When you come to Si County, Suzhou, Anhui, you will think of Bai Juyi’s “Sauvignon Blanc”-“Bian Shui Liu, Surabaya Flow, flowing to Guazhou Ancient Ferry. Wu Shan is a little bit sad. Thoughts, hate, and hate will not stop until you return. Yueming people lean against the building. “Suzhou Si County is a section of the ancient canal. The Bian River passes through the ancient city of Si County and flows eastward into the Huai River. This Grand Canal has been first-class for thousands of years, and it has flowed out the ancient charm of Suzhou. The Canal Family is located at the intersection of the Sui and Tang Grand Canal and Xinsui River in Suzhou. The entire scenic area is born and beautiful because of water. Along the waterway, the beautiful wooden pavilion promenade, the magnificent waterfall on the mountain, the magnificent Buddha Puguangwang Temple with root carvings, the graceful and graceful Huizhou bonsai, and the ancient stone carvings of ancient archways are fascinating. The Grand Canal has its own deep historical atmosphere, giving the scenic spot a lot of weight. The water in the canal is not as lively as it used to be. Standing on the water’s edge, one can still imagine the old scene of boats and people passing by. The calm river with the smoke and dust of history records the stories that have happened in the past dynasties, waiting for people to discover. The river is as smooth as a mirror, overlooked from the sky, on both sides of the river are vast hectares of fertile fields, and the residential communities with red roofs and white walls emerge. As the saying goes, relying on mountains to eat mountains and water to draw water, the locals next to the canal naturally do the same. Water moisturizes crops and moisturizes people’s lives. Many families have been guarding the canal in this way for several lifetimes. They live by the canal. They listen to the water flowing by the canal every day. The sunrise and the sunset. The canal has become an inseparable part of life. Life, the years are quiet and good, and it is enviable. The water vapor is vast, and a leisurely and peaceful canal scenery is presented in front of you. The intersection of the Grand Canal and Xinsui River in the Sui and Tang Dynasties formed a new landscape, which not only witnessed the history of changes in the canal, but also became a good place for people’s daily leisure and sightseeing. In the spring, the canal is beautiful and serene, with small bridges and flowing water, pavilions, pavilions, accessible roads, and flowers and willows in the scenic area. It seems that good times are solidified here. The rockery is stacked one after another with pines and cypresses dotted with it, and the reflection in the water is even more magnificent. There is a long history of canal culture here, as well as the vicissitudes of Anhui culture. On the stone road, the archways of different shapes are arranged one after another, and the exquisite carvings and simple appearance glow with the light of time. Passing through the majestic and exquisite archways, it is like passing through a time tunnel. The temples and Buddhist culture that can be seen everywhere in the scenic area make people feel peaceful, and there are gurgling water in the ears, which makes this tour more casual and free. The many Buddha statues in the Wanfo Hall make people feel as if they have broken into the sacred world of the Buddha country. When you look carefully at these Buddha statues, they are not only different in size, height, and style, but even the expressions are not the same. This meticulousness makes people truly admire. The simple and elegant white building is an eye-opening world of root carvings. The two eagle lions at the door raised their heads and roared, their limbs full of movement, as if they would pounce on people in the blink of an eye. There is the largest root-carved Buddha statue in China and the largest group of root-carved Arhats in China. Even if it is not crowned with the title of “most”, the sculptural craftsmanship and the richness of the stories are enough to make people amazing. The sunset is fading, and the afterglow is still lingering on the canal. For tourists, the canal may be just a simple landscape. For those who live by the water, this is the river of life flowing in their hearts. There are many stories about people in the canal. People who grow up drinking canal water always have a sense of peace and happiness that people can’t match. (You are welcome to like and leave a message in the comment area. For more exciting content, stay tuned / Failed Jinshi)

The No. 1 exhibition hall of Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum also has its own “special area” for the ancient “artifacts” of water towns.

Li Bing, who excavated Dujiangyan, was named the “Water God” by the ancients, and the “Three Gods Stone Man” based on him. The height is 2.9 meters, the shoulder width is 0.96 meters, and the thickness is 0.46 meters.

The Yangzhou Shaobo iron cow was unearthed in Shaobo Town, Yangzhou, Jiangsu. It is 1.98 meters long, 1.1 meters high, and weighs 1.5 tons.

Among the many “artifacts”, a Qing dynasty Zhenshui Iron Sword is particularly eye-catching. The 7.5-meter-long Zhenshui Iron Sword, weighing more than 1,500 kilograms, was discovered in Yanzhou, Shandong Province, which is now the Yanzhou District of Jining City, Shandong Province. It was cast by Jin Yifeng, an official during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty to treat the Surabaya disaster.

The iron rhinoceros in Tieniu Village, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, is a beast of floods in the canal of the town. It is jet-black, with a single horn facing the sky, its eyes are piercing, and its shape is strong.

Tieyi in Cangzhou, Hebei, was cast by local working people to pray for blessings and eliminate floods.

There are also five “water beasts” from Jingshan Park in Beijing and Qingfeng Gate in Tongzhou, Liaocheng in Shandong, Gongchen Bridge in Hangzhou, and Seven Gates in Yanggu, Shandong, as well as Panggu from the Tuqiao Gate in Liangshui Town, Liaocheng, Shandong. The legend is One of the nine sons of the dragon.

Mars hides the secret of life, always urging people to explore. Photo: NASA Today’s Earthlings are perhaps the most curious generation about the possibility of alien life on Mars, and are always wondering how humans might one day colonize there. From theories about Martian canals to alien radio messages, over the past three centuries, mankind has been constantly thinking about life on Mars. approach to his Martian “brothers”. Mars often appears in ancient texts as a “fire star,” or represents the god of War. In the 17th century, new early telescopes allowed scientists to get a glimpse of the Red Planet. Skilled “channel engineers”? Scientists need more powerful telescopes to be able to see up close, thereby trying to better clarify the hypothesis of life on Mars. In 1877, Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli noticed crisscrossing lines covering the “Red Planet”. He called these lines “canali”, which means “canal”. Schiaparelli himself does not believe that this is an alien product, but some others are sure of it. Giovanni Schiaparelli’s map of the “canal” system on Mars. Image: Wikimedia Commons As information spread, the word “canali” was translated into English as “canal”, meaning “canal”. And if there were canals, wouldn’t that suggest that aliens would have to dig them? With that argument, many people believe that the interlaced lines on the surface of Mars are a beautiful system of waterways spreading across the planet.. Such a system not only shows that Martians exist, but that they are also amazing engineers. On Earth, it took man 10 years to complete the Suez Canal in 1869. The achievements of the Martians therefore seem to be far superior to those achieved by man. Astronomer Percival Lowell certainly thought so. In 1894, this American scientist-businessman began to expand the concept of a “canal” on Mars. Lowell used his family’s large textile fortune to open the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. Professor Percival Lowell works with a telescope invested by his family. Image: Wikimedia Commons Percival Lowell mapped the “canals” on Mars with the help of the 24-inch Alvan Clark & ​​Sons refracting telescope he set up at the Lowell Observatory. He made meticulous maps of what was observed on the surface of Mars, wrote many books and regularly gave lectures on his shocking theory that Martians existed and that they were trying to irrigate the planet. their dying elf. Percival Lowell offers logical explanations to answer the question of how and why life exists on Mars. He used the example of life on Earth to illustrate his arguments: “As long as it was proved with certainty that no life could exist on the seabed, dredgers deep sea beds were invented, and before long, they ‘frustrated’ us. Behold, they see full of life. Fish, crustaceans, molluscs and echinoderms. In short, the life of all common floating fish, from protozoa to marine ‘monsters’ – have been found living in the depths of the seabed. What is impossible, turns out to be possible.” But mapping Mars is one thing, and soon scientists are looking for ways to make contact with any life that might exist on the planet. “Message” from the Red Planet In 1899, Lowell’s theory of life on Mars received a “kick” from a prominent scientist: Nikola Tesla. Tesla, then a successful electrical engineer, claimed that he had detected an “inexplicable, faint” signal originating from Mars. Portrait of Nikola Tesla circa 1890. Photo: Wikimedia Commons While conducting experiments with his magnifier at high latitudes atop Pike Peak, Colorado Springs, Tesla claimed that he received “a message from another world, unknown and far away. “. What does that message say? According to Nikola Tesla, it is simply: “ONE – TWO – THREE”. A few years later, on a February 1901 day, in an interview with Collier’s Weekly, inventor Tesla announced that he could communicate with Martians by sending wireless messages to any point. on the “Red Planet”. This is a strange statement, because the successful transmission of radio messages on Earth has only become a reality since December of that year. Tesla doesn’t know what the aliens might look like, but he believes they have adapted to living conditions on Mars. Like Lowell, he suggested that “it is possible that in a frozen planet, such as the presumed conditions on our Moon, intelligent beings could still reside, within it, if not within it. on the surface”. To many people, when humans can receive messages from Mars, we can also send messages, that seems reasonable. In 1909, there were attempts to find a contact with life on Mars. Harvard professor William Henry Pickering proposed sending planetary light signals through a series of reflections produced by a network of 50 giant mirrors. The flashes would continue to flash for several years, allowing the Martians time to develop the necessary means to respond. Professor Pickering’s giant mirror illustration for sending signals to Mars. Photo: Library of Congress “In the hope of receiving such signals again, we must of course assume that Martians, if they exist, have telescopes, eyes, etc., just like humans have on this Earth.” Mr. Pickering said. But the Harvard professor’s plan cost $10 million, and no one wanted to fund it.

The Ever Given ship ran aground in the southern part of the Suez Canal, Egypt, on March 26, 2021. (Photo: AFP/VNA) The Ever Given ship is no longer blocking the Suez Canal, but the story doesn’t end there with companies embroiled in a lengthy legal battle related to the event, hoping to “save” it. goods worth hundreds of millions of dollars are still being held on this ship for months. IKEA and Lenovo are two of many companies whose goods were detained on board the Ever Given after the ship was stranded at the airport. Suez Canal for six days in March. Many smaller companies such as the British bicycle manufacturer Pearson 1860 and Snuggy UK also had many important orders stuck on this ship. An Egyptian court has detained the Ever Given and its 18,300 containers after the Suez Canal Authority filed its first petition against the ship’s owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha of Japan, for 916 compensation. million USD for damages and losses caused by the above incident. Therefore, the Ever Given ship and all its cargo are being held at Great Bitter Lake in the canal during the aforementioned legal battle. Many companies have products on ship Ever Given said they were completely unaware of the status of the goods while the proceedings were ongoing, and were not involved in the negotiations surrounding the release of the goods. Even if the parties reach an agreement, these companies or their insurance companies may still be liable for some part of the award. Companies may be forced to spend money under the “General average” clause in international maritime law, under which the parties involved in a shipping voyage are forced to share the costs proportionally if there is a loss. happening. Clyde & Co., a law firm representing companies and insurers with more than $100 million worth of cargo stranded on the Ever Given ship, estimates the total value of the cargo on board at between 600-700 million dollars./.

A photo of Mars in April 2021. Photo: NASA The word “telepathy” with Martians… Then, a John Hopkins University professor named Robert Wood suggested covering the white alkaline earth plains of Nevada (USA) with giant black spots made of square kilometers of black cloth. “It might be easier to ‘blink’ the signals with dark spots like a mirror of the same size,” explains Mr. Wood. But like Professor Pickering’s plan, Mr Wood’s solution soon fell through due to a lack of funding. Another professor, David Todd of Amherst University, thinks that by raising a balloon 15,000 meters, he can get any message from Mars. “If life really did exist on Mars, they would have tried for years to talk to us, and perhaps wonder how stupid our behavior was for not responding to them,” said Todd. spoke in May 1909, months before the proposed flight was in September. The Tacoma Times reported on Professor David Todd’s plan for a hot air balloon to capture Mars signals on June 14, 1909. Photo: Library of Congress But Professor Todd’s balloon test flight only reached an altitude of 1,500 meters. Soon after, the support that David Todd received from the US War Department abruptly ended, leaving the scientist with no means to continue with his plan. The use of sound waves, mirrors, hot air balloons, and even giant black spots to “make contact” with any possible life on Mars has at least the backing of science. But on October 27, 1926, a London lawyer named Hugh Mansfield Robinson claimed it was “absurd” that he had tried to send a telegram straight to Mars, which is 56 million miles away from us. km, where “Mars girlfriend” is waiting for him! Dr. Robinson is confident that his message will reach the recipient. Mars was then closest to Earth in its two-year orbit. In addition, Robinson said he had a “telepathic” conversation with a six-meter-tall Martian woman named Oomaruru. According to Dr. Robinson, Oomaruru and her Martians live like Earthlings, driving cars and smoking pipes! However, he asserts, they fly through the sky in electric balloons and eat fruit from electric trees. For months before transmitting the message, Robinson worked with the Central London Telegraph Office to send a physical message to his “Mars girlfriend”. Incredibly, the Telegraph Office agreed to send a telegram from Rugby Tower, the most powerful wireless station in the world at the time, at a standard long-distance rate: 18 British cents per word, or about zero. 35 USD. Although the telegraph staff heard no response, Robinson claimed to have heard telepathically from Oomaruru. She told him that the Martians had “sitted for hours to receive the signal”. “They laugh at our scientists because they themselves are completely out of the trouble in the atmosphere, but we are not,” Robinson said. A “selfie” taken by NASA’s Perseverance probe in April 2021. Photo: NASA … to land on the “Red Planet” The ideas of the scientists who came before them seemed far-fetched, but their curiosity and relentless pursuit inspired generations to come. By 1976, the US Space Agency (NASA) had brought the search for life on Mars to the actual surface of the planet via two Viking landers. One of the metabolic reactions conducted by the lander also revealed positive results, suggesting that there may be life on the “Red Planet”. However, those results remain controversial to this day. Subsequent explorations of the landers have provided evidence that Mars may have once been very friendly to life. For example, the Curiosity rover, which landed in 2012, discovered a mountain in the middle of Gale crater on the Red Planet called Mount Sharp. This 4,800-meter-high mountain is formed from layered sedimentary rock, composed of different minerals, and has been formed over time by wind and water, two elements that require an atmosphere to exist. . helicopter (The Ingenuity Helicopter, from the Perseverance probe, has made many flights to Mars). Scientists believe that if there ever was an atmosphere around Mars, then perhaps microorganisms existed billions of years ago while the layers of material were forming, and the “Red Planet” has could have harbored life for about 1 million years. NASA’s Perseverance rover was launched on July 30, 2020 and landed on Mars on February 18, 2021. Most recently, on May 15, 2021, the Tianwen-1 probe and China’s first self-propelled Mars rover, Zhu Rong, successfully landed on the surface of the “Red Planet”. The mission of Thien Van-1 is to land a lander carrying autonomous robots to the surface of Mars to collect data on groundwater sources, looking for signs of ancient life on this planet. Any discoveries by landers from Earth could be microbial, but they will be no less remarkable than the “canal engineers” we had hoped to find on Earth. Mars from the 19th century. Watch part 1 : CHANNEL OF THE ALTERNATIVES

Cho Moi district has installed landslide warning signs, barricades to prevent people and vehicles from entering the area at risk of landslides. (Photo: Thanh Sang/VNA) On the afternoon of June 15, information from the People’s Committee of An Giang province said that the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh signed Decision No. 1289/QD-UBND declaring an emergency situation of landslide on the banks of Rach Ong Chuong section. km16+250-km16+300, Provincial Road 946 in Cho Moi district. Before that, around 8:30 a.m. on June 8 at the area Km16+250, near Xa Mach bridge, Provincial Road 946 (Cho Moi district, An Giang province) a landslide occurred on the banks of the Ong Chuong river with a length of about 50m and 2m deep into the roadbed. The landslide has completely collapsed the roof of the roadbed and is in danger of spreading, affecting traffic safety. According to Decision 1289, the People’s Committee of An Giang province requested the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of the province to zone areas at risk of particularly dangerous landslides, to put up signs of particularly dangerous landslides, to set up safety corridors. safety and organize the monitoring and monitoring of landslides, timely report proposals to the Provincial People’s Committee. In particular, the People’s Committee of Cho Moi district is responsible for monitoring landslides, promptly handling the relocation of people and properties out of areas at risk of particularly dangerous landslides; notify and put up landslide warning signs, barricades to prevent people and vehicles from entering areas at risk of landslides; coordinate with units to arrange guard forces to closely monitor landslide developments and maintain security and order in the area. The Provincial People’s Committee also requested the Provincial Department of Transport to coordinate with the Provincial Police and relevant units to organize the channeling and regulation of waterway and road traffic through the landslide area. The Provincial People’s Committee assigned the Department of Transport to urgently select a qualified and experienced consulting unit and construction contractor, and organize the formulation of urgent handling plans; mobilize forces and materials for urgent handling in accordance with law. Relating to the landslide area Ong Chuong canal , section Km16+250-Km16+300 on Provincial Road 946, before that An Giang Department of Transport also announced to limit the load and regulate traffic for all kinds of vehicles that need to circulate on the route. Provincial road 946 and Ong Chuong river from 14:00 on 11/6. Accordingly, only two-wheeled vehicles and rudimentary vehicles are allowed to pass through the landslide area. The remaining means of transport when wishing to go from Long Xuyen city to Cho Moi and other nearby localities or vice versa, they need to move in the direction of Provincial Road 944 and Provincial Road 942. Load capacity of less than 100 tons is circulated on the Ong Chuong river route. The landslide on the north bank of Cai San canal affects people’s traffic. (Photo: Thanh Sang/VNA) On the morning of June 15, the North bank of Cai San canal at Thoi Thanh hamlet, My Thanh ward, Long Xuyen city, An Giang province also had a serious landslide, affecting traffic in the area. The landslide section has a length of about 10m, a width of 2m, located at the end of the embankment route, built by the Construction Investment Project Management Board of Agriculture and Rural Development in An Giang province in 2019-2020. The location of the landslide threatens the traffic route in the area. Mr. Luong Huy Khanh, Chief of the Standing Office of the Steering Committee to Respond to Climate Change – Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue in An Giang Province, said that the cause of the landslide north bank of Cai San canal was initially determined. determined due to the influence of the flow of the curved river, eddy water, and the impact of water transport. “After the North bank of Cai San canal was eroded, the Steering Committee for Climate Change Response – Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue in My Thanh Ward, Long Xuyen City, coordinated with local people to cooperate with the local people. install barriers at the landslide location, reduce traffic loads, hang warning signs, install warning lights,” added Mr. Khanh. Cai San canal, the section from Nam Su canal to Sau Ba canal, My Thanh ward, Long Xuyen city, was assessed by An Giang province as being particularly dangerous, causing direct danger to residential areas. concentrate. From 2019 to present, Cai San canal The section from Nam Su canal to Sau Ba ditch has 4 subsidence events, serious landslide . An Giang province has determined the cause of Cai San canal landslide due to the area located on the bend, strong current pressure close to the shore in the pouring season. In addition, due to the opposite bank in Thot Not district, Can Tho city, where there are many milling factories with many waterway vehicles circulating, turning around, causing the water current to slam on the shore of An Giang, causing landslide. In the past time, the People’s Committee of An Giang province has invested in building embankments to urgently overcome landslides of Cai San canal from Nam Su canal to Sau Ba canal, in order to stabilize the shoreline, ensure waterway traffic and ensure traffic safety. The road is convenient, gradually stabilizing life, helping people feel secure to develop production, contributing to the development of the local economy…/.

Never knew this fish had such a funny name. No one can explain. But let’s put the name aside for now, the important thing is that the fish makes the family meal more delicious. Like the catfish (same family, but red tail, bigger), the fish has a lot of small bones, but in return, the fish meat is fatty, soft and sweet. Unlike some other freshwater fishes, porpoises (including bream) only remove the intestines, clean the gills, cut off the fins and tail. Very quick. Absolutely do not scrape fish scales, because the fish scales are soft, crunchy, strange to eat. In addition, this fish scale should be accidentally crushed, making the fish meat bitter, so the villagers just let it be. Given the job by my mother, my brother and I quickly prepared some unpleasant fish, carefully placing them in a bamboo basket to drain. Mother gently put the basket of fish into the pot to marinate. As the name of the dish is “potato braised”, so my mother never seasoned it too salty, nor sweet. Depending on the taste of each place, each person has a different way of seasoning. But do not add cooking oil or add fat to create a very greasy taste because the nature of the meat and fish head is already fat. To color the broth, you can use coconut-colored water or molasses sugar. Marinate fish for 30 minutes for firm meat. Then, my mother brought it to the stove to cook. Wood stove has the advantage that in addition to saving money on gas, it also has the advantage that the firewood burns evenly and smoldering, so the fish cooks slowly, without having to watch. When the fish water is boiling, evenly absorbed, add one and a half cups of filtered water and cook until the fish is cooked, then season again and then turn off the stove. Do not overcook the fish, it is no longer crispy, but it is crushed. Add finely chopped scallions (or basil) and pepper to enhance the flavor and keep the stomach warm. Mom gently scooped up the broth and fish on a plate. Cut a piece of fresh lemon, mother squeezed it on the fish plate. The special braised dish there, without the sourness of the lemon is missing an important part. The basket of field vegetables picked by the father behind the dike was also placed on the dining table. The rice tray is simple but cozy. Always, after the word “invite the whole family to eat rice”, I quickly pick up the vegetables with chopsticks because I love raw vegetables. Wow, the vegetables, watercress and water need to be rolled up like a spring roll and then put into the chopsticks to dip the broth in the broth. How did the fat, slightly sour, and sweet leopard taste permeate the raw vegetables? Because this fish has many bones, it must be skillful in how to pick it up and know how to eat it to fully enjoy the delicious taste. Use a spoon or chopsticks to push the fish meat horizontally, the meat will drift along each fiber, leaving the fish skeleton intact. After eating this back side, turn over to the back side. Don’t forget to use the fish head, it’s very crunchy (but remember to leave out the two fisheye balls). Putting a piece of rice in my mouth with cod meat, I felt all sorts of flavors in the tip of my tongue – wanting to eat forever even though my stomach was full. Above all, the most delicious taste is the taste of the countryside, the sacred love of a mother for her family.

Jack Heathcote turned the house into a giant aquarium Jack Heathcote, 47, of Nottingham, England has completely transformed his home with a network of nine super-sized aquariums, including one in a cellar, 2.1 meters deep. Jack does not have a TV set up in the house because he just likes to watch his fish swim. Jack can watch his pet fish swim for ‘hours’ instead of watching TV. The man said: “I can watch the fish swim, interact with them for hours. It’s so relaxing.” Jack first became interested in fish when he was 10 years old. His parents took him to visit an aquarium in Blackpool and he came home with a pet goldfish. 37 years later, Jack decided to spend a whopping £20,000 to convert his Nottingham home into a giant aquarium. Jack used three walls of the cellar to create a 4.2 meter x 3.6 meter tank, 2.1 meters deep and holds 18 cubic meters of water. The giant tank is home to 50 assorted fish he caught in a canal, and four giant mirror carp. There are two more tanks in the cellar, as well as other tanks in the living room, hallway, and shed. Upstairs, there are several tanks in Jack’s bedroom connected by a tunnel. Jack is extremely interested in his unusual house and pets. He said: “Fish are not like other animals because they are always moving. My friends think they are great. They often sit with me on the sofa to watch fish swim, just like other people like to watch TV. vi so”. For fish enthusiasts like Jack Heathcote, it will be very suitable for the portable fish bag product of a Japanese company. The Japanese company’s creation allows aquarium owners to comfortably take their pets out on the street. The ‘katsugyo bag’, a portable aquarium shaped like a long tube with a transparent center, has a handle, and a gauge that monitors the oxygen levels in the water. The company explains that: “You can take the fish away so it’s relatively easy to use. It can provide oxygen and maintain the water temperature the whole time you’re out.” Transparent design, the fish bag is really helpful to calm the fish’s anxiety, provide the fish with a safe, breathable and comfortable environment, suitable for small or medium fish.

Jack doesn’t own a TV because he likes to watch his school of fish swim. He said: “I could watch my fish swim for hours. It was so relaxing.” Jack said, the first time he was interested in fish was when he was 10 years old. His parents took him to visit an aquarium in Blackpool and came home with a goldfish. This man turned the house into a giant aquarium. After 37 years, Jack decided to spend £20,000 to convert his house in Nottingham into a giant aquarium. Jack used three walls of the cellar to create a 4.2 meter x 3.6 meter tank, 2.1 meters deep and holds 18 cubic meters of water. The giant aquarium is home to 50 assorted fish caught in a canal, and four giant mirror carp. There are two more tanks in the cellar, as well as other tanks in the living room, hallway, and shed. Upstairs, there are several tanks in Jack’s bedroom connected by a tunnel. Jack is extremely interested in his unusual house and pets. “They’re not like other animals because they’re always on the go,” he said. My friends also think the fish is great. They used to sit with me on the sofa to watch them, just like other people would watch TV.” Meanwhile, a Japanese company has created a portable aquarium – so Jack can go out and play with his favorite fish, if he likes. Accordingly, a company in Japan has created a bag that resembles a container of raw fish suitable for both pet owners who want to take their favorite fish for a walk and sashimi fans. super fresh… Known as the ‘katsugyo bag’, the portable aquarium is shaped like a long tube with a transparent center, handles, and a gauge that monitors oxygen levels in the water. If you are a big fish lover like Jack and you want to show your beloved pet fish a little bit of the outside world, you can too. The company explains that: “You can take the fish away so it’s relatively easy to use. It can provide oxygen and maintain the water temperature the whole time you’re out.” Transparent design, the fish bag is really helpful to calm the fish’s anxiety, provide the fish with a safe, breathable and comfortable environment, suitable for small or medium fish.

However, just 15 days later, MSC Cruises announced that the MSC Orchestra will sail through the Giudecca Canal, St Mark’s Square and dock in the city center on June 5. Illustration. Source: CNN The ban on cruise ships from central Venice has been repeated over the years. To deal with this problem, the yachts will approach the tourist port near the city centre, pass by St Mark’s Square and then continue along the Giudecca Canal – the area that separates central Venice from the island canal. Giudecca. This wide canal is now the main traffic route for ferries and water taxis. Cruise ships head up the 4km (2.5 mi) canal before turning right to dock at Marittima port west of central Venice. Some argue that the appearance of many yachts is worsening the city’s unique landscape, altering the ecosystem and harming the famous city. The incident that took place in June 2019 is an example. At that time, the MSC Opera cruise ship accidentally crashed into a dock in Venice, causing tourists to flee in chaos. Meanwhile, some other comments said that the cruise industry is bringing 42,000 jobs related to ships and promoting tourism economic development for Italy. “Cruises are extremely important. The Port of Venice is generating income for our city and is seen as a quality income. Travelers who choose to cruise will be willing to spend more and stay in the city. stay in the city longer,” said Mr. Adrea Tomaello – representative of the city of Venice. Venice is Italy’s second-largest port. Visitors here will stay in the city before or after the tour. “Cruise tourism accounts for 3.2% of Italy’s gross domestic product. This sector supports jobs for many city dwellers,” emphasized Mr. Adrea Tomaello. However, in the near future, the city of Venice has not yet taken any measures to overcome the above situation. “The problem exists, that is, there is no solution in the context of Venice falling into a state of serious impact,” said environmental scientist Jane da Mosto.

The main interface of the travel feature of world heritage sites. According to Google, the cultural tourism sector, which accounts for 40% of the global tourism market, is suffering a lot from the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of tourists in this group has decreased by 75% in 2020 (compared to 2019). The online search giant also cited data from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) as saying that about 90% of museums have had to close, of which 10% may never reopen. In the context of theaters, bookstores, cinemas … being temporarily closed, the revenue of content creators is also reduced by 35% in 2020 – equivalent to about $ 3.5 billion worldwide. bridge. In that context, Google has partnered with UNESCO in launching a new feature, giving users the opportunity to continue exploring places such as the French canals, the Colosseum (Italy), the top of Kilimanjaro and the mountains. Fire in Korea… Tours also include information on globally famous landmarks such as Yosemite National Park, ancient pilgrimage routes in Northern Spain or the great pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Virtual tours are expected to maintain the connection between humanity and important vestiges of world history in the context that global travel is not feasible. Through the virtual tourism service, Google and UNESCO also want to provide valuable resources for educators and schools, thereby helping the teaching of cultural and natural heritage. Virtual world heritage sites are included in the Google Arts & Culture group of cultural content, which includes tours to many major museums, augmented reality (AR) galleries… To access, users can connect to https://artsandculture.google.com/project/explore-world-heritage.

Admire the giant super yacht moving through a narrow canal in the Netherlands Producing a large yacht is a process, but transporting it is an art. We do not always have the opportunity to admire super yachts in real life, especially with massive super yacht models. Especially when a super yacht weaving through a narrow canal is a very rare thing in the world. Yacht photographer Tom van Oossanen captured very interesting scenes when Project 817, a large yacht built by Dutch shipbuilder Feadship, was transported from the Kaag Island facility to the Sea. North at the port of Rotterdam last week. In the series of images released by Tom van Oossanen, Project 87, one of the biggest super yachts to be launched this year is being transported through the blocks of houses and churches, making the crowd admire. According to Oossanen, about 4 to 6 super yachts are transported along the route each year before being taken for sea trials. However, there are few “big” projects like Project 817, likely to be named Viva when it officially launches. During the two days following Project 817’s journey closely, Oossanen said some of the people present were puzzled by the sight, and asked questions such as “Why did someone drive a yacht? here?” According to Oossanen, each yacht is transported on a similar route, but no yacht is the same. Therefore, he always wants to find new ways to bring new experiences to viewers. “It’s always a route, but I’m always trying to find different perspectives.” The photographer wants to document this journey, as he believes this may be the last time such a large yacht has been transported along the canal. In the early stages of the transport, Viva was moved from the shipyard on the island of Kaag to Lake Braassemermeer, where it would be fitted with cotton underneath to aid yachts floating in shallow water. The two push-and-pull ships are then attached to cardboard in the front and rear of the yacht to aid in the correct direction. By this point, it was ready to be pushed and pulled along the canals, across a small bridge in the village of Woubrugge and the town of Alphen aan den Rijn before reaching the city of Gouda located south of Amsterdam. According to Feadship, a team of 5 experts and a crew on board will be responsible for bringing the yacht to sea. The Feadship confirmed to CNN that the yacht was successfully transported to Rotterdam and is ready for sea trials. Designed by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture and De Voogt, the hybrid Viva-powered yacht with a pearl white exterior color is one of the biggest super yachts at the moment.

The ‘giant’ struggled to make his way through a Dutch canal Large super yachts weave through narrow canals in the Netherlands to create a very impressive scene, looking like a bulky giant walking among the tiny crowd. But not every day visitors also have the opportunity to admire that spectacle. Photographer Tom van Oossanen was fortunate to be present in time capturing those amazing scenes of a yacht up to 94 meters long. The ship, built by Dutch shipyard Feadship, has transported from the Kaag Island facility to the North Sea in Rotterdam. In a series of stunning images, the ship travels on the water passing by old houses and churches, making the crowd in awe. According to Tom van Oossanen, there are about 4 to 6 super yachts transported along the route each year before the start of the sea trials that normally take place in Amsterdam. “It’s always been a pretty complicated activity and everyone loves to watch,” said Oossanen. The design of the super boat is calculated very closely to perfectly fit for easy transport on water. Oossanen once saw four large super yachts on the same cruise. Designers have made a product whose dimensions cannot add one centimeter in length or subtract another centimeter in width. They have maximized the best design. Transshipment time depends on various factors such as wind direction, wind speed, bridge schedule, which can take from two to four days. Photographer Oossanen has captured such a transitional moment many times, but he emphasized that no scene is the same and that he himself is constantly trying to find new points. “Every boat is different. It’s always on the same route, but I try to find different angles,” he said. The design of the ship was carefully speculated to be able to get through the Dutch canal The photographer especially wanted to document this journey as he believes it may be one of the last times a ship of this size will travel along the route. It is known that Feadship has opened a new facility in Amsterdam, the Netherlands capable of building super yachts up to 160 meters long. The Dutch government has also confirmed the expansion plan in Kornwerderzand, which means that large ships can go directly from Makkum to the North Sea in the future.

The romantic canal 400 meters long and 25 meters wide in the middle of the “miniature city of Venice” stands out with its emerald green water, rippling waves. Check-in on the water with two brightly colored canals … is nothing more poetic and lyrical. When the boat has just passed the foot of the arch bridge, quickly save the impressive moment when the scenery is a prosperous mark with European-style bridge architecture, connecting the two sides of the Mediterranean-style shores. high and low alternating to create a new feeling On a leisurely gondola ride, visitors have 1,001 angles of the perfect vacation. A regular street also comes to life when the corner of the image shows off the reflected image under the canal. And do not forget to stop in front of the iconic Italian clock tower at the Lake of Love at the center of the journey to save a moment of life by this magnificent project. If you take the trouble to create a difference, it is not difficult for visitors to get unique – strange photos such as touching the top of the tower, cherishing the clock face … from the middle of the canal. For those who love the sunset of Phu Quoc, in the afternoons floating on the boat watching the sun sink behind the familiar Duong Dong roofs, rays of sunlight reflected on the top of the clock tower create fanciful light flaps … will is an experience not to be missed. The boat pace slowly brings visitors “free-spirited” to fully feel the beautiful scenery every day. In particular, when the boat was calmly drifting on the canal, amidst poetic clouds, a high opera voice suddenly took visitors into the famous romantic music of Italy. This natural yet emotional performance from this special companion is the special highlight that creates the “soul” of Venice right in the middle of Pearl Island. A boat tour around the canal simulates the tourist symbol of Europe’s most romantic land, with a sophisticated and unique reproduction will be an unforgettable journey in the land without sleep. Immediately after returning from the romantic boat trip, visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling festival atmosphere along the two canals that take place throughout the day, immersing in the light dance on the love lake of the show. the scene “Colors of Venice”. Super dormant sleepless Phu Quoc United Center has thousands of experience items and record works: Bamboo Legend Bamboo House, Teddy Bear Gallery, The Ancient Citadel of Vietnam, Phu Quoc Night Market Grand version World, entertainment paradise VinWonders Phu Quoc; discover authentic wildlife at Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc … To enjoy an ideal stay at Grand World, do not miss the chance to receive CHILL COMBO offers for a 3-day 2-night stay with a cost of only VND 2,160,000 / person including air tickets, moisture. accommodation and night stay in the room / Villa system of Vinpearl Phu Quoc. The summer promotion also includes many other attractive vacations, applicable to visitors booking from now to September 30, 2021. To ensure disease prevention conditions, all visitors to Phu Quoc United Center have their temperature checked, are required to wear a mask when traveling on public transport and wash hands before getting on the bus. Or go inside to visit. For details of other preferential packages, visitors can contact: https://phuquocunitedcenter.com or Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/Vinpearl/./.

Passionate about nature, wonderful scenery in the lyrical canal For the convenience of convalescence and excursion, couples should choose the chill combo package for 4 days 3 nights that includes aircraft and rooms at Vinpearl Phu Quoc. It only takes nearly 1 hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City, you have arrived in the beautiful island city. Immediately after checking-in and enjoying a luxurious lunch buffet right at Vinpearl Oasis Phu Quoc, both chose “Venice” as the first point in the journey to discover the pearl island. More than expected, Venice Phu Quoc appears as a paradise, where there are colorful streets, poetic canals with prominent emerald blue water, rippling waves, the wind brings the scent of the sea. street smell, bringing its own unique aftertaste, very nostalgic. Most reminiscent of couples, is the 400-meter-long and 25-meter-wide canal in the middle of the city. The poetic charm of the canal lies not only in its pure inherent beauty, but also adorned by many resonant elements; That is the beauty of the bustling streets of Burano Shop or busy Shanghai Street; is the enchanting architectural feature of the semicircular arched bridges spanning the river … “Destroying virtual world” with pictures capturing the moment of brilliant sunrise or sunset on the romantic Gondola boat Like any couple, full of love, both will love romantic moments together, especially moments of harmony between nature and heaven. Therefore, you cannot ignore the experience of riding Gondola down the famous Venice Canal, love, watching the sunset over the semicircular arches and immersed in the melodious music of the love songs. With two open hours from 06:00 – 11:30 and 15:30 – 18h45 every day, is the ideal time that couples choose to watch the sunrise or sunset in miniature Europe. Watching the rays of sunlight at the end of the day shine on the water, each wave swaying like gold, hand in hand with “that person” records the moments of love at the arch of the Bridge of Light, Bridge of Romance and Bridge of Love … will forever are unforgettable sweet memories in life. Become the main character of a romantic love story like in a fairy tale as the other half floats on the Venetian river every sunset, marked together by “melancholy” pictures with magical sunset. . Believe me, this is definitely an ideal meeting place to exchange words of love, because inspiration is everywhere. Sublimated with the extreme chill experience while sailing down the Venice stream In 24 minutes down the romantic channel, couples have countless impressive and new experiences that are clearly reproduced. Source: Facebook Vy Hoang Lose yourself in the humming vocals of the boatman on the Venice Canal, a perfect Italian experience in the heart of Phu Quoc. The entertainers on the Gondola are the hospitable boatmen and opera performers who come out from the story. They will give you melodious music tunes on the sun sparkling water of a romantic sunset, bringing sweet and memorable moments for you. At that time, your job is to close your eyes, mingle with impromptu opera songs, sublimating in the happiness of overwhelming feelings of love. At the same time, both are also fascinated and fascinated by the beauty of the image of solo artists playing music on both sides. The beauty emanates from the style of performance blends with the sound that goes into the heart of classical music, romantic sounds. Street painting artist. (Source: Facebook Nguyen Cong Tri) Discovering yourself through vivid couple paintings painted by artists on the street, you will see an interesting appearance of yourself and your partner through artistic eyes. You will not regret it, for you have saved all the memories of a beautiful Oriental Venice both in your mind and on ink. The ticket price is only 150,000 VND / time, the couples immediately had a Gondola yacht floating along the canal, falling in love and stepping into discovering the love mecca of Venice Phu Quoc. Classic, attractive, poetic and full of interesting experiences, Venice Canal will be the “must-see” choice of thousands of couples arriving in Phu Quoc. After filling up with love at “Oriental Venice”, couples can embrace other exciting experiences at Phu Quoc United Center. Immerse yourself in the chain of works “ten thousand people love” such as Bamboo Legend, Urban Park, Teddy Bear Museum with thousands of virtual live check-in photos. Relive your youthful enthusiasm with challenges at VinWonders. Immerse yourself in nature with Vinpearl Safari. Or try your luck at Corona Casino. 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The talented Hungarian architect Tamás Bene has designed a lovely boat house for a young couple from Budapest. The boat house is originally a local fishing boat, anchored at Lake Tisza – an artificial reservoir located in a 7,000-hectare nature reserve, home to wildlife including more than 100 species of birds together. The ship is made of two main materials, aluminum and treated wood. When going into practice, the designer develops the idea based on the needs and wants of the couple. And the most important thing is to design boats in harmony with nature and in harmony with the surrounding environment. To get as close to nature as possible, the boat has a large panoramic window, sliding doors that create a seamless connection to the starboard deck. The interior uses red wood and heat-resistant wood, including a kitchen, dining room with two benches and a table. At night, the table can be lowered by chair to form a unique, space-saving and multi-purpose bed. Each object placed on the boat has its own implications, not redundant by small, narrow space. The boat house also has two roof-mounted solar panels that power electrical appliances, including front and rear headlights, lights, and a small refrigerator. “Drinking water is taken from a 20 liter bottle and can be delivered to the tap with a foot operated pump, so no electricity is needed,” explained the architect. The boat itself is powered by a combustion engine with a capacity of 9.9 horsepower, allowing the operator to navigate around the shallow, winding canals of Lake Tisza./.

Illustration. Under the new Rome tourism law, sitting on the famous Spanish Steps would be illegal. The reason is that the newly renovated ladder is a historical relic with centuries dating rather than seating. Similarly, for the other historic stairs in the city, you can go up and down but if you sit it will inconvenience others or you may be fined. It is also illegal to knock suitcases with wheels and push children down old steps because it can destroy stone steps. While these rules may sound stricter, the protection of the ancient wonders of Rome is essential. Do not wear high heels in Athens, Greece In Greece, it is illegal to wear high heels when you visit ancient monuments such as the Parthenon and the Acropolis or any other historical site of stone and marble. The reason is that high heels will destroy these stone steps. In addition, when you have to walk a lot, high heels are also quite inconvenient, visitors should use more suitable shoes. Do not dip feet, swim in the canals of Venice You are never allowed to swim or even dip your feet in Venice’s canals and lagoons because it is against the law. Also, you should know that these places are not really clean for diving. Instead, you should go to Lido Island with beautiful sand beaches, clear water and spoiled for diving. The fountain is not a cooling place Forget what you saw on the film, you will be in trouble or possibly fined if you try to splash water at Rome’s Trevi fountain to cool off or at any fountains in Italy. Instead, head to the stunning beaches of Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast to cool off in summer. Do not swim in Blue Grotto cave, Italy When traveling Italy, if you see a sign that prohibits swimming, strictly obey. Swimming is also prohibited at the Blue Grotto cave (Capri island, southern Italy), which is famous for its unique glowing blue water. The typical case of being punished for swimming in this cave are supermodel Heidi Klum couple and musician Tom Kaulitz. In 2019, they were fined over $ 6,000 for jumping into the water. Do not eat or drink while visiting historical sites One Italian law can confuse visitors: It is illegal to eat spoiled foods in historic landmarks like Rome, Florence and Venice. You can be in the park or while walking in the street. But you can get a fine (even get kicked out of the city center), if you eat pizza on a historic square or drop ice cream while visiting the Colosseum. for brewing coffee on the famous Rialto Bridge. In Greece, you are also not allowed to bring drinks, food or chewing gum to any historic site. Do not wear a swimsuit on the streets of Barcelona, ​​Spain In Barcelona, ​​visitors are only allowed to wear swimsuits at the beach. Wearing a bikini or swimming pants and walking on the street is punishable in Barcelona, ​​as on the famous island of Mallorca. In Rome, it was illegal for men to go out naked because it was against the law. Do not feed pigeons It is against the law to feed pigeons in Venice, as pigeons peck their food ruining monuments and bird droppings also contaminate tourist attractions. Similarly, in Vienna, Austria, feeding pigeons is a misdeed and can be punished, since 2014. Do not make any noise When you arrive in Germany, remember it is illegal to make noise on a Sunday or a holiday. InVenice too, a new law here states that making too much noise at night or during naps (from 1pm to 3pm) is prohibited. Do not touch public faucets in Rome According to Lonely Planet, tourists should pay special attention to how they drink water from Rome’s public taps, called nasoni. You must not let your mouth touch the metal hose when you are taking drinking water. Instead, put your hands under the tap to get water; or collect water from the tap with a water bottle.

West Bank, and… Arctic Ocean One thing is easy to see: When the Egyptian dredgers devote themselves to “working day and night” to bring that 400m long and 220,000-ton ship back into the ocean, they don’t just forget to sleep. because the Suez Canal is one of the country’s greatest pride, not only because there is $ 9 billion of cargo stuck every day, but because the circulation of boats on the Suez Canal is closely related. to their own piece of rice. As Eslam Negm – an Egyptian sailor involved in dredging and rescue – shared: “We – that is the majority of Egyptians – live off this canal”. From there, no need for accurate data, anyone can imagine the huge profits that this artery maritime route brings. And therefore, it should not be surprising, given the immediate alternatives to the Suez Canal (or at least the worst case scenario) proposed in the vehicles. international mass news. First is Israel. According to The Arab Weekly on March 30, 2021, the congestion of the Suez Canal prompted discussion of alternatives to the Suez Canal – including Israel’s Ben Gurion Canal project linking the Red Sea. with the Mediterranean (also known as the Israel Canal) – come alive. The Israelis see this route as a competitor to the Suez Canal. Tel Aviv intends to turn the Israeli canal into a multifaceted project, such as building small towns, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs around the waterway. Outline of the Israeli canal project. Before that, on March 25, Business Insider (USA) announced the content of a secret memo written in 1963, which was declassified in 1996. Accordingly, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory of America used to study a project using nuclear explosions to dig a 160-mile (257 km) canal across the Negev desert in Israel, connecting the Mediterranean with the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea (Red Sea). Historian Alex Wellerstein – who also mentioned that profile on his personal social networking site Twitter – thinks this is a model option. However, in 1967, when the Arab-Israeli war broke out, the Suez Canal had to be closed for eight years, no one said anything about the Israeli canal. That is not difficult to understand, because in the 60s of the last century, trade activities as well as the volume of goods and especially the interdependence of all factors are not rich and diverse. form, development, complexity … as present – 21st century. The problem is: Because of the implications of nuclear radiation, there is no guarantee that neighboring (and still skeptical or hostile) Muslim Arab countries will allow Israel to redeploy the mining project. Ben Gurion channel. Meanwhile, when 380 ships were waiting at the Suez Canal, Russia announced: Bringing the project of the Northern maritime route along the North North Ocean connecting the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, and committed Russia will ensure the safety of this new traffic route, as well as ensure that transportation costs will be cheaper. This sea route shortens 40% of the journey from China to Egypt to Europe, and the journey time is less than 15 days. Due to climate change, the amount of floating ice on the above line is less and less, the travel will be easier and easier. The Russian side pledged to let the icebreaker come to save any merchant who got caught in the ice on the way. Russia alone plans to use this maritime route to export its oil and gas. Those are the inevitable movements stemming from the fact, when everyone has seen how vulnerable the modern global supply chain is. That fact makes any country have conditions to prepare a backup plan, at the same time looking for opportunities to startle on the logistic “piece of cake”. Eternal aura However, we can believe that every Suez Canal project may not be of reference value, but will never achieve its goal of completely replacing the 193.3 long sea journey. km, connecting the Hong Hai with the Mediterranean. Just as the Panama Canal passing through Central America connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific, history and reality give the Suez Canal an incomparable position, by any competitor. Compared with the northern maritime route that Russia is planning to deploy, the absolute advantage of the Suez Canal is not not afraid of freezing in winter, but … near the “oil navel” of the planet. The position on the European – Asia – African junction of the Suez Canal is also extremely important, when North Africa – Middle East has never been a “hot spot”, never a place in the Middle East. The world’s leading power mind competes for influence on the global geopolitical map. Above all, the Mediterranean is the most important commercial center (if not the most important commercial center) of humankind since ancient times, also the site of a series of ancient civilizations. . 19,000 ships pass through the Suez Canal each year Israel may still proceed with the digging of the Ben Gurion Canal. However, “human peace” will be the biggest obstacle facing the Jewish state. On March 29, when Egyptian President El Sisi announced: “Egypt has succeeded in ending the crisis of the ship stranded in the Suez Canal, and bringing everything back to normal. This is all about it.” the world is reassured about the transportation of goods and their needs through this lifeline “, it can be said that he has made all the friendly Muslim Arab states reassured to” ignore them. “with every other alternative, especially the idea of ​​using another canal to benefit Israel. Old habits and relationships, whatever you say, always play a core role, even in terms of interests. Of course, Egypt would have to do much better than its part, to make sure as much as possible that an incident like the Ever Given ship ran aground – that is, the global supply chain was interrupted by a very windy night. But, of course, the era when famous maritime restaurants such as Vasco da Gama, Bartholomeus Diaz or Ferdinand Magenllan had to go around the Cape of Good Hope in the southern end of Africa to reach India was also far in the past. . Mankind will not return to those days, but it is not necessary to have another way, after more than 100 years familiar with the Suez winds … * Every year, the Suez Canal brings Egypt an average profit of about $ 6 billion, with about 19,000 ships passing, carrying goods equivalent to 10% of the total global trade turnover. In 2020, under the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the paralysis of the global trade machine, this figure will still reach USD 5.61 billion. * Since digging canals by traditional methods will be extremely expensive, the Americans are expected to use the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions (Pneums) method. This is a viable option, because this nearly 160-mile canal, 130 miles of uninhabited desert, could have nuclear detonation. According to calculations, to dig each mile of the canal, it is necessary to detonate 4 nuclear devices (temporarily called the atomic bomb) of the size of 2 million tons of TNT. So a total of 520 atomic bombs or 1.04 billion tons of TNT need to be detonated to dig this canal.

This is good news for the whole world, because the Suez Canal is a vital maritime route for international trade. But during the nearly 1 week of being trapped, how great of the damage has you caused, are you curious? Let’s take a look at some prominent numbers, to see how sensitive the world economy is in fact. Huge numbers The Ever Given is a super ship of over 400 meters long, weighs more than 220,000 tons, can carry a maximum of 20,000 containers. At the time of jam, the ship was carrying a total of 18,300 containers. The ship is operated by shipping company Evergreen Marine based in Taiwan (China), and is among the largest in the world. The ship has been stranded since March 23 while entering the Suez Canal from the Red Sea. After hitting the shore, it ran aground and turned sideways, blocking the canal. Initially, it was thought that the wind was too strong, but the SCA believes this is not the only reason. More investigation will be needed to find out whether the main cause is technical or human impact. And also because of the jam that alone on Sunday (March 28), there are about 369 ships waiting at both ends of the canal, waiting for the time to pass the 193km long route, although it is unknown when. Run with time Over the weekend, 14 tugboats were mobilized to pull Ever Given out of the strand. Thanks to this, it has rotated “slightly” about 30 degrees. On March 29, after the media reported that the ship had begun to re-float, the SCA announced that Ever Given was completely rescued. According to the SCA, they will keep the ship operating during high tide – a condition required to put the ship back in the middle of the route and clear the canal. Some small boats have begun to move, but others will have to wait a long time, said Richard Mead, chief executive of shipping company Lloyd’s List. “We are seeing about 450 ships waiting to cross the canal. It will take quite a while to resolve this congestion.” Scary damage 12% of world trade, about 1 million barrels of oil and 8% of liquefied natural gas – those are the numbers the Canal is responsible for each day. According to SCA President Osama Rabie, the canal’s revenue lost between 14 million and 15 million dollars per day. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, maritime operations through the Suez Canal contributed up to 2 percent of Egypt’s GDP. Meanwhile, data from Lloyd’s List shows that the damage from the congestion is estimated at around $ 9.6 billion a day – $ 400 million per hour, and $ 6.7 million per minute. Looking at the bigger picture, global trade suffers losses ranging from $ 6 billion to $ 10 billion a week, according to insurance company Allianz. At the same time, the trade growth decreased by 0.2% to 0.4%. The cost of chartering a ship from Asia to the Middle East increased by 47%, to $ 2.2 million. Some shipping lines have chosen to detour to avoid the Suez Canal – such as through Cape Hao Vong. This means that travel times, costs and fuel will also increase, affecting a wide variety of industries – from retail, supermarkets to manufacturers around the world. The exact amount of damage is really difficult to calculate until the canal is fully cleared and the trade continues. Many UK companies have said they are still waiting to know when the goods will arrive. Some even have stock right on the ship Ever Given. Although the ship was freed, some expressed concern as the canal was still congested. Many companies even think of using air for transportation, which means the cost will be tripled. Perhaps, it is very rare that the world has seen such a tremendous impact from a stranded ship. Source: BBC

Before the ship was successfully rescued, the photo became the raw material for netizens to create photos around the trapped Panama flag super ship. The excavator becomes small when standing next to the ship Ever Given. Photo: Reuters. Mission Impossible Abdelgawad, 26, is an excavator worker working in the Suez Canal, earning about $ 190 a month. At 7:00 a.m. on March 23 (local time), he started the shift as usual. However, the entrance to the workplace was locked and no one was allowed in. “I asked the security guard and he said there was a ship stuck in the canal,” said Abdelgawad. Later, he and his colleagues returned to the workers’ lodging in the al-Arbain area, about a 30-minute drive from the workplace. An hour later, Abdelgawad received a call from his manager, asking him to quickly go to the east bank of the Suez Canal. A car from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) was waiting outside the door. “I told the manager I could not enter the work area because it seemed a boat was stuck in the canal. He told me that I would go there for the sake of this ship, ”said the 26-year-old excavator driver. “When I got there, I saw that the excavator had been loaded onto the truck so that I could get closer to the bow. Going more than 1 kilometer, my heart started beating hard “. “SCA engineers told me about the incident. With 8 years of experience working in the canal, I realized that perhaps it was necessary to suck up all the mud and sand clinging to the bottom of the boat and dig deep from both sides of the ship because the bow was buried deeply in the sand, ”said Abdelgawad. Under this option, the excavator would have to dig more than 15 m deep, while the dredging ships would have to suck up all of the sediment that clinging to underneath so that the ship floated again. The Ever Given was trapped in the middle of the Suez Canal. Photo: Getty. Real life hero Abdelgawad, alone, diligently steered the excavator through the layers of sand under the giant ship. He worked non-stop until the afternoon of March 24, when someone else came to replace him. During 5 consecutive days, he only rested for 3-4 hours per day. “I sat in the excavator and looked up, the ship popped up like a skyscraper. When I started the engine, my heart beat the hardest. Everyone was worried about me for working right underneath my baby. Such a giant ship is extremely dangerous, “said Abdelgawad. “I was scared, but still determined to continue. I’m just worried that if something unfortunate happens, how will my father and family live. He only has me as a boy, the rest are two sisters, “he said. Abdelgawad poses next to the excavator. Photo: Abdelgawad. “The sediment layer crumbles into pieces both on the surface and settles down to form very large sediments. If the ship is tilted to a certain degree, me and the little excavator will be crushed by it. I felt like a soldier in real battle, ”said Abdelgawad. On the side of the Abdelgawad family, they kept calling the excavator crew to inquire about his situation every day. Meanwhile, many people have posted photos of the single excavator standing next to the giant super ship Ever Given on social networks and accompanied by ridicule. “They posted it online and laughed at the excavator and I, tacitly said that all my efforts were hopeless. I felt very sad, but I quickly forgot about it with the efforts of the entire rescue team. has been paid back. The ship re-floated on March 29. ” “I captured that great moment and posted it on Facebook. It felt like I had won a war,” said Abdelgawad. Returning to the small village of Danjwan, located on the outskirts of Shirbin city (Daqhaliyah province) Abdelgawad is greeted as a hero. The villagers shouted his name and celebrated. “I know that I have done something great for the country. My dad said he was very proud of me. My life has changed completely, ”said the 26-year-old man.

26-year-old excavator driver Abdallah Abdelgawad The incident attracted worldwide attention. As a very important trade route for the world economy, the temporary closure of the canal caused the name Suez to appear in newspapers and social media posts. Photo: Reuters The size difference was too great between the two objects The image shared with dizzying speed of a small excavator trying to rescue the giant ship has surprised many people. The huge difference in the size of the two objects makes one think of an ant trying to get an elephant out of troubled waters. Abdallah Abdelgawad, who operated the small excavator, did not expect to become famous on social media one day. However, from anonymity, he actually became a star widely praised. At 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, Abdelgawad arrived at his workplace as usual. However, the gates are closed and prohibited from entering. “I asked a person and he said there was a boat blocking the canal,” said Abdelgawad, 26. He and his colleagues returned to their residence at Al Arbain, 30 minutes away. An hour later, Abdelgawad received a call from his manager, asking him to immediately go to the east bank of the canal. A Suez Canal Authority car was waiting to take him away. “I told him we were not allowed into the work site because a ship was blocking the channel,” the manager said. “You will come to work on that ship,” recalled Abdelgawad. While the authorities attempted to rescue the ship, Abdelgawad alone dug the silt under the giant ship’s bow. He worked nonstop for more than a day until someone else changed his shift. For the next 5 days, he only had 3-4 hours of rest in each working day to clear the maritime route connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. After extraordinary efforts, including a contribution from Abdelgawad, the super ship Ever Given was successfully rescued. In those days, when his family was worried about his health and phoned every day to inquire, pictures of the giant ship by the excavator were circulating on the Internet. “On social media, they said the excavator and me with the ship were like” ants and an elephant. ” At first I was sad, but then it felt normal that we were finally able to rescue the ship, ”Abdelgawad said in an interview. “On Monday, I was really exhausted. But when the ship was successfully rescued, I caught a video as it started to move,” he said proudly. My Facebook account and said that this achievement is due to my tiny miner. I feel as if I have won a war, “he added. Abdallah Abdelgawad takes a selfie with his excavator. – Photo: Facebook Abdallah Abdelgawad Abdallah Abdelgawad poses with workers at the spot along the Suez Canal, where the container ship Ever Given was stranded. Abdelgawad is paid 3,000 Egyptian pounds ($ 190) a month for his work as a excavator. After this incident, he was greeted as a “hero” when he returned to his small village on the outskirts of the city of Shirbin in Daqhaliyah province. “I know I did something big, when everyone gathered around me I felt proud and my dad said,” You made me proud. ” My phone still keeps ringing. I want to sleep, but I can’t sleep, ”he laughed. “My life has changed because of those pictures.” Even though his social media posts have earned him popularity, Abdelgawad has a message he wants to reach out to all those who mock him. “Don’t make fun of the weak or look down on them. This tiny excavator played a huge role in moving a ship more than 500 times its size. Now, I feel extremely proud of what I have done. I hope you all are proud of me too. ” Said Abdelgawad.

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Damnoen Saduak is said to be one of the famous and attractive tourist destinations in Thailand. Historically, Damnoen Saduak was essentially the name of a canal dug during the reign of King Rama IV by the soldiers and people of Rajburi province, Samutsakorn and Samutsongkram directed by Phayasrisuriyawong, the Minister of Defense. In days without rivers, traffic is almost inconvenient; King Rama IV, with great concern for the country’s future economic development, eventually dug a canal to connect the Taachin River in Samutsakorn Province and the Maklong River in Samutsongkram Province.

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Bangkok city may be too popular with tourists. However, not everyone knows how to experience an ancient and long-standing “real” Bangkok.

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In addition to the busy commercial centers, the night markets full of goods and necessities, Bangkok’s “shopping paradise” is also famous for its floating market, the most impressive of which is – Damnoen Saduak Fair .

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Damnoen Saduak is a floating market that does not take place on a river, but is lined up on the canals of the district of the same name, 105 km southwest of Bangkok, Ratchaburi province. This is considered a quite crowded market with diverse goods. The market is not only a tourist attraction but also a place where visitors can buy souvenirs as well as explore the beauty of Thai life on the canals.

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is located along the 10-meter wide canals that flow into the river. Both buyers and sellers move by canoes slowly, on boats full of spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish … Image of an elderly man with a wrinkled face wearing a boat. Traditional conical hats made of palm leaves are of great interest to people.

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Damnoen Saduak is one of the oldest floating markets in Thailand. The first priority is to serve tourists, the trade of people mainly takes place from 6am with agricultural products and essential goods every day. 8:00 am is the time when the stalls serve food to visitors. You can take a boat ride or take a walk along the riverbank to observe the bustle on the river.

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For those who love the country and the people of Thailand, they understand that cuisine plays a very important role in Thai culture. When visiting the floating market, you will see a lot of mobile stalls selling from fresh fruits, traditional dishes such as tamarind, Thai food, roast meat to other delicious dishes such as cool Western ice cream.

The small and elongated boats loaded with the high and low canoes on the canal almost caused congestion. There are people who buy all kinds of goods from the shore to the boat and plug the pole to receive money and deliver the goods bought to customers.

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Although it is only a short canal, trading activities on the river are still extremely active and busy. The two sides of the canal are also bustling markets, bustling and crowded, full of colors, full of flavors with stalls selling clothes, fruits, spices … at affordable prices.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is crowded with foreigners eager to learn and enjoy a few rounds through the floating riverside villages.

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As the boat wove through the small canals and poured into the big rivers weaving through the lovely riverside villages, the scene appeared peaceful.

The canal that created the floating market was formed in 1866 at the request of the king to facilitate the move here. The floating market started operating in 1967 and until now this place is always full of tourists from all over.

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Comedian Jimmy Kimmel relates it to an artery blockage that caused capitalism’s heart attack. An association could not be more relevant. Ever Given gets stuck, but that’s not just its own business. Nearly 400 other ships that wanted to cross Suez were also stuck, causing $ 9.6 billion in trade value to stall.

Obviously no ships were sunk and the cargo will arrive sooner or later but they are slow. Slowly, that’s how capitalism has changed man’s notion of time. If you asked someone who lived in the 17th century about a timetable, they would wonder what the hell you were asking about. Until the 18th century, people just invented a timetable to manage train times. But, it was not until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that industrialists had to optimize it and bring it into economics as an indicator of efficiency. That is, it was only when the capitalists appeared that the expression “time is money” was born.

The image of the pitiful little bulldozer is rescuing the Ever Given super ship into a photo-processing phenomenon on social networks for many days.

Not only that. The Ever Given ship stuck for 6 days in the Suez Canal, Egypt, causing the country to lose $ 12-14 million per day. 6 days seems to be a very special time for Egyptians. In 1967, the Israeli army also landed in Egypt to wage a six-day war over the Arab coalition and as a result Israel then took control of the Gaza Strip, east of Jerusale, the Sinai peninsula, the west bank and Golan Heights.

In retaliation, Egypt closed the Suez Canal and reopened it in 1975. That coincidence is a sign that, if we look closely, the story of the incident in Suez might suggest more.

And, that’s right. Since its inception, Suez has always been a mirror to the world, even if we want to, we can see very clearly the many stages of human history over the past 150 years, only through the lens of Suez: from the owner. colonialism in Africa, to the Cold War and then globalization.

In the mid-19th century, a French diplomat proposed to invest in Egypt building a canal connecting the Mediterranean with the Red Sea, and the creation of that artery was also the beginning of a dark chapter of Africa, when the continent began to be torn apart by Europe. Just before Suez’s inauguration, Khedive (Viceroy) of Egypt defaulted and was forced to sell part of the ownership of the Suez Canal to England – so a colonial dispute broke out between England and France, culminating is the Fashoda event, where the British won Egypt and the French kept only Morocco. So, from the outset, that canal has been a metaphor for a change in power structure.

However, the troubled political situation in Egypt led the British press to coined the term “Egyptian question” as a way of expressing doubt and fear that the occupation of the Suez Canal would pose a threat. Castle. Little is said about, that the formation of the Suez Canal led to the creation of a gothic literary movement about the supernatural forces of the rising ancient Egyptian civilization to destroy the enemy. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the immortal series of Sherlock Holmes, could not stand out from the trend and he has a short story “Lot No.249” revolving around an Egyptologist who brings back so many antiques. You should get revenge by the zombies.

And, the story of these ancient curses “can be read as a symbol of both a desire for power to fully hold the Suez Canal and the fear of losing it,” as scholar Ailise Bulfin in Trinity College wrote in an essay.

It was the middle of the 19th century. Also until the middle of the 20th century, this time everything changed after 2 world wars. Colonialism is coming to the conclusion of many colonial countries’ struggle for national liberation and a newly formed context: the Cold War. The historic arena now belonged to the Soviet and American powers, a battle that Hopkins University’s foreign relations professor Michael Mandelbaum likened to a sumo fight, in which two fat brothers worshiped. and stomped his feet but barely actually touched each other. With unmatched value, the Suez Canal is of course indispensable for a role on this sumo ring.

The British Air Force prepared to attack Egypt during the Suez Crisis of 1956.

On October 29, 1956, the British – French – Israeli coalition attacked Egypt after its decision to nationalize the Suez Canal, opening the “Suez Crisis”. And, like all events in the world at the time, it was actually still a matter between the US and the Soviet Union, though they might not “show up” directly. Why does the Egyptian government want to nationalize Suez? It is in response to the US unwillingness to fund the construction of the Aswan Dam on the Nile. And who is willing to lend Egypt $ 1.12 billion to implement this project? Who else but the Soviet Union.

What was even more interesting, however, was that the United States did not want to attack Egypt. Therefore, President Eisenhower’s government has pressured allied countries to leave, with Britain alone, Eisenhower threatened to sell bonds in pounds, which would cause immeasurable damage. for UK finance. Frightened, Britain withdrew its troops and suffered a dull face. Historians today conclude that the Suez Crisis “marked the end of the UK’s role as one of the great powers in the world” and that the demise of old empires like Britain or France only caused The dichotomy between the US and the Soviet Union became more solid.

Then after a few decades, when the walls fell, the Cold War was finally in the past. What defeated it, replaced it, was globalization, according to author Thomas L. Friedman in “The Lexus and the Olive Fishing”. Friedman’s famous book was first published in 1999 but up to now, it is still accurate. We are still living in the era of globalization, globalization becomes more and more apparent in every corner of our lives.

And, just in time when the new power structure is going into smooth operation, the Ever Given ship’s trauma on the Suez Canal reveals to us the fragility of the global supply chain. In his book, Friedman makes a statement: “The greatest threats to globalization originate in itself. This system has the potential to destroy itself ”. Among the “self-destructive potentials” mentioned by Friedman, one comes from “too tight connection”.

Only one ship, but accounts for more than 13% of all cargo that goes through the sea. Just one ship, can cause total damage of about 400 million USD per hour and 10 billion USD per day. And, no country can say this incident has no effect on us, just that the effect will come soon or a little later. It was an incident no one ever thought could happen, but it still happens. And, the whole world could suffer just because of the negligence of a handful of people. The weakness of globalization lies in that. And this time, will the Suez Canal herald a structural change in the world? Some experts say that, most likely, the Suez incident will promote the transport of knowledge and technology, instead of the physical cargo. Let’s wait and see.

But, also does not rule out this possibility, a possibility that has been mixed with the Egyptians in recent days. The number is that before Ever Given was trapped, Egypt was moving 22 mummies to the new museum and because of the “cemetery of the tombs”, the mummies of the Pharaohs were cradling a curse that caused bad luck to the world. It sounds nonsense, but it shouldn’t be taken literally. In fact, the curse of the Pharaohs is the “olive tree” described by Friedman: it is a symbol of the past, of identity, of tradition, which is grappling with the “lexus” – that is development, integration, industrialization, which is represented by the modern Ever Given supership.

The only thing we can be sure of is that globalization has some small problems, but if not fixed in time, it can have a big impact. Anyway, in ancient times terrible changes in history began with the release of screws.