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Liebherr LTR 1060 crawler crane completes mountain tour
The Liebherr LTR 1060 telescopic crawler crane from Swiss crane contractor Clausen has already demonstrated its outstanding off-road capabilities many times. The LTR 1060 has now completed another extreme tour at an immense altitude of 2900 metres. It was required at the foot of the Matterhorn to help construct the mountain station for the new Hirli chairlift. The experienced team from Clausen and the Liebherr crane overcame the challenge with ease using its alpine experience and outstanding crane technology.
The LTR 1060 telescopic crawler crane from crane contractor Clausen is used to excursions into the adverse conditions of the Swiss Alps. In autumn 2014 the 60-tonne machine was driven to an altitude of 2,020 metres, overcoming steep inclines and gradients of up to 40 percent. At the time it was used for construction work on a mountain railway tunnel. Liebherr provided support for the crane job with extensive calculations and technical advice.
With this experience behind it, the Clausen team started the planning work for this new job: a crane was needed for the erection work of the mountain station for the new Hirli chairlift in Zermatt. This was being built at an altitude of 2,900 metres. Once again the biggest challenge was gaining access on unmetalled hiking paths.
Clausen transported the crawler crane to Stafelalp at an altitude of 1,900 metres on a compact low loader in mid-September. From there the LTR 1060 had to cover the rest of the distance of eight kilometres on its own. The biggest hurdle that the Liebherr crane had to overcome was a stretch of two kilometres with a gradient of 45 degrees. After around five hours the LTR 1060 and the Clausen team finally reached the site at an altitude of 2,900 metres.
After the crawler crane had shown its outstanding off-road capabilities, it then demonstrated its crane performance over the next few days. First of all it installed the steel structure for the new mountain station. It then had to assemble the drive engine. To do this the LTR 1060 first had to be driven to the assembly site carrying the 16-tonne engine before it could hoist it into position. This so-called "pick-and-carry" operation is a major selling point for telescopic crawler cranes. They can travel holding a full load which makes them particularly flexible to use. After completing the job and spending around three weeks at this altitude, the 60-tonne machine then had to tackle the downhill journey.
Clausen Kran AG is a family company which first opened for business in 1972 in Brig im Wallis. The company characteristics include its many years of experience and competent, motivated team. Its modern, well maintained fleet consists of four Liebherr cranes and two heavy transport vehicles. Its smallest crane is an LTC 1055-3.1 compact crane, its largest an LTM 1220-5.2.


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the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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Bible Commentaries
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible Commentary Critical
Verse 1
1. this Melchisedec— (Hebrews 6:20; Psalms 110:4). The verb does not come till Hebrews 7:3, "abideth."
king . . . priest—Christ unites these offices in their highest sense, and so restores the patriarchal union of these offices.
Salem—Jerusalem, that is, seeing peace; others make Salem distinct, and to be that mentioned (Genesis 33:18; John 3:23).
the most high God—called also "Possessor of heaven and earth" (Genesis 14:19; Genesis 14:22). This title of God, "the Most High," handed down by tradition from the primitive revelation, appears in the Phoelignician god "Elion," that is, Most High. It is used to imply that the God whom Melchisedec served is THE TRUE GOD, and not one of the gods of the nations around. So it is used in the only other cases in which it is found in the New Testament, namely in the address of the demoniac, and the divining damsel constrained to confess that her own gods were false, and God the only true God.
who met Abraham—in company with the king of Sodom (Genesis 14:17; Genesis 14:18).
slaughter—perhaps defeat, as ALFORD translates. So Genesis 14:17 (compare Genesis 14:15) may be translated. Arioch, king of Ellasar, lived and reigned after the disaster [BENGEL]. However, if Chedorlaomer and Amraphel and Tidal were slain, though Arioch survived, "slaughter of the kings" would be correct.
blessed him—As priest he first blessed Abraham on God's part; next he blessed God on Abraham's part: a reciprocal blessing. Not a mere wish, but an authoritative and efficacious intercession as a priest. The Most High God's prerogative as "Possessor of heaven and earth," is made over to Abraham; and Abraham's glory, from his victory over the foe, is made over to God. A blessed exchange for Abraham (Genesis 14:19; Genesis 14:20).
Verse 2
2. gave—Greek, "apportioned"; assigned as his portion.
tenth . . . of all—namely, the booty taken. The tithes given are closely associated with the priesthood: the mediating priest received them as a pledge of the giver's whole property being God's; and as he conveyed God's gifts to man (Hebrews 7:1, "blessed him"), so also man's gifts to God. Melchisedec is a sample of how God preserves, amidst general apostasy, an elect remnant. The meeting of Melchisedec and Abraham is the connecting link between to two dispensations, the patriarchal, represented by Melchisedec, who seems to have been specially consecrated by God as a KING-PRIEST, the highest form of that primitive system in which each father of a household was priest in it, and the Levitical, represented by Abraham, in which the priesthood was to be limited to one family of one tribe and one nation. The Levitical was parenthetical, and severed the kingdom and priesthood; the patriarchal was the true forerunner of Christ's, which, like Melchisedec's, unites the kingship and priesthood, and is not derived from other man, or transmitted to other man; but derived from God, and is transmitted in God to a never-ending perpetuity. Melchisedec's priesthood continueth in Christ for ever. For other points of superiority, see Hebrews 7:1- :. Melchisedec must have had some special consecration above the other patriarchs, as Abraham, who also exercised the priesthood; else Abraham would not have paid tithe to him as to a superior. His peculiar function seems to have been, by God's special call, KING-priest whereas no other "patriarch-priest" was also a God-consecrated king.
first being—Paul begins the mystical explanation of the historical fact (allegorical explanations being familiar to JEWS), by mentioning the significancy of the name.
righteousness—not merely righteous: so Christ. Hebrew "Malchi" means king: "Tzedek," righteousness.
King of Salem—not only his own name, but that of the city which he ruled, had a typical significance, namely, peace. Christ is the true Prince of peace. The peace which He brings is the fruit of righteousness.
Verse 3
3. Without father, c.—explained by "without genealogy" (so the Greek is for "without descent) compare Hebrews 7:6, that is, his genealogy is not known, whereas a Levitical priest could not dispense with the proof of his descent.
having neither beginning of days nor end of life—namely, history not having recorded his beginning nor end, as it has the beginning and end of Aaron. The Greek idiom expressed by "without father," c., one whose parentage was humble or unknown. "Days" mean his time of discharging his function. So the eternity spoken of in Psalms 110:4 is that of the priestly office chiefly.
made like—It is not said that he was asbsolutely "like." Made like, namely, in the particulars here specified. Nothing is said in Genesis of the end of his priesthood, or of his having had in his priesthood either predecessor or successor, which, in a typical point of view, represents Christ's eternal priesthood, without beginning or end. Aaron's end is recorded Melchisedec's not: typically significant. "The Son of God" is not said to be made like unto Melchisedec, but Melchisedec to be "made like the Son of God." When ALFORD denies that Melchisedec was made like the Son of God in respect of his priesthood, on the ground that Melchisedec was prior in time to our Lord, he forgets that Christ's eternal priesthood was an archetypal reality in God's purpose from everlasting, to which Melchisedec's priesthood was "made like" in due time. The Son of God is the more ancient, and is the archetype: compare Psalms 110:4- :, where the heavenly things are represented as the primary archetype of the Levitical ordinances. The epithets, "without father," c. "beginning of days, "nor end," "abideth continually," belong to Melchisedec only in respect to his priesthood, and in so far as he is the type of the Son of God, and are strictly true of Him alone. Melchisedec was, in his priesthood, "made like" Christ, as far as the imperfect type could represent the lineaments of the perfect archetype. "The portrait of a living man can be seen on the canvas, yet the man is very different from his picture." There is nothing in the account, Psalms 110:4- :, to mark Melchisedec as a superhuman being: he is classed with the other kings in the chapter as a living historic personage: not as ORIGEN thought, an angel nor as the Jews thought, Shem, son of Noah; nor as CALMET, Enoch; nor as the Melchisedekites, that he was the Holy Ghost; nor as others, the Divine Word. He was probably of Shemitic, not Canaanite origin: the last independent representative of the original Shemitic population, which had been vanquished by the Canaanites, Ham's descendants. The greatness of Abraham then lay in hopes; of Melchisedec, in present possession. Melchisedec was the highest and last representative of the Noahic covenant, as Christ was the highest and ever enduring representative of the Abrahamic. Melchisedec, like Christ, unites in himself the kingly and priestly offices, which Abraham does not. ALFORD thinks the epithets are, in some sense, strictly true of Melchisedec himself; not merely in the typical sense given above; but that he had not, as mortal men have, a beginning or end of life (?). A very improbable theory, and only to be resorted to in the last extremity, which has no place here. With Melchisedec, whose priesthood probably lasted a long period, the priesthood and worship of the true God in Canaan ceased. He was first and last king-priest there, till Christ, the antitype; and therefore his priesthood is said to last for ever, because it both lasts a long time, and lasts as long as the nature of the thing itself (namely, his life, and the continuance of God's worship in Canaan) admits. If Melchisedec were high priest for ever in a literal sense, then Christ and he would now still be high priests, and we should have two instead of one (!). THOLUCK remarks, "Melchisedec remains in so far as the type remains in the antitype, in so far as his priesthood remains in Christ." The father and mother of Melchisedec, as also his children, are not descended from Levi, as the Levitical priests (Hebrews 7:6) were required to be, and are not even mentioned by Moses. The wife of Aaron, Elisheba, the mother from whom the Levitical priests spring, is mentioned: as also Sarah, the original mother of the Jewish nation itself. As man, Christ had no father; as God, no mother.
Verse 4
4. consider—not merely see, but weigh with attentive contemplation, the fact.
even—"to whom (as his superior) Abraham even paid tithe (went so far as to pay tithe) of (consisting of, literally, 'from') the best of the spoils (literally, 'the top of the heap"; whether of corn, the first-fruits of which, taken from the top, used to be consecrated to God; or of spoils, from the top of which the general used to take some portion for consecration to God, or for his own use)." He paid "tithes of ALL," and those tithes were taken out of the topmost and best portion of the whole spoils.
the patriarch—in the Greek emphatically standing at the end of the whole sentence: And this payer of tithe being no less a personage than "the patriarch," the first forefather and head of our Jewish race and nation See on Hebrews 7:3, on Melchisedec's superiority as specially consecrated king-priest, above the other patriarch-priests.
Verse 5
5. sons of Levi—namely, those alone who belonged to the family of Aaron, to whom the priesthood was restricted. Tithes originally paid to the whole tribe of Levi, became at length attached to the priesthood.
according to the law—sanctioned by Jehovah ( :-).
of their brethren—with whom, in point of natural descent, they are on a level.
though, c.—Though thus on a level by common descent from Abraham, they yet pay tithe to the Levites, whose brethren they are. Now the Levites are subordinate to the priests and these again to Abraham, their common progenitor; and Abraham to Melchisedec. "How great" ( :-) then, must this Melchisedec be in respect to his priesthood, as compared with the Levitical, though the latter received tithes! and now unspeakably great must "the Son of God" be, to whom, as the sacerdotal archetype (in God's purpose), Melchisedec was made like! Thus compare the "consider," :-, in the case of Melchisedec, the type, with the "consider" (Greek, "contemplate attentively," see on :-, a stronger word than here) in the case of Christ, the archetype.
Verse 6
6. he whose descent is not counted from them—not from "the sons of Levi," as those "who receive the priesthood." This verse explains "without descent" (Greek, "genealogy" in both verses, Hebrews 7:3). He who needs not, as the Levitical priests, to be able to trace his genealogy back to Levi.
received—Greek, "hath received tithes."
blessed—Greek, "hath blessed." The perfect tense implies that the significance of the fact endures to the present time.
him that had—"the possessor of the promises," Abraham's peculiar distinction and designation. Paul exalts Abraham in order still more to exalt Melchisedec. When Christ is the subject, the singular "promise" is used. "The promises" in the plural, refer to God's promise of greatness to himself and his seed, and of the possession of Canaan, twice repeated before the blessing of Melchisedec. As the priests, though above the people (Hebrews 7:3- :) whom it was their duty to "bless," were yet subordinate to Abraham; and as Abraham was subordinate to Melchisedec, who blessed him, Melchisedec must be much above the Levitical priests.
Verse 7
7. The principle that the blesser is superior to him whom he blesses, holds good only in a blessing given with divine authority; not merely a prayerful wish, but one that is divinely efficient in working its purport, as that of the patriarchs on their children: so Christ's blessing, Luke 24:51; Acts 3:26.
Verse 8
8. Second point of superiority: Melchisedec's is an enduring, the Levitical a transitory, priesthood. As the law was a parenthesis between Abraham's dispensation of promise of grace, and its enduring fulfilment at Christ's coming (Romans 5:20, Greek, "The law entered as something adscititious and by the way"): so the Levitical priesthood was parenthetical and temporary, between Melchisedec's typically enduring priesthood, and its antitypical realization in our ever continuing High Priest, Christ.
here—in the Levitical priesthood.
there—in the priesthood after the order of Melchisedec. In order to bring out the typical parallel more strongly, Paul substitutes, "He of whom it is witnessed that he liveth," for the more untypical, "He who is made like to Him that liveth." Melchisedec "liveth" merely in his official capacity, his priesthood being continued in Christ. Christ, on the other hand, is, in His own person, "ever living after the power of an endless life" (Hebrews 7:16; Hebrews 7:25). Melchisedec's death not being recorded, is expressed by the positive term "liveth," for the sake of bringing into prominence the antitype, Christ, of whom alone it is strictly and perfectly true, "that He liveth."
Verse 9
9. as I may so say—to preclude what he is about to say being taken in the mere literal sense; I may say that, virtually, Levi, in the person of his father Abraham, acknowledged Melchisedec's superiority, and paid tithes to him.
who receiveth tithes—(Compare Hebrews 7:5).
in Abraham—Greek, "by means of (by the hand of) Abraham"; through Abraham. "Paid tithes," literally, "hath been tithed," that is, been taken tithes of.
Verse 10
10. in the loins of his father—that is, forefather Abraham. Christ did not, in this sense, pay tithes in Abraham, for He never was in the loins of an earthly father [ALFORD]. Though, in respect to His mother, He was "of the fruit of (David's, and so of) Abraham's loins," yet, being supernaturally, without human father, conceived, as He is above the natural law of birth, so is he above the law of tithes. Only those born in the natural way, and so in sin, being under the curse, needed to pay tithe to the priest, that he might make propitiation for their sin. Not so Christ, who derived only His flesh, not also the taint of the flesh, from Abraham. BENGEL remarks, The blessings which Abraham had before meeting Melchisedec were the general promises, and the special one of a natural seed, and so of Levi; but the promises under which Christ was comprehended, and the faith for which Abraham was so commended, followed after Abraham's meeting Melchisedec, and being blessed by him: to which fact. :-, "After these things," calls our attention. This explains why Christ, the supernatural seed, is not included as paying tithes through Abraham to Melchisedec.
Verse 11
11. perfection—absolute: "the bringing of man to his highest state, namely, that of salvation and sanctification."
under it—The reading in the oldest manuscripts is, "Upon it (that is, on the ground of it as the basis, the priest having to administer the law, Malachi 2:7: it being presupposed) the people (Hebrews 9:19, 'all the people') have received the law (the Greek is perfect, not aorist tense; implying the people were still observing the law)."
what further need— (Hebrews 9:19- :). For God does nothing needless.
another—rather as Greek, "that a different priest (one of a different order) should arise (anew, Hebrews 9:19- :).
not be called—Greek, "not be said (to be) after the order of Aaron," that is, that, when spoken of in the Hebrews 9:19- :, "He is not said to be (as we should expect, if the Aaronic priesthood was perfect) after the order of Aaron."
Verse 12
12. For—the reason why Paul presses the words "after the order of Melchisedec" in :-, namely, because these presuppose a change or transference of the priesthood, and this carries with it a change also of the law (which is inseparably bound up with the priesthood, both stand and fall together, Hebrews 7:11). This is his answer to those who might object, What need was there of a new covenant?
Verse 13
13. Confirming the truth that a change is made of the law ( :-), by another fact showing the distinctness of the new priesthood from the Aaronic.
these things— ( :-).
pertaineth—Greek, "hath partaken of" (the perfect tense implies the continuance still of His manhood).
another—"a different tribe" from that of Levi.
Verse 14
14. evident—literally, "manifest before the eyes" as a thing indisputable; a proof that whatever difficulties may now appear, then Jesus Christ's genealogy labored under none.
our Lord—the only place where this now common title occurs without "Jesus," or "Christ," except :-.
sprang—as a plant, and a branch.
Judah— Genesis 49:10; Luke 1:27; Luke 1:39 (Hebron of Judah, where LIGHTFOOT thinks Jesus was conceived) Luke 2:4; Luke 2:5; Revelation 5:5.
of which tribe . . . priesthood—"in respect to which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priests" (so the oldest manuscripts read, nothing to imply that priests were to be taken from it).
Verse 15
15. Another proof that the law, or economy, is changed, namely, forasmuch as Christ is appointed Priest, "not according to the law of a carnal (that is, a mere outward) commandment," but "according to the power of an indissoluble (so the Greek) life." The hundred tenth Psalm appoints Him "for ever" ( :-). The Levitical law required a definite carnal descent. In contrast stands "the power"; Christ's spiritual, inward, living power of overcoming death. Not agreeably to a statute is Christ appointed, but according to an inward living power.
it—the change of the law or economy, the statement (Hebrews 7:12; Hebrews 7:18).
far more—Greek, "more abundantly."
for that—"seeing that," literally, "if"; so Hebrews 7:18- :.
after the similitude of Melchisedec—answering to "after the order of Melchisedec" (Hebrews 5:10). The "order" cannot mean a series of priests, for Melchisedec neither received his priesthood from, nor transmitted it to, any other mere man; it must mean "answering to the office of Melchisedec." Christ's priesthood is similar to Melchisedec's in that it is "for ever" (Hebrews 7:16; Hebrews 7:17).
another—rather as Greek, "a different."
Verse 16
16. carnal . . . endless—mutually contrasted. As "form" and "power" are opposed, 2 Timothy 3:5; so here "the law" and "power," compare 2 Timothy 3:5- :, "The law was weak through the flesh"; and Hebrews 7:18, "weakness." "The law" is here not the law in general, but the statute as to the priesthood. "Carnal," as being only outward and temporary, is contrasted with "endless," or, as Greek, "indissoluble." Commandments is contrasted with "life." The law can give a commandment, but it cannot give life (Hebrews 7:18- :). But our High Priest's inherent "power," now in heaven, has in Him "life for ever"; Hebrews 7:18- :, "through the eternal Spirit"; Hebrews 7:18- :, "able . . . ever liveth" (Hebrews 7:18- :). It is in the power of His resurrection life, not of His earthly life, that Christ officiates as a Priest.
Verse 17
17. For—proving His life to be "endless" or indissoluble ( :-). The emphasis is on "for ever." The oldest manuscripts read, "He is testified of, that Thou art," &c.
Verse 18
18. there is—Greek, "there takes place," according to :-.
disannuling—a repealing.
of the commandment—ordaining the Levitical priesthood. And, as the Levitical priesthood and the law are inseparably joined, since the former is repealed, the latter is so also (see on Hebrews 7:11).
going before—the legal ordinance introducing and giving place to the Christian, the antitypical and permanent end of the former.
weakness and unprofitableness—The opposite of "power" (Hebrews 7:11- :).
Verse 19
19. For, c.—justifying his calling the law weak and unprofitable ( :-). The law could not bring men to: true justification or sanctification before God, which is the "perfection" that we all need in order to be accepted of Him, and which we have in Christ.
nothing—not merely "no one," but "nothing." The law brought nothing to its perfected end everything in it was introductory to its antitype in the Christian economy, which realizes the perfection contemplated; compare "unprofitableness," :-.
did—rather connect with Hebrews 7:18, thus, "There takes place (by virtue of Hebrews 7:18- :) a repealing of the commandment (on the one hand), but (on the other) a bringing in afterwards (the Greek expresses that there is a bringing in of something over and above the law; a superinducing, or accession of something new, namely, something better than the good things which the pre-existing law promised [WAHL]) of a better hope," not one weak and unprofitable, but, as elsewhere the Christian dispensation is called, "everlasting," "true," "the second," "more excellent," "different," "living," "new," "to come," "perfect." Compare Hebrews 7:18- :, bringing us near to God, now in spirit, hereafter both in spirit and in body.
we draw nigh unto God—the sure token of "perfection." Weakness is the opposite of this filial confidence of access. The access through the legal sacrifices was only symbolical and through the medium of a priest; that through Christ is immediate, perfect, and spiritual.
Verse 20
20. Another proof of the superiority of Christ's Melchisedec-like priesthood; the oath of God gave a solemn weight to it which was not in the law-priesthood, which was not so confirmed.
he was made priest —rather supply from Hebrews 7:22, which completes the sentence begun in this verse, Hebrews 7:22- : being a parenthesis, "inasmuch as not without an oath He was made surety of the testament (for, &c.), of so much better a testament hath Jesus been made the surety."
Verse 21
21. Translate in the Greek order, "For they indeed (the existing legal priests) without the (solemn) promise on oath (so the Greek [TITTMANN]) are made priests."
by him—God.
unto him—the Lord, the Son of God (Psalms 110:1).
not repent—never change His purpose.
after the order of Melchisedec—omitted in some oldest manuscripts, contained in others.
Verse 22
22. surety—ensuring in His own person the certainty of the covenant to us. This He did by becoming responsible for our guilt, by sealing the covenant with His blood, and by being openly acknowledged as our triumphant Saviour by the Father, who raised Him from the dead. Thus He is at once God's surety for man, and man's surety for God, and so Mediator between God and man (Hebrews 8:6).
better— Hebrews 8:6; Hebrews 13:20, "everlasting."
testament—sometimes translated, "covenant." The Greek term implies that it is appointed by God, and comprises the relations and bearings partly of a covenant, partly of a testament: (1) the appointment made without the concurrence of a second party, of somewhat concerning that second party; a last will or testament, so in Hebrews 9:16; Hebrews 9:17; (2) a mutual agreement in which both parties consent.
Verse 23
23. Another proof of superiority; the Levitical priests were many, as death caused the need of continually new ones being appointed in succession. Christ dies not, and so hath a priesthood which passes not from one to another.
were—Greek, "are made."
many—one after another; opposed to His "unchangeable (that does not pass from one to another) priesthood" ( :-).
not suffered to continue—Greek, "hindered from permanently continuing," namely, in the priesthood.
Verse 24
24. he—emphatic; Greek, "Himself." So in :-, "THOU art a priest"; singular, not priests, "many."
continueth—Greek, simple verb, not the compound as in :-. "Remaineth," namely, in life.
unchangeable—Greek, "hath His priesthood unchangeable"; not passing from one to another, intransmissible. Therefore no earthly so-called apostolic succession of priests are His vicegerents. The Jewish priests had successors in office, because "they could not continue by reason of death." But this Man, because He liveth ever, hath no successor in office, not even Peter ( :-).
Verse 25
25. Wherefore—Greek, "Whence"; inasmuch as "He remaineth for ever."
also—as a natural consequence flowing from the last, at the same time a new and higher thing [ALFORD].
save—His very name JESUS ( :-) meaning Saviour.
to the uttermost—altogether, perfectly, so that nothing should be wanting afterwards for ever [TITTMANN]. It means "in any wise," "utterly," in :-.
come unto God—by faith.
by him—through Him as their mediating Priest, instead of through the Levitical priests.
seeing he ever liveth—resuming "He continueth ever," :-; therefore "He is able to the uttermost"; He is not, like the Levitical priest, prevented by death, for "He ever liveth" (Hebrews 7:23).
to make intercession—There was but the one offering on earth once for all. But the intercession for us in the heavens (Hebrews 7:23- :) is ever continuing, whence the result follows, that we can never be separated from the love of God in Christ. He intercedes only for those who come unto God through Him, not for the unbelieving world (John 17:9). As samples of His intercession, compare the prophetical descriptions in the Old Testament. "By an humble omnipotency (for it was by His humiliation that He obtained all power), or omnipotent humility, appearing in the presence, and presenting His postulations at the throne of God" [BISHOP PEARSON]. He was not only the offering, but the priest who offered it. Therefore, He has become not only a sacrifice, but an intercessor; His intercession being founded on His voluntary offering of Himself without spot to God. We are not only then in virtue of His sacrifice forgiven, but in virtue of the intercession admitted to favor and grace [ARCHBISHOP MAGEE].
Verse 26
26. such—as is above described. The oldest manuscripts read, "also." "For to US (as sinners; emphatical) there was also becoming (besides the other excellencies of our High Priest) such an High Priest."
holy—"pious" (a distinct Greek word from that for holy, which latter implies consecration) towards God; perfectly answering God's will in reverent piety ( :-).
harmless—literally, "free from evil" and guile, in relation to Himself.
undefiled—not defiled by stain contracted from others, in relation to men. Temptation, to which He was exposed, left no trace of evil in Him.
separate—rather, "separated from sinners," namely, in His heavenly state as our High Priest above, after He had been parted from the earth, as the Levitical high priest was separated from the people in the sanctuary (whence he was not to go out), :-. Though justifying through faith the ungodly, He hath no contact with them as such. He is lifted above our sinful community, being "made higher than the heavens," at the same time that He makes believers as such (not as sinners), "to sit together (with Him) in heavenly places" ( :-). Just as Moses on the mount was separated from and above the people, and alone with God. This proves Jesus is GOD. "Though innumerable lies have been forged against the venerable Jesus, none dared to charge Him with any intemperance" [ORIGEN].
made—Jesus was higher before (John 17:5), and as the God-MAN was made so by the Father after His humiliation (compare John 17:5- :).
higher than the heavens—for "He passed through [so the Greek] the heavens" (Hebrews 4:14).
Verse 27
27. daily—"day by day." The priests daily offered sacrifices (Hebrews 9:6; Hebrews 10:11; Exodus 29:38-42). The high priests took part in these daily-offered sacrifices only on festival days; but as they represented the whole priesthood, the daily offerings are here attributed to them; their exclusive function was to offer the atonement "once every year" (Exodus 29:38-2.29.42- :), and "year by year continually" (Exodus 29:38-2.29.42- :). The "daily" strictly belongs to Christ, not to the high priests, "who needeth not daily, as those high priests (year by year, and their subordinate priests daily), to offer," c.
offer up—The Greek term is peculiarly used of sacrifices for sin. The high priest's double offering on the day of atonement, the bullock for himself, and the goat for the people's sins, had its counterpart in the TWO lambs offered daily by the ordinary priests.
this he did—not "died first for His own sins and then the people's," but for the people's only. The negation is twofold: He needeth not to offer (1) daily nor (2) to offer for His own sins also; for He offered Himself a spotless sacrifice (Hebrews 7:26; Hebrews 4:15). The sinless alone could offer for the sinful.
once—rather as Greek, "once for all." The sufficiency of the one sacrifice to atone for all sins for ever, resulted from its absolute spotlessness.
Verse 28
28. For—reason for the difference stated in Hebrews 7:27, between His one sacrifice and their oft repeated sacrifices, namely, because of His entire freedom from the sinful infirmity to which they are subject. He needed not, as they, to offer FOR HIS OWN SIN; and being now exempt from death and "perfected for evermore," He needs not to REPEAT His sacrifice.
the word—"the word" confirmed by "the oath."
which—which oath was after the law, namely, in Hebrews 7:27- :, abrogating the preceding law-priesthood.
the Son—contrasted with "men."
consecrated—Greek, "made perfect" once for all, as in Hebrews 2:10; Hebrews 5:9; see on Hebrews 5:9- :; Hebrews 5:9. Opposed to "having infirmity." Consecrated as a perfected priest by His perfected sacrifice, and consequent anointing and exaltation to the right hand of the Father.
These files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.
This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.
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Microsoft Drops More Xbox Series X Tech Specs: Zen 2 + RDNA 2, 12 TFLOPs GPU, HDMI 2.1, & a Custom SSD
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For the past several months both Microsoft and Sony have been slowly but steadily trickling out additional details about their forthcoming gaming consoles. And now this morning we're getting our next bit of information from Microsoft, who has released a few more nuggets of information on their forthcoming Xbox Series X console.
When the console was first formally announced at the end of 2019, the company revealed that it would be using AMD's Zen 2 CPU cores, but they were a bit cagier about the GPU specifications. Now the company has opened the door just a bit more on those, giving us some performance and feature information – and by and large confirming earlier theories about what the hardware would entail.
First and foremost, Microsoft is now confirming that the console's APU is using AMD's RDNA 2 architecture for the integrated GPU. Information about this architecture is still limited, but AMD previously disclosed that RDNA 2 would include hardware ray tracing functionality – something not present in RDNA (1) – and Microsoft in turn will be tapping this for their next game console. Microsoft, of course, already has significant experience with hardware ray tracing thanks to DirectX's own ray tracing functionality (DXR), so the company will be able to hit the ground running here, albeit with AMD hardware for the first time.
Microsoft's announcement also confirms for the first time that we're getting Variable Rate Shading (VRS) support. This is another feature that has been supported in DirectX for a bit now (and in rivals Intel & NVIDIA's GPUs), but isn't currently available in AMD's RDNA (1) lineup. A sampling optimization of sorts, variable rate shading allows for the shading rate for an area of pixels to be increased or decreased from the normal 1:1 ratio. The net impact is that an area can be oversampled to produce finer details, or undersampled to conserve resources. As the former is more of a niche use case for VR, we're far more likely to see undersampling in day-to-day usage. Especially with complex pixel shaders, when used correctly VRS is intended to give developers a way to improve the performance of their games for little-to-no perceptible impact on image quality.
VRS: Visually Represented (Image Courtesy NVIDIA)
Finally, as far as overall GPU performance is concerned, Microsoft's latest revelation finally gives us a performance estimate: 12 TFLOPs. While the company doesn't break this down into clockspeed versus compute units, this is none the less twice the GPU performance of the Xbox One X. Or for a more generational comparison, more than 9x the GPU performance of the original Xbox One.
Even at just 2x the performance of the Xbox One X, this is by all objective measures quite a bit of GPU horsepower. To put things in perspective, AMD's current fastest RDNA-based video card, the Radeon RX 5700 XT, only offers 10 TFLOPs of GPU performance. So the Xbox Series X, a device with an integrated GPU, is slated to offer more graphics performance than AMD's current flagship video card. Which, to be sure, doesn't mean the Xbox Series X is going to be more powerful than a PC (there's no getting around the fact that AMD has been trailing NVIDIA here), but it's clear that Microsoft has great ambitions for the console's graphics performance.
Tangential to this, Microsoft has also finally confirmed that the console will support HDMI 2.1. This has long since been a given, as the time frame and Microsoft's own resolution goals pretty much require HDMI 2.1 to begin with, but none the less we finally have confirmation. The company's announcement also confirms that along with variable refresh rate support (first introduced on the Xbox One X), the console's HDMI connection will also support HDMI's auto low latency mode, which tells a display to switch to low latency mode. Depending on just how fine-grained Microsoft's implementation is, there's room here for nuance; for example only engaging low latency mode for gaming, but leaving it off when watching videos so that a display can apply extra processing.
Finally, while Microsoft had previously disclosed that the console would use a "next generation" SSD, it's interesting to note that the company is now calling it a "custom built" SSD. Absent more details, I'd hesitate to read too much into this, but at a minimum it means Microsoft is not using an entirely off-the-shelf SSD. Whether that means they're using commercial silicon with different firmware, or ordering their own silicon entirely, remains to be seen. And perhaps the bigger question is whether this is an all-flash setup, or if the console will be running some kind of tiered storage with an SSD and an HDD? Given that even when SSD prices were at their historical lows, a large enough SSD to hold several AAA games could easily run for $100 or more, a pure SSD setup stands to be an expensive venture.
But whatever the storage architecture is, it sounds like Microsoft is putting it to good use. On top of the previously mentioned loading benefits, the company is touting a feature they're calling "Quick Resume", which allows for several games to be suspended at once. Since suspending multiple games in this fashion all but requires evicting them from RAM and sending them to non-volatile storage, Microsoft will need a high performance (and reasonably spacious) SSD to power this feature.
As always, expect to hear a lot more about the Xbox Series X over the next several months, as Microsoft ramps up to launch it for Holiday 2020.
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Operandi - Monday, February 24, 2020 - link
Hopefully this means RDNA2 will deliver. OG RDNA was pretty disappointing all around considering it was on 7nm and their competition is on a bigger process and a large portion of the GPU is effectively under utilized. -
Spunjji - Monday, February 24, 2020 - link
I saw it as a necessary intermediate step. It's much more impressive than Vega die-shrunk to 7nm was, but you're right - still not quite there considering the manufacturing generation advantage it had over Nvidia's Turing parts.
My personal hope is that RDNA 2 at least brings them into *contention* with Ampere. I wouldn't expect a win at the ultra-high-end, but some solid competition a little higher up the ladder would not go amiss. -
Valantar - Monday, February 24, 2020 - link
"A large portion of the GPU is effectively under utilized" - what do you mean by that? I thought one of the main points of the RDNA architecture was to improve resource utilization compared to GCN (which it clearly does, judging by perf/CU improvements from Polaris/Vega). Care to elaborate?
There's no doubt AMD is at an architectural efficiency (and therefore absolute performance due to the ~250-275W ceiling of what can be cooled in two PCIe slots) disadvantage compared to Nvidia, but at least RDNA does close the gap somewhat (not just due to 7nm - a 210W 5700XT matches and sometimes outperforms a 295W Radeon VII on the same node, after all). So things are improving for team red even if Nvidia still has the better architecture.
I'm very interested in hearing what you're basing your comments on though. -
MarcusMo - Monday, February 24, 2020 - link
I read it as the NVidia GPU being underutilized (referring to the allocation of die space to ray tracing no doubt). -
Operandi - Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - link
Yeah, that.
Essentially Nvidia is matching AMD in overall performance with GPUs built with less advanced tools and a significant portion of those GPUs not even contributing to that overall performance. RDNA2 will have to be a lot more than just a scaled up 5700XT what we have now with RDNA1 for it to be relevant when Nvidia is on equal manufacturring process terms. -
Spunjji - Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - link
That makes sense. I interpreted your first comment the same way Valantar did, so thanks for clarifying! -
WinterCharm - Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - link
It already appears that this is the case, considering that AMD has added VRS, Ray Tracing, and seemingly a good bit of performance over the 5700XT, in terms of raw TFlops, at least.
Hopefully, AMD has found a way to do Ray Tracing that doesn't take huge amounts of fixed function silicon that is effectively unable to do other things. -
BurntMyBacon - Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - link
I'm not so sure that a scaled up 5700XT couldn't compete. Consider the die size:
5700XT - 251 mm2
RTX2070 - 445 mm2
RTX2080 - 545 mm2
RTX2080Ti - 754 mm2
A 7nm RTX2070 would be somewhat similarly sized to the 5700XT. So barring any other changes, it should compete just fine. Of course, nVidia will bring architectural improvements to their next generation, So AMD will be obliged to make similar improvements in RDNA2 if they want to compete.
That all said, from a size perspective, the 5700XT looks like a mid-range chip. Given the model number, it looks like AMD is considering it part of their mid-range lineup as well. I am hopeful for higher end chips to bring more competition before Ampere launches, but I fear that low yields may be holding up chips of that size. -
PeachNCream - Monday, February 24, 2020 - link
Custom SSD sounds a bit like, "no aftermarket storage upgrade," to me. That aside, the specs are only gonig to be meaningful on a relative basis anyhow - meaning relative to last gen, relative to the competition, relative to the price, etc. While its nice to know about the internal hardware and its capabilities, a closed system gaming console's hardware is fairly unimportant since none of the internals can be changed by the owner. -
HStewart - Monday, February 24, 2020 - link
Microsoft has been known to have custom storage for XBox even with original, but they can be hack.


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Telling a few white lies may seem harmless, but a new study suggests that you might improve your mental and physical health if you cut down on the fibs you tell.
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For her study, Kelly recruited 110 adults and asked half of them to stop lying for 10 weeks. Lies included big ones and tiny ones — any false statement — but participants were still allowed to do things like omit the truth, keep secrets and dodge questions they didn't want to answer. The other half of the participants weren't given any special instructions about lying, except that they had to report the number of lies they told each week. The participants, aged 18 to 71, took a weekly lie detector test and filled out questionnaires about their physical and mental health as well as the quality of their relationships.
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It turns out that both groups reduced their lying, but those who were specifically told to tell the truth fibbed less — and improved their health more. For example, when participants in the no-lie group told three fewer minor lies a week, they reported four fewer mental-health complaints (such as feeling sad or stressed) and three fewer physical complaints (such as headaches or sore throats). Those in the control group who independently told fewer lies logged fewer health complaints as well, but only by two or three complaints.
On average, Americans tell about 11 lies a week, the authors report. By the end of their 10-week study period, participants in the no-lie group were down to one lie a week. The comparison group was telling more than three lies a week, down from an average of six at the start of the study.
People really took the task to heart, the researchers found: participants found themselves being honest about their daily accomplishments instead of exaggerating them, for example, and they stopped making up excuses for being late or failing to complete a task. They also came up with strategies to avoid lying, such as responding to tough questions with another question in order to distract the other person.
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In addition to improving their mental and physical health, the truth-tellers said that their close personal relationships had also improved and that their other social interactions had been easier.
"I think lying can cause a lot of stress for people, contributing to anxiety and even depression," Dr. Bryan Bruno, acting chairman of the department of psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, told HealthDay. "Lying less is not only good for your relationships, but for yourself as an individual. People might recognize the more devastating impact lying can have on relationships, but probably don't recognize the extent to which it can cause a lot of internal stress."
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This was once the original Patricia Murphy's in Brooklyn Heights. |
I try not to turn back the clock too much. It can get to be maudlin, if not downright depressing.
But sometimes, it's hard to resist.
Especially when we're turning it back to the 1960s -- an era that (what with Mad Men, etc.) has generated renewed interest.
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Do you remember Patricia Murphy's Candlelight Restaurants?
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Some of the Patricia Murphy's suburban locations (such as on Long Island, in Yonkers and later in Ft. Lauderdale) also featured beautiful gardens.
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Patricia Murphy opened her first restaurant in Brooklyn Heights in the 1940s and things just took off from there. Or, to put it another way -- those popovers really popped.
What you see above is the site of the original Patricia Murphy's as it looked a few years ago.
In Manhattan Patricia Murphy's was at 38th & Madison and also on 49th St. Those two locations were very popular and often attracted crowds that ranged from busy professionals to tourists, theater-goers, ladies who lunch and even some starry-eyed diners out for a romantic, low-lit dinner for two.
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The restaurants reportedly slipped when the chain grew too large and Patricia Murphy removed herself from the day-to-day operation. Eventually, Patricia Murphy's went bankrupt.
Times-- and eating habits -- changed as well.
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Patricia Murphy Popovers:
Put 1/3 tsp butter or Crisco in each muffin pan (or custard cup). Heat in oven 5 minutes while you are mixing batter.
1/4 tsp salt 1 cup sifted flour 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1 tbsn butter, melted
Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Beat eggs with rotary beater, add milk, butter and sift in flout, beating only enough to make a smooth batter. Fill hot muffin pans one-third full of the mixture. Bake in hot (450) oven 30 minutes, then at 350 for 15 minutes or until firm, brown and popped. Keep oven door closed while baking. Makes 6 large or 9 small.


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1 lb 93% lean ground beef or sirloin
1/3 cup crumbled, cooked center cut bacon
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning*
1 1/2 tablespoons minced cubanelle pepper
1 small onion, minced
additional barbecue sauce
With a light hand, mix all ingredients together. Form into four equal, 1/4 inch thick patties.
Brush one side of each patty with additional barbecue sauce. Place the burgers, sauce side up, on a hot grill.
About halfway through the cooking time, flip the burgers. Place mesquite chips in a foil packet, poke holes in the foil, and place on the coals. Cover and cook until the burgers are to your desired doneness. Serve on hamburger rolls.
*I used this. I've seen other brands refer to a similar mix as "Canadian" steak seasoning.
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These slightly over the top burgers are sure to become a new favorite. For best results, use lean beef and bacon. Higher fat meats may cause the burgers to fall apart during grilling. Believe me, you won't miss the extra fat. Between the smoky bacon, the peppery cubanelle and the yummy barbecue sauce, they are bursting with flavor and quite juicy.


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Information in English
OKTO is a non-commercial TV station that has served as a media platform for a pluralistic society since the fall of 2005. As a participatory medium, OKTO supports and fosters creative minds and people and communities with an interest in media, helping them bring topics and concerns to the small screen that might not find a spot on mainstream television.
With its diverse, frequently unusual and often unpredictable content, OKTO offers its viewers an interesting complementary program that includes many things that can't be found on public or commercial television.
OKTO is backed by the "Verein zur Gründung und zum Betrieb Offener Fernsehkanäle Wien" (association for the foundation and operation of public-access television channels in Vienna), an interest group whose board includes: Armin Thurnher, Dr. Peter Huemer, Mag. Dr. Tassilo Pellegrini, Dr. Vedran Dzihic, Dr. Maria Windhager, Dr. Edith Bachkönig, Dr. Helga Schwarzwald and Joanna Liu (MA), Otalia Sacko (MA). OKTO is broadcast by the nonprofit Community TV-GmbH (more information), under the management of Christian Jungwirth.
OKTO is mainly financed through the "Non-Commercial Broadcasting Fund" of the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (Rundfunk- und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH, RTR-GmbH).
You can watch OKTO all over Austria with A1 TV or UPC. Those in Lower Austria and Burgenland can also get OKTO as part of kabelplus's digital package. What's more, OKTO reaches homes in the greater Vienna area and parts of Lower Austria and Burgenland via DVB-T2 | simplyTV. In addition to cable and DVB-T2, our program is also livestreamed worldwide. If you miss a show, you can catch up anywhere and anytime on Oktothek.
You don't have to be a professional to make a TV show at OKTO. Anyone with an interest in media and a creative mind can turn their ideas and concepts – their vision – into an independent, autonomous TV show. The producers determine the content of their own shows, as long as they comply with OKTO's guidelines.
In particular, OKTO offers a platform to topics that receive too little attention elsewhere. At present, more than 500 enthusiastic individuals produce over 100 series that are regularly broadcast on OKTO. You can find an overview of our diverse program here.
The shows are just as diverse and wide-ranging as one would expect from a metropolitan broadcaster like OKTO: from socio-critical and socio-political magazine programs to youth and entertainment programs to science and education, there's quite a lot to choose from on OKTO. Particular emphasis is placed on multilingual shows and art and culture programs. The content of each particular episode is up to that show's production team—OKTO simply makes sure that nobody violates the general programming guidelines or relevant laws.
More information about our TV program can be found on our website.
You can find our current TV program on our website at https://www.okto.tv/de/tv/ (only available in German). By subscribing to our TV newsletter you will also get updates and information every two weeks, including TV tips, course offerings and information about the exciting events endorsed by OKTO as media partner. Subscribe to the newsletter here: email@example.com.
We're always happy to hear new ideas for shows! If you're interested in making a show at OKTO, you're welcome to come to our free information session and learn about how it all works and what you will need. You can find the dates and times for upcoming workshops at https://www.okto.tv/de/workshops/ (only available in German).
The first step is to write up a description of your show idea and send it to firstname.lastname@example.com. As soon as we receive your idea, a personal meeting will be arranged with our Community Management team. OKTO's personnel will advise you as to what form your pilot episode could take. As soon as content and technical objectives have been established, you and your production team can begin filming your pilot.
A pilot episode is the very first episode of a new show. The pilot is produced to illustrate what the show will look like and must be submitted for monitoring and fine-tuning before the show is broadcast on TV.
OKTO is a place that where you can learn those media skills. In our courses you'll learn the basics of making television (cinematography, sound, editing) as well as important regulations in media and copyright law. Also, we're always offering workshops where you can enhance your skills even further: https://www.okto.tv/de/workshops/ (only available in German). In order to ensure responsible use of our equipment, cutting rooms and studio, participation in the basic workshops is required prior to using our resources.
OKTO charges a (non-cost-covering) deductible for participation in our courses. You can find the current course overview, including prices, here.
OKTO provides all production teams free access to modernly equipped cutting rooms, camera packages and our own television studio.
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There are always production teams looking for collaborators and additional help. Producers are also often on the lookout for people interested in helping out on studio productions. To find out who is looking for help on what project, contact the program team at email@example.com.
Temporary projects are welcome on OKTO as well. Our program team is happy to coordinate broadcasting slots for temporary projects on OKTO. Please send a short description including the topic, content and length of the piece to email@example.com.
No. At OKTO, kids and teens make television too. However, for legal reasons, the person responsible for the production does have to be of age (for example a teacher, a parent etc.)
Each production team has an individual email address at OKTO at which they can be reached. Generally these email addresses follow this pattern: "email@example.com," so for example the email address for the show Oktoskop is firstname.lastname@example.com.
As a non-commercial TV station, OKTO does not broadcast any commercials. We are, however, always willing to consider proposals for media cooperation, sponsoring partnerships or patronage with select partners. Please send inquiries to email@example.com
Barring copyright restrictions, all shows that have been broadcast on OKTO can be found on Oktothek immediately after first airing on TV. You can find specific episodes either by checking the TV program or by using the full-text search.
There are many reasons you might not be able to find a show on Oktothek: Episodes only become available on Oktothek after they have aired for the first time on TV. However, some shows may not be offered online due to copyright regulations. We are working on uploading our entire archive—dating back to our first broadcasts in 2005—onto Oktothek; unfortunately that means that not all of our older episodes are available on our website yet. We appreciate your patience.
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VIENNESE SUBURBAN INNS AND THEIR INNKEEPERS UNTIL THE 1950s
Anton Kainz senior, my great-grandfather, was the innkeeper in the outer suburb of Vienna: Währingerstrasse 146 in the 18th district. My grandfather, Toni was raised there and as he was destined to take over the running of the inn, he was trained as a waiter and cook and went abroad to perfect his catering skills working as a waiter and cook in hotels and restaurants in Switzerland and other fashionable destinations of the bourgeoisie of the 1920s. After the early death of his father his mother took over as innkeeper and when Toni fell desperately in love with my grandmother, he married her against the will of his mother. His mother resisted the marriage because she considered Lola, a beautiful Jewish shop girl in a confectionary shop, an inappropriate match for her middle-class son and heir to an inn. Nevertheless the young couple moved into a tiny room above the inn and worked in the inn alongside the grumpy and tyrannical Mrs. Emilie Kainz, the widowed innkeeper. Toni was the manager of the inn since 1931, but his mother remained the innkeeper; a constellation that could never have succeeded. She continuously harassed both of them until they decided to leave and rent a coffeehouse in the 8th district, Josefstadt. Emilie Kainz was born Emilie Ühlein, daughter of the innkeeper Rudolf Ühlein in Nußdorferstrasse 50 in the 9th district. She must have been the prototype of the strict, rough and uncompromising Viennese innkeeper's wife, as on can see in the photo:
The innkeeper Emilie Kainz in the background in the kitchen of the inn "Anton Kainz"
My grandmother Lola at the entrance of "Anton Kainz" inn, Währingerstrasse 146, Vienna 18
The house today: the inn was replaced by a drycleaner, shoe repair shop and a barber
Toni and Lola, the "young bohemians": They both enjoyed the carefree life of middle class Viennese youngsters in the "Roaring 1920s".
My grandmother remembered that they both, Lola and Toni, were not cut out for an innkeeper's career and that they were definitely not gifted entrepreneurs, in fact they were lousy managers. They never seemed to regret not running the "Anton Kainz" inn. Lola immensely enjoyed the company of the guests, but she was no good in the kitchen, where she was supposed to work as long as her mother-in-law was the innkeeper, and Toni loved cooking, but rather for family and friends. He was a rather withdrawn person with lots of aesthetic and philanthropic interests such as philately, music, photography, painting, woodcraft and he loved sport, but not necessarily managing an inn.


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Chance to see rare blue moon in Nottinghamshire skies tonight
The sight being so rare, the phrase 'once in a blue moon' was coined because of it.
But rather than the moon actually changing colour, a blue moon refers to when two full moons appear in the same calendar month.
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Hide AdThe first full moon was spotted on July 1 and the second will appear on the last day of the month today – Friday July 31.
Website timeanddate.com lists the following information on blue moons: "A Moon that actually looks blue, however, is a very rare sight. The Moon, full or any other phase, can appear blue when the atmosphere is filled with dust or smoke particles of a certain size.
"Eruptions like on Mount Krakatoa, Indonesia (1883), Mount St. Helens (1980) and Mount Pinatubo (1991) are all known to have caused blue moons."
This appearance is the first such occurrence in three years since the last blue moon month in August 2012, the next will not be until 2018.
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Hide AdAstronomers predict it will only happen on 12 occasions between now and 2043.
Friday's weather is set to be mostly clear in the East Midlands so there is a good chance of getting a good view of the phenomenon.
If you miss this Friday's blue moon, here are your next opportunities:
January 31 2018
March 31 2018
October 31 2020
August 31 2023
May 31 2026
December 31 2028
September 30 2031
July 31 2034
January 31 2037
March 31 2037
October 31 2039
August 31 2042
For more information see www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/blue-moon.html.


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Essential Guide to Arts and Crafts Wholesale Suppliers in the USA
Are you a creative soul searching for top-quality arts and crafts supplies to bring your imaginative ideas to life? Look no further! Allow us to introduce you to Kole Imports, the premier arts and crafts wholesaler in the USA. With their extensive range of wholesale craft supplies, Kole Imports is your one-stop destination for all your creative needs.
Whether you're a craft enthusiast or a business in need of bulk supplies, Kole Imports has got you covered. From paints and brushes to beads and fabrics, their diverse selection of craft materials will inspire and empower your artistic endeavors. But what sets Kole Imports apart from other wholesalers?
In the following sections, we will explore the wide range of wholesale craft supplies available at Kole Imports and discuss why they are the go-to arts and crafts wholesaler store for bulk buyers. Join us as we dive deeper into their commitment to quality, affordability, and exceptional customer support.
Essential Highlights:
- Kole Imports is the premier arts and crafts wholesaler in the USA.
- They offer a diverse range of wholesale craft supplies.
- Kole Imports is committed to quality, affordability, and exceptional customer support.
- They are the go-to wholesale craft store for bulk buyers.
- Join us as we explore the reasons behind their success and why they are the trusted supplier for creative minds.
Discover a Variety of Wholesale Craft Supplies
At Kole Imports, we take pride in offering a diverse range of wholesale craft supplies to inspire your creative endeavors. Whether you're a hobbyist or a business looking to stock up, we have everything you need to bring your artistic visions to life.
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Explore our extensive range of wholesale craft supplies and discover:
- Paints, brushes, and canvases for painting
- Beads, charms, and strings for jewelry making
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- Markers, colored pencils, and sketchbooks for drawing
- Glues, tapes, and adhesives for various projects
Our wholesale craft supplies are carefully sourced to ensure exceptional quality at affordable prices. We understand the importance of using the right materials for your artistry, which is why we offer a wide range of options to suit different styles and budgets.
Whether you're a professional artist, a DIY enthusiast, or a teacher looking for bulk supplies for your classroom, Kole Imports is your go-to destination for craft supplies wholesale. Shop with us and let your creativity flourish!
Benefits of Choosing Kole Imports as Your Arts and Crafts Wholesaler
When it comes to sourcing arts and crafts supplies in bulk, Kole Imports stands out as a trusted and reliable wholesaler. With years of experience in the industry, prompt delivery services, and exceptional customer support, they are the go-to choice for businesses and individuals alike.
One of the biggest advantages of partnering with Kole Imports is their extensive network of wholesale craft supplies distributors. This ensures that their products are readily available nationwide, making it convenient for customers to access the supplies they need for their creative projects. Whether you're based in a bustling city or a remote town, Kole Imports has you covered.
When you choose Kole Imports as your arts and crafts wholesaler, you can expect a seamless experience from start to finish. Their dedicated team understands the unique needs of customers and goes above and beyond to provide personalized solutions. They are committed to building long-term partnerships, ensuring that your specific requirements are met consistently.
Furthermore, Kole Imports is known for their exceptional customer support. Their friendly and knowledgeable representatives are always ready to assist you with any queries or concerns you may have. Whether you need assistance with product selection, order tracking, or general guidance, their team is just a phone call or email away.
In summary, by choosing Kole Imports as your arts and crafts wholesaler, you benefit from their years of experience, prompt delivery services, exceptional customer support, and extensive network of wholesale craft supplies distributors. They are committed to providing a seamless and personalized experience, making it easier for you to access the high-quality supplies you need to bring your creative visions to life.
High-Quality Supplies at Competitive Prices
At Kole Imports, we understand the importance of high-quality supplies when it comes to arts and crafts. That's why we go above and beyond to ensure that our customers have access to the best products at competitive prices.
One of the key factors that sets us apart as an arts and crafts wholesaler is our dedication to rigorous quality control measures. We work closely with reputable manufacturers to source our supplies, ensuring that every item meets our stringent standards. By doing so, we can guarantee that our customers receive only the highest quality products.
But what truly sets us apart is our ability to offer incredible value on bulk craft supplies. As a leading wholesaler, we have established strong relationships with manufacturers, allowing us to negotiate competitive prices. This means that our customers can benefit from cost savings without compromising on quality.
To give you an idea of the competitive pricing we offer, here's a breakdown of some of our popular bulk craft supplies:
Product | Unit Price | Minimum Order Quantity |
Acrylic Paint Set | $9.99 | 10 sets |
Assorted Beads | $5.99 | 20 packs |
Paint Brushes | $1.99 | 50 brushes |
Fabric Bundle | $12.99 | 5 bundles |
As you can see, our prices are highly competitive, making it easier for businesses and individuals to stock up on bulk craft supplies without breaking the bank. Whether you're a professional artist or a DIY enthusiast, we believe that high-quality supplies should be affordable and accessible to all.
When you choose Kole Imports as your arts and crafts wholesaler, you can trust that you'll receive exceptional value for your money. Our commitment to providing high-quality supplies at competitive prices is what sets us apart in the industry and makes us the go-to choice for bulk buyers.
Next, we'll take a closer look at our seamless ordering process and the customer support we offer so you can experience a convenient and hassle-free wholesale purchasing experience with us.
Ordering Process and Customer Support
When partnering with Kole Imports as your trusted arts and crafts wholesaler, we prioritize providing a seamless ordering process and exceptional customer support. Our goal is to ensure a hassle-free experience for all buyers, whether you are a business or an individual seeking wholesale craft supplies.
At Kole Imports, we understand the importance of convenience and ease when it comes to placing orders. That's why we offer a user-friendly online platform that allows you to browse and select from our extensive range of wholesale craft supplies with just a few clicks. Our intuitive interface makes it effortless to find the products you need, ensuring a streamlined ordering experience.
When it comes to payment options, we offer flexibility to accommodate your preferences. Whether you prefer to pay by credit card, PayPal, or wire transfer, we have you covered. Our secure payment system ensures that your transactions are protected and your information remains confidential.
Once your order is placed, we understand the importance of prompt delivery. As one of the leading wholesale craft supplies distributors in the USA, we have established efficient shipping processes to ensure your order reaches you in a timely manner. Our partnerships with reliable carriers enable us to offer competitive shipping rates and reliable delivery services.
While our online platform and efficient delivery are essential components of our service, we take pride in our commitment to excellent customer support. Our dedicated team is always ready to assist you with any queries or concerns you may have. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers by providing personalized support and advice to help you make informed decisions.
Whether you have questions about product specifications, availability, or need assistance with the ordering process, our knowledgeable customer support team is just a phone call or email away. We strive to exceed your expectations and ensure your satisfaction with every interaction.
At Kole Imports, we are not just an arts and crafts wholesaler; we are your trusted partner in creativity. Experience the convenience, reliability, and exceptional customer support that sets us apart as a leader in the industry.
Catering to Various Artistic Needs
At Kole Imports, we understand that every artist and craft enthusiast has unique creative needs. That's why we have curated an extensive selection of wholesale craft supplies to cater to a wide range of artistic endeavors.
Whether you're a painter, a drawer, or a jewelry maker, we have the materials and tools to inspire and assist you in bringing your artistic vision to life. Our collection includes a vast assortment of supplies for different art forms and craft techniques, ensuring that you'll find exactly what you need to unleash your creativity.
If you love painting, explore our range of paints, brushes, and canvases. We offer various types of paints, from acrylics to watercolors, along with high-quality brushes to achieve different textures and effects. Our canvases are available in different sizes and formats, so you can create your masterpieces with ease.
For those passionate about drawing, we have a comprehensive selection of drawing materials. From sketchbooks and pencils to markers and colored pencils, our wholesale craft supplies will help you bring your drawings to life with precision and vibrant colors.
If jewelry making is your craft of choice, we have an array of beads, wires, findings, and tools to create stunning accessories. Explore our collection of beads in different materials, shapes, and colors to design unique jewelry pieces that reflect your personal style. Our high-quality wires and findings ensure that your creations are durable and professional-looking.
These are just a few examples of the art forms and craft techniques we cater to. Our wide range of wholesale craft supplies encompasses even more creative disciplines, including scrapbooking, sewing, knitting, and DIY home decor. Whatever your passion, Kole Imports has the diverse selection you need to pursue your artistic endeavors.
Building Long-Term Partnerships
At Kole Imports, we understand the importance of building long-term partnerships with our clients. As a leading arts and crafts wholesaler, we are committed to meeting the unique requirements of each customer and providing personalized solutions that cater to their specific needs.
We believe that by forming mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, we can create a strong foundation for growth and success.
When you choose Kole Imports as your arts and crafts wholesaler, you gain access to a wide range of bulk craft supplies that will inspire your creativity. Whether you're a small business or a larger enterprise, we have the products you need to bring your artistic visions to life.
Our focus on customer satisfaction sets us apart from other wholesalers. We strive to exceed your expectations by offering high-quality products at competitive prices and delivering exceptional service every step of the way.
Partnering with Kole Imports means gaining a trusted supplier who is dedicated to your success. With our extensive experience in the industry and a vast network of wholesale craft supplies, we are your reliable source for all your arts and crafts needs.
As a Final Point
In conclusion, Kole Imports is the leading arts and crafts wholesaler in the USA, providing a wide range of high-quality supplies at competitive prices. With their commitment to customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships, they have become the go-to wholesale craft supplies provider for businesses and individuals alike.
Whether you're a professional artist, an educator, or a DIY enthusiast, Kole Imports has you covered. Their diverse selection of wholesale craft supplies caters to various artistic needs, from painting and drawing to jewelry making and more.
What sets Kole Imports apart is not only their exceptional product range but also their efficient ordering process and outstanding customer support. With their user-friendly online platform and prompt delivery services, you can easily access the craft supplies you need without any hassle.
So, if you're looking for a reliable arts and crafts wholesaler, look no further than Kole Imports. With their extensive range of products, competitive prices, and commitment to customer satisfaction, they are the perfect partner for all your creative endeavors.


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Hey all! Just a quick swatch and review today, although this one deserves a lengthier post. It's really gorgeous but I'm afraid my picture doesn't quite capture it. I think it needs a reswatch in sunlight to show the shimmer better.
Butter London describes this as a "muted, patinaed green crème with copper microglitter." If you're wondering what the name means it is "similar to 'giving the bird' in the States." :P I think the color description is pretty accurate. I remember another blogger describing the green as a sort of Statue of Liberty green, and I think that gives you a better image of the color. I really love the copper/pink/gold glitter as well. It's really fine, so it actually removes easily like shimmer rather than a glitter. The formula is just as good as every other BL shade I've tried: creamy, flowy, and hassle-free. I'm wearing three coats with top coat here.
Mine was purchased at Nordstrom for $14 and I believe it is a Nordstrom exclusive shade. However, it's being sold on ButterLondon.com for $15, so it may have joined the permanent line. BL seems to have also hiked up their prices this year by a dollar. :/
Oh, and just a reminder. If you'd like to be featured in this Friday's FFAN post, please send in your pictures by Thursday night! I only have one entry so far, so more would be welcome. x) Entry guidelines (here).
That's it for today!


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Random Thought- Recipe to Riches: Luscious Lemon Pudding Cakes
I watch a lot of shows on the Food Network and one that caught my eye was "Recipe to Riches". It's a reality show where regular peeps like us send in their recipe in hopes to have their creation transformed into a President's Choice product and win the ultimate prize of $250,000.
Glo McNeill from Nova Scotia won the grand prize for her "Luscious Lemon Pudding Cake" recipe and her cakes are now being sold in every Superstore location! I was lucky enough to find them as I heard these flew out of the shelves like hot cakes right after she won! It is sold for $6.99 and each package contains four pudding cakes. I find it a tad expensive given the quantity, but I wanted to see what was so delicious about these cakes for them to win 250 grand.
They look like this before heading into the oven. The cake is only slightly larger than my palm.
The top was half baked and the bottom was liquid before frozen.
After fifteen minutes of baking, the pudding cake has developed a nice crust on top but the bottom third of cake remains a pudding consistency.
I really didn't have high expectations for this dessert. Lemon pudding cake just doesn't sound like it could be amazing but it proved me wrong. It was absolutely freakin' delicious! I can see why this won the grand prize.
The top was very crispy and almost had a 'crunch' to it when forking through.The middle layer was a moist lemon sponge cake. And the bottom layer was like a lemon custard…Yes, I would say the bottom layer is more like a custard than it is a pudding to me.
At first I was afraid that the lemon flavour would be too sour but when I ate it, it definitely was not. It had the perfect amount of citrus, sourness, and lemon flavour. The pudding cake was also quite light and airy at the same time. The thing I liked most about this pudding cake was that you get three different textures in one bite. You first get the crunch from the crust, then you get the softness of the moist cake, and then finally you get the smooth lemon custard at the end.
I definitely recommend getting this product at Superstore. It's pricey, but well worth it if you are intrigued by the 'pudding cake' and want to try something unique.
Happy Eating!
courtesy of http://everybodysgonnalove.blogspot.com/2011/04/week-14-when-life-gives-you-lemons.html


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Chicago—The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is urging a federal appeals court in Chicago to rule that police need a warrant to access cell phone location records that can reveal our everyday travels—when we leave home, where we go and whom we visit.
In an amicus brief filed Friday in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, EFF, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and ACLU of Wisconsin said cell phone location information—data that show where our phones are at a given time and date—generates a comprehensive picture of a person's movements. Because we carry our phones with us wherever we go, these data can reveal intensely personal information like when we see the doctor, attend a political meeting, or visit friends. Americans have the right to expect that this information remain private and beyond the reach of law enforcement officers unless they first obtain a search warrant.
In this case, U.S. v. Patrick, a Wisconsin man was charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon. Police tracked the man down in real time using location information from his cell phone—obtained either from a phone company or possibly collected using a cell-site simulator, devices known as Stingrays that trick mobile phones into connecting with them. He was located in a car where a gun was found at his feet and arrested. In the brief filed Friday, EFF and the ACLU explain to the court that real-time cell phone location tracking violates the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable search and seizures.
"This is the first time this federal appeals court, whose rulings affect Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, is considering whether citizens have an expectation of privacy in real-time cell phone location records,'' said EFF Senior Staff Attorney Jennifer Lynch. "This case comes as we are seeing a groundswell of recognition that this information is private. Legislatures in the three states covered by the Seventh Circuit have all now prohibited warrantless real-time cell phone. California and at least eight other states also require warrants for real-time tracking."
There have been conflicting rulings over this issue on the federal level. In 2014 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta ruled that there's no expectation of privacy in historical cell site location records, so police don't need a warrant to get them, while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia, last year ruled the opposite.
The U.S. Supreme Court has already recognized that data about where we go can be incredibly revealing and that cell phones hold vast amounts of private information—potentially the sum of an individual's private life. The court ruled that searching a cell phone found during an arrest and tracking a car using GPS now both require a search warrant.
"The Seventh Circuit should follow the Supreme Court's lead and recognize that police shouldn't have unfettered access to records that that can reveal our every move. Law enforcement must be required to get a warrant before accessing the vast amount of private information generated by cell phone location records,'' said EFF Senior Staff Attorney Adam Schwartz.