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Almazara El Tendre (Olive Grove in Elche)

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The oil press company “El Tendre” dates back to 1839, when Don Joaquin Sempere Garcia founded the olive oil mill on 20th April 1939. Since it´s foundation, the compa...

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Leather or Fabric Sofa Advantages and Disadvantages

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Shopping for a sofa or settee is a major decision and expense. Which furniture, leather or fabric is best for your house, and which do you prefer. Probably the first thing you go to after getting home, and the place where family and friends will gather, so the right sofa should set the tone of...

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How to reduce your Spanish electricity bill...... easily. (Part 1)

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A friend of mine was commenting on the electricity “factura” and the huge increase in cost that he has had over the last couple of years. I did ask him if he had any increase in the consumption, but he affirmed that he was using the same amount of power as previous years.It is a wel...

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Do we need a lightning conductor in our home?

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People die. That is an axiom. But do you know the odds of dying of say a heart disease? Well, pretty high really, is 1 in 5. Of cancer?1 in 7.Of an accidental injury 1 in 36.Air travel accident?1 in 20.000. A lightning strike…..? 1 in 83.930. Very hide indeed but the situation changes wh...

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Lo Romero Golf

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From the platforms of the teeing area you can see the holes and most of the course.This month we are looking at the Lo Romero Golf.The elevation of the teeing area above the area between the tee and the putting green gives a better flight to the ball and, as a result of this, a second P...

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Architect angle: Valuable tips for a greener home (Part 1).

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Yesterday, the electricity was cut off by the electrical company about five times at our offices. It was around 5.00pm temperature outside was approximately 40ºC-104º Fahrenheit.Yes, everyone was having the air con at full blast; it was that or having drops of sweat pouring over the p...

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