Month: July 2024

Philippine Embassy in Austria joined Festivities with Filipino Community at Barrio Fiesta 2024

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The vibrant and rich culture of the Philippines was on full display as the Philippine Embassy in Vienna joined the Filipino community at the 2024 Barrio Fiesta, a celebration of culture, heritage, arts, and gastronomy organized by the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA). The event, held on July 20, 2024, brought together approximately 2,000 attendees, including Filipinos from various regions of Austria, neighboring countries, and local Austrian friends. Ambassador Evangelina A. Bernas, in her address at the festivities, emphasized the invaluable contributions of the united Filipino community in…

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Apple will be ready in 2026 with the introduction of the “iPhone Flip”

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Apple has been holding back for a long time, but now the plan is finally in place. The iPhone manufacturer will, therefore, also enter the race for smartphones with flexible displays and present such an iPhone in the foreseeable future. The basic design will be based on Samsung, the current number one in cell phones and Apple’s biggest competitor. For many years, repeated reports have been made about Apple’s experiments with foldable iPhones. So far, none of the developments have led to a saleable device. The relatively small market has…

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It’s getting even hotter! 35 degrees possible in Austria

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It’s been hot over the past few days, and it’s staying that way: According to weather experts, temperatures are set to rise again in the new week, with peaks of 35 degrees! With the heat, however, the chance of thunderstorms, some of them heavy, will increase again in the second half of the week … Temperatures will rise noticeably over the course of the week. Meteorologists at UBIMET Austria are even forecasting highs of over 30 degrees in every federal state on Wednesday. “In the west, the peak of the…

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How much does happiness cost?

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What is the price of happiness? How much money do you need to be happy? Various studies and research projects have already attempted to answer these questions. A 2010 US study by Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton, for example, concluded that a higher income equates to an objectively greater sense of achievement, which increases emotional well-being—but only up to an annual income of 75,000 US dollars per person. Beyond that, more money would not make you any happier. The study “Happiness, income satiation, and turning points around the world,” conducted…

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Walking or running: Which uses more energy for the same distance?

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Running or walking: Which activity uses more energy for the same distance? According to a report in The Conversation, researchers investigated this question back in the 1970s. Running consumes more energy than walking, even if the same distance is covered. This is because the body performs a greater vertical movement when running. This up-and-down movement requires more strength from the leg muscles, which means additional energy expenditure. Therefore, some energy moves the body upward instead of just forward. After intense physical activity, calorie consumption remains elevated for several minutes, which…

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Police warn all citizens of a parcel delivery trap

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On Saturday, the police are warning of a parcel delivery scam in which large sums of money disappear quickly. On Saturday, the police are issuing an urgent warning about fraudulent parcel deliverers and looking for scam victims. The criminologists describe how the scam works using a case from Hohenems. On June 6, 2024, two men rang the doorbell of an apartment in the early afternoon and pretended to be delivery men for the tenant. The tenant was actually expecting a package that had been ordered that day. After that, everything…

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Kardinal Schwarzenberg Klinikum Embraces Filipino Nurses: A New Chapter in Healthcare

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In a heartening gesture towards diversity and international collaboration, the Kardinal Schwarzenberg Klinikum recently extended a warm welcome to a group of Filipino nurses who have arrived to join their nursing service team in Austria. This significant event, which took place on July 10, marked the beginning of a new chapter in the healthcare landscape as Filipino nurses prepared to embark on their professional journey in a new and unfamiliar setting. Upon their arrival, the Filipino nurses registered in the Austrian healthcare professional register, a crucial requirement for commencing their…

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LASALLIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA BAGS GOLD AT THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL II IN BRATISLAVA

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The harmonious melodies of the Lasallian Youth Orchestra (LYO) from De La Salle University (DLSU) in Manila echoed through the halls of Bratislava, Slovakia, as they claimed the gold medal at the prestigious 9th International Youth Music Festival II. With a dazzling performance that captivated the audience and judges alike, the LYO showcased their talent and passion for music on a global stage. On 24th July 2024, the LYO mesmerized the crowd with a stellar performance that earned them a remarkable score of 92 points, securing their well-deserved victory. Their…

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What do the yellow stickers on Amazon parcels mean?

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Amazon uses its parcels for shipping. In addition to the company logo and the label with your address, you will often also find a yellow sticker with various letters and numbers. What does this sticker mean? The yellow sticker has a large letter, and next to it are various small codes with different numbers and other letters.For you, as the recipient, this note is rather uninteresting. There are other codes printed directly on the parcels themselves. These codes, such as “E5”, merely indicate the size of the package. The yellow…

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