3 or 4 hours of work. The charger has a more or less fixed price, but what varies is the meter of wiring, the labor and the amount of material. It usually ranges between 1,200 and 1,500 euros with VAT,” explains Antonio José Pérez. The difference with a community garage is “the hours of work and the meter of cable,” he emphasizes. And being more or less close to the meter panel varies a lot in the final bill. “We connect from there and we have to see the path to the garage.” The neighbors. “You have to see if the line passes over a neighbor’s square. If you have to drill a hole there, you have to ask for permission to work in their square for that time because logically there can’t be any cars,” they tell us from Mi Car Charger. That can be a problem. “Normally nothing happens, although in Seville we had the case of a neighbor who was an opponent of the electric car and did not want to see one near his square. We looked for an alternative on the route. We had to go around more and pull more meters of cable, which makes the installation more expensive because you always look for the shortest path, but in the end it was done,” he explains to us. Can I refuse to have them work on my garage space? The point is that in a community garage, the owner of the electric car You just have to inform the community of owners of the works but it cannot deny you the right to mount the charger. But a parking space, its space, is private. “We have even been presented with the Civil Guard in some installation. There is a figure that is the right of way. If your garage space falls in the way of the common services, such as the meter room, you are obliged to allow work to be done in your garage space. Although luckily we have never had to use that figure,” Antonio José Pérez explains to us. Essential. “What I recommend, and it almost comes from the factory, is that it has dynamic charging. It is what is called the ‘power balancer’. If you have 4 kW contracted, the system distributes those 4 kW between the consumption of the house and the charger. If less is consumed in the house, the more power the charger has. It is an intelligent load. And finally, another essential: “support is paramount. We have been testing many … Read more

This map shows you all the active fires in Spain in real time, and can alert you if there is one near your home

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We are going to tell you what it is and how it works firespain.esa website with which you can see all active fires in Spain. Thus, whether you are planning a trip you will be able to know if there is one at your destination, and if you have it close to home you will be able to receive warnings if it starts to be dangerous for you. We are going to start by explaining to you what exactly this website is, the data it offers and where it obtains its information from. Then we will tell you how to set up a notification to notify you when there is a fire approaching your house. What is IncendiosEspaña.es and where does it get the data from? firesespaña.es is a website that unifies and shows information on all fires on a map that are taking place in Spain. It shows them on a map where you can see the number of fires, active outbreaks, their location and even their severity. You will have them all on a map where you will be able to navigate as you wish, zooming in on the areas that interest you and clicking on the different icons to expand the information. There are icons that indicate confirmed fires, and there are others that indicate outbreaks. When you click on one of these icons you will obtain data such as the type of fires, the place where they are, the municipalities affected, and even start time and assigned resources. It will also give you other information such as its radius, radiative power (FRP), detection confidence level, road closures, wind, and more. And as for sources, the website obtains data from the emergency services of several autonomous communities, as well as heat photos detected by the NASA satellites FIRMS, EUMETSAT and Copernicus/EFFIS. This information is updated in near real time, every 5 minutes for utilities or 15 minutes for satellites. The website also has a left column where you can organize the data by selecting the time period you want to analyze or searching for populations. you also have a list of outbreaks by province with which you can navigate directly to those that interest you. How to configure alerts If you want to set up alerts To be notified if a fire appears near your house, you have to go to the bottom of the screen. When you close the cookies text, a message will appear inviting you to activate the alerts, and in it you must click on the button Activate alerts. This will take you to a web page where you simply have to enter your email, zip code and notification radius. Thus, if a fire appears and the town belonging to the zip code is within the warning radius that you have configured, an email will be sent to you with the alert and also telling you your risk level. In Xataka Basics | How to know where there are fires with Google Maps

While Mercadona was dedicated to conquering all of Spain, a supermarket has taken over its territory at home: Consum

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For years now, talking about supermarkets in Spain means talking about Mercadona. And it is logical. The Valencian chain has been gradually expanding its share until it has monopolized almost 30% of the sector at the end of 2025 and its commitment to service ‘Ready to eat’ is giving wings to a new business concept in Spain: the merchants. However, despite that resounding dominion of the retailJuan Roig’s company has found a surprise in the Valencian Community, the region where it was born. late 70’s: Consum has just advanced it in a key business parameter. The question is… What does that mean? What has happened? Basically, that the specialized portal infoRETAIL has published a report on the food distribution sector that, for the first time in a long time, relegates Mercadona to second place. The study, based on Retail Data, concludes that the Juan Roig chain has lost its dominant role in the Valencian Community in one of the key business parameters: square meters of sales area. If we look at that aspect, at the end of the first quarter Consum was better positioned. What does the data say? They show that right now Consum dominates the Valencian sales areas with 25.9% of the space. Translated into meters, that is equivalent to 436,835 m2 in the region which are spread across 533 locations. The firm directed by Antonio Rodríguez Lázaro also stands out in this aspect: there is no other chain in the region with more stores. Mercadona occupies second place with 431,688 m2 and 262 stores, which gives it a share of 25.6%. Is it an important indicator? Yes, because it shows us how extended the chain’s sales network is, a key asset when competing with its rivals. However, a crucial detail must be taken into account: the surface area quota is not the same as the value quota. The first is basically measured in square meters with merchandise displayed. The second in invoiced euros. infoRETAIL does not provide updated data on the latest indicator (value quota), but in spring Expansion echoed from a study by Worlpanel by Numerator that reflects that Roig’s chain clearly dominates on that front. Your share of business in the Levant was 33.6%above that reached in other regions of Spain and that registered by Consum, which held 16.8%. Has it grown that much? If we talk about surface, the answer is ‘yes’. In 2025 Consum premiered 18 new supermarketsof which seven were distributed throughout the Valencian Community, and by 2026 it has been marked a similar goal: open 18 new establishments, a good part of which will be distributed throughout towns in the region (Orihuela, Cox, Sagunto, Ontinyent, Torrevieja and València). This explains why Consum’s share of sales area in the Valencian Community has increased by close to 0.2% in a matter of one year. During the same period, Mercadona’s share decreased by 0.1%. In general, Mercadona said goodbye to 2025 with fewer stores in its sales network than in 2024. This drop did not affect its turnover, which grew 8%up to 41.8 billion. And the rest of the chains? The exchange of positions between Mercadona and Consum is not the only change that the sector has experienced in the Valencian Community. The results of Retail Data show that Lidl has managed to establish itself in the Valencian “TOP 5” with 101,777 m2 spread across 83 establishments. The German firm thus surpasses Masymas, which has 100,519 m2 in 180 stores. The photo is completed with Aldi, which totals 89,154 m2 in 78 stores. The Valencian market is not only important for its economic potential, it is also important on a symbolic level. After all, it is the cradle of three large chains in competition: Mercadona, Masymas and Consum, which started in 1975 in Alaquàs and closed 2025 with a turnover of 5,163 million euros, 9.7% more than the previous year. In its annual balance there was already an increase in surface area of ​​5.6%. Images | Wikipedia 1, 2 and 3 In Xataka | Bernardo Rodilla, retail expert: “The ‘Ready to eat’ is gaining weight, in the end we want to spend as little time as possible cooking”

the ice cream maker that my seven-year-old self always wanted to have at home

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“Haaaaaaaaaa make ice cream, in the Famoplay refrigerator, soooo delicious, strawberry, chocolate and vanilla.” I have few memories of my childhood (unfortunately), but I remember that ad from the year 2001 as if it had been broadcast during the World Cup break a few days ago. I remember that seven-year-old Jose glued to the black tube Sony in his parents’ living room, thinking, greedily, about how cool it would be to have his own refrigerator at home. It never happened. Today, 25 years later, the 32-year-old Jose, who has gray hair and is getting married in a few months, has been able to try out a refrigerator. One that, surprise, leaves the Famoplay refrigerator at the height of the bitumen. Because the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl It has little of a toy. It is one of those appliances that no one needs, that most will only use a few months a year (an ice cream in December always fits in, I said), that is a whim like the top of a pine tree, but that is a true marvel. Today, seven-year-old Jose smiles. ✅ Buy them if… You are patient enough to wait a day to eat the ice cream. You have little ones and you are looking for a culinary activity to do together. You have space at home and 350 euros that you don’t need. ❌ Don’t buy it if… You want to make ice cream on the spot and from scratch. You have a small kitchen or limited space. You want a silent device. The essentials in 30 seconds The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl is like the Ninja CREAMi, but with a dispensing system similar to what you would find in a frozen yogurt store. In addition, it has more programs designed for soft ice cream recipes. The idea and operation, however, are identical: you make the recipe, pour it into a container, freeze it and process it in the machine. In a normal Ninja Creami you eat the ice cream from the tub and in the Scoop and Swirl you have more options. The grace of the model in question is the lever. If you make soft ice cream or frozen yogurt, you can put the tub in an extruder that, by pulling the lever down, allows you to extract it through a nozzle and pour the product into a cone or tub. The machine works really scary, so much so that it is complicated, if not impossible, take issue. The only “but” that can be said is that it is large (although not heavy) and greedily noisy. Otherwise, the performance is exceptional and has lived up to each and every one of the recipes I have made these weeks. Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Ice cream maker with 2 tubs and 13 functions prepares ice cream, soft serve, gelato, smoothies and more, and has the option to add extras, stone/gold, NC701EUSTGD The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Our experience with the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Image | Xataka How it works. Unlike ice cream makers, which cool and churn at the same time, the Ninja Creami processes solid blocks already prepared in a tub. That’s why it is “small”, because it doesn’t need a compressor. It has a blade called Creamerizer that, roughly speaking, moves downwards and “scrapes” and “combs” the frozen product. The technique is similar to the one followed to make slushies, except that by varying the rotation speed, depth and frequency of descent (hence the different modes) different textures can be achieved. It is also the reason why it makes noise, a lot of noise, not suitable for having an ice cream at nap time. In this video you can hear the noise it makes. Shall we make ice cream? That is the question that must be asked before anything else. Understanding the machine as a magical system that makes ice cream is a mistake. It requires some planning and patience, as the tubs need to be frozen for at least a day. It’s not so much “I’m going to eat ice cream,” but rather “I’m going to make the ice cream I want to eat tomorrow.” In the photos you are seeing a tub of açaí that I prepared the day before. You need another machine. A mixer, specifically. Although it may seem like it, the Ninja Creami is not a mixer. Doesn’t beat. Mixes hard ingredients into already processed preparations, but does not beat. Ideally, you should make the recipes in a blender and then pour them into the container. A mini negative point is that the tubs are small, 480 ml each, so if you make ice cream for four it is better to prepare two tubs and be cautious. The recipes. The machine includes a little book with some recipes of different types (it is not in Spanish, as a note) to try all the modes, and TikTok is full of ideas. In any case, in the long run I have ended up using only two modes: ice cream for ice cream and frozen yogurt for my açaí preparations. As for the recipes, you can get as exquisite as you want. It will depend on how deep your pantry is and how much you want to buy products that you are going to use sporadically. If you don’t want to complicate your life, take note: 100 ml of whipping cream (minimum 35% MG), 200 ml of whole milk, 70 grams of powdered sugar, two tablespoons full of pure cocoa powder and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. There you have a super simple chocolate ice cream. If you don’t like chocolate, replace it with two tablespoons of vanilla extract and you will have vanilla ice cream. Homemade açaí preparation | Image: Xataka How do the ice creams come out? In short, and assuming you don’t mess up the recipe, they come out spectacular. The texture and flavor are brutal. I’m not … Read more

Today at Lidl (and half price) the Coca-Cola popcorn machine that is ideal for movie nights at home

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If there is something that many of us have wanted to have at home since we were little, it is a popcorn making machine. Today at Lidl we have one available with a Coca-Cola design that is amazing and that you can use every time you want to watch a movie, a series or simply have a visitor at home. The best thing is that it is reduced to 74.99 euros (its price is 169.90 euros). Coca-Cola popcorn machine The price could vary. We earn commission from these links If you can’t get it or you just want an alternative, you have this other popcorn machine from Amazon available for 84.80 euros. It has a similar design (although without the Coca-Cola logo), a warm light to keep the popcorn warm, and the container is easy to remove. Elite Gourmet EPM-250# Classic Carnival 74ml Tabletop Popcorn Machine, Retro Style, Movie Theater Hot Buttery Popcorn, Red The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A Coca-Cola popcorn machine at home This popcorn machine, as we have already said above, has a 55% discountso we are facing a very good purchasing moment. It is true that there are many ways to prepare popcorn at home, even in the microwave. if we do not want to use the bags that we can find in supermarkets. However, one of these machines, in addition to being very cool, has several advantages that make it worth it. The boiler where the popcorn is made is made of stainless steel and has a non-stick coating, which will prevent the popcorn from sticking. Besides, has an integrated stirring systemsomething that mostly prevents them from burning and coming out charred, something that makes them have an unpleasant flavor. Along with all this, it should be noted that it has an integrated lighting system, several accessories such as a measuring spoon and a crank to turn the boiler without burning ourselves. Its capacity is 10 cups of popcorn per serving.so we’re going to be able to make a good amount of these each time. ⚡ IN BRIEF: Coca-Cola popcorn machine offer ✅ THE BEST Costs less than half: Lidl right now has it with a 55% discount, so it’s a very good time to get it. A very cool design: These popcorn machines have a retro design that looks great in any kitchen, but the Coca-Cola logo gives it a special touch. Integrated stirring system: Shaking the popcorn makes it come out better, with a more uniform integration of the seasoning we use and with less probability of burning. ❌ THE WORST It is not a small machine: It measures approximately 49 centimeters high, so it is necessary to have space in the kitchen for it. 💡 BUY IT IF… You are looking for a popcorn machine for your home and you want to get one with a very striking design with the Coca-Cola logo. ⛔ DON’T BUY IT IF… You prefer a more compact machine because you have little counter space. You may also be interested Gadgy Retro Popcorn Maker 5 L 800W Non-Stick Red The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Cecotec Fun&Taste P’Corn Lotus Popcorn Making Machine. 1200 W Popcorn Maker, Popcorn Ready in 2 Minutes, includes 4 removable containers with a total capacity of 4.5 L The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Lidl In Xataka | Ninja Crispi Pro vs. Ninja Crispi: the duel for the new glass air fryers is decided on size and power In Xataka | American refrigerator or 70 cm Combi? Be careful with making mistakes when buying liters that you may not be able to use

“When we leave home, even on a weekend, cats must be supervised”

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After months of work, stress and headaches, the second half of July has finally arrived and with it those vacations that you have been planning for months. Maybe you go to the Rías Baixas, the Canary Islands or Southeast Asia, the fact is that you will be away for two weeks and there are a loose end that you have not yet resolved: Who, when and how is going to take care of your cat? If it were a dog you could take it to a dog hotel or maybe leave it with your parents, but… And a kitten? Are there hotels for cats? Is it advisable to move them to an apartment that they do not know or is prepared for them? Better that someone go home to take care of them? Noelia Hernández, feline educator in Feline Codehas some keys. Feeders overflowing, and that’s it. If you are going to be away from home for several days (even if not many) the option of leaving your cat alone and unsupervised is not an option. Even if you leave the feeders full, a couple of bowls overflowing with water and the sandboxes just changed. “It is not contemplated even under the law,” warns Noelia Hernández, who recalls that the Animal Welfare Law (LBA) regulates the maximum time that an animal can be alone. In your article 27 (section “i”) the rule leaves the responsibilities of guardians in black and white. And one of them is to guarantee that your furry companion will not be unattended for more than 72 hours. To be precise, the law expressly prohibits “leaving any pet animal unsupervised for more than three consecutive days.” If we talk about dogs, that period is reduced to 24 hours. “Also a weekend”. Regardless of what the law says, Hernández remembers that even leaving a cat unsupervised on a weekend entails serious risks to its health. The reason: if the animal is alone and no one watches it, it is very difficult to know how it behaves, if it feeds, drinks and visits the sandbox. “A cat that spends 24 hours without going to the litter box, eating or drinking is a cat that urgently needs veterinary attention,” the expert emphasizes. He doesn’t exaggerate. In addition to dehydration, fasting can lead to hypoglycemia either hepatic lipidosis. That he does not go to the sandbox also reveals a urinary obstruction. Hence, Hernández advises that, even if we are only going to be away from home for a weekend, it is recommended that the cat not be left unattended. What if I take the cat with me? If you plan to move to a rental apartment on the coast and stay there for the rest of the summer until September, taking your minimum companion with you is an option, although you should take several factors into account. The first, recalls Hernández, is that “the cat is a territorial animal and changes in its environment cause a lot of stress.” “The car trip can be very stressful for them and there can also be a lot of risks,” he insists. At the end of the day, you may have your house ready, but… And that apartment where you are going to stay? Are the windows protected with nets to prevent falling? Are you sure there won’t be people coming and going without watching for the cat to escape? Not only that. Hernández remembers that yes the apartment is pet friendly It is quite likely that traces of other animals remain. Territorial animals. The same thing happens if we decide to remove the cat from its usual home and temporarily transfer it to that of a family member or friend who will take care of it or even if we opt for a feline hotel, that there are. Hernández advocates “assessing the risks” and remembering that cats are territorial animals. If we want to avoid stress, “it is always best to leave them in their territory.” The figure of catsitter. That does not mean that there are no options to go on vacation without neglecting the well-being of our kitten companion. Hernández remembers the figure of catsittera home cat care professional. “If they have training, they are people who also know how to maintain environmental enrichment when they get home,” explains the expert before emphasizing that idea: the ideal is not only for a person to go a couple of times a day to watch our pet and supervise the litter boxes and food, but to interact with them. “If the person who is going to come is trustworthy, we try to get the cats to know her first, to have seen her previously and to be aware of the routines and know as much as possible about them. Cats are animals of habit,” Hernández explains about her specific case. To ensure that everything is going well, another option is to use surveillance cameras in the food area and sandboxes. “A little outline”. That the person who is going to come to our house has been in contact with cats is important. Both for the animals and for the caregiver himself, who will thus handle more keys to carry out his job. “When I leave, I like to leave a small diagram of what is normal and what is not in each of my cats: how they like to play and eat, in what areas they stay and what symptoms are strange. For example, that they hide in a certain place or that they do not eat their favorite treat. The person who comes from outside does not know them.” It is about, summarizes Hernández, giving “a cheat sheet” to the caregiver so that they can quickly detect the “alarm” signs when something is not going well. “I always leave the carriers set up for any emergency and I tell the contact who comes to the house which is our reference veterinary hospital and the nearby 24-hour center in case of an … Read more

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