Month: September 2023

Peñafrancia Fluvial Procession 2023 to Bratislava

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Among the Bicolanos and other devotees in Vienna, September is a time of intense religious celebration organized around devotion to Bicol’s patron, whom her devotees endearingly call Ina or Mother. The Peñafrancia festival has become an essential marker for the Bicolanos here as they celebrate the 18th Penanfrancia Fluvial Celebrations in Austria. The religious event will be held on September 16, 2023. The Fluvial Procession will begin at the Vienna Reichsbrücke (Dock 7). The MS Tegethoff leaving for Bratislava will embark at 8 AM. A procession and Mass will be…

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When to put potatoes with shoots in the trash

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Who doesn’t know it: you buy a bag of potatoes, and after a short time, they germinate and shoot sprouts from the tubers? But when do grown potatoes belong in the garbage? In most cases, sprouting potatoes belong in the trash. The more shoots that can be seen, the more solanine is produced in the potato, which is toxic. Solanine causes headaches, nausea and vomiting to respiratory problems in humans. The rule of thumb is: if the potato is still plump and there are only up to five buds, you…

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Late summer takes a break towards midweek

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The hot weather for this time of year will continue until Tuesday. On Wednesday, a cold front will pass over Austria. In the past week, an extensive high named Patricia has continuously influenced the Alpine region. With a maximum of 26 to 31 degrees, the maximum values are currently 6 to 10 degrees above the seasonal average. However, the high-pressure influence slowly wears off in the new week, and a cold front moves through in the middle of the week. “Temperatures will approach the seasonal average by midweek,” forecasts Manfred…

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The last days of summer – weather turn changes everything

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From the middle of the week, a weather turn drives away sunshine and summer. High Patricia continues to dominate the weather pattern in the Alpine region. In the very dry air, clouds and rain are absent. A stable omega high-pressure weather situation currently determines the Alpine region’s weather pattern through the weekend. Thus, the weather will be calm and often sunny into the new week. According to the current forecast from UBIMET, the isolated and short warm thunderstorms on Monday over the western mountains are the exception. On Tuesday, the…

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Venice to test fee system for day tourists in 2024

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Venice – Venice plans to test a controversial fee system for daytrippers starting next spring to limit crowds in the World Heritage city. According to the city administration, daytrippers will be charged a fee of five euros for entry to the historic centre. The aim, it said, is to “scale down” daytime tourism in the Italian lagoon city “at certain times” in recognition of Venice’s “fragility and uniqueness. The controversial project has yet to be approved by the city council. Many details are still unclear, especially regarding the number of…

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After brushing your teeth, you should never rinse your mouth with water: This is the reason why

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When brushing our teeth, many of us perform a counterproductive action to oral hygiene. Is brushing your teeth a more complex ritual than it seems? Recommendations have changed significantly over the years. Brushing your teeth can become a chore if you want to follow your dentist’s or other dental professional’s instructions. By the way, experts recommend that many of us break a particular habit. Rinsing your mouth after brushing your teethIf you practice exemplary oral hygiene, you probably know you shouldn’t brush your teeth right after eating (and certainly not…

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WhatsApp: How can I read messages without being seen?

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Maybe you don’t know it yet, but it’s possible to read a message from WhatsApp without sending a receipt to the person you’re talking to. We’ll explain how with three clever methods. Are you also one of those who do not open a message they just received on WhatsApp (which always requires essential updates) just because you do not want to show your interlocutor that you are online? To put your mind at ease, know that you are not alone in this situation. Better yet, some solutions on the Messenger…

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Why you should urgently update your iPhone

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The US technology company Apple has released security updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. Last week, researchers from Citizen Lab discovered a new vulnerability in iOS that exploited the Pegasus spy software. However, since the fixed vulnerabilities are already being used, users should install the updates as soon as possible. According to the researchers, someone actively exploited the previously unknown iPhone vulnerability to secretly install the Pegasus surveillance software developed by Israel’s NSO Group on target devices. Victims would have no chance to defend themselves against it,…

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Doctors call for the return of FFP2 masks in health sector

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“It is our concern, with this letter, to remind the medical profession in Austria of our top professional priority: protecting the health of our patients!” Thus begins an open letter addressed to the Austrian Medical Association. It was initiated by the physician Golda Schlaff and signed by 15 physicians. Among them are also proven COVID experts: Arschang Valipour, for example, Kathryn Hoffmann and Mariann Pavone-Gyöngyösi. So what is the three-page letter about? First and foremost, the long-term consequences that a COVID-19 infection can cause. Too little information is given to…

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