Month: December 2023

Reducing heating costs: how to use curtains effectively

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If you’ve ever wondered how you can reduce your heating costs without sitting in the cold all the time, you should definitely read on. It can be unpleasant outside in winter – so it’s all the nicer when you come back to a warm living room afterwards. To prevent your heating costs from exploding, as little heat as possible should escape. Here’s how it can work:. Curtains and blinds keep the heat insideOf course, the most important thing is that you have well-insulated windows. If this is not the case,…

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CO2 emissions at an all-time high

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Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas continue to rise. They are expected to reach an all-time high of 36.8 billion tons in 2023, as experts write in the Global Carbon Budget report. This is 1.1 percent more than in 2022 and 1.4 percent more than in the pre-CoV year 2019. “The effects of climate change are evident all around us, but action to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuels remains painfully slow,” said research leader Pierre Friedlingstein of the University of Exeter, according…

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Are eggs really healthy for our health?

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High cholesterol: eggs are always blamed for this, but this is untrue. It depends on several factors before an egg can harm our bodies. Our cells need a certain amount of cholesterol. It is an important component of the membranes. However, if too much cholesterol is deposited, this can lead to health problems. Our body produces 80 percent of cholesterol; the rest is processed with food. We are talking here about fat, which is unavoidable for forming hormones. High cholesterol levels often also affect slim people who do not put…

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Can you eat a banana every day?

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Bananas are a fruit that can be found in every household. Whether as a snack, in a cake, or even as a side dish, they can be prepared in many different ways. This is fortunate because bananas are a nutrient source that offers numerous benefits. Although it is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, the same can be said of bananas, but there are specific rules to follow. The benefits of bananasA British study published in the European Heart Journal in 2022, which followed around 25,000…

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Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir in Vienna holds a Christmas get-together

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An intimate Christmas celebration was held on December 9, 2023, at the hall of the Don Bosco Parish in Vienna’s 10th District. Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir members gathered to celebrate the season. The event featured Filipino food, traditional Christmas carols, music, and dance. A surprise visit from the president of the Bikol Society in Austria, Ms. Marizel Rojas, was one of the highlights of the get-together.  Rojas expressed her gratitude to the group for their untiring service to the INA of the Bikolandia Region since they have accompanied the…

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Warning: freezing ice on Saturday and Sunday in Austria

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On Saturday, with the passage of an Atlantic disturbance, there will be a lot of clouds and some snowfall, especially from Salzburg eastwards, which is likely to change to rain at low altitudes increasingly. In the transitional phase, grains of ice or freezing raindrops are also possible. Further west and south, the clouds will clear during the day, and the sun will prevail. The wind will be light from the east to the south-west. From minus eight to plus two degrees in the morning, with highs in the west, temperatures…

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Corona: New highly effective vaccine has been approved

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The coronavirus pandemic still has us in its grip: new mutations, some extremely aggressive, are constantly being discovered. But now there is some good news: A new vaccine has been approved and should work even better and longer than the previous ones. Even more potent than the one from BionTech: vaccine from Arcturus Therapeutics approvedIn many parts of Europe, the vaccine from Biontech is still predominantly used. The recommendation is at least three vaccine doses. After a few months, a fourth vaccination or booster is also recommended for people over…

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Showering without soap: This is what happens when you only wash with water

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Does showering without soap sound unimaginable? Lathering your entire body with shower gel is a daily ritual for many people. But what if the foam isn’t the best thing for you and your body? Showering without soap or shower gel can be unusual for many people. Soaking up in the shower is a normal part of life in Western society, and drugstores are brimming with shower products. But what happens if you only wash with water and simply leave out soap or shower gel? This is how often you should…

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The Council of Filipino Associations in Austria holds Christmas get-together

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The Filipino community in Vienna celebrated the annual Christmas gathering on December 8, 2023, at the Hall of the Pfarre Leopoldau, Leopoldauer Platz 12, 1210 Vienna. The event featured Filipino food and holiday treats, traditional Christmas carols, music, and dance. Mr. Ray Arreza, Chairman of the CFAA, welcomed members and their guests to an afternoon of good food and music. He spoke about how the Christmas season has always held special significance for Filipinos at home and abroad. He encouraged everyone to remember the true reason for the celebration, which…

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