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Ascension Day – meaning and history

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On the 40th day after Easter, Christians of all denominations celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension. But what is at the center of this solemnity? Ascension Day tells of the return of Jesus Christ to his Father in heaven (‘Análēpsis tou kyríou’, ancient Greek for ‘Assumption of the Lord’ or ‘Ascensio Domini’, Latin for ‘Ascension of the Lord’). Meaning and history The feast of the Ascension focuses on Jesus’ last encounter with his disciples; at this encounter, “[…] he was taken up before their eyes, and a cloud received him…

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Extended weekend weather: High ‘Thomas’ brings higher temperatures again

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The changeable weather of the past few days ends just in time for the long weekend. According to the Ubimet weather service, high-pressure system ‘Thomas’ is bringing in dry air from north-east Europe, and temperatures are rising again to early summer levels. In the past 24 hours, a low-pressure system over the northern Mediterranean has brought a lot of moisture to the Alpine region, with significant amounts of rain falling particularly around the Koralpe and generally in the western, northern Alps. Since Tuesday morning, for example, around 54 litres/m² have…

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Up to 100 euros – the Vienna repair voucher returns

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A repair fair will be held in Vienna for the first time in mid-May. In addition, the repair voucher with a 100-euro subsidy will start again on 21 May. On 17 and 18 May, sustainability, conscious consumption and the responsible use of resources will be the focus at Vienna’s Museumsquartier. This is because the ‘repair: fair Vienna’ is taking place for the first time.The repair fair is intended to show that things can be repaired and do not always have to be immediately replaced by a new product. Interested parties…

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What do I do if the elevator gets stuck?

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Getting stuck in an elevator is a nightmare for many people. Why can you remain calm if the worst comes to the worst, and how can you make the most of the time? In romantic comedies, it sometimes leads to great happiness; in action films, it leads to spectacular stunts. The stuck elevator has a supporting—or rather, standing—role in many films. If this happens to you in real life, you should avoid one thing above all: unauthorized rescue attempts. Under no circumstances should you try to push the door open…

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Austria: Hottest April since records began

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Another climate record: April 2024 was the eleventh month in a row warmer than any of the previous months measured. According to data from the EU climate change service Copernicus, it was also the first recorded April with a global average temperature of over 15 degrees. According to Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo, the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases ‘will continue to drive global temperatures towards new record levels.’ The service announced on Wednesday that the air temperature at the surface averaged 15.03 degrees in April, 0.67 degrees higher than the…

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New iPad Pro unveiled: 6 things you need to know

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Apple unveiled its new tablets on Tuesday. It was the most significant iPad upgrade of all time, with a total of 4 tablets unveiled. The star of the evening, however, was undoubtedly the new iPad Pro. If you missed the presentation, here are the most important things you need to know about the new Apple tablet in a nutshell: 1: SizesThe new iPad Pro comes in 2 different display sizes. One with 11 inches and one with 13 inches. In this respect, nothing has changed compared to the previous generation.…

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“Reflections: Exploring the Canvas of Cultural Diversity” Art Exhibition to Showcase Filipino Artists’ Masterpieces

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The outstanding works of Filipino artists Harold Khan and Jessielaine Punongbayan will be on display in the upcoming art show “Reflections: Exploring the Canvas of Cultural Diversity,” which is proudly announced by Sentro ng Kultura at Wika ng Austria at Pilipinas and VHS Donaustadt. The exhibition will be held at VHS Donaustadt, Bernoullistraße 1, 1220 Wien (near Westfield Donauzentrum), from June 5 to June 24, 2024, from 09:00 to 21:00.“Reflections” seeks to appreciate cultural variety through the prism of Filipino artistry. Renowned for their unique aesthetics and poignant portrayals of…

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Storage space problems can be solved with a trick on the iPhone

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You probably know the problem: The memory of an iPhone is getting fuller and fuller. Sooner or later, it gets tight, and you must make room again. Do your favorite photos have to go now? Not necessarily, because with the following ingenious trick, you can create space and still keep a back door open.Did you already know? On the iPhone, you don’t necessarily have to delete apps if you run out of memory. You can also swap them out. Swap them out? What is swapping, and what is the difference…

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Warning of fraud in Austria: False letter under the name of Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunication in circulation

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Fraudulent letters are doing the rounds: Unknown third parties are currently sending letters in the name of the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) requesting payment for a supposed ‘service fee’. RTR warns against fake lettersThe letters are created with no small amount of effort, they are labelled with the RTR logo, contact details and their QR code. This is where it gets risky: scanning the QR code takes you to a fake website and, after another click, to a form in which you are asked to provide…

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