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Up to 12 degrees, now the risk of flooding increases

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 admin

The weather is going completely crazy. It is historically the hottest year ever. Nevertheless, at the end of last week, we had numerous “ice days” (temperatures remained below freezing) and heavy snowfall. Heavy rainfall and melting snowNow, however, very warm air masses are reaching us again. The temperature is already rising to 12 degrees today. Heavy rain in the west. There is a risk of snow slabs on the mountains. The probability of flooding increases at lower altitudes. A lot of rain“It will rain a lot in Tyrol, Vorarlberg, and…

US authority warns against QR codes

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 admin

The American consumer protection authority warns against QR codes. Fraudsters could use the links hidden behind the codes to steal personal information. Fraudsters pretend to be parcel deliverersBetween July and September alone, the cybersecurity company Trellix found tens of thousands of examples of attempted scams using QR codes, the New York Times reported. The dangerous codes can be hidden anywhere. The FTC is even aware of cases in which fraudsters have covered up existing QR codes with their own in places where the codes appear harmless, such as on parking…

Up to eleven degrees throughout Austria from Monday

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 admin

The weather will be mild in the coming week. The Geosphere Austria forecast shows a very changeable west-northwest weather situation has begun. However, individual cold-air lakes are still present; regionally, there may still be black ice early on Monday. The daily highs will be around eleven degrees, with ten degrees also possible over the course of the week. On Monday, the sun must share the sky with many dense clouds in Austria until midday. Especially around the main Alpine ridge, but also in the eastern lowlands, it will still rain…

Are the remains of Noah’s Ark in Turkey?

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 admin

Did the Flood and Noah’s Ark really happen as described in the Bible? This question has been driving archaeologists for a long time, and now, new evidence may have been found. Turkey is considered a stronghold for archaeological excavations. A few weeks ago, a 1700-year-old trident was unearthed in Assos. Last year, archaeologists discovered an entire underground city from the 2nd or 3rd century AD by pure chance. The hieroglyphs found in a tunnel are genuinely ancient and have finally been deciphered after more than 3,500 years. It would, therefore,…

Reducing heating costs: how to use curtains effectively

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 admin

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,…

CO2 emissions at an all-time high

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 admin

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…

Are eggs really healthy for our health?

December 10, 2023December 11, 2023 admin

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…

Can you eat a banana every day?

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 admin

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…

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

December 9, 2023December 10, 2023 admin

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…