Expert now warn of massive amounts of rain and snow

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From Thursday, a cold front will move into Austria from the northwest while an area of low pressure forms over northern Italy. This will lead to a strong change in the weather, as Harald Seidl, a meteorologist at GeoSphere Austria, explains: “Cold and humid air masses will mix over Austria, which will lead to heavy rainfall in many regions.” Considerable fresh snow is also expected in the mountain regions. The snow line will be between 1000 and 1500 meters. “In some valleys, however, it may also snow below 1000 meters,”…

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Study: A glass of wine a day is not healthy after all

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Alcohol is not beneficial to health even when consumed in moderation.A comprehensive analysis shows that even moderate alcohol consumption offers no health benefits when methodological flaws in previous studies are taken into account.High-quality studies found that the risk of death from moderate alcohol consumption is comparable to that of abstinence, calling into question the notion of a safe amount of alcohol.This is the result of an analysis of many different studies on the relationship between alcohol consumption and health. Earlier studies have repeatedly indicated that people who drink less alcohol…

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Study warns: High cell phone use increases risk of disease

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By now, we all know that scrolling on TikTok and Instagram for hours on end is not the best thing for us, even though we feel like it relaxes us. However, a relatively unusual piece of information recently emerged in the form of a new study: regular cell phone use is said to be linked to heart disease. The fact that smartphones can also affect our physical health is news to many. But why is that? Cell phone use can lead to cardiovascular diseaseResearchers have found that frequent smartphone use…

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Flu vaccination is free of charge throughout Austria this year

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Vaccinations can be given by registered doctors and in vaccination centers. Appointments can be made from October 28.Summer is over, fall is coming. And with it, cooler temperatures offer flu viruses ideal opportunities to spread. Vulnerable groups in particular should therefore get a flu vaccination in good time. These include people over the age of 50, people with chronic illnesses, e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular or lung diseases, etc. and people who work in the healthcare system or have contact with large groups of people (e.g. in schools, supermarkets, etc.). The ideal…

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Bikol Society Austria at the First Fluvial Procession in Cannes

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Cannes, France – 7 September 2024. The Mission Catholique Philippines in Antibes Cannes Nice & Monaco, Holy Family, led by Fr. Bernie “Bong” Alejo, successfully organized the first Fluvial Procession in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. This historic event occurred on 7 September 2024, drawing participants from across the region and beyond, including devotees from St. Tropez, Austria, the USA, and El Salvador. The day began at 9:00 AM as over 200 devotees gathered in Cannes for the Fluvial procession towards the Island of Saint-Honorat, home to the monastery…

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Free flu vaccination: start in Viennese vaccination centers on November 4

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This year, flu vaccination will be offered free of charge throughout Austria; in Vienna, appointments will be available in the city’s vaccination centers starting on 4 November. According to a press release from the office of City Councillor for Health Peter Hacker (SPÖ) on Monday, these can be booked from October 28. Following an agreement between the federal government, the provinces, and the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), the flu vaccination will be free of charge this fall and winter; last year, a prescription fee was still due. Around 250,000…

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When is the beginning of fall 2024? Meteorological and calendar date explained

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Is it already fall, or is it still summer? While some people are already pulling out their thick sweaters and sipping pumpkin spice lattes, others are still enjoying every last ray of sunshine. But who is “right” now? There are actually two answers to the question of when fall begins. Because there is a meteorological event and a calendar starts to fall. The meteorological start of autumn always falls on September 1, whereas the calendar start can vary. In 2024, autumn begins on September 22, according to the calendar. We…

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What is Bluetooth? How does it work? – Simply explained

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The Bluetooth wireless standard is used in smartphones, laptops, and game consoles, for example. What is Bluetooth?Bluetooth is a wireless standard similar to WLAN but mainly designed for short distances. This means that no connection cables are required. You simply activate the Bluetooth function on both devices to connect them wirelessly. Unlike WLAN, no router is required—the connection is established directly between the devices (Bluetooth pairing). Examples of Bluetooth – where is it used?・Playing music from a cell phone via Bluetooth on the car radio. ・Connecting a smartphone to wireless…

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Apple unveils iPhone 16 and new Apple Watches today

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Apple is about to unveil its most important iPhone in years. The new models, expected to be presented to the public on Monday evening, are set to catapult the company into the AI era. However, the US company will not introduce the advanced AI functions in the EU for now, citing legal uncertainties. A new operating system version will also make it possible to use the iPhone without Apple apps for the first time. The new iPhone models will be presented at 7 p.m. CEST on Monday. The technology company…

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