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ICDO’s Costumes of the World Show: A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusivity

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Vienna, Austria, 28 September 2024 Vienna’s historic Rathaus Festival Hall transformed into a global stage for the International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO)’s Costumes of the World Show, a stunning showcase of cultural diversity through traditional attire. This annual event attracted hundreds of attendees, eager to witness an array of colorful costumes from around the world, each representing the unique identity and heritage of the participants. The message of the evening resonated clearly: Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Inclusivity.  Messages of Inspiration Josipa Palac, CEO and Founder of ICDO opened the event…

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List shows the unhealthiest fruit in the world

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A healthy diet should be varied, balanced and colorful. Fruit and vegetables in particular provide important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber that our bodies need to function healthily. But not every food is equally healthy. Every food has its own nutrient composition, and what is optimal for one person may be less beneficial for another. But is there really such a thing as unhealthy fruit? A study from New Jersey has drawn up a ranking of the healthiest foods. However, one particular type of fruit came in last…

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Nationwide siren rehearsal and test for “AT-Alert” on Saturday

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The annual siren rehearsal will occur again this Saturday (October 5). At the same time, the “AT-Alert” disaster warning system will be triggered on a trial basis throughout Austria for the first time. “These test activations will be carried out by the federal states and the Ministry of the Interior,” it was announced on Tuesday. Like the siren test, they will occur from around noon to 1 p.m. via cell phone and should “not be misunderstood as actual disaster alerts.” “Attention test” on the cell phone screenThe AT-Alert test run…

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ICDO Opens Vibrant Art Exhibition at Yunus Emre Institute to Celebrate Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue

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Vienna, Austria — 25 September 2024 — The International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO) opened its much-anticipated art exhibition at the Yunus Emre Institute (Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – Türkisches Kulturzentrum Wien) on 25 September 2024, as part of the 7th edition of the “Long Nights of Interculturality.” The “Cultural Diversity & Inclusivity”  Art Exhibition, which runs until 29 September, highlights the unifying power of art in fostering intercultural understanding. The event featured powerful opening remarks from Josipa Palac, CEO of ICDO, and Ayse Yorulmaz, Director of Yunus Emre Institute, who both…

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Doctors alarmed: Corona figures higher than they have been for a long time

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The new corona wave is hitting hard and the numbers are skyrocketing. The health insurance fund is now giving tips on how to arm yourself against infection. The trade union federation recently appealed to people to protect others from infection. Covid is no longer notifiable, but: “Nevertheless, it would be grossly unreasonable to go to work after testing positive,” emphasized Peter Leinfellner from the ÖGB.Vienna was once again the negative frontrunner (3,696). It was followed by Upper Austria (2,072), Styria (1,838) and Lower Austria (1,809). The number of flu-like infections…

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Rain and cold temperatures in Austria this week

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At the beginning of the week, the influence of an intermediate high weakens. A warm front from the low-pressure system known as DAGMAR, whose center is located over the English Channel (between Great Britain and France), will initially only bring a few patches of cloud to the west and northwest of Austria. There will be no rain for the time being. On Tuesday, the widening front of the low pressure system will cause occasional rain in western Austria. From Wednesday, the weather will be determined by an Italian low moving…

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Here comes the annular solar eclipse

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On October 2, astronomy fans can experience an impressive annular solar eclipse—but not from Austria. This spectacular phenomenon stretches from Hawaii across the Pacific to the southern tip of South America and ends in the South Atlantic. Small moon and shining ringAt 18:54 CET, the new moon will partially obscure the sun while it is 406,516 kilometers from Earth. The moon’s smaller size compared to the sun will create the characteristic glowing ring that will accompany the eclipse until 22:34 CET. A look into the future of eclipsesAustria’s next partial…

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Easy-to-guess passwords: this combination tops the list

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Some people always seem to underestimate the skills of hackers and carelessly choose passwords that can be guessed without great technical know-how. The top 3 most popular passwords have now been published. Whether for online shopping, email accounts or social media, passwords have become indispensable for protecting users. Some people make it a little too easy for themselves when choosing their password. Number sequences are particularly commonStoring passwords in browsers is not a good idea, but neither are easy-to-guess combinations of letters and numbers. The Hasso Plattner Institute has now…

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What’s really behind the “B” in the Bluetooth logo?

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What looks like a simple “B” is the combination of two ancient Norse runes representing H and B. These initials stand for Harold Gormsson, known as Harald Bluetooth. He was the Danish king who went down in history for the unification of Norway and Denmark. The developers Sven Mattisson and Jim Kardach agreed on the name over 25 years ago to symbolize the connection between two devices intended to recall the historical role of the king. Incidentally, the origin of the nickname “Blue Tooth” could be due to the King’s…

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