Month: March 2023

Penalty for cell phone driving to increase significantly

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Fines for violations of the cell phone ban behind the wheel will be increased – and significantly. Cell phone behind the wheel: higher fines to be paid in futureIf drivers are caught while driving, it will cost 100 euros instead of 50 euros. If payment is refused or drivers are caught in a speed trap with a cell phone in their hand, the fine can be up to 140 euros. Previously, it was 72 euros. The Traffic Committee of the National Council passed a corresponding amendment to the Motor Vehicle…

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New clues to the origin of the coronavirus

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According to Berlin-based virologist Christian Drosten, preliminary results of a genetic study support the assumption of a natural origin of Sars-CoV-2. The analysis, which has not yet been independently verified, implicates tanuki in Wuhan, China, as potential carriers of the coronavirus. According to The Atlantic magazine, scientists had come across previously unknown Chinese data from the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. This market is associated with the first Corona outbreak. He said the genetic sequences were obtained from swabs taken at and near market stalls at the beginning of the pandemic.…

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March 20 is the beginning of spring: day and night are of equal length

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On March 20, the longed-for astronomical spring begins: day and night are of equal length. The sun crosses the celestial equator from the southern half of the sky, as seen from the earth’s center, and moves to the northern half of the sky. This so-called spring equinox occurs this year on Monday at 22.24 CET. Beginning of spring on March 20: Day and night are of equal lengthAt the beginning of spring, our central star rises in the east, stands at noon in the south and sets exactly in the…

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Housing costs in Austria: Sharp rise in operating costs

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Housing again became more expensive in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increases in operating costs, in particular, were considerable due to high inflation. At the end of the year, average rents, including operating fees, stood at EUR 8.9 per square meter, representing a price increase of 7 percent. Operating expenses increased by 6.2 percent across all rental segments, which was the “highest quarterly increase in the previous year since 2006,” according to Statistics Austria. Operating costs include fees for water, sewage, garbage collection, and common charges such as elevators,…

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Can I have a coffee before sleeping?

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It is one of the most popular drinks, and for many people, it is simply part of the wake-up morning ritual – coffee. Whether hot or cold, there are almost no limits to what caffeine junkies can do with their brew. However, if you still want to sleep well at night, you should be careful because the caffeine it contains can cause problems falling asleep or sleeping through the night. According to Sandra Holasek from Med Uni Graz, this is due to special receptors: “Caffeine docks on adenosine receptors and…

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First 20 degrees, but then comes the weather turnaround

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The coming days will be spring-like mild, up to 20 degrees in large parts of Austria. Only on Sunday, a low will make itself felt again. In the coming days, significantly warmer air masses will reach us again in the gradually developing southwesterly flow and be slightly foehn. Only on Sunday an offshoot of the current Atlantic low Gerson will make itself felt—the weather outlook from UWZ man Roland Reiter in detail. On Friday, the sun will shine widely. Any early morning fog will quickly dissipate, and only a few…

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Why do we have to cry when we cut onions?

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Why do we have to cry when we cut onions? Here you get the answer to the question! We’ve all been there: you peel an onion, start cutting it, and almost immediately feel an irritating, burning sensation in your eyes. It’s not uncommon to begin crying shortly after these initial symptoms. But why do you think this reaction when you start cutting the onion and not while it is still in one piece? Chemistry is the solution to the riddleThe answer is simple: when you start cutting the onion, you…

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The number of corona hospital patients in Austria declined in early March

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Corona pandemic trends in Austria have been declining again since early March. Mask requirement in Vienna’s public transport system to endFor the second year, the Covid forecasting consortium expects a decline in hospitalized Covid-19 patients. According to the latest forecast, the assessment assumes that the number of infected patients in intensive care units will remain roughly the same and show a downward trend in normal wards. Vaccination line at Austria Center Vienna to be closedThis is the current Corona situation in Austria’s hospitals1,336 Corona-positive patients were in Austrian hospitals on…

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How to reduce the feeling of hunger

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Small tips that, if used daily, will help reduce appetite. BreakfastBreakfast is an important meal, a good start to the day. A full meal helps our body work better. AlmondsEating 2/3 of almonds in the morning helps control hunger, perhaps with a good cup of coffee. Vegetables before lunchEating vegetables before the main course will help you control your hunger and feel full and satisfied.Dark chocolateSmall dark chocolate will help reduce hunger and tantalize your palate.WaterDrinking plenty of water throughout the day will make you feel less hungry and help…

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