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Kammerchor Manila staged concerts in Austria

July 18, 2023July 19, 2023 admin

Renowned Kammerchor Manila and its conductor Anthony Go Villanueva are in Vienna, Austria, after emerging victorious at this year’s Choir of the World competition, taking home the esteemed Pavarotti Trophy. The renowned choral group had performed in several churches in Vienna. The highlight of their performances was on July 18, 2023, at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy church in Vienna’s 10th District. Hundreds of „kababayans” and Austrian friends watched their programme “Resurgence,” composed of various compositions in different musical styles, classical, early music, pop, jazz, soul, and folk, including original Filipino…

Airport security: why you have to unpack your laptop

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 admin

Having to unpack items from your carry-on luggage at the airport, sometimes even removing belts and taking off your shoes, annoys many air travellers. Why laptops must pass separately through the X-ray machine at the security check at most airports is unclear to many people. According to Science Alert, scanner performance is the main factor in this. Not a problem before 9/11X-ray machines at airports typically have relatively low power. The rays cannot penetrate certain materials. Parts in laptops thus form a kind of shield under which dangerous objects could…

Inflation remains a problem worldwide, according to the Ifo survey

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 admin

According to economists, high inflation will remain a problem in many regions of the world in the coming years. In the current year, consumer prices are likely to rise globally by an average of 7.0 percent, predict the 1,405 experts from 133 countries surveyed by the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research (Ifo). Next year, the inflation rate should fall to 6.0 percent, and in 2026 it should still be 4.9 percent. “Expectations for 2023 and for the coming years are almost the same compared with the survey from the first…

Palarong Pinoy in Vienna held

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 admin

The Filipino Games are timeless. It is still well-loved and cherished by many, as it is part of our heritage. Larong Pinoy’s popularity encompasses the youth and adult, and elderly generations. It’s a timeless cultural treasure. The games are still being played in urban & rural communities by a majority population with no access to high technology. The games are still taught in public schools. Most adults and elders would like to pass on the fun tradition to make the new generation experience the fun of being truly Filipinos. In…

Red weather warning – hailstorm rages in Austria

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 admin

Today, Monday, Austria lies between an extensive Scandinavian low and a ridge of high pressure over the Mediterranean. An air mass boundary extends across Central Europe and separates Atlantic air masses over Northwest Europe from hot air masses in the Mediterranean region. Austria will remain under the influence of warm, humid air, so the risk of thunderstorms remains elevated. There will be little change on Tuesday and Wednesday; a slight cooling is temporarily in sight on Thursday. On Monday, some showers and isolated thunderstorms will pass through from Vorarlberg to…

Sports in summer heat?!

July 17, 2023 admin

This year’s summer has it all. Those active in spore-high outdoor temperatures and intense sunshine should follow some basic rules. Because even when doing nothing, we are bothered by permanent fatigue and circulatory problems. One must know what is additionally expected of our bodies through active sporting activities and how to react individually. Fluid loss through urine and breath usually is about two litres per day. However, if temperatures rise, this value doubles up to 30 degrees Celsius in summer. If these losses are not replenished immediately, there is a…

This mistake is life-threatening in the heat

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 admin

On the occasion of the persistently hot temperatures, the ARBÖ issues an urgent warning. Only 30 minutes can be enough. After the somewhat “cooler” days again, Austria is facing unbelievable temperatures of up to 38 degrees this weekend. The risk of tragic incidents related to this heat increases – especially in cars. The ARBÖ, therefore, renews its warning not to leave children or animals in the vehicle under any circumstances. This also applies to a short stop at the pharmacy, for example. If the outside temperature is only 24 degrees,…

Which shoes are you not allowed to drive with?

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 admin

“Not everything comfortable in summer temperatures is also suitable for driving a vehicle. Even if it is not directly prohibited by law, vehicle drivers should not take any risks here,” says ÖAMTC lawyer Verena Pronebner. In principle, any person may only operate a car, motorcycle or bicycle where it can be safely controlled. Legal consequences are conceivable if a traffic accident was partly caused by specific footwear. “This includes cases in which different footwear could have prevented the accident,” the ÖAMTC lawyer notes. Then there are also consequences under insurance…

Summer heat: These foods should be in the fridge now

July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 admin

If there’s one thing the heat is good at, it’s making us sweat profusely. But it’s not just us as humans who need to cool down during high temperatures; some foods are also better off in a cold place during the summer. After all, bacteria and mould can multiply much faster in heat and high humidity. So that you don’t have to throw away food because the heat has caused it to spoil, we’ll tell you which foods are better off in the fridge now. Usually, cold-sensitive vegetables should not…