Kapunongan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria celebrates 33rd Anniversary

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The Kapunongan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria conducted on October 22, 2022, its 33rd Anniversary with a Gala Night at the Arcotel Vienna. “We thank you, Lord, for giving us this unique opportunity to celebrate this 33rd Anniversary of our association. We want to express our gratitude through the display of the richness of our culture through songs and dances. It is our simple expression in preserving our rich culture and traditions, “Alex Chiong said in his invocation. He likewise thanked the new generations of KBAs for their time and…

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Art Workshop with Tommy “Picasso” Aquino held in Vienna

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Mr. Tommy Aquino, a Philippine-born artist living in Vienna, conducted another  Painting Workshop last October 15, 2022, at PIUS – PARSCH – PLATZ. 2, 1210 Vienna. Several Filipino and Austrian budding artists joined the half-day art workshop. „These Kids have their unique talent to show! First, I would like to thank my very supportive wife, Katherine Sudaria Aquino, for all her effort in managing this special event and with my children,“ Aquino said. The Pinoy „Picasso“ extended his gratitude to the parents who decided to let their children experience the…

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Cold season: doctors advise vaccinating and wearing masks

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Doctors have called for vaccination and wearing masks because of the acute cold season with corona, flu, and other illnesses.Many people are severely chilled but reassure those around them by saying, “I am coronavirus-tested and negative,” virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz reported Monday at a press conference. “But I don’t want to have their diseases, no matter what they are called,” she said. Sick people should act responsiblySick people should act responsibly and not infect others. This could be prevented by vaccination and wearing masks. “The FFP2 mask must therefore be socially…

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USB-C to become mandatory in the EU from fall 2024

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USB-C will become the new charging standard for tech devices in Europe. The Council of EU states gave final approval Monday for the new regulation, which will take effect in the fall of 2024. “A charger suitable for multiple devices saves money and time and also helps us avoid electronic waste,” said Czech Industry Minister Jozef Sikela on behalf of the current EU Council presidency. In addition to smartphones, the new rules will also cover tablets, e-readers, digital cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and keyboards. For laptops, the requirements negotiated by…

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New aggressive Corona variety discovered in Austria

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The recombinant from two omicron offshoots has the potential to supersede all other variants. It is likely to have the most potent immune escape to date. Just recently, Health Minister Johannes Rauch let it be known that the number of new Corona infections is falling and that the viral load in wastewater monitoring is also declining. For this reason, he said, there is no need for additional measures for the time being. However, the Omicron variants are not asleep. After the worrying reports from Singapore, where XBB, a recombinant from…

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Waste collection: Plastic packaging will soon no longer be separated

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From 2023, all plastic packaging such as yogurt pots, plastic bags, or tubes will be collected with plastic bottles and beverage cartons in yellow garbage can or bags throughout Austria. “This is an important step for climate protection and achieving the EU recycling targets,” said Altstoff Recycling Austria AG (ARA). The company expects this to result in a 20 percent increase in the collection of plastic packaging. According to the report, ARA has been campaigning for years for a uniform collection of plastic packaging. “The collection was handled differently within…

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Doctor warns: this is why you should never take paracetamol after drinking alcohol!

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You wake up with a thick head after a night of drinking? Then better not reach for paracetamol! A doctor on TikTok now warns against this because this habit can be pretty dangerous for the body. While alcohol consumption should be limited anyway for health reasons, a doctor on TikTok now warns what serious effects paracetamol can have on your body during a hangover, according to the British Mirror. NO paracetamol during and after alcohol consumption.As we all know, painkillers do not get along with the consumption of alcohol. But…

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Coffee is healthy – but only if you make it right

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Coffee is an extremely popular pick-me-up – and rightly so! Because coffee, contrary to its often reputation, is very healthy (in moderation, of course). This is due, among other things, to the secondary plant compounds and antioxidants that the delicious brown brew contains. But the decisive factor for coffee to develop its health-promoting properties is the way it is prepared. Whether Italian-style in the traditional “macchinetta,” with a semi-automatic or fully automatic machine, with a French press, as Turkish coffee/mocha, or with a conventional filter coffee machine – coffee can…

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Weather continues to be much too mild

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The weather in Austria will remain significantly too mild for the time of year in the coming week. According to the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) forecast, the thermometer will climb up to 24 degrees in the coming week as well, but only in regions where the persistent fog clears. Thus, it remains much too mild for the end of October. Week starts rainy in the west – dry in the east.The details: A disturbance zone will move in from the west on Monday. In the west and…

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