Billionaire Elon Musk speaks at an event. Photo: AFP/VNA Tesla Inc CEO, billionaire Elon Musk, on June 13 posted on his personal Twitter page that the electric vehicle maker will accept bitcoin transactions when miners use a lot of energy. more renewable in the operation of “mining” this digital currency. The post of the head of Tesla states: “Once there is confirmation of a reasonable (about 50%) use of clean energy by miners with an upward trend in the future, Tesla will continue to allow bitcoin transactions”. Bitcoin jumped 5.1% to 37,360.63 USD/bitcoin on June 13 following the post of billionaire Elon Musk. The above post comes after the scientific journal Nature recently published a study that found China’s bitcoin “mines” pose a threat to the country’s climate goals. These mines account for nearly 80% of the world’s cryptocurrency transactions and partly use the energy of coal-fired power plants. Billionaire Tesla expressed his belief that digital currency has a promising future, but it cannot come at a hefty price for the environment. In addition, Mr. Musk also reacted to the article raising the possibility that billionaire Elon Musk regularly affects the value of bitcoin in one direction or another for his business benefit. The Tesla chief said that the company sold about 10% of its bitcoin holdings to confirm that the digital currency has easy liquidity without volatility to the market. Earlier in February 2021, Tesla revealed that it had purchased $1.5 billion in bitcoin and would accept it as a form of payment for cars. But in May, billionaire Musk reversed the decision, citing long-standing environmental concerns around mining this coin. Bitcoin dropped more than 10% in value shortly thereafter.

Supply crisis in Lebanon Queuing for a little gasoline

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There is currently a shortage of fuel, electricity and medicines in Lebanon. Because the country is in a serious economic and financial crisis. Many Lebanese fear that the situation will get worse. By Anne Allmeling, ARD-Studio Cairo, currently Beirut Layali has almost reached her goal. Six or seven cars are waiting in line at the gas station in front of her. Then it’s her turn. “I don’t know how much I get, but I take as much as they give me.” Layali, who doesn’t want to give her last name, has been waiting for two hours to fill her tank with at least a few liters of gasoline. The 31-year-old works as a lecturer at a university in the center of Beirut. She needs the car on the way to work. “This is the second day I’ve tried to get gasoline. I drove all over town yesterday to find an open gas station. Then I waited four hours. When there were only four or five cars left in front of me were in the queue, it was said that there was no more gasoline. ”

Country has been in crisis for almost two years

Anyone who wants to refuel in Lebanon needs a lot of patience. Because fuel is in short supply. The country lacks the foreign exchange for imports. Lebanon has been in a serious financial and economic crisis for almost two years. The corona pandemic and the explosion in the port of Beirut a good ten months ago made the situation even worse. After its resignation, the government is only in a managerial position, but hardly able to act. In addition, there is a risk of state bankruptcy. Gasoline prices have more than tripled – but many Lebanese have no choice. “There is no public transport, no railroad. There is only private transport,” says Jihad Shehab. The 52-year-old salesman has been waiting for gasoline for his old Mercedes for an hour and a half. Because the line is moving very slowly, he got out of the car and is talking to a friend. “The situation is getting worse and worse. Nothing is progressing, neither in the government nor in the state, nothing,” he complains. Everything got out of hand. There is a dispute right in front of the gas station. A taxi driver complains: He only got twenty liters – not a full tank like the customer before him. His car has a special license plate that only a few Lebanese can afford – if they have the right connections.

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Hardly any protests against the political elite

Nepotism and corruption are widespread in Lebanon. One reason why influential politicians and business people have been able to enrich themselves on a large scale in recent decades – at the expense of the state, which is now almost bankrupt. These people should be driven out of their offices, says a young woman who does not want to give her name: “Those responsible in Lebanon do not take any responsibility. The only solution would be for the people to put pressure on the state.” But if there is no uprising, the situation will not improve. Protests against the political elite are sporadic in Lebanon, however. More than half of the population is now considered poor. Most people are busy every day to ensure their survival and that of their families – like Layali. She is now number three in line – but even today she does not get any gasoline. The gas station closes before it is her turn. “Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. This has happened to me for the fifth time. I have to keep trying.”

The book “Fantasy of Artificial Intelligence. However, with AI’s capabilities are fantasies and fears for the future of humanity. The real danger is not that computers are smarter than humans, but that people think computers are smarter than they are, and therefore trust the computers to make important decisions for them, because computers are perfect. They can all make serious mistakes, when the way they process data is not the way humans think. In order to explain thoroughly, debunk misunderstandings, and dispel illusions, author Gary Smith – Professor of Pomona College, USA wrote the book “Fantasy about artificial intelligence”. The book is divided into 12 chapters, including many real-life examples from history such as the 2008 US presidential election, IBM’s AI Watson and many other famous artificial intelligence projects with the aim of clarifying how intelligence works. Artificial intelligence processes information, gives the final result and shows the difference between AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the human brain, thereby showing readers the risks of over-trusting. computer results. In the first 4 chapters, the author has taken a lot of real-life examples to explain in an easy way how artificial intelligence works and how they give the end result. The author claims that robots have surpassed humans in repetitive monotonous tasks, they have better memory, perform more accurate calculations and are tireless. But artificial intelligence is not programmed to simulate the human brain, and artificial intelligence cannot think, reason, and make analogies. Since then, the author asserts that up to now computers with comprehensive intelligence enough to compete with humans have not yet existed. In the next two chapters, by referring to “Data Mining”, it is proven fact that Data mining although there will sometimes be a real knowledge discovery, given the number of explanatory variables The larger the consideration, the more likely it is that a relationship discovered is just a coincidence, of a temporary nature. In the remaining chapters of the book, the author has introduced many computational models in many fields such as finance, politics, economics… to prove that statistical evidence is not enough to distinguish between knowledge real and fake. The computer cannot accurately judge whether the correlation is random or truly significant. That work is only for the human mind. In conclusion, human intelligence works differently from artificial intelligence, so it cannot be said that artificial intelligence is intelligent. Robots excel in memory, accuracy, and endurance, but they still have many shortcomings: they can’t think, can’t make analogies, and can’t distinguish between good-bad, meaningless-meaning data. Humans need computers to process large amounts of information, but also need human intelligence to make final judgments about the results returned by computers. About the author, Gary Smith has been involved in many research projects that highlight the questionable use of data in statistical analysis. He has published 8 textbooks, 7 business books, nearly 100 academic articles and 7 software programs in economics, finance and statistics. In addition to teaching at Pomona College, he is also an economic analyst and consultant. His other well-known books such as “Standard deviation: Flawed assumptions” and “Tortured Data” also warn about the dangers of confusing correlations. and causality in statistical analysis.

With an altitude of 150 – 500m above sea level, Madagui KDL is a great destination thanks to its cool climate and natural forest landscape. This tourist resort is located on National Highway 20, about 160km north of Ho Chi Minh City and 148km south of Da Lat. Visitors experience the adventurous rope swing in Madagui forest. Photo: Lam Thanh To get to Madagui KDL from Ho Chi Minh City, it only takes about 4 hours on Long Thanh – Dau Giay highway. When coming to Dau Giay junction, continue to turn left and continue for about 90km to reach Madagui. This tourist resort is located at the foot of Chuoi Pass, very easy to find, with an area of ​​​​588 hectares, stretching a vast green with rich vegetation, with precious trees up to hundreds of years old. Coming here, you will witness many animals such as elephants, squirrels, wild boars… living peacefully together.
The legendary Da Huoai river flowing through Nam Cat Tien primeval forest remains intact, making Madagui Lam Dong Resort really an ideal natural resort for both international and domestic tourists.
The first thing when coming to Madagui KDL is that everyone has the same feeling of peace, extremely fresh and pleasant air, suitable for you to relax in long days. In addition, there are attractive entertainment games that make you fall in love… of course, the Zipline adventure is what we want to mention first.
Zipline is a means of transport used to move in some rugged mountainous areas, usually using a long cable to connect two points together. Initially, you will be equipped with protective equipment by the staff and undergo a short class on safety steps during the game.
There are three options for Zipline routes for you to choose from, including the short route (VND 100,000/pax), the long route (VND 150,000/pax) and the full route (200,000 VND/pax). The total length of the entire cable route is 1,008m with the highest point about 40m above the ground, which is really a challenge not for the faint of heart.
Joining this game is the time when you want to conquer the fear of heights, crossing yourself through the forests of Nam Cat Tien National Forest. As you soar through the treetops, your heart flutters when you cross Crocodile Lake, and you get a panoramic view of Madagui… that’s what the Madagui Zipline game will bring you.
With an altitude of nearly 40m, our “travellers” will have the opportunity to cross the mountains, cross the forest in a few minutes, feel the cool breeze. In addition, visitors can also feel the feeling of adventure and thrill when crossing Thach Lam Lake and Crocodile Lake with many interesting things waiting.
It will take you about 20 – 60 minutes to experience this game depending on the zipline you choose. There will be 2 Madagui staff accompanying you throughout the process to guide the operation as well as ensure the safety of the players.
It is based on the special advantage of terrain surrounded by mountains and lakes, that the Zipline game in Madagui gives players a thrill like never before. This game has been designed by leading Korean experts, constructed by engineers and workers of the Vietnam Institute of Mechanics with strict supervision at all stages, so you can rest assured. when experiencing this game in Madagui.

Through research, adidas found that more and more teenage girls stopped exercising when their period came, and one of the main reasons was the fear of overflowing periods. Understanding that, adidas has begun researching and creating training pants that provide an additional layer of protection to help women comfortably practice at their best. Utilizing the new adidas Flow Shield technology, the training pants feature absorbent layers and a thin film for superior spill resistance. Breathable wicking, moisture-wicking, and spill-resistant layers combine to provide maximum protection, while the bonding frame holds the layers together and helps keep the pants in place to prevent damage skewed. adidas has partnered with Dr. Georgie Bruinvels, a leading scientist in the field of sports research, and frontline gym teachers to create a repository of useful training materials and lesson plans that support educators. Teachers, parents, and girls in puberty have a better understanding of how to navigate the menstrual cycle. Famous athletes will also participate in sharing their own practice and competition experiences during the red light days to inspire women around the world to practice. Posts: Beautiful News

As the world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, worries about air travel also peaked. Important business trips are done in fear, and vacations are seen as irresponsible and dangerous. Many tourists are both eager to go out and protect themselves. Although there are adventure lovers, most just want to relax and change the atmosphere. Staying at home is the safest but very frustrating. Tired after a year of fighting the virus that spreads in the air, many people wonder when they will be able to enjoy a trip abroad without worrying about the pandemic. Can a yacht bring joy instead of a death trap? The joy of travel still comes with anxiety about the disease. Photo: Shutterstock. What do you get from your travels? The pandemic is being better controlled by developed countries. This causes serious problems for developing countries whose economies are dependent on tourism. Americans worried about Covid-19 could go to Britain or Europe. But what will they find there, when only a few restaurants and museums are reopening in London (UK) or Vienna (Austria). A large portion of Americans are not of European descent, so the need to visit Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East is obvious. The decision of visitors depends on the situation of each country. In the past, people would research the social situation going on in the country or find out if the place they want to go treats women, LGBT and religious minorities well. But now, the numbers of Covid-19 infections are enough to make a decision. It’s fine if you’ve been vaccinated and go to a place where everyone has been vaccinated. However, there is still a way to safely travel to a place where vaccines are not yet widely available without becoming a source of super infection. It’s important to avoid crowded places, wear a mask, and only eat out when allowed. Nostalgic for the comfortable travel days before Covid-19. Photo: Unsplash. Many people like me can’t wait to go back to the life of the past. I have visited about half of the 200 countries in the world and my favorite places are a strange mix. I like England for being there part-time, Mongolia for its unspoiled and authentic beauty, Afghanistan for its amazing hospitality that I have not come across anywhere else. The list could go on forever. I once wrote about the memory of dancing under the full moon with a friend in a small village in the Solomon Islands. I was trapped in an iceberg in Antarctica. My most dangerous trip was in Australia. I had been at sea for half a day in a wetsuit when the boat that had taken me out to the Pacific ran away. A world without those experiences is a less vibrant and vibrant place than the one I used to live in. Back to the sky In early May 2021, I took my first flight to visit my daughter in Texas when the travel restrictions were eased and I had enough vaccines. Although I didn’t feel too dangerous, I was still somewhat uncomfortable. I did not eat or drink while on the plane and wore a tight mask. However, the return to the sky gives me a fluttering feeling like being back in the scenery of the summer days of my childhood. As we broke through the stratospheric clouds and greeted the familiar warm sun, the joy filled my heart like hugging friends for the first time after getting vaccinated. The quarantine days have given me more time for my husband and children and writing, and the comfort of a fixed lifestyle. However, being freed from that comfort also relieved me. Although accompanied by fear, the journey is still a relief. The first flights after the restriction on movement was eased brought emotions to many people. Photo: New York Times. Traveling is not only about fun but also important to a non-stop learning career. The 19th century scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt wrote: “There is no worldview as dangerous as that of those who have not yet seen the world”. Being locked in one’s own country is terrible for many people, because it means being confined to one’s own bubble. The success of each country depends on the curiosity of its citizens. Losing that means losing our inner compass. Although I long to explore new lands, I am also eager to welcome people to the place where I live. It’s weird to walk through New York City’s great museums without hearing 100 different languages. Travel is a two-way street and I hope to see traffic back in the near future. Once the SARS-CoV-2 virus is under control, we will restart with renewed vigor. The world is wide open before our eyes. The first steps can be hesitant, cautious, and uncertain. But think about it. A year ago, the grocery store was also an adventure destination. Now, while still being cautious, we are being given a planet back to explore.

Fantasy of artificial intelligence has just been released in Vietnam. (Source: Nha Nam) The book also gives the final result and points out the difference between AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the human brain, thereby showing readers the risks of over-reliance on machine results. count. In the first four chapters, the author has used a lot of real-life examples to explain in an easy way how artificial intelligence works and how they produce the end result. The author claims that robots have surpassed humans in repetitive monotonous tasks, they have better memory, perform more accurate calculations and are tireless. But artificial intelligence is not programmed to simulate the human brain, and artificial intelligence cannot think, reason, and reason. Since then, the author asserts, until now, computers with comprehensive intelligence enough to compete with humans have not yet existed. In the next two chapters, by referring to “Data Mining”, it is proven fact that data mining even though sometimes there will be a real knowledge discovery. The larger the number of explanatory variables considered, the more likely it is that a relationship discovered is just a coincidence, of temporary nature. In the remaining chapters of the book, the author has given many computational models in many fields such as finance, politics, economics… to prove that statistical evidence is not enough to distinguish between knowledge real and false consciousness. The computer cannot accurately judge whether the correlation is random or truly significant. That work is only for the human mind. Computers smarter than humans? It can be said that artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most interested keywords. Now, thanks to AI, we can do things that were never possible before and never thought we could do. However, with AI’s undisputed capabilities are fantasies and fears for the future of humanity. The real danger is not that the computer is smarter than us, but that we think the computer is smarter than us and therefore trust the computer to make important decisions for us. Meanwhile, computers can completely make serious mistakes, when the way they process data is not the same as the way humans think. In conclusion, human intelligence works differently from artificial intelligence, so it cannot be said that artificial intelligence is intelligent. Robots excel in memory, accuracy, and endurance, but they still have many shortcomings: they can’t think, can’t make analogies, and can’t distinguish between good-bad, meaningless-meaningful data. Humans need computers to process large amounts of information, but also need human intelligence to make final judgments about the results returned by computers. Gary Smith is a Professor at Pomona College, USA. He is involved in numerous research projects that highlight the questionable use of data in statistical analysis. He is the author of 8 textbooks, 7 business books, nearly 100 academic articles, and 7 software programs in economics, finance, and statistics. In addition to teaching at Pomona College, he is also an economic analyst and consultant. His other famous books such as Standard Deviation: Flawed Assumptions and Tortured Data also warn about the dangers of confusing correlation and causation in statistical analysis.

Bad dreams protect us in real life Most of us have had bad dreams at some point in our lives, although they seem scary, there are actually good sides to bad dreams. Researchers claim that feeling fear in dreams can actually help you better cope with real-life fears. Bad dreams enhance the brain’s ability to react to real-life dangers and frightening experiences. However, in terrifying and traumatic dreams, those benefits are lost and they can actually cause ill effects that continue after awakening. Illustration. Most muscles are paralyzed during REM sleep During deep REM sleep, the stage in which we sleep where most dreams occur, our eyes continue to move but the muscles are paralyzed. According to a study, a set of specialized cells in the brain called motor neurons prevent muscles from moving when we sleep to prevent potential injury. Illustration. Dreams enhance creativity and problem solving Many people have had incredible breakthroughs in their dreams. Whether it is a scientific idea, art, music, novel or film, reality shows that dreams can create real gems and there is a perfectly valid reason backed by science. household. When we dream, our brain is in a different neurophysiological state, allowing it to become more adept at solving problems and finding solutions to things that baffle our minds. . In this state, we experience higher brain activity, which makes the brain more capable of coming up with creative solutions and problem solving. People forget 95% of their dreams We all know how difficult it can be to recall dreams after waking up, not to mention recalling older dreams from weeks, months, or years ago. In fact, we forget up to 95% of our dreams. This is because the changes in the brain that occur when we sleep do not support the information processing needed to store and form memories. Brain scans of sleeping people show that the region that plays a key role in memory formation found in the frontal lobes is inactive during REM sleep. Illustration. Not all dreams have color Although it may sound surprising, not everyone is able to see colors in their dreams. The phenomenon dates back to the 1940s when many people reported having dreamed of black and white. Today, studies suggest that this has to do with the fact that at the time people were exposed to black and white media because color TV had not been invented. To support this theory, a study was conducted on 2 different age groups with different media exposure experiences. People with more exposure to black and white media had more gray dreams than those with more experience with color media. Illustration. Blind people can also have visual dreams People who are born blind can have visual experiences in dreams because they have the same electrical activity in their brains as people with normal vision. However, even though they have visual sensations in their dreams, they cannot describe the experience and conceptualize the feeling as if they had never experienced the sight in their life. Dreams are motivated by memory, so people who lose their vision later in life can experience visual dreams thanks to brain circuits that were formed before they went blind. Illustration. You can’t read in your dreams When we are reading, this is when the right part of our brain is most activated and this is exactly the part of the brain that cannot be reached while dreaming. In fact, when we dream, the entire brain region responsible for language, reading, writing and speaking becomes less active. However, there is an exception to this rule and some people can read it in their dreams. However, this only applies to a small number of people – usually those who think about language and write the most like writers and poets. We only dream of faces we have seen in real life Whether you really miss them or not, you can only dream of faces you’ve seen in the past. Our dreams are drawn from real experiences, so the faces you see in your dreams are the result of your interpretation of actual experiences. Illustration. Dreaming is a real phenomenon We all catch ourselves drifting away with our minds and not being fully in the present moment, almost everyone has experienced this. However, daydreaming, in the real world sense, can happen to some people who are capable of daydreaming so vividly that they almost experience their presence in a different environment. Illustration. Being able to control your dreams By experiencing lucid dreams, you can become aware that you are literally dreaming and thus take control of your dreams. This type of dream is related to a higher awareness of your mental state, and people who have experienced lucid dreams claim that they already knew they were dreaming when they woke up.

And when you come to the sunny and windy land of the Central Highlands, do not miss the opportunity to discover the name that sounds scary but shows the cultural identity here, which is the deep pupa. Illustration At the beginning of summer, when the rains begin to fall, the Central Highlands region eagerly awaits this food. The caterpillars clinging to green leaves in the upland fields are considered an attractive specialty, they are processed into many unique dishes by the people here. Illustration This type of worm has a dark green color, a smooth stem that often clings to the leaves of the cassava plant. When the large round worms gradually pull the cocoons into pupae, it is also time for people to catch them to enjoy their unique flavor. It is not difficult to harvest deep pupae, just bring a plastic bag or bamboo mat and shake the branches, the worms will fall, sometimes full again. Illustration In the Central Highlands, people enjoy this dish in three ways: stir-fried, boiled and eaten raw. Those who like the thrill of biting into their round, plump pupa with their fleshy, greasy taste will often eat them raw. More sophisticated, then lightly fried and then sautéed with fish sauce and spices to add a different fatty crunch. Boiled deep pupa creates a highlight with a sweet, fatty and attractive taste. Illustration Illustration Although the pupa is rustic, it is loved by many diners. Even city people are not afraid to buy this highland specialty with the price 2-3 times more expensive than usual. Illustration Each year, the season of deep pupa appears very short, so whenever there is an opportunity, the Central Highlands people take advantage of this delicious and unique flavor. Gradually, the dish has become part of the culinary culture here.

Tesla cars are restricted in China because of spying concerns Some Chinese government agencies restrict access to Tesla vehicles. They are concerned that car cameras affect security. According to the Reuters , many government buildings in China have just announced to restrict the entry of Tesla cars, citing the risk of spying. This move shows that the Chinese government is increasingly afraid of electric vehicle products from the US. In March, Chinese government and military employees were asked to stop using Tesla vehicles. The reason comes from the CCTV system on Tesla cars that can continuously record, track the location and travel time of the vehicle. The Chinese side is concerned that sensitive information and images may be collected and transmitted to the US. In addition, contacts or synchronized communication between the car and the phone are also said to be likely to leak. Before the newly announced restriction order for government buildings, Tesla vehicles were restricted from entering the premises of aerospace companies or the residences of high-ranking officials. In response to the move from China, in March, billionaire Elon Musk denied allegations about the ability of Tesla cars to spy. Speaking during an online meeting of the China Development Forum, the American CEO said that if Tesla used a car to spy on China or any other country, the company would shut down. China is Tesla’s most important market, contributing about 30% of sales to the US electric car company. However, from the beginning of 2021 until now, Tesla has continuously faced many difficulties and disadvantages in this billion-people market. In addition to the negative accusations about the risk of government spying, Tesla also faced a wave of criticism from users regarding its quality and unfriendly behavior with the public. These things forced Tesla to make concessions and defuse tensions by taking steps to comply with the regulations of the local government, while limiting the management’s dissenting statements in China.

The laboratory where Frankenstein’s monster was born in the movie released in 1931. Photo: Universal Studios Licensing LLC. On a stormy, rainy night, the mad scientist is trying to revive an inanimate monster he created by piecing together parts of an exhumed corpse. After receiving a high-voltage electric shock, it suddenly moved its long, bony fingers and raised one arm. “It’s alive! It’s alive! It’s alive!” shouted the doctor. It was a memorable scene in the Universal Pictures film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s horror novel Frankenstein (or The Modern Prometheus) (first published 1818), starring Mary Shelley. by Vladimir Karloff as the monster. The work became a blockbuster at the box office when it hit the public’s taste for horror cinema, and paved the way for Universal to release a series of iconic monster movies later, including The Mummy (Mummy), Dracula (Vampire), Creature from the Back Lagoon (Creature from the Black Lagoon), … Whether emerging from the swamp, lying in an Egyptian stone coffin or patched up like Frankenstein, … all these monsters are the product of fascination (and sometimes even fear). ) of the community towards science. More than just the creative work of the design and makeup team, the knowledge (which may still be limited) about amphibians, mummification, anatomy … has been borrowed to bring to mind. aghast. Frankenstein movie poster. Photo: Universal Studios Licensing LLC. Shelley was only 18 years old when she wrote Frankenstein while on vacation in Lake Geneva. A special lover of science, she often attends lectures to keep up to date with new trends and research, including the relatively new field of electrophysiology. She was very interested in the work of 18th-century Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, whose initial experiments showed that electric currents could cause (dead) frog legs to twitch, and then used it as inspiration for Dr. Frankenstein. It was also during this period that scientists began to learn about the nature of resuscitation techniques—sometimes bringing back a person thought to have drowned by manipulating air into their trachea and squeezing their abdomen. Shelly’s own mother had experienced such an emergency when she jumped off the Putney Bridge on the Thames, two years before she was born. More than a century later, Universal adapted her novel into a Frankenstein movie, and then released another monster classic: The Mummy (1932) – also starring Boris Karloff as the monk Imhotep, a master of mummification; The film tells the story of a soul punished by being buried alive and accidentally released to return to earth to cause chaos. Before that, in 1922, a team led by British archaeologist Howard Carter opened the tomb of the famous King Tutankhamun, which has remained a mystery for 3,000 years. The event ignited the curiosity and imagination of millions around the world, and sparked a passion for ancient Egypt – decades after the original release of The Mummy. “Monsters have always been a mixture of conscious and unconscious fear.” – Leo Braudy, author of Haunted: On Ghosts, Witches, Vampires, Zombies and Other Monsters of the Natural and Supernatural Worlds , Witches, Vampires, Mummy and other monsters of the Natural and Supernatural worlds) commented. For example, the fear of vampire bites in the movie Dracula (released in 1931) was based on Bram Stoker’s medieval horror novel (published 1897) and the play Dracula ( performed in 1924) by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Vampire legends existed for hundreds of years before Stoker published the novel, but researchers believe it was deadly mid-19th-century epidemics like cholera and tuberculosis that inspired and spread vampire myths. “In the absence of science, vampire theory is easy to accept. If someone gets TB and spreads it to other family members, they’ll blame the vampires instead of the bacteria.” — Sarah Crawford, longtime curator at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles , identify. In the movie Creature From the Black Lagoon (released in 1954), designer Milicent Patrick did a lot of research on prehistoric animals and sea creatures to shape the vision for the character “Gill-Man”. She is especially fascinated by the illustrations of reptiles and amphibians that lived about 400 million years ago on Earth. Director Jack Arnold drew inspiration for Gill-Man from the story of the long-extinct coelacanth and thought to be the ancestor of land animals, with unusual fins (which look like like limbs) allowing it to crawl from the ocean to the land. The connection between the sea and land animals, along with the story that the producer heard at a dinner party about a half-human, half-fish creature living in the Amazon River, … all have been brought into creation by Patrick. Figure. Designer Milicent Patrick sketched the sea monster Gill-Man in Creature from the Back Lagoon. Photo: Universal Studios Licensing LLC. Science has not only inspired characters on screen, but has also led to technical experiments and inventions in the field of filmmaking. While staging Dr. Frankenstein’s lab, designer Kenneth Strickfaden – who spent many years as an electrician – devised techniques to simulate ball lightning and electrical discharges. And artist Jack Pierce – the head of Universal’s makeup department – spent eight hours with Karloff on The Mummy, using a mixture made of fuller’s earth and more than 150 feet of ice. gauze. It was the science behind Hollywood’s iconic monsters that made the movies of this golden age even more “horrifying”. In terms of perception, perhaps most viewers know those creatures do not exist. But the thrill and excitement of watching the dramas on the screen made them think, What if they really existed? “Horror movies have been continuously produced, more than any other genre. Because they (monsters and horror things) are, to a certain extent, born within our selves, and as such can never fail,” Braudy said.

According to a recent report by the US Senate Intelligence Committee, the number of suspected cases of Havana syndrome worldwide is increasing. According to the New York Times, there have been more than 130 US officials with this neurological syndrome worldwide in the past 5 years, and at least one person has had symptoms in the past two weeks. The figures have raised concerns within the Biden administration, especially as the cause and cure for Havana’s syndrome remains a mystery. Havana syndrome first appeared in US officials five years ago. “Unusual health incident” “ How can you fight something you don’t know well? “, a US intelligence official expressed concern about the mysterious Havana syndrome. Under pressure from lawmakers and victims of Havana syndrome, the Biden administration has stepped up efforts to “identify the cause of these unusual health incidents,” according to a statement from a spokesperson at the office. Office of the Director of the National Intelligence Service (CIA) on May 18. However, the reality shows that it is difficult to pinpoint the exact causes and symptoms of Havana syndrome. Victims of the syndrome report a multitude of different symptoms. This has scientists, engineers and medical professionals fiercely arguing about whether all cases of Havana stem from a single cause. CNN’s source said the US government has found a blood test that can detect some signs of Havana syndrome. The test was applied to intelligence officers with a recently discovered neurological syndrome, and at least one of the victims was a White House official. But testing alone is not enough information to make a definite diagnosis of this strange disease. Many Havana syndrome research institutions are developing a type of sensor device that can detect abnormalities to identify victims. However, this tool only helps detect the syndrome and cannot protect or improve the condition of the sufferer. The Biden administration has stepped up efforts to determine the cause of Havana syndrome. (Photo: CNN) Foreign secret weapon? In March, the US National Academy of Sciences reported finding “directed radiofrequency energy” most likely to be responsible for a series of strange neurological symptoms of Havana syndrome. This is called the “microwave theory”. However, US officials note that this theory has not been confirmed, some scholars have openly rejected the theory. CNN’s source said that the content of the microwave theory is purely based on external symptoms. This theory is not convincing because Havana syndrome victims have many and different symptoms. In 2014, the US National Security Agency revealed that intelligence on cases of officials with Havana syndrome since 2012 indicated it could be caused by “a high-powered microwave weapon capable of can produce a variety of effects on the human body, including damage to the nervous system.” But the National Security Agency has not confirmed the existence of this dangerous weapon, or information about the country that developed it. The US National Security Agency revealed that Havana syndrome could be caused by “a type of microwave weapon”. (Photo: CNN) Many US officials question how such a weapon could be so charged and so precise that it only damages the target’s brain. And equally important is if Havana syndrome is a man-made attack, who or what organization is behind this conspiracy? According to the US official, there is some evidence that Russia is likely to be the culprit because it is one of the few countries that has researched and developed a tool that is believed to be the weapon that causes Havana syndrome. Some researchers on Havana Syndrome say that if the cause of the disease is advanced foreign equipment, the purpose of its creation is to gather information from US officials. “ I don’t know if they happened to find a mechanism that would allow it (Havana syndrome) to be used as a weapon system, or are they just trying to collect (data) that could be detrimental to the country. America “, a CNN source said. To date, the investigation into this mysterious neurological syndrome is still ongoing, there is currently no evidence to prove that Havana syndrome is created by forces hostile to the United States, or the symptoms and treatment for this disease. those infected.

“I agree that vulnerable people want to wear masks as a precaution, but that’s their own choice,” Andrew said. When someone asked why he didn’t wear them when he went to public places such as supermarkets, subways, he lied, “I am exempt from wearing masks”. Many men refuse to wear masks because they consider it a sign of lack of masculinity and weakness. Photo: Cottonbro / Pexels. According to the The Independent Wearing a mask is the most important method to prevent the virus from spreading. The World Health Organization has been urging people to wear masks since June 2020, a scientific review published in July of the same year in the Journal of the American Medical Association described it as “an important important” in the fight against Covid-19. However, the disturbing fact is that there is a large number of people who refuse to wear masks like Andrew, the majority of which are men. A survey of 2,459 people in the US conducted by two academics at Middlesex University (London) and the University of Berkeley (California, USA) in May 2020 found that men are not only less likely to wear masks in public places. women, many of whom even consider wearing them “embarrassing, uncomfortable and a sign of weakness”. “Wearing a mask is a sign of weakness” Even when he tested positive for Covid-19 and had to be hospitalized, former US President Donald Trump still wanted to show that he did not need a mask, he took it off while standing on the steps of the White House after returning from the hospital. institute. “I don’t wear a mask like him. Standing a few dozen meters away, he was still wearing the biggest mask I’ve ever seen,” Trump said of President Joe Biden during the September 2020 debate. Trump seems to be implying that not wearing a mask means he is showing overwhelming strength against his opponent. Many men believe that only vulnerable people need to wear masks. Photo: Rex Features. A study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, an American NGO that focuses on public health issues, found that 68% of women regularly wear masks when leaving the house, this number in men is 49%. Emma Lygnerud Boberg, gender and program development consultant at International Media Support (Denmark), said: “This is a trend that we have seen before, where men appear to be reluctant to adopt measures. preventive measures than women”. She further notes that this is also consistent with other data, like men wearing seat belts less often than women. Peter Glick, an expert at Lawrence University in Wisconsin, says that men seem willing to take greater risks in everyday life, and that there are toxic gender stereotypes that force men to flex their muscles and fear. hurt. “Men are socialized to be dominant and independent. All these characteristics are intended to reinforce patriarchal norms that present masculinity as a performance. Wearing a mask can be interpreted as It shows weakness in some men. It shows that they are openly afraid of this virus, which means breaking courage,” he told The Independent. Toxic gender stereotypes Preliminary research by James Mahalik, Boston College professor of Developmental Educational Psychology, and doctoral fellows Michael Di Bianca and Michael Harris suggests that individualist tendencies and skepticism toward science Education can be directly related to whether or not a person will accept wearing a mask. To find out why some men refused to wear masks, Mahalik surveyed 596 men across 49 states, of various ages, with incomes ranging from less than $10,000 a year to more than $200,000 a year. The survey asked each person to rate whether they identified certain masculinity standards and to express their thoughts on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to minimize sexual harassment. spread of Covid-19. Toxic gender stereotypes are part of the reason some men don’t want to wear masks. In general, respondents felt positive about the Covid-19 prevention guidelines and said they adhered to them (since this was self-provided data, the researchers could not confirm that they actually wear masks all the time). Men who hold negative views on public health recommendations, such as social distancing and wearing face masks, also have traditional masculinity ideals revolving around emotional control, self-reliance, unity, and self-reliance. dominance, victory, power over women, and heterosexual self-expression. “We found that media masculinity saw less benefit from following CDC guidelines. They see more barriers, less trust in science, and they have less empathy for vulnerable or high-risk people,” Mahalik told Fast Company. Instead of trying to convince masculine men to change core elements of their identities, public health officials might consider reducing individualism in men by focusing on more socially friendly aspects of traditional masculinity.

Survival instinct Ueshiba Morihei is famous as the master of the martial art of Aikido. People in the world know that there are many strange things surrounding this character, to the point that they say that no one has been able to knock him down. During a practice session, UeshibaMorihei accepted the challenge of the practitioners, trying to use his whole body to push him off the mat. However, the ancestor remained motionless, until he shouted “Kiai” loudly, causing the students to fall to the sides. Everyone didn’t say a word, just felt shocked because the aftershock of the sound was still echoing in their ears. Sascha Frühholz watched for a long time the videos of the ancestor UeshibaMorihei’s training, with a terrifying “Kiai”, which stunned opponents and momentarily lost their composure. The sound is sometimes like a terrible thunderclap, sometimes like thunder in a thunderstorm. This makes sound scientists like Sascha Frühholz suspicious: does a scream contain such tremendous power? For a martial art like Aikido, shouting “Kiai” represents confidence and fierce will, transforming the human body from sluggish, sluggish state to excited and ready to fight. Our body is entering the subconscious working mechanism, so that when the mind speaks to control behavior and manifests outside, we officially operate in a conscious way. As a kind of signal, Sascha Frühholz believes that screams create multidimensional emotional expression, but are always forgotten by the modern life that has led us to slip into a regular Disney-style safe state, all day long. only laughter and occasional sadness. Sport is like a battle, between winners and losers. Since appearing on Earth, humans have always shown the dominant instinct, wanting to use power to threaten and overwhelm the opponent. Sascha Frühholz associates the shout of “Kiai” with the most primitive weapon of prehistoric times, to ensure the survival of any species. Perhaps, the deepest nature of the scream is like a self-defense shield in the community of creatures, not just humans. In other primates and mammals, scream-like calls are often used as alarm signals specifically for negative and social conflict situations. One summer afternoon in 2019, Harold Gouzoules sat quietly across from Sascha Frühholz inside a soundproof lab. The screams of monkeys from the tape are loud, loud, shrill and make ordinary people feel headaches. They live in a human-like society, and have become so intelligent that they develop distinct scream patterns that not only act as a warning but also reveal the type of predator among them, thereby protecting children and other family members. The two scientists looked at each other in amazement, at the printed sheets of paper crisscrossed with undulating bands of sound waves, representing different pitches and volumes. This led Sascha Frühholz to believe that humans are probably descended from individuals who were good at shouting, as well as having come to an agreement on how to “decode” the screams of their fellow humans, creating a mode of communication. unique news in prehistoric society. The panic-filled scream in “Psycho” has become a cinematic icon. Panic and fear Harold Gouzoules replayed Alfred Hitchcock’s horror masterpiece “Psycho” several times, listening to the haunting desperation hidden within the panicked screams of victim Marion Crane. The scream has become a symbol of a painful death, through the thin veil to reveal the full horror that follows. Human emotions are diverse, and of all the sounds humans make, nothing captures our attention more than a scream. And of the many human screams, the scream of fear is the most prominent. Each scream has at least one point of its own that makes them unique. It could be a low pitch or a chaotic howl, or it sounds like you’re losing control. Screams vary in loudness from 30 to 150 times per second, giving them a unique place in the soundscape of human voices, thus often attracting great attention. No wonder, Marion Crane’s scream in a bloody shower is often considered the scariest ever brought to the silver screen. Then, the image of women screaming in terror became a mainstay of Hollywood – even when the film was silent. Beyond the boundaries of movies, shrill sounds become the fulcrum for people to express their desperate pain, anger at themselves disguised by fear. Harold Gouzoules reminds us of the mystery of the creepy, anguished, painful screams coming from the “deep pit of hell” beneath human feet. Harold Gouzoules flipped through a hundred-page file on the 1970’s “race to the ground”, his eyes fixed on his own conclusion: “I believe that the strange sound comes from 12,000m deep underground. land is not owned by… one person but from… millions of people”. They still haunt humanity to this day, do they come from “cursed souls” in a mysterious unexplored world? Monkeys are so smart that they have developed distinct scream patterns to warn of danger. Game of evolution Alone in a closed room, Sascha Frühholz slowly took a deep breath, then suddenly shouted. Happiness was evident on the scientist’s satisfied face, because the scream unleashed a strong emotion for his idol: The Beatles. Every image of the Beatles’ ferocious ’60s performance appeared in Sascha Frühholz’s mind. The music kept running, people were still swinging, and the screams kept coming, excited but full of obsession. 10 years of existence during the 1960s, The Beatles changed the world a lot, becoming the pride of England in modern history. They brought us “Beatlemania”, the Beatles mania, then when they disbanded in September 1969, fans regretted and couldn’t stop looking forward to a reunion. Sascha Frühholz turned over each page of the Beatles’ research, her eyes stopped at the image of fans’ faces “deformed” because they shouted with joy and enthusiasm when meeting their idols. The scientist has long been skeptical about the true nature of the screams coming from the human throat, criticizing the old theory that always says that screams are painful, full of fear. An encounter with his longtime friend, Dr. Harold Gouzoules, led Sascha Frühholz to interesting conclusions. Not simply a warning like common theories, humans also create high-pitched screams to signal positive emotions such as extreme joy. It sounds simple, but screams actually convey a more complex set of emotions than we think. The odd sound, honed over millions of years, hides many subtle nuances of volume, timing, and inflection that can signal many things. Sascha Frühholz looked up at the scans of the human brain and suddenly noticed that, unlike other human sounds, screams are routed directly to the amygdala – the part of the brain that processes fear, anger, and strong emotions. other paralysis. Evolution has changed the scream, which is no longer a communication signal, stemming from the requirement of complex social context in humans. The two scientists were excited to find three important sites that make up the difference in human screams: the auditory system that analyzes and classifies sounds, the sensory cortex, and the frontal lobes that make decisions about action. . They immediately drew six large circles, each colored with a color representing the six types of emotions that screams contain: from “negative” anger, fear, pain, sadness to “positive.” extreme happiness and joy. They are reminiscent of Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream”, which depicts an anxious and desperate figure contrasting the landscape with the red sky. The artist’s diary page surprised Frühholz and Gouzoules, when he wrote: “A sentimental scream, of pain and sadness, spreads endlessly through space. If liberated and understood, it will one day turn into a feeling of hope and serenity.”

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Tesla stops trading in bitcoin. (Source: Forbes) On May 12, the world’s largest electric vehicle maker Tesla (USA) announced that it would stop using bitcoin in its car sales due to concerns about environmental issues. On his personal Twitter page, Tesla’s CEO, US billionaire Elon Musk wrote: “Tesla stopped using bitcoin to buy and sell cars. We are concerned about the use of bitcoins. fossil fuel for bitcoin mining and trading is increasing, especially coal – the worst emission fuel.” Tesla suggested that cryptocurrencies are a “good idea” with a “promising future” but “that cannot be achieved at a huge cost to the environment. Tesla emphasized that it will not sell “any bitcoin” but intends to use it for trading as soon as “bitcoin mining” transitions to more sustainable energies. This can be considered as a move to reverse the view of Elon Musk and Tesla, after facing criticism from environmentalists and investors. In the first quarter of this year, Tesla spent $1.5 billion buying bitcoin, then selling about 10% to bring in more than $100 million in profit. Immediately after the above announcement, the world’s largest digital currency lost more than 7% of its value and is trading at $52,669. In the Asian market, at one point bitcoin fell 17% to $45,700, its lowest level since March 1. Currently, this virtual currency has partially recovered to over $50,000. Bitcoin has a high level of security, appears and is distributed completely automatically based on algorithms and anyone can own it through deciphering mathematical equations and giving answers. dig.” To be able to earn bitcoins, “miners” will have to solve complex computational problems through a “miner” that consumes a lot of electricity. Researchers from the University of Cambridge (UK) believe that the total energy consumption of bitcoin mining in 2021 could reach 128 billion kWhm, accounting for 0.6% of the world’s total electricity production and high than electricity usage in Norway.

Meituan is China’s largest food delivery app. (Photo: QZ) A big storm hit after Meituan founder and CEO Wang Xing posted a poem from the Tang Dynasty on social media last week. The article on the Fanfou website has since been deleted, but Meituan confirmed it contains the poem “The Book Burning Pit” by author Zhang Jie written more than 1,100 years ago to satirize Qin Shi Huang. According to historical records, Qin Shi Huang quelled dissent in the country by digging huge holes, burning books not approved by the government, and burying scholars to prevent people from condemning him. Some comments on social media suggested that Wang may have posted the poem to implicitly criticize the Chinese government, which is holding back the country’s largest technology firms. Others compared the post to Alibaba founder Jack Ma’s speech last year, when he smacked China’s central banks and financial regulators for using outdated methods. Jack Ma’s speech seems to have angered the authorities. Ant Group’s historic IPO was also suspended at the last minute. Meituan and many other “big players” such as Alibaba and Tencent have been fined or investigated and monitored for several months now for violating monopoly or affecting consumer rights. The poem, which is more than 1,100 years old, further reveals the predicament that awaits companies like Meituan. Meituan stock fell 13% from May 6 to May 11, wiping out nearly $30 billion in market capitalization. Currently, the stock recovered slightly, gaining 2.5% at the close of the session on May 12. CEO Wang later posted an explanation, saying that the poem was about Meituan’s competitors. “The Qin Dynasty was afraid of scholars, but Liu Bang and Xiang Yu – the people who overthrew the Qin Dynasty – were not educated. That reminds me that the most dangerous enemies are not the people expected. Alibaba focused on JD.com and then Pinduoduo surpassed in terms of users. Similarly, Ele.me is seen as Meituan’s biggest competitor, but what really shocks the entire industry might be a certain business, business model that hasn’t caught our eye yet.” In April, Meituan and dozens of other companies were warned when Alibaba received a record $2.8 billion fine. Chinese authorities said Alibaba was fined for behaving like a monopolist. They also tell businesses that if they don’t address monopolistic behavior, they will be similarly punished. Later, China’s State Market Regulation Authority opened an antitrust investigation against Meituan for “exclusive trading arrangements”. The company was summoned by many agencies, including the Shanghai authorities, about the interests of customers. According to analysts Fitch Ratings, regulatory risks with China’s internet sector tend to escalate. The agency has not ruled out any fines with other companies after what happened to Alibaba. One netizen commented: “The poem is very suggestive. Wang Xing posted it at a critical period of the Big Tech crackdown. This is clearly inappropriate action. Wang may mean his rivals, but investors don’t think so. This is a very sensitive moment.” Du Lam (According to CNN)

Explaining his decision, Elon Musk expressed concern that “the use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining is rapidly increasing.” Elon Musk has just announced, Tesla will “pause buying cars with Bitcoin”, because of concerns that the use of fossil fuels to mine Bitcoin is increasing rapidly. (Photo: Canva) “Tesla has stopped accepting car purchases with Bitcoin. We are concerned about the rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and trading, especially coal. Cryptocurrency is a good idea on many levels and we believe it has a promising future, but that cannot come at a cost to the environment. Tesla will not sell any Bitcoin and we plan to use it for transactions as soon as we transition mining to more sustainable energy,” Elon Musk wrote on Twitter. The recent announcement of billionaire Elon Musk on Twitter. (Screenshots) After Elon Musk’s announcement, the cryptocurrency market quickly “red” when the price of Bitcoin plunged below the $50,000 mark, losing more than 12% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin price this morning, this coin previously dropped below $47,000 after Elon Musk’s announcement. (Photo: CoinMarketCap) Elon Musk’s decision is completely opposite to what this billionaire has previously stated. In early February, Tesla announced that it had spent $1.5 billion to buy Bitcoin, as well as saying that it could invest in a number of other digital currencies in the future. (Photo: Daniel Oberhaus (2018) / Protocol) In addition, Tesla also announced that it will soon let users use Bitcoin to buy its cars. By the end of March, Elon Musk announced that users in the US could buy Tesla cars with Bitcoin.

Hot topics attracting thousands of comments include: “Wrinkles 18 years old”, “What should I do to prevent premature aging”, “Can 16 years old inject botox?”, “Right now my face is like that. Hey, does it look horrible to be 30 years old? ”. On TikTok, Instagram, teens share their fear of wrinkles by overusing expensive skin care products and treatments. “I am 15 years old and have used retinol, vitamin C and a guasha massage tool because I am too afraid of aging” – an influencer shared in the video attracted 16,000 views. Anjali Mahto, a consultant dermatologist at Harley Street, London – Anjali Mahto – says she is starting to worry as more and more teenagers turn to anti-aging treatments such as botox injections: “Young people believe that botox is The best solution to fight wrinkles. Actually not. Botox is only effective for 3-4 months and do you know what happens when you always depend on it? “. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, 18-year-old Zac Mathias from Connecticut went to the spa every week for laser rejuvenation, needle roller or light therapy. Of course, Zac Mathias isn’t the only one obsessed with aging. 15-year-old Kennedy Hack-Juman was obsessed with thinking that when he grows his skin will get wrinkles. “I just don’t like wrinkles so I’ll try to stop it by all means” – Kennedy said. She learns beauty methods through social media, and invisibly increases Kennedy’s illusion and pressure on perfection. Before buying a product, she will carefully read each ingredient and then go to sales sites to see user reviews. She especially loves products for the skin on her hands, neck and eyes because these are the places that are most susceptible to aging. According to a 2012 survey by market research company NPD Group, 20% of American women 18-24 consider anti-aging skin is a very important thing. In 2018, several studies analyzed by The Benchmarking Company found that more than 50% of 18-24 year old women want to buy anti wrinkle products. Charlotte Palermino – an influencer famous for skin care videos, commented: “Social media creates paranoia. Before, I wasn’t until my late 20s when I thought about anti-aging. And now.” Now people are worried about it at 18-19 “. In fact, the topic of premature aging is being greatly hyped by social media. Taking advantage of GenZ’s aging fear, many beauty product companies have continuously launched anti-aging creams with the promise of ‘on the cloud’. “Now, it’s not just the elderly customers who are interested in anti-aging products. Young customers are also investing a lot of money on these products” – Clare Varga, head of beauty products at WGSN global trend forecasting agency. Robert Pogue Harrison, professor of literature at Stanford University and author of ‘Juvesence: A Cultural History of our Age’, believes selling anti-wrinkle products to teenagers is just a business strategy. . “Young people are a very lucrative market for consumerism, because young people, especially very young people, are susceptible to being dominated by their desires” – Mr. Harrison said. The anti-aging market is expected to generate more than $ 88 billion in global revenue by 2026. Clinical psychologist John Duffy thinks it’s sad that young girls believe they will be ugly as they get older. “Instagram, TikTok and other social media are making people think that beauty must go hand in hand with youthfulness. They want to avoid old face at all costs” – Mr. Duffy said.

Talking to CNBC, 6 people said they refused to be interviewed, offered a job or left TikTok as soon as they learned of the company’s 996 culture, whether through online review or direct experience. Culture 996 is very popular with Chinese business. It comes from the requirement that the work begins at 9am to 9pm, 6 days / week, or 72 hours / week. Meanwhile, the number of working hours in the UK and the US is about 40 hours / week. In the UK, working in excess of 48 hours per week on average is considered illegal. “I stopped discussing immediately” An employee invited to act as a communicator for TikTok said 996 culture is really a concern. When researching TikTok on the Glassdoor recruiting site, the most common downside is work imbalance – insane working hours and life. This person “stopped talking immediately when he knew that they were not very flexible about the location and working policy”. A few weeks later, the person was offered a similar role at ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, but declined. Another senior artificial intelligence researcher revealed that he did not accept TikTok’s invitation even when the employer announced the salary of more than £ 100,000 / year (3.25 billion / year), not including bonuses. The expert also went to Glassdoor to look for TikTok reviews. For this person, the balance between public – private is very important. Of course, online reviews are not the only factor to refuse to go with TikTok. While Glassdoor is recognized as a useful platform when searching for a company’s internal culture, it’s not perfect, and reviews are for reference only. People can post many different reviews. However, 4 former TikTok employees told CNBC that they have had a really negative experience here. A former employee said TikTok is the most “poisonous” office I have ever tasted. “Everyone there is completely miserable and life is too short. In the first year before the epidemic swept, I counted only four or five weekends without work… I know TikTok is having trouble with hiring but in the end they don’t care. People to them are just numbers ”. Another former employee shared that, on average, he had to work 15 hours a day at TikTok. “For them, that is normal. Everyone complained but still accepted, perhaps because of good pirated wages “. This person also dislikes the company’s very opaque culture because he doesn’t get an answer when asking a question about his or her workplace. “Stay away, stay away, stay away” Two other former employees of TikTok concur with the above point. One person even sent CNBC a review of the company on Glassdoor titled: “Stay away, stay away, stay away”. In the 1-star review, there are 10 reasons listed why people should refuse to join TikTok and look for another company. This person criticized the “unbalanced public – private life” to “toxic groups” and “terrible management”. TikTok is expanding its workforce globally to deal with the pressure of becoming too popular. The company seeks content management, technical or policy staff. To improve the working environment, TikTok recruited Michal Osman from Facebook to be the European Cultural Director in January. However, countless people left before. Currently, TikTok employees in Europe are more than 3,000 people, up from 1,600 people in September 2020. Many people used to work at Facebook and Google. A TikTok employee said not to go through 996 culture at the company. In addition, they have rules such as prohibiting meeting on Wednesday lunchtime or not meeting on Friday afternoon. Like any other development startup, employees work hard and sometimes have to work overtime when urgent, said a TikTok spokesperson. Song TikTok has no 996 policy. In the UK, consulting firm Great Place to Work ranks TikTok as the 30th best place to work based on employee experience and anonymous feedback. Du Lam (According to CNBC)

“Anti-aging was never the main goal when I started building a skincare routine, but it is taking up a lot of my time now,” she said. Like Mathias, young Americans are increasingly obsessed with their youthful appearance. They are so afraid of aging that they use anti-aging products and treatments very early. American teenagers are obsessed with the fear of aging, the fear of aging. Photo: CNN. In 2012, 20% of 18-24 year old American women considered anti-aging in skin care important, according to a survey conducted by market research firm NPD Group. In 2018, another study by consumer analysts The Benchmarking Company found that more than 50% of 18-24 year old women want to buy anti-wrinkle products. The immature children were afraid of getting old Kennedy Hack-Juman, 15 years old, acquired knowledge of skin care through social networks. Before buying any product, she goes through each ingredient carefully. “Then I’ll use a website to check the product’s ratings.” This young woman is almost obsessed with wrinkles. She especially loves products for the skin on her hands, neck and eyes because “those are the places that are most prone to aging”. “I just don’t like wrinkles so I’ll try to stop it anyway,” Kennedy said. According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, botox injections have increased by 28% among 20-29 year olds since 2010. Photo: Getty / CNN. Over the past year, the group that shares Reddit’s biggest skincare routine with 1.3 million members, has been flooded with posts lamenting the state of teenage premature aging. “Wrinkles at 19”, “Early aging, what should I do?”, “At 16, I was thinking about getting a botox to remove wrinkles”, “If I look like this now, then in my 30s How terrible will it be? “… are topics that have attracted thousands of discussions. On TikTok, Instagram, teens share their fears of aging by overusing skincare products, sunscreens, and expensive treatments. “I am 15 years old and I have used retinol, vitamin C and a gua sha massage tool because I am too afraid of aging,” one influencer shared in the video, which attracted 16,000 views. The market is lucrative Beauty brands are turning the aging fear of Generation Z into a lucrative business. The anti-aging market is expected to generate more than $ 88 billion in global revenue by 2026. “Anti-aging products are no longer just for older consumers. Young customers are also investing,” said Clare Varga, head of beauty at WGSN, the global trend forecasting agency. a lot of money for these products “. Robert Pogue Harrison, professor of literature at Stanford University and author of the book Juvesence: A Cultural History of our Age , believes that the sale of anti-wrinkle products to teenagers is only a business strategy. Social networks are synonymous with beauty with youthfulness. Photo: refinery29. “Young people are a very lucrative market for consumerism, because young people, especially very young people, are susceptible to being dominated by their desires,” said Mr. Harrison. Charlotte Palermino (33), who is famous for her skin care videos, said: “The internet causes paranoia. I don’t think about aging until I’m in my late 20s. Now now people are worried about it at the age of 18-19. Social media has changed the timelines. ” John Duffy, a Chicago-based clinical psychologist, says more and more young girls are convinced they will be bad if they get older. “Instagram, TikTok and other social media are making people understand that aging faces are a negative thing to avoid at all costs. It is a mistake to equate beauty with youthfulness,” said Duffy. to speak. Anjali Mahto, a consultant dermatologist at Harley Street, London, says she is starting to worry as more and more teenagers turn to anti-aging treatments like botox injections. “Botox is not the solution to the growing old phobia among young people. Botox lasts only 3-4 months and what happens when young people depend on it.”

AirTag has been long awaited by Apple ecosystem users. Many people have been expecting a new accessory that allows them to supervise their children when they go to school, or to control their pets to avoid loss. However, these practical applications are what Apple suggests not to do. According to Kaiann Drance, vice president of global iPhone marketing and senior director of connectivity and sensors Ron Huang, Apple designed AirTag to help users monitor the location of objects, not people or animals. . So, if parents need to track their child’s footsteps (eg in an amusement park or fair), “Apple” recommends using the Apple Watch with Family Setup, regardless of the cost. for this option was much higher than AirTag. Using Bluetooth energy-saving connectivity and W1 chip (similar to AirPods), AirTag is compact in size, can be attached to devices, keys, bags … to monitor the location of items on an Apple digital device (eg iPhone). AirTag is also equipped with micro speakers, allowing audio playback to help users easily locate their items. In fact, to ensure security, Apple uses a data encryption mechanism to limit only the iPhone that has synced data with AirTag can see the exact location of the accessory. However, the fact that users can abuse AirTag to spy on each other is still a concern. Besides, AirTag with removable battery structure will also be easily disabled by bad guys. This makes it more suited as a personal utility accessory than an anti-theft support tool. The Find My app on the iPhone can direct the user to find the previously synchronized AirTag with an error of just a few centimeters. As planned, AirTag will start selling on April 23 (US time), with prices about $ 29 for a single product and $ 99 for a package of 4.

Like a stream in the rainy season filled with a waterfall of thousands of mountains Oh my dear The sun is wild to heart Forget and give me the days of oblivion *** I need to be quiet To organize unruly thoughts Like people returning from far away arrange the furniture in the messy house *** I watched the heavy gray berries sway And remember the old purple flower color And my hair is getting shorter and shorter Because not enough to wait And that obscure position in life It also doesn’t seem real And you *** Even though I am very close Forget and give me the days of oblivion I ask for this silence To get into the dark corner Immersed in fear of the distant days Comments And, back to stillness is a beautiful poem by Dinh Thi Nhu Thuy. In slow rhythm, somewhat startled, poetic like farewell. Goodbye love, goodbye to yourself. The four poetry evoked from an awareness of love and one’s place in love may contain many melodies. That is the expression of the woman’s position. Not strong enough to wait, dissatisfied with obscurity, fear of unreal things is the source of the feeling of return. I ask for a tranquility to rearrange my heart, to remember the old purple flower color, to forget about passion like a waterfall of thousands of mountains. Wild love like the sun, will then become nothingness, like him?

Increasing automation will destroy up to eight million jobs in Germany in the next five years, predict labor market experts. The prospects are gloomy, but only a few German employees are afraid. As a worldwide survey of 210,000 employees in 190 countries has shown, only 28 percent of German workers and employees fear that computers or robots could take their jobs away from them in the near future. The job portal Stepstone, the international job exchange association The Network and the management consultancy Boston Consulting Group took part in the survey. The other Europeans are just as carefree as the Germans. The French, Dutch and Danes are even more relaxed.

Asians are particularly concerned

Only in the banking and insurance industry is the proportion of employees who fear losing their jobs due to digitization higher. No wonder, given that many work processes in these industries are increasingly automated. “Both industries do not manufacture any physical products,” says BCG labor market expert Rainer Strack, one of the authors of the study. “All they have is people and IT.” But even in these industries, people in Europe are more carefree than in Asia. In the island nation of Singapore, 61 percent of the employees surveyed fear that growing digitalization will threaten their jobs. In China, too, where industry plays a major role, 48 percent of workers fear losing their jobs because of growing automation. In the US it’s 44 percent.

No preparation for change

So are the Germans too naive when it comes to automation? “Yes,” says the BCG specialist Strack. He is convinced that “Covid has catapulted us into the digital future for ten years.” After the factories, more and more office workers have to be prepared for the fact that they will lose their jobs through the use of computers. Nevertheless, according to the authors of the study, no one really prepares employees in Germany for the changes. “One example would be the truck driver who will become obsolete at some point,” says Strack. “Actually, I should tell the truck driver 50 new jobs for which he can qualify. But today the truck driver doesn’t even know that.” After all, in the survey, a good half of German employees (55 percent) say they are ready to retrain. That is less than the global average of 68 percent, but more than the proportion of Americans. Just under half of them can imagine learning a new profession.

The shortage of skilled workers reassured

It is quite possible that the Germans are so relaxed about the possible dangers of automation for another reason: the high demand for skilled workers. “In the next ten years five million people will leave the job market. This will be a trend reversal for the first time, but it is also a huge opportunity for many,” says Stepstone managing director Sebastian Dettmers, who contributed to the study. Meanwhile, despite the Corona crisis, many German companies are optimistic about the future, as a survey of a good 2,800 companies by the Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) has shown. According to this, a third of them want to invest more this year than in 2020, and almost 30 percent want to create jobs. Around 40 percent of the companies surveyed plan to produce more than in the previous year, only 24 percent less. “In the here and now, companies continue to struggle with the various restrictions,” says IW economic expert Michael Grömling. “However, the ongoing vaccinations ensure that companies are largely optimistic about the second half of the year.”

BA speaks of a noticeable recovery

Indeed, the recovery in industry should also stimulate the labor market. In April, the employment barometer collected by the Munich Ifo Institute reached 98.3 points, the highest value since the beginning of 2020. Your colleagues from the Nuremberg IAB even measured the highest level since May 2019 in their labor market barometer published on Tuesday. The Federal Employment Agency (BA) also speaks of a “noticeably revived” demand for workers in April. According to the authority, new jobs have been created in almost all industries. The job index of the employment agency (BA-X) rose by two to 104 points – it had already increased by four points in March. The construction, manufacturing and information and communication industries developed particularly positively. In contrast, the areas that are particularly affected by the lockdown currently want to hire significantly fewer people, such as the hospitality industry.

Thousands of emails and documents from the citizenship and citizenship consulting firm Henley & Partners have revealed an unprecedented “door” on the mechanism of the so-called “golden passport” program, in which countries are semi-national. citizenship for foreign giants. This revelation showed for the first time how some people buy Malta passports through a government investment program, allowing them to pretend they are “residing” in the country for a year by renting an apartment. then leave it blank. Two weeks to own a “golden passport” Officially known as the Individual Investor, this program is designed to attract wealthy investors and enrich the national budget. Eight years ago, Malta announced plans to “sell” passports making the European Union (EU) not satisfied. The EU authorities are concerned that “buyers” can travel freely within the EU and Schengen bloc as well as be able to travel to many countries without applying for a visa in advance. In January 2014, a spokesperson for the European Commission gave a speech contradicting the proposals and stressed that EU members should only provide passports to individuals with “real affiliation”. to their country. After two weeks, the issue was somewhat resolved when the Government of Malta released a joint statement announcing anyone “buying” Maltese citizenship would need to reside in the country for one year, while also demonstrating the authenticity of the relationship with their new home. However, Malta’s golden passport program does not specify “place of residence”. Government officials also eluded when asked about the ratio between those who applied for a 12-month period and those who would actually be present. Malta is a beautiful island nation located in the Mediterranean. Photo: Guardian. The vulnerability has allowed some customers, who pay more than 1 million euros under the program, to successfully confirm that they have an “authentic link” with Malta. What they need to do is just spend a few weeks there and do a few activities over the loudspeaker, such as yacht rental or donation to a local charity. Guardian reviewed 250 open letters clients sent to Henley explaining their intentions to Malta. Internal emails show customers constantly asking if they can spend less time here. In the case of a 2014 Middle East client, the representative even asked their manager if “would go to Malta in about 7-14 days (ie the minimum time period) to take a biometrics. study and register and receive card (residence) ”. “If it is not possible to visit for longer, opening a bank account, donating to local charities and becoming a member of a local club will help demonstrate the bond with the country,” the manager answer. This advice shows that instead of 12 months, it seems just two weeks is enough to get a “golden passport” here. “The applicant does not have to be present in that country,” advised a client. “However, in order to create an ‘authenticity link’, (the Malta government) would appreciate it with at least 14 days’ time.” Out of all 250 letters, the applicant’s average commitment to stay in Malta is 16 days. Two bedrooms for 12 people To demonstrate commitment to a new home, Malta “golden passport” applicants will be required to invest € 1.15 million in the country, including a purchase of at least a real estate. 350,000 euros or a 5-year rental for 80,000 euros. Passport of Malta. Photo: Loving Malta. Some properties are rented significantly smaller than the actual size required by the applicant’s family if they plan to live there. In one case, Chinese citizens even rented a two-bedroom apartment for 1,500 euros / month despite applying for citizenship for 12 people, including 6 children. A Maltese citizenship-seeking South African businessman refused to pay Henley an apartment management fee on the grounds that no one would visit it. “The apartment is not used, no one will be there in a year,” he complained in a letter to the company. Malta’s immigration regulatory loopholes have the potential to have serious consequences such as security risks, money laundering, tax evasion, corruption and the risk of escaping water criminals. outside of residence, traveling freely within the EU territory. The European Union Commission recently accused Malta of “selling” citizenship, allowing individuals with little or no connection to the EU. However, the Malta government denied any allegations that the country’s residency requirement was “fake”. It argued that “authentic links” are not defined in EU law and the government of Malta “sets the rules as well as makes the final decision on all citizenship applications”.

According to the Nikkei Asian Review After a record $ 2.8 billion fine, trouble is not over for Alibaba’s billionaire Jack Ma. Because the corporation’s media empire worries the Chinese authorities. Alibaba is famous for e-commerce platforms like Taobao and Tmall. However, it also owns a media empire that includes media, media and broadcasting, social media platforms, video streaming websites, film production companies, and advertising agencies. . The above media platforms are effective tools to promote other Alibaba businesses. Like Alibaba, many tech companies are competing to build a vast ecosystem, from e-commerce to entertainment. Alibaba could continue to face trouble after a record $ 2.8 billion fine. Photo: Reuters. Communication power However, as the influence grew, Alibaba fell into the sights of the Beijing authorities. Fintech (financial technology) company Ant Group was asked to postpone its IPO (initial public offering) at the end of last year. By mid-March, Beijing asked Alibaba – which now owns the flyer South China Morning Post – divestments in the media sector due to fears of the company’s growing influence, according to the company Wall Street Journal. Out South China Morning Post Alibaba owns video streaming platform Youku and a 30% stake in social networking site Weibo. The group also invests in Bilibili, known as the Chinese version of YouTube, news conglomerate Yicai Media Group, news websites. 36Kr, Huxiu.com and Focus Media – China’s largest offline advertising agency. “To be fair, Alibaba’s control over information, media and personal data in China has outstripped the tech giants in other countries,” said Professor Zhu Ning at Hoc commented Shanghai Advanced Finance Institute. Alibaba’s control over information, media and personal data in China has outstripped tech giants in other countries. – Professor Zhu Ning Last December, the business news site Huxiu – funded by Ant – has targeted Chinese antitrust regulations. Huxiu warns that Beijing’s tightening of regulation will affect Internet companies and hurt the country’s economy. The article was published after China’s market regulator opened an investigation against Alibaba. The four-month investigation ended with a record 18 billion yuan ($ 2.8 billion) fine for Ma’s group. However, the post was removed from Huxiu’s website shortly after. The site also stopped posting news for a month. Last year, Weibo was also found to have deleted posts, closed comments, and removed highly searched topics in an attempt to quell rumors related to a senior Alibaba executive. Alibaba is Weibo’s second largest shareholder and largest ad customer. “Alibaba’s power to shape public opinion is amazing,” the paper said People’s Daily of the Chinese state. Alibaba invests heavily in the media sector, including newspapers, electronic media and broadcasting, social networking platform … Photo: Nikkei Asian Review. As the user’s information source increasingly depends on technology platforms, the influence of these platforms on the public opinion increases. That forces the Chinese regime to change its attitude. In fact, in 2014, the Chinese government openly encouraged the traditional media and Internet companies to further combine and invest in each other. At the moment, authorities are concerned that Alibaba’s excessive control over the media will help it strengthen its dominance in many other sectors outside of e-commerce and finance. online. Media investments mean a lot for Alibaba, analysts say. Tencent Holdings – a rival of Alibaba – owns messaging app WeChat and ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok (known in China as Douyin). Meanwhile, billionaire Jack Ma’s group lacks self-developed media platforms to attract and retain users. “An ecosystem that lacks a media platform is at a disadvantage in terms of competition. Looking at competitors, Alibaba sees the benefits of having media resources,” Nikkei Asian Review quoted Mr. Martin Bao, an analyst at ICBC International in Shanghai, commented. Fierce competition Tencent’s 1 billion WeChat user platform is the driving force behind the growth of e-commerce site Pinduoduo. Tencent is the second largest shareholder in Pinduoduo. Thanks to the huge number of users, short video platform Douyin is also able to quickly grow its e-commerce business through live streaming. The media also helps increase advertising revenue. “Advertising is the core business of Internet corporations, bringing stable revenue and low cost,” Bao explained. Alibaba does not disclose advertising revenue in its financial statements. However, in 2017, Alibaba CFO Meggie Wu said 60% of the company’s revenue came from advertising platforms. Stores buy advertising space on Alibaba’s websites and corporate media partners. The Chinese regime’s message is very clear. They decide what people should pay attention to, not private corporations – Associate Professor Fang Kecheng According to research firm eMarketer, Alibaba accounts for more than 30% of the Chinese e-advertising market in 2020. The group cooperates with more than 4,000 media partners, 100,000 mobile applications, reaching 98% of the population. in a country with a billion people. Alibaba’s media investment “is primarily aimed at expanding the ecosystem at all costs to prevent other companies like Tencent and Baidu from dominating,” said Leo Sun, a technology expert at The Motley Fool. cyber “. Alibaba’s rivals also invest significantly in the media. For example, in 2020, Baidu spent $ 3.6 billion to acquire the social media platform Joyy’s live-streaming business. Tencent developed its own video platform and online news site, and invested in Kuaishou and Bilibili. The Alibaba founder’s influence in the Chinese business world attracts the attention of the Beijing authorities. Photo: Reuters. However, Mr. Sun believes that corporations like Tencent, Baidu and ByteDance are unlikely to fall into the sights of Beijing authorities like Alibaba. Their investments are still related to the core business and not as extensive as Alibaba. Meanwhile, Alibaba founders are often known for their unique ideas. Mr. Ma also likes to convey his message to a wide audience. He even opened a business school for Chinese business leaders. Ma’s influence in the business world caught Beijing’s attention. Sheet Financial Times reported that his school had been forced to stop training. “The Chinese government’s message is very clear. They decide what people should pay attention to, not private corporations,” said Associate Professor Fang Kecheng at the Zhongshan Zhongzheng University.

Withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the US is still concerned about al-Qaeda. (Source: Reuters) In a report to the National Assembly entitled “Strengthening security and stability in Afghanistan”, the US Department of Defense emphasized: “The Al-Qaeda terrorist group still poses a threat to its soldiers and US allies in Afghanistan through ongoing interaction with local Taliban chiefs ”. Earlier this month, US President Joe Biden approved the complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by 9/11. Same day, CNN quoted three US defense officials as saying that some of the US military equipment began to be shipped out of Afghanistan, which were unnecessary equipment and supplies, which were not destroyed or transferred to the force. Afghan security. Meanwhile, outdated equipment will be destroyed. This is the first move by the US military since President Joe Biden last week announced details of a plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan with a deadline of 9/11, the full 20 years of the crisis. father in 2001 and also the event that sparked the US war in this southwest Asian country. (Reuters)

Closing the session on Thursday, the Dow Jones dropped by 321.41 points (1%) to 33,815.90 points. This index sometimes bottomed out when it dropped to 420 points. The S&P 500 index lost its momentum at the beginning of the session and lost 0.9% at the close to 4,134.98 points. The Nasdaq Composite also fell 0.9 percent, to 13,818.41 points. The Dow Jones decreased to 321.41 points (1%) to 33,815.90 points at the close of the session on April 22. Photo: AP Bloomberg News on April 22 reported that President Biden is planning to raise surplus tax to increase capital to 43.4% for wealthy Americans. The proposal would raise the capital gains tax rate to 39.6 percent for those earning $ 1 million or more, up from the current 20 percent, according to Bloomberg News. Then, Reuters news agency and The New York Times also reported on this issue. Jack Ablin, founding partner and chief executive officer of Cresset Capital Management, commented: “Mr. Biden’s proposal doubled the capital surplus tax rate for those earning $ 1 million. That is quite a cost increase for long term investors. According to Ablin, a wave of sell-off on Wall Street is expected to appear this year if investors feel this proposal has a chance to become law next year. The bulls led the decline in Thursday’s trading. Shares of Tesla and Amazon lost 3.3% and 1.6%, respectively. Before the news of the proposed tax increase, the major indexes fluctuated slightly as investors waited for the series of business results reports that major technology companies are expected to release next week. “Market cash flow is currently focused on a few growth stocks”, Mr. Mark Yusko – CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management said. “Because investors are afraid of a shock increase in the securities interest tax, investors can sell off to take profits and push the market into an adjustment zone”. Shares of Southwest Airlines also turned down 1.6% at the end of the session, although the airline announced that the number of bookings for travel continues to increase and is expected to break even or make a profit next June. Shares Dow Inc. down 6% even after the chemical company surpassed expected revenue and profit in the first quarter of 2021. However, as of the beginning of this year, the stock Dow Inc. is still up nearly 10%. Most companies are currently recording results exceeding Wall Street’s expectations this earnings season, but the first quarter’s strong results did not help the market soar after repeatedly setting record levels. in recent weeks. Regarding economic data, the US Department of Labor on April 22 said that the number of people applying for unemployment benefits for the first time was 547,000 people last week, lower than the forecast of 603,000 by Dow Jones. Also on April 22, the Republican Party made a plan to oppose the US President Joe Biden’s $ 2,000 billion infrastructure investment package. Senators have proposed a $ 568 billion package that includes funding for bridges, airports and water systems. This proposal does not include tax increases. However, concerns about the capital gain tax increase could be overblown as Democrats hold a narrow majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which may make it difficult to pass any proposals. Be positive ./.

Illustration. Such a delicious fruit has such health benefits, it is no wonder why women are infatuated with this dish. However, in order to choose a delicious fruit, it is also necessary to have a tip, otherwise it is easy for women to choose the wrong fruits, not delicious. How to choose plums to choose delicious fruit, not drug-coated? Here are some ways to choose delicious plums: Rely on the outer shell The appearance of the plum is largely determined by the flesh of the fruit. Choose to buy fresh plums, preferably stalks and leaves, round, not bruised, not deep. Also, do not buy plums with insect stings or nail stains because they are very susceptible to bacterial infestation. A delicious plum will have a plump, smooth skin and a white chalk coating. Plums are covered with white chalk, indicating that freshly picked plums will be more delicious. Choose plums with mixed green and red colors When choosing to buy plums, you should not choose to buy plums that are too green or reddish in color, but only choose berries that are mixed with these two colors, which are both crispy and sweet. If the fruit is too green, it will be sour, and the red fruit can be ripe too ripe and no longer crispy, if you like sweet, you can choose a red bruise. We can judge the quality of plums with a glass of water. Pick a plum and place the plum in a glass of water. If it is found that plums float on the surface of the water for a long time, it means that the plums are potentially poisonous or have ripening agents. If the plums do not float on the water, that means the plums can be eaten normally and without chemicals, you can buy them at ease. How to preserve plums After buying, you should store fresh plums in the refrigerator so that the plums are always fresh and delicious. Plums should not be placed in hot, high, humid places, which will make plums ripen quickly and not be delicious. Prunes before eating need to be washed with salt water several times, you can use them to cook into many different delicacies. Plum mixed with salt and chili salt or chili is a favorite dish of many women. In addition, this fruit is also used by many women to soak drinking water as well as make jam to eat bread.

The world has been getting COVID-19 vaccination for several months. Besides the hope that the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be controlled, there is no small concern with the fact that a series of new virus variants have appeared and are still appearing. It can be said that the global market is in the race between the vaccine and the unknown virus variants. The COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson started being distributed in the US in early March amid dangerous spreading of the variants. Photo: GETTY IMAGES Many dangerous variations Virus strain means there is a mutation, changes in the genetic structure of the virus, causing the virus to change the way it works. In addition to the old virus strain, the world currently has many new variants such as B.1.1.7 (originated from England, has spread to more than 90 countries), B.1.351 from South Africa (has spread to more than 40 countries). , P1 and P2 from Brazil (has spread to 25 countries, some cases have been infected and recovered from being re-infected with variant P1), D614G from Europe, A.23.1 from Rwanda. In which the variant appeared from South Africa is said to be the most difficult to prevent and the most dangerous. Studies show that the vaccine strain B.1.351 of the vaccine from Pfizer / BioNTech and of AstraZeneca / Oxford is not as effective as the old vaccine. Clinical trials of vaccines by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax also showed that the ability to prevent this variant is not high. These variants – with a faster rate of spread, a higher risk of death, and an easier way to outdo existing vaccines – threaten efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet, the appearance of the variants also points to another concern: More dangerous variants will emerge in the future if the world fails to win the current race. The current pace of immunization globally is worryingly slow, especially in poor countries. It can be understood that even though rich countries vaccinate rapidly, new variants may emerge in poor countries that have not yet had adequate immunization coverage. Understanding these risks, vaccine developers are working hard to increase effectiveness in coping with variants. And the global health organizations are also making efforts to accelerate the speed of global distribution and vaccination. These are difficult times. This will be our toughest time to see which side wins. If we can hold on for another month or six, there’s a big difference. TS PETER HOTEZ , Rector of Baylor College of Tropical Medicine (USA) Vaccine firms’ efforts The Pfizer / BioNTech vaccines and Moderna’s vaccines (both doses) both use the mRNA molecule as the foundation. This molecule instructs the body to make a mutant protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which signals the immune system to fight off the mutant protein if encountered. The Oxford / AstraZeneca vaccine (two doses) uses a reprogrammed version of another virus, adenovirus, that uses the DNA encoding the mutant protein of SARS-CoV-2. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine (single dose) also uses adenovirus. With these two vaccine platforms, once they want to redirect to deal with new variants, developers will need to modify their DNA or mRNA codes. Fortunately, this can be done simply and quickly, but the disadvantage is that it will require expensive changes to the vaccine production process and more time to produce and distribute. Hoping to avoid these shortcomings, Pfizer is now considering the possibility of adding a third dose to the current two-dose regimen to reinforce the effectiveness of preventing new variants. Talk to the radio NBC News At the end of February, Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla was confident that “the third dose will increase the antibody response 10 to 20 times”. Moderna is also working on the possibility of giving one-dose booster to the current two-dose regimen. In addition, at the end of February Moderna sent a version of the vaccine optimized to cope with the variant in South Africa to the US National Institutes of Health for further study. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson is confident its vaccine is resistant to many more variants because it is developed later than the above brands. Johnson & Johnson are also working on a two-dose vaccine (currently only available in one-dose version). Last week Pfizer announced that it would soon launch the trial of COVID-19, a positive news that gives further hope to quell the pandemic. Meanwhile according to the news agency Reuters Currently, many Asian countries are speeding up the distribution of AstraZeneca’s vaccine, after a period of concerns about the safety of the information that this vaccination causes thrombosis appeared in Europe. Earlier this week, many countries and territories in Asia activated vaccination. Some regional leaders are also vaccinated to reinforce confidence, including the Head of the Administration of Taiwan Institute – Mr. To Trinh Xuong, Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha. In Europe, after a short hiatus, many continental countries have also restored this vaccination. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson received the first dose last weekend and said “nothing strange”. The AstraZeneca vaccine is one of the few first available COVID-19 vaccines, available at a low cost and according to Reuters This vaccine will be at the heart of COVID-19 vaccination programs in most developing countries. The positive side of “vaccine diplomacy” Currently, the giants of vaccine COVID-19 (USA, China, India) are trying to expand distribution of vaccine globally. Compared to the US, the two countries India and China are more enthusiastic about implementing the campaign “vaccine diplomacy”. China has announced it will donate vaccines to 53 countries, and has already shipped millions of doses of its domestic vaccine to Asia, Africa and Latin America. When asked if the US could surpass China in “vaccine diplomacy” last week, the State Department spokesman did not respond. However, according to the news site The Hill The US is working with countries in the quartet group (India, Australia, Japan) to discuss providing vaccines to Asian countries to both stop the COVID-19 epidemic and as a counterbalance to China’s “vaccine diplomacy” campaign. National. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed this with three of their counterparts from February 18. During a meeting with G7 leaders last month, US President Joe Biden promised that the United States would donate 4 billion doses to the World Health Organization (WHO) Gavi vaccine alliance and possibly many more.

My face is swollen and painful because of the advertisement “lifetime warranty” (Artwork) Fever with swelling In October 2020, Ms. M. (Hanoi) worked as a forehead-padding service at an aesthetic establishment. Two weeks before she had not cut her thread, M felt completely normal. But after cutting for only 2 weeks, this woman began to suffer excruciating pain. Accordingly, her entire face was continuously puffy, painful, and her forehead was concave with fever. Absolutely no, this woman had to go back to the cosmetic facility to perform the suction in a state of fear and pain. Here, he proclaimed the name “doctor” but did not wear a nametag to say the possibility of a material allergy, advised her to take it off and wait 6 months after it will stabilize and make a new one. “I had to agree. But during this time I went to ask some more doctors, it was explained that my condition was not caused by an allergy to fillers, if any, it appeared right from the time of putting on the forehead, not waiting after 2 weeks. cut. Actually, this explanation, in my opinion, is valid. Because I myself used to put a lot of materials into the face: padded cheeks, chin pad, nose … But never as horrible as this one. “, Ms. M. complained. This woman added that, as if she was “enchanted”, even though she had many experiences in doing cosmetology, after only a few minutes of visiting this monumental cosmetic facility with a very “sincere” confession of The owner of the new introduction returned from Korea with the principle: beauty from the inside, beauty must be safe and willing to “give it to you” with a “lifetime” warranty. Immediately, M agreed to perform. Methods are not performed at the spa, the establishment is not allowed Talking with reporters, TS. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan, Center for Plastic Surgery – Aesthetics, National Burn Hospital (Hanoi), said that forehead padding is a cosmetic surgery applied to customers with concave, flat, unbalanced forehead. Made of silicone material or self-made fat, making the face more balanced. “This is an invasive bleeding procedure so it is not allowed in spas, nor in unlicensed facilities. Because, when using materials to pad the forehead, nose lift or temples, the main complication is infection and bleeding. In the above case, the above patient will think a lot of infection because the typical symptoms of infection are swelling, heat, and red pain. The cause of this situation may be due to the sterility during surgery is not good, in cases of using implants, sterility is an absolute requirement ”, Dr. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan analyzed. The use of materials to shape body lines in general or the face in particular does not affect health, but also helps to conceal those defects and help customers have a face, body. more harmonious balance. However, TS. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan emphasized that, when performing these surgeries, it is necessary to choose reputable facilities with full operating licenses, skilled and experienced doctors for safe surgery. “During 9 years of performing thousands of surgeries, doctors encountered many cases of inflammation, necrosis of the nose after silicone lift, or cases of liquid silicone injection and buttocks, chest necrosis. Most of these cases are done at unqualified facilities, using unknown origin ”, PhD. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan emphasized. In the face of complications, despite being much warned, it still happens to women when going to beauty, TS. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan emphasized that the advice of doctors to customers is that when performing invasive procedures with bleeding, using external materials into the body, it is necessary to choose reputable facilities, doctors skilled to avoid experiencing undesirable complications.

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine. (Photo: VNA broadcast) Regarding the issue of vaccine supplies of the European Union (EU), on April 18, the European Commissioner for the internal market Thierry Breton left open the possibility that the EU could decide not to continue ordering. vaccine of AstraZeneca due to a later than agreed upon delivery. The EU initially ordered 120 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine for 27 member countries in the first quarter of 2021 and 180 million doses in the second quarter of 2021. However, so far AstraZeneca has only delivered 30 million doses and is expected to have only 70 million more doses in the next quarter. Mr. Breton affirmed that there is currently no certainty and the EU is still negotiating with AstraZeneca. However, he stressed that no matter what the decision is not due to medical or epidemiological reasons, and affirms that the AstraZeneca vaccine brings more benefits than risks. U] Previously, on April 16, French Industry Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher also mentioned the possibility that the EU will not renew the contract with AstraZeneca and both. Johnson & Johnson in the year 2022. Some EU countries have stopped using the AstraZeneca vaccine due to concerns about the risk of side effects occurring thrombosis. However, most countries have resumed their AstraZeneca vaccination program after the European Drug Administration (EMA) confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

Voice The moon cries Khanh Ngoc is living a peaceful life with her emotional son – Kuni, 9 years old. She also found a man who loves mother and daughter. In normal life, Khanh Ngoc is a woman who cooks well, making her son very interested in the mother’s food. Whenever she comes home from school, Kuni gets her mother’s favorite food. The boy confided to Khanh Ngoc that: “When I was at school, I had to eat something I didn’t like, so go home, mom, give me a good meal” . The female singer has taken care and made her many dishes not only nutritious but also beautiful. The gentleman also praised his mother for good cooking, making Khanh Ngoc “cool”. Khanh Ngoc and her 9-year-old son Kuni. Recently, however, the female singer born in 1983 said that she is a person who likes to cook but is lazy to clean. She shared: “After completing her homework, Kuni said so hungry and this picture was born. She likes to cook but is too lazy to clean up.” In the accompanying picture, Khanh Ngoc shows off the dishes for his son, including: Shrimp with cheese sauce, beef in fish sauce, meat rolls made from rice paper, vegetables served with “divine” fish sauce. Received a lot of compliments as “courageous mother”, not afraid to cook cooking, but Khanh Ngoc also expressed to her friends her obsession after cooking: “A pile of cups is waiting for fear”. I complained of hunger, Khanh Ngoc was sure to do all the delicious dishes but confessed to being lazy to clean up. Khanh Ngoc also has a very creative way to take advantage of the food: “Unfortunately, 2 loaves of bread left over at the meal, it makes this crumb”. A sandwich dish of minced meat and fresh vegetables is an attractive suggestion for when you are tired of rice. “Going to the upper garden, cut the cilantro and basil and bring them to make red shrimp with Thai sauce like Bay sister”, she wittyly shared. Everyone must admire the talent of a one-child girl. The pan-fried steak with rosemary leaves made by Khanh Ngoc made her boyfriend immediately compliment, “Who’s your wife is so good?” And called the person she loved “MasterChef”. “Break a clove of homegrown rosemary and sauté salmon, it smells good”, in addition to beef, Khanh Ngoc also likes to fry salmon with rosemary leaves. She identifies herself as a real housewife, all vermicelli noodles can be done deliciously, without going out of the shop. Khanh Ngoc was the first time trying dried shrimp and beef jerky at home and said that it was “okay”. According to her, cooking must also be done many times to draw the recipe and improve the dish more and more. Besides cooking for her son and family every day, Khanh Ngoc sometimes invites friends to gather and make delicious dishes from seafood that looks just as delicious as the restaurant. Other meals are very hearty that Khanh Ngoc treat her friends. Khanh Ngoc is also very hard at making “healthy” dishes for beautiful skin. She smoothies spinach, pineapple, macca seeds, strawberry, raspberry, sapoche and sautéed broccoli with scallops, mushrooms, and oyster oil for lunch. Refer to how to make steamed bread with minced meat like Khanh Ngoc makes for a boy: Resources: Bread: 6 pieces Ground pork: 200 gr Ground beef: 200 gr Cassava: 1/2 bulb (chopped) Carrot: 1/2 bulb (chopped) Mushroom: 50 gr (chopped) Purple onion: 1 bulb (chopped) Garlic: 2 shrimp (minced) Chili: 1 fruit (chopped) Roasted peanuts: 1 little Scallion: 3 branches (chopped) Fish sauce: 2 tbsp Cooking oil: 2 tbsp Spices: Salt, sugar, seasoning seeds Processing: Stir fry the mixture, make a sauce Place the pan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and fry the purple onion. Then, add the ground pork and ground beef and sauté for about 5 minutes to cook. Season with meat 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon seasoning seeds. Add cassava roots, carrots, mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes to cook, season to taste, turn off the heat. Make fish sauce and onion fat – Making fish sauce: Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of warm water, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, stir well. Add garlic, chili, sour food, stir well, season to taste. – Making onion fat: Put in cup scallion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, pour in 2 tablespoons boiled oil. Steamed bread and finished Cut the bread into slices to taste, then spray 2 sides of the bread with water. Then, steam for about 5 minutes. Spread minced meat on the bread, add fat onions, roasted peanuts and enjoy. Finished products: Minced pork sandwiches you can eat with raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce is very delicious. In the kitchen to enjoy right away!

Map of the Forbidden City with more than 9000 rooms. Photo: Ton That Minh Khoi With the huge area of ​​the Forbidden City, many debates broke out to see how many rooms this project has. In 1972, architects conducted comprehensive statistics according to the standard “four pillars and one room” (that is, each anti-stall is equal to 4 columns, counted as one room). The statistical results show that the Forbidden City has a total of 9687 rooms. However, in all these rooms, there is a place where no one has lived for a long time, that is Khôn Ninh Palace. Cung Khôn Ninh The royal family members living in the Forbidden City all have their own residence: His Majesty lives in Can Thanh palace, the queen lives in Khôn Ninh palace, the queen lives in Tu Ninh palace, and the crown prince is Ninh Tho palace. Each place has its own meaning. If the Can Thanh sign represents positive, the Khôn Ninh arc represents the negative. Photo: Sohu The position of the queen is opposed to the emperor, the emperor is heaven, the queen is earth, so the word “Khôn” in “Khôn Ninh” is taken from the hexagram “Khone” in “Chu translated”, which means that the prince uses virtue to support all things. The bow name Khôn Ninh is understood as “Khone Geographic Security”, which means that this is a safe and pure place. Starting in the Ming Dynasty, the Khôn Ninh Palace was used as an impregnation for the queen. Red is the main color of Khôn Ninh to represent love and reproduction. The emperors would stay with their queen in this palace shortly after their wedding, wishing they could soon give birth to a son. After being ordained, queens will live in Khôn Ninh Palace until their death. If the queen moves out of the palace, it is usually for two reasons, one is that the emperor has died, the queen moves to the queen’s palace or, in a worse case, when the queen becomes unseen. A place such a good place to live, why later Khôn Ninh Palace becomes a gloomy place, no people live? “Hell” queen Contrary to the name of peaceful meaning, Khone Ninh Palace is considered to be a place full of waves. During the Ming dynasty, Emperor Chu – the queen of Minh Tu Tong Sung Trinh De hanged himself here. By the Qing dynasty, King Khang Hi had a total of 4 post-creation times, his two queens passed away inside the Khoneing Palace, which made Khang Hi extremely miserable and never married again. After these haunting events, Khôn Ninh Palace was left vacant for more than 30 years because it was considered a curse. The decoration inside the Khone Ninh Palace is only to serve the emperor’s wedding day, the rest of the year is used as a place of worship. Photo: Sohu According to experts’ analysis, the main reason why Khôn Ninh Palace was uninhabited was the policy of building Di Hoa Vien of the Qing royal family. Many concubines were moved to live in Di Hoa Vien, so the existence of the harem was very blurred, and the old Khôn Ninh Palace was also increasingly empty. Although always vacant, according to royal rites, this Khôn Ninh Palace is still the place where the emperor and the queen get married, they will live there for 3 days before moving to another palace. Later, the Khôn Ninh palace was used mainly as a place of worship for the Manchus deities. Although not often frequented by people, this place is still decorated with splendid architecture and interiors in accordance with royal regulations. However, being only used as a place of smoke for a long time without people living has made Khôn Ninh palace become dull and dull. The murky space and many dark legends will make visitors visiting the Forbidden City feel extremely scared when entering this palace.

With the People’s Committee of Da Nang City in principle agreeing to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (Ministry of Transport) to research, survey and implement procedures for submerging 200,000 m3 of material in the sea of ​​Da Nang, experts say. There is a need for a careful assessment of the environmental impact (EIA).

Danang’s marine ecosystem is in decline

Associate Professor-Dr. Vo Van Minh, Chairman of the Council of Da Nang Pedagogical University, said that if there is no other dumping site, there is only way to sink into the sea. However, where to sink, in EIA techniques, it is necessary to determine which sea is the safest, least damaging to the environment.

“Currently, the waters of Danang are not included in the group of protected areas, so it can be submerged. However, from an environmental perspective, falling there will certainly affect immediately, especially coral reefs and seagrass areas. These areas are very important for their habitat and breeding grounds for marine life. Surely it will disturb the environment, affect species of marine fauna and flora “- Mr. Minh said.

Mr. Minh emphasized that in the EIA technique, it is only said to minimize to the lowest level, in the permitted level, not say that it is not impacting. Da Nang’s marine ecosystem is in decline, especially the coral system due to poor conservation, tourism and wastewater impacts.

“I want the EIAs to consult with scientists, but if they do not do well, it is dangerous for the environment” – Mr. Minh worried.

According to Dr. Nguyen Tac An, former Director of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, in order to carefully analyze the EIA capacity of submerging, it is necessary to understand the dredging method and the submerged technique. It can be said that all the material in the sea when lying still is okay, but when touched and bounced, many problems occurred. Therefore, it is okay to say just taking this place and leaving that place.

Mr. An said that the submergence principle must stay away from sensitive areas such as residential areas, fishing grounds, protected areas and special values ​​of the sea. In addition, when submerged, it is necessary to avoid seas with strong motivations.

“Actually we dumped it, but it will run away. Submerging techniques must be very attentive. Must see if the quality of sediment and chemicals in the area we scraped up is toxic or not. This EIA agency is aware of both. The dynamic maps in Vietnam nowadays all have them. Therefore, when pouring, it must be considered and calculated. The EIA agency will have to take physical samples for testing, calculate the propagation pattern, size, dredging and dredging time “- Mr. An noted.

Mr. An emphasized: Dredging the sea channel is very important for economic development. Dredging cannot be helped. However, how to minimize the impact of the dredger to increase the overall economic value.

Experts believe that when evaluating the EIA, it is necessary to determine which sea area is safe, with the least damage to the environment. Photo: LE PHI

Dredging the sea channel into Tien Sa port will create 200,000 m3 of material and be calculated to submerge in the waters of Da Nang. Photo: TAN VIET

Worry about coral reefs

Talking about the material submerged in Da Nang sea, Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong, Dean of the Faculty of Environment – Chemical Technology (Duy Tan University), assessed that 200,000 m3 of material is much and will definitely affect the system. marine ecology.

“The affirmation is always going to impact the ecosystem. When we poured like that, we thought it would lie there, but in fact it was not there at all, it had extremely large currents, so it would be swept away. Must see under that sea there are corals or not, because the most fear is the influence of the coral. When pouring like that, the coral cannot withstand the mud, when the water is too turbid, the symbiotic algae of the coral dies and makes the entire coral carpet die “- Ms. Phuong said.

Ms. Phuong further analyzed the great possibility that the sea area is expected to be submerged deep enough that there are no live corals. Most worrying, however, is that the currents will sweep matter around. Especially sediments, if heavy sediments will be deposited, and fine-grained sediments will be swept away.

“Saying a 100-hectare sea area, it will actually wash away very far. The sediment in the dredging site is likely to be fine-grained, not coarse-grained sediment. Fine means it is light, can be washed away, coarse grain is deposited in place and moves slowly. In a period of a few years it will be swept away everywhere and swept seasonally, because the flow changes with the seasons. Wherever the flow is, the coral will die there. The symbiotic algae of the coral needs light, the coral ecosystem is extremely important. And the bottom ecosystem will be temporarily destroyed for a while, then recover “- Ms. Phuong said.

Ms. Phuong added that from a management perspective, any project will have an impact on the environment. If you consider the environmental impact less than the likelihood of economic development, that’s okay, it’s worth the tradeoff.

“Also saying no effect is not right. The impact at sea is difficult to control. If other ecosystems can recover over time, the corals will not, die will die ”- Ms. Phuong affirmed.

177 species of corals around Son Tra peninsula From 2016 to 2018, the Southern Institute of Ecology had the topic “Research on conservation and biodiversity restoration of terrestrial and underwater ecosystems in Son Tra Nature Reserve”. After nearly three years of restoration, the live coral cover increased by more than 10% compared to baseline. There is an increase in organisms living in the reef. The coverage of seagrass beds increases about 20% -30%. According to research by the Southern Institute of Ecology in 2019, the sea surrounding Son Tra peninsula has 177 species of coral belonging to 17 families and 52 varieties. There are also 130 species of fish living in coral reefs, belonging to 32 families and 65 varieties. This sea also has three species of seagrass distributed over a total area of ​​1 ha and 108 species of extremely diverse seaweed. However, the marine ecosystem here is seriously degraded.

MU won 2-0 at Old Trafford’s home field in the quarterfinals of the Europa League against Granada. This victory helped MU defeat Granada with a total of 4-0 after two matches and won the right to enter the semi-finals to face AS Roma.

In the quarter-finals of the second leg at Old Trafford, coach Solskjaer unexpectedly let Paul Pogba take the captain’s armband, but the French midfielder played only for 45 minutes in the first half and was replaced by Van De Beek after half-time.

Pogba was warned by the referee with a yellow card in the 17th minute, claiming that the French international hit the elbow against the visitors’ midfielder Sanchez. Pogba told BT Sport that the referee’s decision to withdraw the yellow card was wrong. “I have to leave the field, this yellow card is regrettable,” said the French midfielder. For me, this yellow card is difficult to accept, I think it is a situation where the opponent fouled me. I got the yellow card and we won which is the most important thing. ”

Pogba said that receiving a yellow card in the 17th minute was unfair to him. Photo: EPA.

Paul Pogba also said that the Granada players tried to do everything they could to get Pogba sent off, thereby making the number 6 of MU unable to play in the Europa League semi-final against AS Roma.

When asked by the media whether the Granada players were deliberately angry so that he had to receive a second yellow card? To this question, Pogba answered frankly: “that is for sure”. Pogba added: “The penalty only happened after all the Granada players tried to knock me out of the game. I think the coach can also see that it’s better to let me off before I get a red card and make it difficult for my teammates. ”

Solskajer withdrew Pogba because he wanted to keep this player for the Europa League semi-final against AS Roma. Photo: Getty Images.

Talking about Pogba’s penalty card, coach Solskjaer said: “Sometimes, Paul wants to win a lot, he has a few tackles after he receives the yellow card. However I think I don’t want that to happen (Pogba was sent off), even though he played very well.

During the move, Ki Hun and Seobok are chased by a group of agents and Seoin, the company behind the cloning project, uses it as a tool to help humanity become immortal and dominate the world.

The journey of Ki Hun and Seobok is not only a bloody chase and gunfight film as expected, but also a film that brings many philosophies about human fear, death and immortality.

The film constantly raises questions about the finite life and death faced by each human being, but a human copy does not.

Ki Hun is pained to have lived through a life full of guilt after betraying his co-worker a few years ago. However, he admits that he doesn’t want to end his life here and finds a glimmer of hope that his fatal illness can be cured with Seobok.

Seobok, a boy trapped in an immortal life, asks Ki Hun if his whole life is painful and how fearful of death he feels. While he only hopes he will be meaningful and cherished in his immortal life.

From this moment, Seobok Not merely a typical sci-fi film, but it also raises questions about people’s attitudes toward fears of death and a desire for immortality.

Although the drama is enveloped in a heavy and somber atmosphere, Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum’s excellent chemistry through his comical lines and expressions has become a highlight of movie.

Besides, the gun fighting scenes and chasing scenes are also attractive points to help Seobok – The human clone is one of the most anticipated and worth watching movies this April.

Movie Seobok – The human clone opening in theaters nationwide from April 15, 2021.

China plans to build super hydroelectricity three times more than the Three Gorges dam. Illustration

Specifically, the new dam is planned to build a dam in Tibet, capable of generating electricity three times as much electricity from the Three Gorges Dam.

Beijing authorities have not released details of the new dam in Tibet, but Chinese media predict this dam with a capacity of up to 60 GW, could become the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, surpassing the dam. Tam Hiep, with a capacity of 22.5 GW.

The new dam project was mentioned in the five-year economic development plan (2021-2025) announced by the Chinese government at the annual parliamentary session.

In November 2020, speaking at a conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the China Hydropower Engineering Association, China Electricity Construction Group Chairman Yan Zhiyong announced that Beijing would exploit hydroelectricity in the lower reaches save the Yarlung Zangbao River. The Yarlung Zangbao River flowing into India is the Brahmaputra River.

Beijing could argue that the mega dam project in Tibet is an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Given its position on the Yarlung Zangbao line, the new super hydro is in danger of facing strong opposition from environmental activists such as when the Three Gorges dam was built in 1994-2012, especially from India. . The Yarlung Zangbao River was renamed Brahmaputra when it flowed into India.

According to the report, the exploitation of hydroelectric resources on the Brahmaputra River could provide China with 300 billion kWh of carbon-free electricity a year, accounting for about 4% of the country’s total demand last year.

The proposal to build hydroelectric dams on the Brahmaputra River raises concerns in India and Bangladesh, the riparian states of the river because it serves as an important source of water. However, China seeks to downplay those concerns and announced that it would pay attention to the interests of these two countries.

Reuters quoted an Indian official revealed that the New Delhi government is planning to build its hydroelectric dam on the Brahmaputra River, in order to increase water retention capacity and find ways to neutralize the influence of the Chinese project. .

The Indian government has repeatedly conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese authorities, urging them to ensure the interests of downstream countries are not compromised by any activities in the upper region. source.

The Three Gorges Dam created a huge reservoir and evacuated about 1.4 million residents. A dam three times as massive as the Three Gorges could have had a catastrophic impact on the neighborhood.

The areas around the Yarlung Tsangpo River are less densely populated than the Yangtze River. But there is a precedent for relocation of local residents to make room for dam construction projects on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Nearly 2,000 people were relocated to build the Yagen hydropower station in 2015, local media reported.

Yarlung Zangbao River.

Brian Eyler, director of the sustainability, water and energy program at the Stimson Center, a research organization in the US, says a super-large dam could be a bad idea. Large dams can impede fish migration as well as sediment flows during the downstream flood season.

While China already has a surplus of electricity, the generated electricity could be used to compensate for the losses as it switches from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.

Tempa Gyaltsen Zamlha, an environmental policy expert at the Tibetan Policy Institute based in Dharamshala, India, said the project contains both ecological and political risks.

“We have a very rich Tibetan cultural heritage in those areas, and any dam construction will destroy the ecology, engulf parts of that area. will be forced to abandon ancestral lands, “he said, adding that the project will encourage Han Chinese workers to migrate, who will gradually settle here permanently.

India is also concerned about the project, as analysts say China is in a position to control a large portion of South Asia’s water supply.

“Water wars are an important part of war because they allow China to use upstream power for its most essential natural resource” – political scientist Brahma Chellaney wrote in Times of India.

CIA director William Burns is concerned about losing intelligence when the US withdraws its troops from Afghanista. Photo: Reuters

According to Reuters (UK), at the hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mr. William Burns highlighted the important risk inherent in the decision of President Joe Biden, to withdraw all remaining forces. of the United States in Afghanistan, despite the existence of al-Qaeda and Islamic State militants.

“By the time US troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the US government’s ability to gather information and act on threats will decline. It’s the truth, ”said Burns, a veteran US deputy foreign minister, who took over as CIA director last month.

However, the head of the CIA also added that the US government is likely to keep some parts after the withdrawal, to help make intelligence predictions and resist efforts to restore the team. al-Qaeda terrorist organization.

Mr. Burns’ warning reflects the concerns of many experts that the withdrawal will significantly less secure US intelligence officers, limiting their ability to gather information in a timely manner.

“In the broader perspective, surveillance for US threats will be significantly reduced so that preventive measures can be taken. The Washington administration will no longer be able to cooperate directly with the Afghan security forces, ”said Lisa Curtis, a former White House top advisor to Afghanistan during the former Trump administration.

Ms. Curtis also questioned which US anti-terrorist forces would be relocated outside of Afghanistan, citing “historical hardship” that had placed American forces in “the most appropriate locations. “is Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

American soldiers step out of bases in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Photo: Reuters

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden said the US will still monitor terrorist threats, reorganize its counterterrorism forces and retain substantial assets in the region to respond to threats from Afghanistan after withdrawal.

Marc Polymeropoulos, a former top CIA officer who served in Afghanistan, said intelligence agencies often rely on the US military for critical assistance such as security and medical evacuation. He worries if US troops withdraw from here, how the intelligence community will stay.

Previously, President Joe Biden announced that he would withdraw the last 2,500 US troops from Afghanistan before 9/11, the 20th anniversary of al Qaeda’s terrorist attack on the US and usher in the country’s longest war.

President Biden’s decision shows that the US military presence is no longer decisive in achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan, a core assumption that the Pentagon uses as a foundation for military deployment. American team here.

A UN report in January said there are still up to 500 al Qaeda terrorist fighters in Afghanistan. At the same time, the Taliban are also maintaining a close relationship with this terrorist organization. However, the Taliban denied the allegation and claimed that no al-Qaeda members remained active in Afghanistan.

This impressive cave and chapel is located in Sedlec, about an hour from Prague (Czech Republic) by train. This is a peaceful and beautiful town.

Sedlec caves are located under the All Saints cemetery church.

The cave itself is a Roman Catholic chapel.

In 1870, the Schwarzenberg family of the aristocracy hired a famous carpenter, František Rint, to turn the skeletons in the chapel into works of art.

This is the Schwarzenberg family crest.

The entire chapel is decorated with motifs made of human bones.

Before rearranging, Rint and the workers cleaned up the bones.

Then he turned them into things like ceiling lights.

The huge ceiling lamp is one of the most impressive parts of the chapel, which is said to have every bone in the human body.

Sometimes pieces of bone are used for decoration …

Or form artifacts commonly found in a chapel.

They sometimes tell legends, such as a Turk whose eyes were gouged out by a crow.

Human bones form the framework for the traditional statues.

They can also be combined with other materials.

They always bring an element of obsession for the scene.

Each corner of the chapel has giant skeletons.

They seem mysterious and intimidating when you get up close.

People often leave coins for good luck.

Rint left an impression on his signature – in human bones.

Robert Hoge with his beautiful wife and little angel.

Born with a deformed shape

According to the Daily Mail, 44 years ago, science did not have a scanner or ultrasound so Robert was not examined during pregnancy. He was born with a very weak constitution, an abnormal face shape like a “monster” when there was a giant tumor, the size of a tennis ball right between his eyes. Robert’s leg was so deformed that doctors had no choice but to amputate it.

This was a big shock to the family. Robert’s mother, Mary seemed dumbfounded to her eyes, she was scared to look at the baby, unable to come close, to hold him even once. She was so shocked that the whole family left the little boy in the hospital to volunteer to take care of and return home.

In fact, the Australian woman was scared. Mary confided to her sister: “My son is very ugly, I fear even at first glance, it is my obsession, I cannot feed him.” Met with criticism from her sister, being asked about the baby by many people, Mary did not have the courage to admit she left her in the hospital. She realized that she had to take her home, poor little son. She tried to overcome the overwhelming psychological shock, and went to the hospital to pick up her child. Since then, Robert also has another nickname “Ugly” (meaning ugly).

Robert Hoge has an ugly, disfigured face.

When he was interviewed later, Robert Hoge painfully admitted that his mother sometimes only wished that her son died as soon as possible to get her out of the nightmare of life. “In my mother’s diary, she wrote that I wish I had died and told the nurses that she did not want this child. However, overcoming the emotional shock, my mother decided to raise me, a child with serious medical conditions, ”said Robert.

Life is never easy

However, life is never easy for Robert. When he was 4 years old, he was taken to discover a center, he was very happy to go out, explore the world around him. He was bought by his mother for a veil that only reveals his eyes, he is very excited and thanks to his mother’s gift.

At the same time his family went to a strange place, he trembled when he saw all the strange machines, he was measured his face by uncles in white and examined all over his body. Now his mother said that I was going to undergo a surgery, I would look healthier and cuter. He innocently thanked his mother. He just wanted to turn to hug his mother, to be sullen even once, but his mother hurriedly stood up. A little bit sad, but Robert leaned his mouth open again toward his mother, as if thanking her so much.

Despite the pain, he still tried to make his mother happy, he didn’t want to make her worry even once. He told her she was very well, I was fine. Robert Hoge underwent several surgeries after giving birth, one of which was surgery to remove a facial tumor that had grown almost the size of a tennis ball. Unfortunately, the aftermath of the surgery and his physical condition was unbearable, he was forced to amputate both legs to make room for the prosthetic legs. Since then, it has become more difficult for him to walk. Her face was haggard because of the unruly undulations of the gauze.

The young Robert Hoge was a child with his parents.

During the time he was growing up, he constantly received ridicule and alienated words from the people around him. Once his mother let him go out to meet a friend, Robert was very happy to be able to rarely take out his face veil to catch the sun. The neighbor saw him rushing into the house and crying like he had a nightmare. Robert hurriedly covered his towel and wandered into the house.

When he became a boy big enough, Robert realized his difference, it was time to go to school, everyone looked at him scared, the brothers and sisters just played together without playing with him, his mother loved him. but only far away, seldom near. However, instead of self-esteem and embarrassment, Robert cultivates a great source of strength to accept his own ugliness, to deal with the barriers that always separate Robert from others.

From a very young age, Robert always tried to actively study and take care of himself so that people do not have to struggle. He saw that the whole family talked about something about him, he was very happy and innocently thanked everyone who loved him. Robert often watched his brothers and sisters play through the windows, quietly helping his mother pick up vegetables while she was away. He stayed in his room alone, never crying or nagging his mother.

When Robert was 10 years old, his parents spoke openly, honestly about their feelings when Robert was born. Although he knew that at first his parents were reluctant to bring him home, Robert said he did not feel hurt but was happy that his parents were frank with him. Robert believes that the family has brought the best things with love and sincere care.

Appearance doesn’t determine life

After years of struggling with surgeries, painful and endless, when he was most tired, he came back to himself. When Robert was 14 years old, he didn’t want to change any more. After going through 24 surgeries in his life, Robert Hoge decided to stop, he wanted to accept himself, he didn’t want to go through the pain to hide his defects. “I think it’s not worth risking my life just for the sake of getting into the crowd. The difference in appearance is not as important as how you live, ”said Robert.

Whispering words or stares did not discourage Robert, on the contrary, he tried to find more opportunities to interact with people. Robert is the first in his family to go to college, hoping that he will get a good job, regardless of his family in the future. After graduating from school, Robert began writing and publishing books about his own life experiences to inspire and energize others.

Barriers to appearance have never rolled Robert up in life.

Since deciding to live with himself, Robert has removed his veil and come into contact with the plants. He went to the garden, met his neighbors. He bravely did many useful things for the community. When someone panicked when he met him, Robert softly apologized and lowered his head. Every day passed like that, when everyone got used to the deformed face, he was able to raise his head high and see the world around him without fear of making people afraid.

A feeling of happiness crept through each cell, something that he had never experienced such a free, happy feeling before. Maybe for you it is very normal, but for Robert, through the ten spring and summer, the experience was as great as all of his life.

Time passes by, the boy Robert is now grown up. Whenever he had the opportunity to talk to everyone, he was very cheerful, friendly, and his way of sharing was humorous and profound. Everyone turned from fear to compassion, watching his face reappear so much emotional loss and experiencing so much physical pain.

When he turned 30, Robert married a woman named Kate, an ordinary girl who loves a man because of her extraordinary talent and energy. Currently, Robert lives with his wife and two daughters in Wynnum, a beautiful suburb on the shores of Moreton Bay, Australia.

Robert Hoge has also spent time writing, becoming a speaker who delivers a positive message to everyone, even serving as a political advisor to the former Governor and Deputy Governor of Queensland. He wrote “Ugly” (Ugly), released in 2013, detailing his own journey, his different experiences of overcoming difficulties in life.

Robert is now 47 years old, he continues his meaningful path. Today, he has become a famous speaker around the world. Over the years, he realized that the surgeries weren’t helping him, instead it was the joy in his mind, what he could do for everyone was the best thing.

To be sure, the two leaders will also discuss how to deal with a rising China, North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Narrow a large cognitive gap

For now, the Biden administration will put an emphasis on promoting cooperation with allies, including Japan, and this is warmly welcomed by America’s allies. .

However, as China continues to rise and the US is urging its allies to assume greater responsibility in international affairs, there is a danger of a large gap between the US and Japan. awareness.

Although Japan is very concerned about China’s behavior, in recent years Tokyo has maintained a cooperative rather than an adversarial approach.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide (left) and US President Joe Biden (right) will discuss many ‘hot’ issues. (Source: AP)

In October 2018, former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo visited Beijing, and Japan signed memoranda of understanding with China on more than 50 joint projects related to infrastructure construction in third countries. .

Chinese President Xi Jinping was scheduled to make a state visit to Japan in April 2020, but the tour was subsequently postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Under Prime Minister Suga, figures of “doves” and “hawks” toward China in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) often fought for influence.

The hawks have sought ways to postpone Xi Jinping’s state visit when it comes to Xinjiang and Hong Kong issues. LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai, a supporter of Prime Minister Suga, opposed the delay, but the visit is not expected to take place in 2021.

Although Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi urged China to resolve the Xinjiang issue, Tokyo still shied away from imposing economic sanctions on its neighbor because of its lack of legal frameworks. like that.

Therefore, the US should prepare mentally that Japan will adopt a more moderate approach towards China. Japan will certainly continue to strengthen the role and mission of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) within the framework of the Peace Constitution and the US-Japan alliance.

At the same time, Japan will also seek a clear commitment from the United States to avert Chinese military provocations, especially around the Senkaku Islands (which China also claims and calls for). Diaoyu) after China passed a new Customs Law last month, granting China’s coast guard the right to use weapons.

Analysts say the US will certainly be disappointed if it wants Japan to take significantly more aggressive military action against China. Although Japan passed a security law in 2015 that allowed the SDF to engage in limited collective defense activities, constitutional restrictions essentially forbid Japan from using force for purposes of does not involve defense.

Furthermore, the Japanese public still supports Article 9 – the peace clause – in the Rape and has little desire for the SDF to engage in combat missions that pose a risk of casualties.

Get cooperation back on track

About North Korea, both leaders advocated adopting a tough approach. Unlike his predecessor, Donald Trump, Mr. Biden is not too close to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Mr. Suga will be anxious to express his tough stance towards North Korea in the face of domestic public opinion when asking for US assistance to repatriate Japanese citizens previously kidnapped by North Korea.

President Biden had to find a way to reassure the US-Japan-Korea trilateral partnership that Trump has ignored. The key bottleneck here, however, remains tensions between Japan and South Korea over forced labor – issues that have engulfed the enthusiasm of cooperation between the two countries even though they share a common desire to curb the chapter. North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.

Addressing climate change and fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic will be a “fertile ground” for the US-Japan to promote cooperation.

Regarding climate change, President Biden quickly brought the US back to the Paris Agreement and is scheduled to hold a climate summit with 40 world leaders from April 22-23.

Prime Minister Suga pledged that Japan will reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2050.

Since the financial institutions of the US and Japan lead the world in supporting the use of coal, under the leadership of these two countries, it is likely that the world will be promoted to transform energy, without using fuel. fossils that turn to renewable energy could eventually forge clean energy partnerships.

With regard to Covid-19, Since Japan and the US have a long history of cooperation in international health, the lack of cooperation between the two countries in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is surprising. A lot of people fear that the Tokyo Olympics will turn into a super infectious event this pandemic.

More communication against Covid-19 did not yield much results. This includes Japan’s use of a supercomputer in an AI-based Covid-19 study, American doctors’ experience in treating Covid-19 patients, and the logistics of government vaccination. Mr. Biden.

Japan and the US could also support more multilateral efforts, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the EU-operated Covid Tool Access Accelerator, to help stop the spread of spread globally and vaccinate people around the world before the emergence of resistant mutations.

The US-Japan summit provides an important opportunity to get bilateral cooperation back on track. However, to best strengthen cooperation and close the perception gap, these two allies should not shy away from discussions regarding thorny issues.

(according to EastAsia Forum)