Day: July 28, 2023

Typhoon “Doksuri” (local name “Egay”) – number of dead in the Philippines rises

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The number of deaths caused by the violent typhoon “Doksuri” in the Philippines has risen to 39. At least 13 people were killed in severe flooding and landslides triggered by the tropical storm, especially in the north of the island nation, the disaster management agency said Friday. The death toll from the severe boat accident in Rizal province, east of the capital Manila, has since climbed to 26, according to the Coast Guard.The “MBCA Princess Aya” was caught by strong winds on Thursday in Laguna de Bay, the largest lake…

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July is likely the hottest month so far

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July is likely to be the hottest month so far in thousands of years. This was reported by climate researchers from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European climate change service Copernicus in Geneva on Thursday. They analyzed data through Jul. 23. “The world is in a hot seat,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The new head of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Briton Jim Skea, said it was clear that the world would not meet the 1.5-degree maximum global warming target. He said that governments have…

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3,000 church bells ring five minutes long on Friday

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On July 28, at 3 p.m., church bells rang five minutes longer. In Lower Austria, too, attention is drawn to the worldwide famine. As a signal against global hunger and the devastating effects of the climate crisis, more than 3,000 church bells rang throughout Austria for five minutes at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 28. The ringing is intended to draw attention to the fact that people are still dying of hunger or the consequences of need every day and calls for commitment against hunger. The climate crisis, associated weather…

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Serious health risk: here’s why you should never wash eggs before cooking them

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Washing fruits and vegetables before cooking or eating them is generally considered a good hygiene practice to remove dirt, bacteria or pesticides on the surface. However, cleaning all types of food before cooking is unnecessary. Washing some foods can be detrimental to your health. For example, you should not wash chicken before cooking it. This is generally true for all types of raw meat. According to Reader’s Digest, eggs are also one of the foods you shouldn’t wash before eating. So if you want to whip up a perfect fried…

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Philippine Embassy in Vienna opens Paaralan sa Pasuguan

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The Philippine Embassy in Vienna is pleased to announce that the Paaralan sa Pasuguan will once again be held at the Embassy. It will be held every Saturday from 12 August to 2 September 2023. According to the information posted on the Facebook page of the Philippine Embassy, the Paaralan sa Pasuguan will offer modules on Philippine geography and history, Filipino culture and values, conversational Filipino, as well as Filipino songs, dances, arnis, drawing, photography, and folk dances and children’s games which will be taught by a corps of volunteer-teachers…

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New study: people with these 5 creative hobbies are happier

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Several studies have examined creativity, leisure pursuits and well-being are linked. Generally, fun pursuits are also known as restorers, as they provide an opportunity to recover from stress and difficult life decisions. A new survey conducted by the American Psychiatry Association in July 2023 supports this scientific assumption, finding that Americans who engage in creative activities at least once a week report better mental health than people who do not pursue creative hobbies. It found that five activities, in particular, can boost well-being. Behind the research is the idea that…

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Violent thunderstorm roll directly towards Austria

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At the beginning of the weekend, the weather in Austria continues to present itself from its friendly side. But this will end in the afternoon. Especially in the east, it will be summery hot again on Friday, but in the run-up to a low with a core over the British Isles, the tendency for showers and thunderstorms will slowly increase again, starting in the mountains. The weekend will continue to offer summery weather, but the trend for thunderstorms will increase further. After a relatively calm start to the week, a…

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What kind of vehicles with a motor are you allowed to drive in Austria without a driver’s license?

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The classic example is the eBike, which travels at a maximum speed of 25 km/h and has a top-rated continuous output of 250 watts. Other examples are motor vehicles with a full speed of 10 km/h or transport carts and self-propelled work machines. Also, go-karts, driven in a race whose track is in a closed-off area, do not require a driver’s license. Are there age restrictions for driving motorized vehicles that do not require a driver’s license? There are no age restrictions for eBikes and eScooters. However, the same rules…

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