Day: December 22, 2024

Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent: A Reflection for Filipino Migrants in Austria

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As the Advent season draws to a close, the 4th Sunday of Advent holds a unique and profound significance, particularly for Filipino migrants living in Austria. This final Sunday before Christmas emphasizes the themes of love, hope, and preparation, resonating deeply with the experiences of those far from home but bound by faith and tradition. The Meaning of the 4th Sunday of Advent Advent, a Latin term meaning “coming,” is a four-week period of spiritual preparation to celebrate Christ’s birth. Each Sunday carries a distinct theme represented by the Advent…

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iPhone 17 Air: Apple’s new model clears an important hurdle

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Apple is taking the next step by sending the thinnest iPhone of all time to the product launch phase at Foxconn, a contract manufacturer. Thus, the iPhone 17 Air is taking the next hurdle to actual mass production. Update from 16.12.2024: According to supply chain sources, the rumored iPhone 17 Air has reached Foxconn’s so-called NPI (New Product Introduction) phase, which involves transitioning from concept to mass production. In this phase, prototypes are tested, manufacturing processes are developed, and logistics are coordinated with suppliers to prepare for mass production (source:…

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Moon a little older than previously thought

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According to new analyses, the moon is between 80 and 180 million years older than previously assumed. Researchers report that the tidal effect of the Earth heated the Earth’s satellite once again 4.35 billion years ago, and magma from the interior reached the surface. The age of most of the rock samples reflects the magma’s cooling and not the moon’s formation. Shortly after the primordial Earth formed around 4.5 billion years ago, there was another huge collision in the solar system: the Mars-sized celestial body Theia collided with the primordial…

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Auroras will be visible in Austria again in 2025

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Thanks to the continuing high level of solar activity, there is a good chance of observing spectacular auroras in Austria again in 2025.Super solar storms not ruled outAfter some spectacular auroras in Austria at the end of last year, the chances of observing northern lights here in 2025 are also good. The reason for this is the continuing high level of solar activity, as Christian Möstl, Head of the Austrian Space Weather Office at GeoSphere Austria in Graz, explained to APA. He expects three to five intense solar storms next…

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