Balance of the Wirecard U Committee Is Scholz complicit?

Status: 06/22/2021 5:00 p.m.

The Wirecard committee of inquiry presented its report one year after the accounting scandal became known. But who is politically responsible remains open. The opposition and the Union accuse Finance Minister Scholz. For years the Wirecard Group has been highly praised – an innovative business model, a fantastic sales development, the hope in the Dax. And then almost two billion euros disappeared from the balance sheet practically overnight. “It is a criminal case,” says Matthias Hauer, chairman of the Union in the committee of inquiry. And after seven months of studying the files and questioning witnesses, it is clear that the Union is primarily responsible for the bankruptcy of billions: “Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz and the management of the Federal Ministry of Finance bear political responsibility for the Wirecard scandal,” said Hauer. They knowingly looked the other way when the rumors about irregularities in the Wirecard management made the rounds. Fabio de Masi from the Left puts it even more drastically: “This billions of dollars lie, this Wirecard illusion factory was only conceivable because they organized a political network to hide the fact that there wasn’t much substance under the covers. “ De Masi recalled the countless investors who would have lost a total of more than 20 billion euros in share assets due to the Wirecard bankruptcy.

Opposition demands political consequences

Florian Toncar from the FDP also thinks that someone from politics should have apologized to the injured party: “I think it is a major annoyance for many citizens that in the end there is no one in such scandals who will also stand up admits his own mistakes. ”

But back to Olaf Scholz. As a witness in the committee of inquiry, he had considerable gaps in memory, complained the spokesman for the Union and opposition parties. Lisa Paus from the Greens thinks that Olaf Scholz did not exactly recommend himself as a candidate for Chancellor: “I think that especially in these times Germany needs a leader who can also admit mistakes. And I think that is something that Olaf Scholz is not given. ” Kay Gottschalk from the AfD was the chairman of the committee of inquiry – Union and the other opposition factions attested to having carried out the office professionally and with colleagues. In the matter he also misses political consequences at a higher level. “A minister would have resigned 20 years ago. And that is a cultural change that we are experiencing here in Germany that I do not like,” said Gottschalk.

SPD defends Scholz

And the SPD? It takes its candidate for chancellor out of the political line of fire. The allegations against Scholz are just election campaign noise, says finance politician Cansel Kiziltepe: “Olaf Scholz bears no political responsibility for the Wirecard scandal. And the allegations that have been made have not been confirmed.”

On Friday there is still a Bundestag debate on the political assessment of the scandal – then the public prosecutor has the floor. She is investigating the former management of Wirecard for, among other things, embezzlement, falsification of accounts and fraud committed by gang. It is not yet possible to foresee when there will be criminal proceedings

The gold market last week: the international gold London gold closed sharply, and the physical column with almost no upper and lower shadows showed a strong fall.

On the trend, the price of gold since Opened at the beginning of the week at 1877.26 The US dollar per ounce was under pressure in the early stage due to the Fed’s eagle expectations, and then the Fed’s decision to surprise the eagle impacted the world. The dot plot predicted two interest rate hikes in 2023, which pushed the US dollar to a high for several months and suppressed it. The price of gold continued to plummet down until Thursday;

Although there was a rebound at the end of the week, under technical pressure and after the Federal Reserve Brad indicated that it might be suitable to raise interest rates next year, it once again assisted the dollar index to rise sharply, rising to 92.40 intraday, recording the biggest weekly gain in 14 months. Make the price of gold start down again, and record a new low point again Week low 1761.57 USD, but also Closed at 1761.86 Dollars, Weekly amplitude of 116.14 US dollars, closed down 115.4 US dollars, a decline of 6.15%. The biggest weekly decline in more than a year. For more specific trend causality, check the weekly review article.

Looking forward to the opening of this week on Monday (June 21): After the international gold opened at US$1,765.69 per ounce, the trend stopped falling and rebounded. Although it rushed higher and then fell sharply last Friday, the inverted vertical line was charged in the continuous decline of the market, which usually means the end of the decline. The next market rises Probability Larger, so it also produced a certain bullish expectation. In addition, technically, it is currently near the support of the 50% retracement line of the 1451-2075 upward trend, and it has not effectively broken below, so it also has a certain supporting effect.

On the whole, the technology is expected to rebound, but it has not shown strong buying demand. Fundamentally, SPDR gold holdings increased by 11.07 tons on Friday, which also shows that large institutions still have not lost confidence in gold. Variant strains raging in the UK may bring some hedging demand to the gold market, but there is still greater negative pressure because the Fed’s strong eagle view is still shrouded in the market.

If the following speeches and economic data show stable performance this week, they may be dispelled, and the gold price will return to the bullish market with high inflation expectations. Therefore, this week’s economic data and speeches will be the focus. Whether the bulls can be bullish again depends on the further development of this week’s trends and fundamentals;

In terms of economic data this week (June 21-25), there will be economic data such as the Markit PMI data in June in Europe and America, the monthly rate of durable goods orders in the United States in May, and the PCE in May in the United States as an inflation indicator;

Focus The core personal consumer price PCE index is expected to drop slightly from 3.1% in April to 2.9% in May. Stronger-than-expected personal consumption expenditure inflation may allow the US dollar to continue to outperform its competitors and depress gold prices, and vice versa.

In terms of events, there will be speeches by many Fed officials headed by Fed Chairman Powell and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision. Market attention is relatively high, and investors need to plan ahead.

Focus See if the Fed is prepared to adopt any new wording on the reduction of debt purchases, and whether he will try to change some tough stances. If the view surrounding the reduction of debt purchases actually started in September instead of December, the dollar may rise further, and vice versa. For more details, check the weekly review article or the economic calendar.

In terms of point of view, Zhang Yaoxi believes that: Last week, the Fed’s policy outlook suddenly reversed strongly, bringing the first interest rate hike forward to 2023, which triggered a sharp drop in the price of gold. But the trend response of gold is also a bit overdone,

At the end of last week, St. Louis Fed President Brad’s remarks further boosted the US dollar, making it difficult for gold to regain lost ground, but it also added that inflation was more serious than expected. Therefore, after the market has calmed down and re-understood that inflation is not only temporary, in the current environment of high growth and high inflation, according to the time point of the Fed’s interest rate hike proposal, it will not be implemented for at least 18 months.

Therefore, after a bit of weakness, the price of gold will rearrange and rise. At the same time, U.S. bond yields are also in a continuous bearish trend. Although the current support for the price of gold is relatively small, the price of gold has risen and fallen at the same time this year, but in the medium and long-term general trend, it will still return to the normal reverse impact. Will once again support the price of gold to rise;

Looking back at the historical market, the price of gold rarely fell more than one hundred dollars in consecutive weeks, and it was on top of the bull market trend since the previous year. Therefore, the further technical target is the 100-week moving average or the continuation of this wave of decline. Location. So this week, we will focus on this position, the double bottom support in March, and the 100-week moving average support. If you touch this, you can see the rebound first. If you fall below, make another plan. Specific ideas and operations are subject to actual warehouse information.

Technically: Weekly level: Since the close of the physical big Yin column last week, the price of gold is currently near the closing downside of the bullish cloud layer, which is near the 50% retracement line, showing support and rebound. However, the indicators KDJ and MACD in the attached drawings have shown strong performance. Bearish signals, so this rebound is expected to be difficult to sustain, or there is a risk of further decline.

The rebound from the top will focus on whether the mid-rail and the 30-week moving average can break through and remain stable. If it touches it during the week, it can go short first. .

Daily level, The price of gold has fallen sharply since last week, and is currently rebounding near the 50% retracement line touched, suggesting that the market’s negative impact on last week has weakened. In addition, the short signals of KDJ and MACD indicators in the attached photos have begun to weaken. The overall situation is also in a sharply oversold position, so there will be continuous sharp rebounds at any time, and there will also be room and strength for rebounds in the day. The initial resistance above focuses on the 100-day moving average and the 5-day moving average. In addition to no positive factors, it is expected that the rebound will fall again when it hits it. If it breaks through, it will be bullish at US$1820 or even US$1835.

International Gold: Follow below 1763 Support near the dollar, and 1755 Near the US dollar; follow above 1779 Initial resistance near the U.S. dollar, and 1794 US Yuan near.

Silver TD: Follow above 5380 Yuan/kg, and 5420 Resistance near RMB/kg; follow below 5200 Yuan/kg, and 5120 Yuan/kg support.

Note:

Gold TD = (International Gold Price x Exchange Rate)/31.1035

International gold fluctuates by 1 US dollar, and gold TD fluctuates by about 0.22 yuan (in theory).

US gold futures price = London spot price × (1 + gold swap interest rate × futures maturity days / 365)

Make bold predictions and trade with caution. The above opinions and analysis only represent the author’s personal thoughts, and are for reference only and not as a basis for trading. According to this operation, the profits and losses are at your own risk.

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Smoke and steam rise from the Belchatow Power Station, Europe’s largest coal-fired power plant in Poland. Photo: Reuters. The use of fossil fuels continues in the face of rising global energy demand, continued consumption and investment in new fossil fuel plants, and energy use, the report said. lower biomass such as using wood or agricultural waste in heating and cooking. Burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil produces carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. As concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere rise to record levels, governments have called for stronger emissions cuts and curbs on fossil fuel use to meet global climate goals. The exhaust pipe of a car is photographed on the street in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Reuters. The share of fossil fuels in the global energy mix was 80.2% in 2019, compared with 80.3% in 2009, while renewables such as wind and solar accounted for 11, REN21 said. 2% in the energy structure in 2019 and 8.7% in 2009. The remainder of the energy mix consists of traditional biomass, which is used largely for cooking or heating in homes in the developing world. However, in many regions, including parts of China, the European Union, India, and the United States, it is now cheaper to build new wind or solar photovoltaic plants than to operate new ones. existing coal plant. Renewable energy is also competing with new natural gas-fired power plants in terms of cost in many locations and is the cheapest source of new electricity generation in countries on all continents, the report said. big land. “We are waking up to the bitter reality that the climate policy promises of the past ten years have been almost empty words,” said Rana Adib, CEO of REN21. “The share of fossil fuels in final energy consumption has not shifted an inch,” she added. In many countries, the Covid-19 economic recovery packages aim to stimulate further investment in renewable energy. But renewable investments only account for about one-sixth of investment in fossil fuels, the report added.

The Greens and the Economy relationship status complicated

Status: 11.06.2021 5:19 p.m.

For a long time eco-party and industry could not go together. In the meantime, both sides have grown closer. But the relationship remains difficult: many companies are critical of the election manifesto. By Björn Dake, ARD capital studio Leuna Chemical Park in Saxony-Anhalt. Robert Habeck is standing on a construction site wearing a white hard hat. A new system for epoxy resin is being built here – including for wind turbine rotor blades. The Green boss listens with interest and keeps asking questions. As a farewell, the boss of the chemical park operator Infraleuna, Christof Günther, gives him a book and says: “We would of course be happy if you might honor us again in a different role.” The chemical industry is looking for contact with the Greens. Who knows if they won’t be in the federal government in a few months and Habeck will be a minister?

End of an enmity

Habeck is still party leader of the Greens alongside Annalena Baerbock. And as such, he seeks proximity to industry: “Chemistry has to become climate-neutral. The best way to do that is to talk to chemistry.” When visiting the election campaign in Leuna, there was no sign of fear of contact. Not anymore, as Habeck emphasizes: “The old hostility, greens and chemistry, where it used to be said: Close everything so that the environment is clean – it has long since become a constructive, creative, searching relationship with one another.”

Lobbyists are lining up

Dieter Janecek is responsible for this relationship. He is the industrial policy spokesman for the Green parliamentary group in the Bundestag. As the MP from Munich reports, the lobbyists are standing in line with him. Almost 50 percent of the election campaign dates are company visits. Many companies also wanted to show what problems they have with the energy transition. According to Janecek, the relationship is not free of tension. For example, the will be discussed The amount of the CO2 price and the question of what the state and what the market regulates. However, he sees the networking between the Greens and business at a high point. Ex-Siemens boss Joe Kaeser will speak at the federal delegates’ conference on the weekend. So are the bosses campaigning for the Green Chancellor candidate Baerbock?

Industry is critical of the election program

Joachim Lang from the Federation of German Industries does not want to make an election recommendation. He also says that relations with the Greens have improved. According to him, the party leadership has begun to be interested in the economy. He is all the more astonished by the Greens’ party program. The BDI chief executive calls it “a tribute to the left party base”. Lang accuses the Greens of wanting to replace the social market economy with state control and redistribution. He means, for example, rent ceilings, a higher top tax rate and a wealth tax.

Economy demands faster climate decisions

The industry association thinks it is good that the Greens want to push investments. In the draft of the election manifesto, on which the Greens delegates will vote on the weekend, there is talk of investments amounting to 50 billion euros per year. The money is to be spent on fast internet, rail expansion, research and urban development. This is to be financed primarily through loans. Regardless of who will rule after the federal election – the industry wants planning security in climate policy. Lang says: “Every new federal government will have to find clear, new decision-making paths because we no longer have the time for the previous decision-making paths.”

Weak economic literacy in state elections

Back in Saxony-Anhalt. Habeck is campaigning in the beer garden on the Peißnitzinsel in Halle. He stands in the shade of some trees and reports on his visit to Leuna. His conclusion: The contrast between climate protection and the economy has always been “stupid”. Climate protection is economic policy and location policy. There is applause from around 100 listeners. But in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt last Sunday, the Greens won only a few votes. The election analysis shows that the economy and jobs remain weak points for the party. The pollsters of Infratest dimap measure the lowest competence values ​​here.

Gate to Dong Dau Archaeological Site (Yen Lac – Vinh Phuc). Photo: Tien Dung. Lesson 1: Used to be the largest ancient Vietnamese residence in the Northern Delta Reviewing the historical process, Yen Lac is a land rich in potential for historical relics. In Binh Dinh commune, a relic of Go Gai (also known as Dong Gai) has been found in Coc Lam village, a site of Phung Nguyen culture. In Dong Cuong commune, there is Quan Doi (also known as Quan Doi Dong) at the junior high school area, with vestiges of Phung Nguyen culture. Also in Dong Cuong commune, there is Ma Hon, in Chi Chi village, with vestiges of the Metal Age. Right in Yen Lac town, there is a famous archaeological site of Dong Dau, with vestiges of the culture of Phung Nguyen, Dong Dau, and Go Mun. Also in this area was found the site of Go Chua Bien Son with vestiges of the Phung Nguyen culture. In Nguyet Duc commune, there is Dinh Xa site, in Dinh Xa village, Dong Dau cultural site has been discovered. In this commune, there is also a site of Hai Cay bronze with traces of the Metal Age… Archaeologists have initially sketched a panorama of ancient times in this place thanks to excavations, survey and reconnaissance in Yen Lac district and Vinh Phuc province. Panorama of Dong Dau archaeological site (Yen Lac – Vinh Phuc). Photo: Tien Dung. While the district has just formed 5 industrial clusters but has not yet formed an industrial park like other areas in the province, Yen Lac advocates exploiting its strengths in culture, especially historical and cultural relics to preserve , promote, first of all to serve sustainable tourism development in order to break out of the purely agricultural district. On the basis of information provided by leaders of Yen Lac district, at the beginning of the year of Tan Suu (2021), we went to survey Dong Dau archaeological relic which was ranked as a National Historical and Cultural relic by the State. from April 21, 2000. This relic is 1.5 Km east of Yen Lac district center, completely located on a mound about 6 m high compared to the surrounding lowland field, with a total area of ​​8.5 ha, in Dong village, Yen town. Lost. Since its discovery (in 1962) until now, Dong Dau archaeological relic has been protected, serving for excavations, research, study tours of specialized scientific agencies, scientists and researchers. domestic and foreign scientists and students from local schools. Stone axes and bowls were discovered at Dong Dau archaeological site in 1999. Photo: Vinhphuc.gov.vn/ Dong Dau relic has undergone 7 major exploration and excavation times in the years: 1965-1966, 1967, 1968-1969, 1984, 1987, 1999 and 2012, with a total area of ​​758m2, concentrated on the southern slopes. East, South, West and the top of the mound with an average thickness of cultural layer over 3m (up to 6m in some places). The 7th excavation was held in December 2012 with the participation of 3 agencies, namely the Department of Archeology, Faculty of History, University of Science and Humanities – Hanoi National University, the Vietnam Archaeological Association and the Department of Archeology. Culture Sports Tourism Vinh Phuc province. Bronze artifacts discovered at Dong Dau archaeological site in 1999. Photo: Vinhphuc.gov.vn Through 7 excavations, many archaeological remains have been discovered with thousands of specimens, tons of pottery pieces of all kinds, extremely rich in materials, types, diverse in types and designs. symbols of 3 cultures: Phung Nguyen – Dong Dau – Go Mun made of stone (axe, chisels, grinding tables, rings, jewelry beads), bronze (ax, file, arrow, hook, javelin) ceramic ( pieces of pots, jars, forks, stringers, ceramic balls and many tools made of bones and horns, animal remains such as pigs, deer, deer, buffalo, cows, dogs, tigers… and quite a few fish bones. At the same time, there are also images of buffaloes, cows, chickens and many animal bones found, for the first time, burnt rice grains have been found, proving that wet rice farming has existed for a long time and plays an important role. important in the life of ancient Vietnamese residents. Dong Dau Go is a precious relic, contributing to affirming in the historical process of the nation spanning about 2 millennia, the ancient Vietnamese people stopped and settled in Dong Dau, creating the Northern Delta. and created the Red River civilization, especially built a brilliant wet rice civilization. Compared to all other archaeological sites (usually with a cultural layer of about 40-50cm), Dong Dau has the thickest cultural layer up to 6m and has a bottom-up evolution over time. Archaeologists have discovered 4 cultural layers of this archaeological site. The bottom (oldest) layer unearthed many stoneware, pottery, horn tools and many animal remains. Notably, in 1999, the Vietnam History Museum in collaboration with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vinh Phuc conducted the 6th excavation and discovered a burial tomb, still retaining human remains of the Phung Nguyen culture. This excavation, although only 25m2, but also discovered a tomb located at a depth of 3m. Archaeologists have found very clear tomb borders. The tomb is almost intact except for the missing left femur – possibly due to later people digging a hole to hit the grave and also not ruling out the destruction of the termite nest. The reason is unknown, but found evidence that the right fibula was broken but healed. In particular, there is the custom of dyeing the teeth black and the custom of extracting the upper front teeth and the entire lower front teeth. Obviously, this is not a lost tooth, because if it falls out, the arch must leave traces of tooth points. Meanwhile, this skeleton saw that the lower arch of the jaw where it was extracted had healed to form a sharp edge. The ancient human remains found in Dong Dau were dated by radiocarbon dating (C14) method, showing that the earliest class in Dong Dau dates back to 3,500 years ago. In the remaining three cultural layers, more bronze artifacts were discovered. From the discovered archaeological relics, through the research process, up to now, it is possible to recognize the basic Dong Dau archaeological relics: Dong Dau is the largest ancient Vietnamese residence site in the center of the Northern Delta region, the largest distribution area, the thickest cultural layer, containing a huge amount of archaeological artifacts. and rich. Overview of the excavation pit at Dong Dau relic, 1969. The stages of archaeological culture following the continuous progression at the archaeological site of Dong Dau have confirmed very clearly that: The earliest class was from Phung Nguyen, followed by Dong Dau, Go Mun and finally Dong Son. And because of that, from the Dong Dau relic, Vietnamese archaeologists have a scientific basis to determine the criteria for the stages of cultural development in the Red River basin: The earliest humans present here belong to the late stage of Phung Nguyen culture, they have reached the peak of primitive stone processing techniques, polished, beautiful, sophisticated stone jewelry, began to appear. copper metallurgy. Pottery made by turntable, elegant, balanced, beautiful, typical pattern is the project of carving lines, dots, and symmetry. Wet rice farming has developed, many rice grains and rice burned in coal ash have been discovered. Next is the Dong Dau period with typical elements of reduced stone tools, thick pottery, high calcination, decorative patterns with music staff motifs, brushed into projects: letter S, number 8, symmetry ; bones, horns develop; copper casting technique became the dominant factor. The third layer belongs to the Go Mun culture period, the remaining stone items are few, the horn bones are rare, the pottery is rough, the calcination is higher than the previous two stages, mainly the broken mouth, the main decorative pattern. on the mouth. The top layer belongs to the Dong Son culture period, because the surface of the site has been plowed since it has not been discovered, but the discovered relics are scattered in the scope of the site, mainly bronze artifacts: Axes. Xeo, spear, and knife are typical of Dong Son culture. With 4 periods of archaeological culture present on the same site, the development is continuous, representing a stable and long-term settlement process of ancient Vietnamese residents to form the first State of the people. Ethnicity- State of Van Lang in the Hung King era This is the greatest value of the archaeological site of Dong Dau, not only for Vinh Phuc but also for Vietnam and Southeast Asia. These are extremely valuable evidences to learn about the customs, practices and especially the anthropological composition of the ancient Vietnamese in the Red River basin. The discovery of ancient human remains in Dong Dau will contribute to scientific documents that gradually shed light on the issue of “Vietnamese origin” that many scientists are still trying to find and research. From that, it can be affirmed that Dong Dau along with other archaeological vestiges system in Yen Lac and Vinh Phuc province is from Phung Nguyen culture to Dong Son culture, which brought the process of opening the period of Hung Vuong building the country from the mythical age of Vietnam. history but is being forgotten, wasted, not studied, preserved and promoted to serve sustainable socio-economic development. (There’s more)

Accordingly, scientists studied and analyzed two of 15 ancient tombs discovered in the 1920s at the Valsgärde farm, on the outskirts of the city of Uppsala, central Sweden. Specifically, two ancient tombs are the resting place of two warriors from the 7th century. They were buried in boats with helmets, shields and elaborately decorated weapons, even with puzzle pieces. play. The boats carrying the remains of the two warriors were about 9m long each, with 4-5 pairs of oars. Warrior helmet… and elaborately decorated weapons found in ancient tombs. The remains of the two warriors were laid on a soft mattress, stuffed with the feathers of various birds. Researchers believe that the ancients prepared these items in the hope that the journey to the afterlife of the deceased would be easier. Microscopic analysis showed that the feathers in the mattress were taken from geese, ducks, partridges, crows, sparrows, wading birds (swamp birds) and even eagle owls. More strangely, in a grave, there is an Eurasian card owl with its head cut off. Horse bones and other animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, snowy owls, partridges, ducks, geese, and northern pike) were also found near the boats when they were buried about 1,400 years ago. There are also animal-related artifacts, including 20 horseshoes, one saddle, four bridles, and 4-5 dog leashes. “The warriors seem to be equipped to sail to the afterlife, and can also go ashore with the help of horses. We guessed that the choice of down blankets could have a deeper, more symbolic meaning,” said Professor Birgitta Berglund of the NTNU University Museum in Trondheim, Norway. Feathers are used to make blankets for the dead. Various animals and related artifacts were buried with the boat. According to Norse folklore, the stuffed feathers in bedding for the dying are very important. Professor Berglund explained, the ancients believed that using feathers of domestic chickens, owls, birds of prey, pigeons, crows and squirrels would help prolong the time of “fighting” with death. “In some parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula, goose feathers are considered the best item to help the soul escape from the body,” he points out. The soft feathers in the Valsgärde tombs, the oldest known to have been found in Scandinavia, suggest that the two warriors belonged to the highest class of Iron Age society there. Wealthy Greeks and Romans had been bedridden for hundreds of years before that, but the rich in Europe probably didn’t use it widely until the Middle Ages, Mr. Berglund said. Mr Berglund believes that the decapitated owl was related to the burial ritual. The keeping of birds of prey like eagle owls has long been a status symbol, according to the researchers. “It’s possible that the owls’ heads were cut off to prevent it from coming back,” said the professor, referring to the swords bent in front of the Viking-era mausoleum to prevent the dead from using weapons should they return from the realm of the dead. died. Dead warriors are well-equipped for the journey to the afterlife. Valsgärde began to be excavated in 1928 by archaeologists from the Uppsala University Museum today. More than 90 tombs from the Iron Age were discovered here, including 15 warriors buried by boat burial from the late Iron Age (570–1030 AD). The two tombs that have been the focus of new research are named Valsgärde 7 and 8, both dating to the 7th century. According to Professor Berglund, Valsgärde 7 was excavated in 1933, while Valsgärde 8 was excavated. in 1936. In addition to revealing Iron Age burial rituals, the new study also determines whether feathers used as blankets for warriors were imported or sourced from local birds. If it was imported feathers, this would open the door to a certain historical trade route. Study co-author, biologist Jørgen Rosvold, from the Norwegian Institute of Natural History (NINA), said that making the feather material is time-consuming and challenging for several reasons. “I am still amazed at how well the feathers are preserved despite the fact that they have been lying in the ground for more than 1,000 years,” he said. Research results show that feathers are obtained from different types of birds locally, not through import. “The feathers provide new perspectives on past relationships between humans and birds. Archaeological excavations rarely find traces of birds other than those used for food,” concluded Berglund.

Many vegetable growers now often use pesticides to spray vegetables and fruits to fight pests and promote better crop growth. In addition to vegetables that are reported to be high in pesticides, there are also some vegetables that contain the least amount of pesticides. Parents should choose to buy clean vegetables that contain less pesticides for their children to eat. Here are some clean vegetables that contain less pesticides, mothers can rest assured to cook for their children. Spinach is one of the popular vegetables for young children thanks to its smooth, easy-to-swallow properties. Spinach and jute vegetables are not the “favorite” vegetables of insects, and are easy to grow, so they are safe for children. Mothers can use spinach to cook baby porridge dishes such as: spinach beef powder, field crab spinach powder, clam spinach porridge … Amaranth has a high germination capacity, grows easily and rarely requires the use of insecticides. Therefore, they are also approved for the list of highly pesticide-free vegetables. Not only is a vegetable that clears heat, amaranth also contains a lot of vitamins, known as the “vegetable of longevity”. Mom can cook amaranth soup with rice or amaranth porridge with rice, which is very good for the baby. Zucchini, pumpkin, melon, gourd are plants that do not have many pests and diseases, so they are less likely to be sprayed with pesticides such as some types of broccoli, cowpea, etc. The drug is also often sprayed on the stem and leaves, so the amount of medicine on the fruit is reduced. And these fruits also have a long shelf life after harvest, so they can reduce drug residues before use. Environmental organization EWG (USA) announced in the annual study, eggplant is classified as a safe food choice, because the amount of protective drug residues on the eggplant skin is very small. One cup of peas provides about 14 grams of fiber, making them one of the highest in fiber vegetables. Peas have very little pesticide residue and are very safe to buy, according to the US Environmental Working Group. Nutritionists recommend feeding babies solid foods at the age of 6 to 8 months. The most common cooking method is steaming or boiling and then mashing it for the baby to eat. Sweet potato vegetables are the top vegetables in the top vegetables to help children quickly get rid of constipation. Coincidentally, this is also the vegetable proven to contain the least amount of pesticides. Because sweet potatoes are easy to grow, the effort to care for them is usually not much, there are few insects. Therefore, growers do not have to worry too much about using pesticides. You can cook sweet potato porridge with pork, beef or shrimp, all delicious and nutritious. Soak them in clean water for about 30-60 minutes before washing. It will help reduce 10 – 60% pesticide residue. Or you can expose it to the sun for 5-10 minutes, which also helps to “eliminate” the amount of residual pesticide very well.

The money in Dai Thanh’s national treasury was spent like a waterfall by the Empress Dowager, even when she died, she still brought a large amount of precious gold and silver with her, among them, the most precious was the night pearl. placed in Cixi’s mouth. Such luxury, but surprisingly, it was the Da Minh Chau that later caused disaster, also because of it and the burial properties that Tu Hi’s grave was stolen, most of the treasures in the grave also fell. into someone else’s hands. The tomb thief of Empress Dowager Cixi is a famous tomb thief once in modern history – Ton Dien Anh. In the spring of 1928, Sun Dien Anh ordered to go ahead and besiege the Malay valley. On the way, he repeatedly encountered the magnificence of temples and shrines at Thanh Dong mausoleum, and thought of stealing graves in his heart. Under the name of research, Ton Dien Anh sent the guards of the mausoleum to another place and began to commit the act of stealing his own grave. Sun Dien Anh plundered Emperor Qianlong’s Du Tomb and Ding Dong Tomb in the Putu Valley of Empress Dowager Cixi. First, Sun Dien Anh blew up the door to Ding Dong Tomb of Empress Dowager Cixi. He was surprised to see that the body of Empress Dowager Cixi after decades of burial still did not decompose. After he calmed down, Sun Dien Anh was stunned by the glittering jewels piled up in the tomb. According to records in history books, the burial and body of Empress Dowager Cixi are mostly precious jewels and ivory in the world. Among them, the most precious is the Da Minh Chau tablet that Tu Hi holds in his mouth. In the book “The Heist of the Tomb of Cixi”, it was recorded that the nightingale weighed about 133.4 grams. It is worth more than 10 million taels of silver, if converted into today’s currency, that is more than 800 million yuan (equivalent to nearly 3,000 billion dong). As to what research the Ye Ming Chau Cixi had in his mouth was made, there were many disagreements. Some people think that it could be a fluorescent stone that can glow, but many people think that the Da Minh Chau is a round natural diamond, which is also the diamond we often call it today. Origin of the Nightingale King Shah Jahan of the Mughal Empire (located in the Indian Subcontinent) once lost a Mughal Empire diamond that was about 350 years old. That diamond weighed about 787 carats, but about 300 before it was cut into pieces. That year, Abbati of the Kingdom of Afghanistan undertook eight expeditions to India, capturing a portion of those precious diamonds. Between 1760 and 1762, this treasure was donated to Emperor Qianlong through a mission. Later, Empress Dowager Cixi took over, and this rare treasure also fell into her hands. Cixi loved it very much, decided to bring it to the grave with her, but in the end, it was stolen by Ton Dien Anh. How did the Nightingale fall into the hands of “Oil King” Rockefeller? After Ton Dien Anh stole the Da Minh Chau from Thanh Dong Tomb, he gave it to Tong My Linh. Tong My Linh loves this pearl very much, so she put it in her shoes to bring to important parties. Once when Tong My Linh attended a party in America, during the party a rich American businessman saw a pearl on Tong My Linh’s shoe and expressed his love for it. , hoping that Tong My Linh will sell the pearl to him. This businessman is the world-famous “King of Oil” Rockefeller. Rockefeller’s influence at that time was not small, he gave many conditions that made people fascinated. Finally, Tong My Linh also sold the night pearl to Rockefeller. To this day, the night pearl is likely still in the collection of the Rockefeller family. Not only the Dowager Empress Dowager Cixi, but perhaps many treasures related to Empress Dowager Cixi are also lost. Rockefeller is the famous “king of oil” around the world. For example, in 1900, when a coalition of eight countries invaded China, burning Yuanming garden, stealing a large amount of treasure. Those precious pearls are like that of the night pearl, I don’t know when I can return to the ancient country. *According to Sohu (China)

Archaeologists survey Loong Cha cave, Chiem Hoa district. (Source: nhandan.vn) Over the past three decades, successive important archaeological discoveries have confirmed that Tuyen Quang is the land of survival of primitive people. According to Associate Professor-Dr. Trinh Nang Chung (Institute of Archeology, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences), so far, nearly 30 stone age relics have been discovered in Tuyen Quang, along with thousands of objects. very precious thing. This is a block of historical documents in kind to help historians reconstruct the life and culture of Cistercian Tuyen Quang. The process of excavating relics and statistics, diverging based on relics shows that, typically in the late Paleolithic period, dating from about 20,000 years ago today at 2 monuments: Temple Thuong hill (District 1, district 1, Binh Duong province). Chiem Hoa) and Goc Heo relic (Ham Yen district). Archaeologists have discovered many labor tools of the ancients, mainly made of pebbles, hewn, on the steps of the Co River, Lo River, and Gam River. Associate Professor-Dr. Trinh Nang Chung emphasized, along the Lo and Gam rivers, traces of prehistoric people here are definitely still many. Primitive man always strengthen the community closely with bonds of affection and responsibility from generation to generation. The development of ancient inhabitants Tuyen Quang The ancient Vietnamese in particular and the ancient Vietnamese in general were always associated with building beautiful and great things in this homeland. From here the dawn of the nation’s history always opens up new horizons, more civilized and more brilliant. In the early Neolithic period, there is typically Phia Vai cave dating from about 10,000 years ago. The hewn tools in Phia Vai are made quite simply, bearing the traditional style of the late Paleolithic period – Son Vi type and technique. The above similarity is probably traditional, but obviously Phia Vai is not a Son Vi site. The discovery of traces of primitive times dating back 20,000 years ago marked the earliest human presence in Tuyen Quang as well as in Vietnam. It is the first pages of history that opened the way for the exploration and occupation of the lands our ancestors used to live today. On the other hand, the study of Tuyen Quang prehistory has contributed a lot to precious archeological documents and real artifacts in the study of the history of formation and development of the Vietnamese nation. Associate Professor-Dr. Nguyen Lan Cuong (Vietnam Archaeological Association) said that the earliest but most valuable relic is Phia Muon cave. This is an archaeological site in the land of Na La village, Son Phu commune, Na Hang district. Scientists have discovered cultural layers belonging to Hoa Binh culture, including finely crafted stone tools and burial tombs, dating from about 3,500-4,500 years ago. Discovered a unique set of remains in Southeast Asia According to Associate Professor-Dr. Nguyen Lan Cuong (Vietnam Archaeological Association), in 2005, for the first time, archaeologists discovered a human skeleton at Phia Vai cave. According to initial assessment, this is an intact buried remains, not a reburied skeleton, also a typical and unique set of remains in Southeast Asia. In 2006, archaeologists sawed off the top plaster sarcophagus to obtain this priceless 10,000-year-old semi-fossil skeleton. This set of remains is believed to be the remains of a woman who died in the supine position, with her knees bound, her arms stretched out. Although the skeleton has only the head intact with a high degree of fossilization, the body and hands, the shin bones are almost gone, but based on the position of the talus (a small bone connecting the ankle and heel) and The left heel bone is located close to the hip pelvis, experts conclude that this burial position is one of the familiar burial postures of cultural residents of Hoa Binh, Da But, Quynh Van… In particular, the mourning of putting sea snails in the eyes of the deceased has provided archaeologists with the evolutionary process of the human race. Besides, the skull shape of this remains is a round skull completely different from the long skull of Hoa Binh cultural residents. While the Phia Vai relic is dated to Hoa Binh culture, placing sea snails in the eyes of the dead also changes archaeologists’ opinion of the Phia Vai inhabitants compared to other ancient populations in the area. zoned by distinctive features. Associate Professor-Dr. Nguyen Lan Cuong emphasized, looking back at the ancient skulls belonging to Hoa Binh culture that have been studied such as the cashew roof, Nuoc rock roof (Thanh Hoa province), Can cave, Chim cave, and Muoi cave. Hoa Binh province) and Nguom rock roof (Thai Nguyen province), archaeologists have never encountered this case. Ancient skulls of similar age discovered in Southeast Asia also do not show how to place snails in eye sockets. It can be said that Phia Vai is an early Hoa Binh relic, however, the issue of dating Phia Vai cave site will continue to be considered. The semi-fossil animal remains found at Phia Vai show the history of humans at the transition from Canh Tan to Toan Tan in Vietnam. In addition, relics such as graves, stone relics … help us understand more about burial customs and spiritual life of prehistoric inhabitants. Associate Professor-Dr. Trinh Nang Chung said that this is also an extremely important finding in many aspects. In terms of paleontology, this is the first ancient human skeleton discovered in Tuyen Quang province. In terms of thinking and spirituality, it is possible that the people of the Hoa Binh culture period here had the idea that death means entering a “new life”, the Phia Vai woman also needs two eyes. The excavations and research works of archaeologists have returned to history many things that time has buried deep in the earth, all archaeological evidences have proven man himself in the conquest. thousands of changes of nature have sketched the first vestiges of his community.

Field of Chum. The Mystery of the Plain of Jars The most famous in Xieng Khouang is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Plain of Jars with more than 2,000 stone jars of all shapes and sizes, dating from about 500 BC to 500. A.C. The stone jars are scattered in many places in Xieng Khouang, however, only 3 places around Phonsavan town have been put into tourism; the first site has about 250 jars, the second site has 100 jars and the third site has more than 100 jars. The remaining areas are still being studied because there are many mines that have not been cleared thoroughly. The average height of the jars is 1-2m, some are up to 3.5m high, weighing tens of tons. Most of the jars do not have lids, some are raised above the ground, some are partially submerged in the ground, the mouth of the jar is elliptical, square, round… The strange thing is that there are no rocky mountains around this area. Where did ancient people carve out these giant jars and how to transport them to Xieng Khouang, that is still an unanswered question. There have been many theories as to how the jars were created to hold wine to celebrate the victory during the reign of King Khun Cheung. There is an opinion that because in the dry season, in Xieng Khouang there is a serious lack of water, so the ancients made these giant jars to store water. Archaeologists believe that these are urns related to prehistoric burial rituals when many remains, burial items and ceramics were discovered around the stone jars. The Plain of Jars is located at the intersection of the Mekong and Red River systems, so it has favorable conditions for trade and cultural exchange. The distribution of stone jars throughout Xieng Khouang is said to be associated with the routes. overland trade and trade and they are the most striking evidence of Iron Age civilization. Explore the ancient kingdom of Tai Phuan Talking about the ancient kingdom of Tai Phuan, it is impossible to forget the town of Khoun, 36km southeast of Phonsavan. In the 14th century, Tai Phuan was once a busy commercial center in the area and later belonged to the kingdom of Laos Lane Xang. Since then, Tai Phuan has become a center of Buddhist architectural art with many temples built everywhere, and perhaps, the most famous is the sitting Buddha statue at Wat Phia Wat. After that, the French came and brought their culture into the architecture of this land. Sitting Buddha statue Wat Phia Wat. Despite being heavily destroyed by bombs during the war, you can still tour the ruins of different eras around the town. Wat Phia Wat is said to have been built in 1322 but it was destroyed by the French and Americans between 1953 and 1966 respectively. The Buddha statue here may not be beautiful when one eye is missing, right cheek and lip scarred. However, this is a testament to the resilience and ability of the people to rise up after almost total destruction. Perhaps that is the reason why the statue is so revered by many people, who often come to worship. In addition to the Buddha image, you can visit That Foun stupa – said to be the place to keep the ashes of the Buddha, and the 500-year-old That Chompet tower covered with green grass. Waterfalls and hot springs Kha is a famous waterfall near Khang Phanieng village, Nong Het district. Thac Kha is hidden in limestone cliffs and cascades over 100m long, alternating with steep waterfalls. In addition, Tad Kha waterfall near Tajok village is also very interesting. You will have to walk along the forest trail to reach the falls. This is a popular destination for locals, especially during the Lao New Year holidays. Located in Kham district, about 50km north of Phonsavan, is a hot spring with very few tourists. Ideally you would walk 3-4 hours along the Mat river valley to the Plain of Jars. Afterwards, head back for a refreshing dip in the hot springs. Not vibrant, not majestic, Xieng Khouang brings a sense of peace and comfort. This land attracts tourists mainly by the simplicity, freshness and hospitality of the local people. Going to Xieng Khouang, you will see an attractive Laos with many unspoiled landscapes, fresh and primitive nature.

According to the advice of nutritionists, it is possible to identify chemically contaminated vegetables based on some of the following characteristics: Color of vegetables: Clean vegetables are usually lighter in color than those using chemicals. The latter types are not clean due to the absorption of many chemicals, so they have a more eye-catching appearance. Cruciferous vegetables, water spinach, spinach, cabbage … when viewed from the outside, the outer sheath will be darker, stronger and less glossy. Based on branches, sheaths and leaves of vegetable plants: The number of branches, sheaths and leaves of clean vegetables is less, and the leaves are larger than those of unclean vegetables. The phenomenon of pests and diseases on vegetables: Vegetables with many traces of leafworms will be cleaner because they do not use pesticides before harvest. Chemically sprayed vegetables have large, smooth green leaves and absolutely no hole in the leaves caused by caterpillars. Taste when cooking: The taste of clean vegetables is stronger. As for the vegetables that are not clean, eating will be very pale, not feeling the taste. In some cases, there are residual pesticides in vegetables, which when processed will give a strong odor, difficult to smell. Vegetable storage time: Clean vegetables that can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated for about 4-5 days can still be used. As for vegetables that are not clean within the above time period, they will be withered, crushed, crushed (depending on the type of vegetable) and cannot be used anymore. When choosing to buy vegetables, it should be noted that you should not buy off-season vegetables because off-season vegetables often do not grow well, are susceptible to pests and growers may use pesticides, pesticides, and stimulants. for vegetables to ripen quickly and beautifully. Also, do not buy vegetables that have been peeled, sliced ​​and soaked in water at the market because they are most likely to be spoiled or old. Do not choose vegetables that are too unusual in taste, color and do not trust the appearance of vegetables and fruits. Should choose to buy vegetables of clear origin. Clean vegetables are usually lighter in color than vegetables using chemicals. Identify some clean vegetables Water spinach: When using too much protein or foliar fertilizer, water spinach often has the following characteristics: the body is larger than usual, crispy, the leaves are dark green, the boiled water turns pale green when hot, and turns dark green when cool. Should choose to buy bunches with small tops, look a bit hard but eat crispy, delicious and safe. In addition, water spinach without chemicals will have plastic flowing out when the stem is cut. Bean sprouts: The sprouts are round, white, with few roots, when stir-fried, produce cloudy water, which is a type of sprouts that have been chemically used during the incubation process to stimulate the rapid growth of bean sprouts. When buying, should choose the type of price with many roots, white cotyledons, not eye-catching. This is a natural brew, safe to use. Zucchini: Safe squash usually has a burning distance not too far, dark green leaves, lots of hair. In contrast, soft, thin, pale green leafy vegetables with long internodes should not be purchased. Cucumber: Should choose green-white fruit, not too young or yellow stalk, hold firmly in hand, the outside of the peel has sharp points emerging. Melons that are sprayed with pesticides and growth drugs before harvest often have long, smooth, smooth fruits with light green skin, many fruits even have white streaks due to residual spray. It is best to salt and peel them before eating. Clean spinach has dark green leaves, thin but not hard. Do not choose vegetables with leaves that are too young, soft, thick and uneven. Some ways to handle chemically contaminated fruit Soak vegetables in diluted salt water: After washing vegetables, you should soak vegetables in diluted salt water for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Or you can soak vegetables in water to wash rice for about 10 minutes and then rinse with water. The purpose of this is to neutralize the toxins in the pesticide left on the vegetables. Heat vegetables at high temperature: Some heat-resistant vegetables such as cauliflower, beans, and celery, after being washed with hot water for 2 minutes, will reduce the residue of insecticide by 30%. Then stir-fry, cook at high temperature to remove 90% of pesticide residues. Using vinegar to soak vegetables: It is one of the most effective ways to remove bacteria and pesticides left on fruits and vegetables because it has strong antibacterial properties. Dilute white vinegar with water, soak vegetables for about 10 minutes, then rinse with boiled water to cool.

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Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and Kinh Bac Group signed a cooperation agreement. On the afternoon of April 26, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) cooperated with the leaders of Kinh Bac Urban Development Corporation (Kinh Bac Corporation) to hold a meeting and sign a cooperation agreement. with member institutes for research on building zero industrial models for energy and zero on emissions and funding inspection of dead martyrs’ remains. Attending the meeting and the signing ceremony were Prof. VS Chau Van Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. Specifically, the Institute of Energy Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Kinh Bac Group to research and develop smart energy management systems in industrial parks. . Accordingly, the Institute of Energy Science cooperates with Kinh Bac Group to research, contribute to building and developing a platform (Platform) of international standards, providing intelligent flexible solutions for the electrical system. in industrial zones. Specifically, the Institute of Energy Science exploits technology applications of the industrial revolution 4.0 to conduct research, evaluation and development of solutions in planning, design and development of grid technology. Micro Grid uses renewable energy sources towards zero energy industrial zones (zero fossil fuel consumption and zero carbon emissions); Developing smart energy management systems in centralized industrial zones. Next, the Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology signed a deal with Kinh Bac Group to research, contribute to building and develop a platform of international standards, providing awards. and smart solutions for the Group’s environmental sector. The Institute of Environmental Technology will provide the Group with advanced technology solutions and effective management in the field of environment. For wastewater: Providing advanced technology solutions in combination with Internet of Things (IOT) control in the treatment system to meet regulated standards; Cost savings; Energy recovery and post-treatment water reuse is at its highest. For organic sludge: Utilize all to apply electricity generation and organic fertilizer solutions for green development. For solid waste: Apply recycling solution; recirculation; applying technology of energy pellets to generate electricity and produce organic fertilizers to develop green trees right on the Group’s campus. For exhaust gas: Processed by advanced technology with high-speed centrifugal complex to recover CO2, SO2 … and attach with IOT solution during operation. For hazardous waste: Applying treatment solutions to minimize and recover substances of economic value and reuse. At the same time, the two sides cooperate on consulting on environmental management records; capacity building for the staff who manage and operate environmental treatment systems; environmental quality monitoring. Also in the afternoon, according to the agreement between the Institute of Biotechnology, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and the Kinh Bac Group, the Group pledged to sponsor 15 billion VND to expand the DNA assessment facility. martyrs lack information; supporting equipment and chemical materials to perform DNA assessment of dead martyrs’ remains. Speaking at the meeting and signing, Associate Professor, Dr. Chu Hoang Ha, Vice President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology emphasized that these topics are very meaningful and true to the guidelines and directions of Green growth government ensures both economic development and environmental protection. In particular, with the agreement to sponsor the examination of martyrs’ remains of the Institute of Biotechnology, the enterprise has shown the responsibility of the enterprise to the great problems of society, paying gratitude to the martyrs and the family, who sacrificed themselves for the unity of the country and people of Vietnam. It can be said that this is a meaningful activity towards the upcoming April 30 anniversary celebration.

There is a theory that the official died suddenly, not due to illness, but was actually poisoned by the Emperor himself. Is that true or not? If that was the case, then what was the reason why a famous and benevolent king like Tong Nhan Tong was so merciless with his righteous courtiers like Bao Chan? The thrilling anecdote about the death of Bao Thanh Thien: Eliminated by the Emperor for committing a taboo? Bao Chan (999 – 1062), commonly known as Bao Thanh Thien or Bao Cong. He served as a mandarin for the Northern Song Dynasty, held many important positions in the court and was also known for his integrity, integrity and righteous judgment. Bao Thanh Thien served as mandarin during the reign of Emperor Tong Nhan Tong – the fourth king of the Northern Song Dynasty. As recorded in the old history, Tong Nhan Tong is famous for being a benevolent man, so historians always give favor to this Emperor with a lot of praise. Even at the time of his death, even the Emperor of Lieu could not help but mourn his tears. However, according to Qulishi, Tong Nhan Tong had an irreparable flaw in his life. That is, there is no son to follow. For men in ancient times, especially for an emperor like you, this is indeed a somewhat embarrassing and regrettable affair. But in the end, the king still faced a very difficult problem. It is a choice of a successor. Because he did not have a son to follow, he could only accept the 13th son of Boc An Y Vuong as a reserve. However, the anecdote about the king poisoning Bao Che said that the mandarin of the Bao surname was somewhat dissatisfied with the Emperor’s action. Bao Che wanted the king to return the throne to the descendants of Trieu Khuong Dan. This reached the final boundary of the Emperor. Stemming from suspicion and fear, Tong Nhan Tong took the opportunity of Bao Chan to get sick and sent medical staff to give him medicine. As a result, shortly after taking the king ban medicine, Bao Chan quickly passed away. The time from when the sick became sick to the time this official passed away was only 13 days. Because of that, the supporters of this hypothesis believe that Tong Nhan Tong was behind the death of Bao Thanh Thien, not some kind of “sickness” as history often records. The death of many doubts of Bao Thanh Thien The excavation of Bao Thanh Thien’s remains also clarifies a truth that posterity has mistaken for a long time: Bao Cong only owns a 1m65 tall, not big, imposing body like on the film. Regarding the last years of Bao Chan’s life, Bac Tong history only recorded a few lines: “In the sixth year of Gia Huu in the North Song Dynasty (in 1061), Bao Chan was appointed as the deputy envoy area”. This official position is on par with the Deputy Prime Minister, also the highest position he has ever held. Also according to this main historical document, in May of the following year, Bao Chan passed away from illness, “in the city, everyone is in grief, sighs from the big street to the small alley can be heard. In the 70s of the last century, the burial population of the Bao family was unearthed by Chinese archaeologists. Tomb and remains of Bao Thanh Thien were also included in the study. In this population of tombs, people have discovered an epitaph in the tomb that has recorded the life of Bao Cong. On it was written a few lines about the cause of his death: “In May, the seventh Gia Huu year (1062) suddenly got sick while he was working, so he had to return to the palace. His Majesty gave precious medicine, and on the day of Tan Mui, I could not wake up.” Specifically, the time of Bao Cong’s death fell on May 20, 1062. The reason for his death was declared to be due to illness. It is worth mentioning that, the time from the time he fell ill to his death was only 13 days. Illustration. The anomalies surrounding Bao Thanh Thien’s rapid death aroused many doubts of contemporaries and posterity in the future. The fact that some documents mention the precious remedy that Tong Nhan Tong bestowed upon Bao Cong made this king one of the most questioned people. (Illustration). Among them, the most questioned figure was Emperor Tong Nhan Tong – the king in office during Bao Chan’s time as a mandarin. There is even a theory that affirms that, during the period of his illness, Bao Cong only used the “precious medicine” given by His Majesty, then quickly passed away. Therefore, it is possible that the remedy given to him by King Song was not used to cure illnesses, but was actually a poison that took the life of that integrity official. Is Tong Nhan Tong the culprit behind Bao Thanh Thinhay’s death? If that was true, what was the motive for that Emperor to eliminate such a righteous and righteous god by his side? The real cause of Bao Cong’s death In 1973, the excavation of Bao Cong’s mausoleum opened up the posterity of the truth related to the death of this integrity official. According to experts, the assumption that Tong Nhan Tong poisoned Bao Chan is completely unfounded and unreliable. Not to mention that Song King had no motive to eliminate Bao Cong, just looking at the historians’ judgment was enough to remove suspicions against this emperor. Because, Tong Nhan Tong is considered a rare intelligence in Chinese history. How could such a monarch mercilessly bring down the powerful spirit at his side? There is also a theory that his departure is related to the “tonic” that His Majesty gave indirectly. This theory suspects that the physicians, due to jealousy of Bao Cong, should intentionally add toxic ingredients to the drug, making his illness worse. Regarding the mysteries surrounding the death of Bao Thanh Thien, the results of bone analysis from the remains of this official have partly revealed the truth of the matter. Chinese scientists coordinated with Anhui Provincial Museum to test bone fragments believed to be Covered by the method of synchronizing radiation with the Electron-Positron Collider. The results showed that the content of mercury, iron and calcium elements in Bao Thanh Thien’s bones was much higher than that of modern humans. Meanwhile, the content of lead and arsenic is lower than that of ordinary people. According to expert Ho Han Dan, director of the Anhui Provincial Museum at that time, this result preliminary excludes the possibility that “Bao Dai” is acutely poisoned by taking drugs containing arsenic. Regarding the problem of high mercury content in Bao Cong’s bones, the scientists gave two possibilities. One was when he was buried, people put in the coffin many robes to keep the body. This substance invades bones leading to high levels of mercury. Second, Bao Cheng used to take drugs or eat foods containing small amounts of mercury, causing chronic poisoning. Prof. Trinh Nhu Phong, expert Van – Su, Vice President of Bao Cong Research Association in Hefei City, said that through the test results, we can conclude that Bao Cong did not die from poisoning. Most likely, he had a heart disease or stroke that resulted in his illness and died so quickly. However, which illness led to the death of this famous historical judge is probably still a mystery.

The corona pandemic, with shops closed around the world and exit restrictions, caused the advertising income of Google’s parent company Alphabet to bubble up vigorously in the first quarter of this year. Overall, revenues climbed 34 percent to $ 55.3 billion. The boost reflects the increased online activity of consumers, said CFO Ruth Porat. In addition, many retailers have completely relocated their advertising to the Internet in order to even reach their customers in lockdown. At Google, which still makes up a large part of the alphabet business, revenues from the search engine business rose by 30 percent to almost 32 billion dollars. The video platform Youtube contributed a good six billion dollars, around 50 percent more than a year earlier. Alphabet benefits from the fact that people in lockdown are increasingly surfing the Internet, ordering their food there, shopping or watching films and videos on YouTube for entertainment or listening to music.

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Experts also explain the fact that YouTube has increased its revenue so much by the fact that advertisers link their products directly in the videos and thus lead viewers more easily to their online shops. That makes the video platform even more attractive for advertisers. In the high-margin cloud business, too, the company was able to increase its income significantly, by 46 percent to a good four billion dollars. Because the group managed to limit the rise in costs at the same time, the profit of the entire company jumped from 6.8 to 17.9 billion dollars in the first three months. That was significantly more than industry observers expected. Investors rewarded the numbers with a price increase of around four percent at times in after-hours trading.

Epic Games’ lawsuit

With business going so well, the company could afford to lose over $ 1 billion in other “promising” lines like self-driving cars or delivery drones, with revenues of less than $ 200 million. But Google’s business model, which is focused on advertising revenue, is under increasing pressure. The video game manufacturer Epic Games accuses not only Apple but also the search engine operator of unfair competitive practices. Both companies have thrown Fortnite from their app stores because Epic Games no longer wanted to pay the usual commission fee. How this dispute will end is still largely open.

The Red River flowing through Hanoi has a pure, wild, natural beauty that has not been broken by the coastal living space. Up to now, the Red River still retains a peaceful look for visitors to have a quiet time watching the sky, clouds and water waves. Along the Red River, there are many historical and cultural relics for tourists to stop to visit such as Dinh Chem in Dong Ngac ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Ghenh temple (Long Bien district) located along the river to worship Princess Le Ngoc. Han is also a relic that attracts many visitors. A little further, Dam Temple (Ninh So commune, Thuong Tin district) is a long standing relic worshiping Mau Comfortable – one of the three holy temples of Vietnamese folk beliefs. Also on the river stretching through Hanoi, guests can also admire Long Bien Bridge with a history of more than 100 years, Thang Long Bridge – a symbol of Vietnam – Soviet friendship, Nhat Tan bridge symbolizing the reach of Hanoi City. in the period of international economic integration. Visitors join the Red River tour organized by Thang Long Joint Stock Company GTC. Located adjacent to the Red River, Bat Trang traditional pottery village where traditional crafts are kept is a tourist attraction that attracts tourists from near and far. Arriving in Bat Trang by river, visitors will have a new experience, when they are allowed to access the old water wharf, wriggle through the narrow alleys of the pottery village before coming to the bustling market, buying pottery while being able to try Being a potter is an enjoyable experience traveling to the Red River. Representative of Sen Forest Tourist Company Hoang Thi Kim Van said: “Traveling to the Red River, the most interesting thing is to see the scenery, visit the communal house, the pagoda along the two banks. I discovered a lot of interesting things. , get a new experience, different from when choosing a road tour “.
Director of Thang Long Joint Stock Company Ta Minh Hung (DN organizes to exploit Red River tours) said: In order to serve the Red River tourism, the company opened 4 tours such as: “Journey of love songs” with schedule of Bo De pagoda – Chuong Duong bridge – Long Bien bridge – Nhat Tan bridge – Thang Long bridge – Che communal house; “Night of the Red River”, the schedule of Bo De pagoda – Chuong Duong bridge – Long Bien bridge – Nhat Tan bridge … Not only that, in recent years, the company has also expanded the Red River tour to some neighboring provinces. Capital. Specifically, the enterprise has cooperated with Bac Ninh and Hung Yen provinces to expand the Red River tour to tourist destinations such as Chu Dong Tu Temple (Hung Yen), Phat Tich Pagoda, Dau Pagoda (Bac Ninh).
Many problems and shortcomings
Despite the potential, but in fact, the operation of the Red River tour stops at a small scale and has not been properly invested. On average, each year, this tourist route only attracts about 300,000 tourists, of which international visitors account for about 30%.
Travel businesses said that this tourist route mainly serves tourists, combining ecotourism with spiritual tourism, almost no retail tourists. Meanwhile, along the Red River, there are many relics that have not been invested and exploited to create unique tourism products, so it is difficult to attract second-time tourists. Not only that, the technical infrastructure is poor, both lacking and weak, currently only Da Hoa temple wharf and Bat Trang tourist port are properly invested, making it convenient to get on and off the ship. The rest of the other destinations are still left open, making it difficult for tourists to travel, especially in the rainy season. In fact, in many attractions, tourists buying a tour of the Red River must have nerves of steel when using a fragile bridge connecting the transport ship with the river bank.
Director of Phuong Hoang Tourism Company Dang Bich Tho said frankly: Currently the Red River tour is only suitable for domestic tourists, if you want to attract international tourists, many factors must be changed. Specifically for foreign visitors, the tour requires an emphasis on a certain theme; services and products for international customers must also change towards a more professional and attractive direction. For example, for international tourists, it is not advisable to let them sit on the train for several hours enjoying the scenery for themselves. What attracts them is the traditional craft villages on both sides of the river, and cultural and historical features related to the tour destinations must be carefully introduced. Agreeing with this opinion, the representative of OpenTour Tourism Company said: In order to diversify the amount of tours to serve tourists, the company has invited guests to use the Red River tour. However, in the past few years, visitors to this tour are very few and almost no foreigners. The reason is that the two sides of the river are full of dirt, causing loss of aesthetics, environmental pollution, making tourists, especially foreigners, turn their backs.
Sharing difficulties in the process of building and operating the Red River tour, Mr. Ta Minh Hung said: Although Thang Long GTC has provided Red River tour services for 20 years, it has not been able to create real products. the specialties and characteristics of Hanoi tourism. The reason is that the infrastructure on both sides of the Red River has not met the requirements of tourists for landscape and sanitation. Currently, Hanoi does not have a pier to serve tourists, visitors have to board from the temporary wharf at Chuong Duong Do wharf. In the dry season, the water level is low, the boat cannot dock, visitors have to board the boat from Bo De Pagoda. Another problem posed is that for a long time, the city has not invested in the construction of both sides of the river. Many river sections, even the ones that run through the inner city, have dusty landscapes, and temporary houses. Some river sections are places where rubbish, construction waste, sand mining … are gathered, creating bad impressions on visitors.
Not only that, but tourism in the Red River is greatly influenced by weather and seasonality. In the dry season, the water is dry, the boat is very difficult to dock, the company organizing tours of the Red River has to stop the boat on the riverbed, using a boat “boating” to bring guests ashore. In addition, the company wants to open a night tour, but it is not possible, because the management of vehicles on the Red River is not really good, the sand barge runs at night without high speed. necessary warning, affecting the safety of visitors. “The biggest difficulty of the operators of Red River tourism is the lack of ships and boats meeting international standards and so far there are no wharves” – Mr. Hung lamented.
Need multidisciplinary support
According to experts, in order for Red River tourism products to have a strong attraction to tourists, the General Department of Tourism, the Hanoi Department of Tourism and Hanoi City need to invest more in tourism infrastructure and embellishment. Riverside landscape.
Talking about the need for multidisciplinary support in the renovation, embellishment and upgrading of infrastructure thereby helping tourism businesses to develop tours of the Red River, Hanoi Travel Association President Phung Quang Thang commented: To develop Red River tourism is not simply a tourist company, but it needs a consistent policy of the local city, district and commune to do it. The first is to clean up the riverbank area where ships pass by for a beautiful landscape that attracts tourists. Previously, along the Red River were undulating and poetic tiled houses behind village bamboo, now there are only tube houses, lack of attraction, while the river bank is not beautiful. This needs to be corrected. Second, it is advisable to invest in a boat that is both safe and quiet so that visitors can both enjoy the scenery and relax. “The difficult thing is that the anchorage is temporary and has not been properly invested. Investors spend money, but without the participation of the city or locality so that the tour becomes more and more attractive, it cannot attract tourists ”- Mr. Thang expressed.
Agreeing with this suggestion, Chairman of the Tourism Advisory Council Tran Trong Kien stated: To develop river tourism in general, the Red River in particular needs to develop a long-term, impossible, one-way process. can be strong right away. Management agencies need to prepare a lot of conditions for river tourism products such as: Construction and operation of river cruise terminals; traffic planning and investment connecting the pick-up point from the river to the road according to the schedule … In addition, it is necessary to promote activities to promote and promote river tourism products in key markets for easy access to tourists; calling for and creating conditions for domestic and international enterprises to invest in high quality cruise ships, combine yachts with floating restaurants, open representative offices abroad … Representative of Phuong Nam Tourism Company Sun Travel Nguyen Thien Ngo commented: To develop Red River tourism alongside the participation of businesses in the long term, it is necessary to have interdisciplinary cooperation to plan the two sides of the Red River, That way, businesses will determine the investment plan for infrastructure for tours of the Red River.
It can be seen that the Red River tour has a lot of potential to become a typical and attractive tourist product of Hanoi. However, in order for this product to really flourish, perhaps the efforts of the company are not enough, but it needs a strong determination to join the authorities. Chairman of the Tourism Advisory Council Tran Trong Kien: There should be a plan for each region Although Hanoi City has issued the Hanoi Capital Construction Master Plan up to 2030 with a vision to 2050, in which the two sides of the Red River are the central landscape space axis of the capital, there will be parks, great cultural and entertainment works to organize meaningful events. However, this is a future image, in the immediate future, Hanoi should have regional plans for Red River tourism to create certain spots. Specifically relocating the waste disposal sites along the river; opening ecological zones to grow clean fruits and vegetables; traditional art performances … this will be the basis for investment in Red River tourism. Director of Travel Department, Tourism Department Nguyen Quy Phuong: Will be an attractive travel product if removed get entangled In fact, the current model of Red River tourism deployed by Thang Long GTC Joint Stock Company is still having to compensate for losses because there are still many difficulties and obstacles such as investment in vehicles, large, difficult berths, basically itself. Business processing of cruise ships has not been implemented under the market mechanism of active business. However, in the future when the difficulties in infrastructure are removed from the local government, I believe this will definitely be an attractive tourism product featuring Hanoi for tourism businesses. exploit. Director of Hanoitourist Travel Company Phung Quang Thang: Need to build berths, upgrade infrastructure Transshipment In essence, a water tour is to understand what is on the shore. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange for visitors to visit historical sites, culinary and cultural experiences on both sides of the river and canal. To do that, it is necessary to build a ship dock, upgrade transport infrastructure to serve tourists to the sights. In special places, you can use a tram or even simple means such as a horse cart, a buffalo cart to take advantage of the unique cultural features of Vietnam, making an impression on visitors. President of UNESCO Tourism Club Truong Quoc Hung: Should sell specialties, souvenirs Tourism of the Red River is a waterway tourism, so in the long run, the management agency needs to plan specific channels, which canals are for cruise ships, transport ships, and at the same time regulate the date and time of the ship. boats can travel, regulations on tonnage, types of ships, signs as this relates to safety issues for visitors. Besides, enterprises operating Red River tours need to upgrade services on board in the direction of selling products such as specialties, souvenirs … of the Red River Delta regions thereby optimizing profits, value added through services.

Yang Tian, ​​the senior director of Sohu Group’s Intelligent Media R&D Center, recommended “Tong Jian”. These characters and stories have passed through thousands of years and can still be references for our modern life and are worth reading repeatedly.

Q: Bring a book to the future, what book will you bring?

A: On World Book Day, let me take a book to the future. I would recommend “Tong Jian”. This book condenses the history of China for one thousand years. When we face the faster and faster pace of the world, With more and more uncertainties, we might as well take a look at the real historical events and characters, and find a reference for the development of things. Reading history also allows us to better understand the world we live in.

Q: How do you think about fragmented reading?

A: The way I read “Zi Zhi Tong Jian” is to open it at will, and then read from its story. So now our time is getting more and more fragmented, but the book “Zi Zhi Tong Jian” happens to be a book that you can continue reading from anywhere, even though our lives and our time are fragmented. But the joy that knowledge and concentration bring to people remains unchanged. It is said that one inch of time and one inch of gold, even if we only read 15 minutes each time, perseverance will be different.

About the interviewee:

Yang Tian

Yang Tian: Senior Director of Sohu Group Intelligent Media R&D Center. Graduated from Tsinghua University with a bachelor’s degree and obtained a doctorate degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is currently responsible for the overall product technology of Sohu.com, Sohu.com and Sohu Video.

Overview of Cha Ca mausoleum in Saigon in the 1920s. This is the mausoleum of Ba Da Loc bishop, customarily called “Cha Ca”. Bishop Ba Da Loc (1741-1799) whose original name was Pierre Joseph Georges Pigneau de Behaine – was a French cleric who was used by Nguyen Anh in regaining authority from the Tay Son in the late 18th century. After his death in 1799 in Thi Nai during the siege of Quy Nhon citadel, this bishop was brought to the burial by Nguyen Anh near the old house in Gia Dinh province, in the Mango Garden, Tan Son Nhat, northwest of Saigon. Although Bishop Ba Da Loc is French, his tomb architecture is built in Vietnamese style, with fronts, temples and harem. The mausoleum is located in the area of ​​about 2,000 square meters, with walls and columns made of precious wood and tiled roof. Close-up of the dragon-shaped screen in front of the mausoleum. By 1980, according to the planning of Ho Chi Minh City, the mausoleum began to be cleared. The back of the screen. By 1983, the burial was completed. The remains of Bishop Ba Da Loc and the missionaries were handed over to the French consul-general to return to France. Inside the Father’s Tomb in 1920s. After the stele is the harem. After the burial, the old works of the mausoleum were dismantled, leaving only a round point to circulate under the overpass on Hoang Van Thu street today. The people of this area still call the Cha Ca mausoleum. Invite readers to watch the video: Dragon lion dance experience | VTV TSTC.

Accordingly, scientists have studied and analyzed two of the 15 ancient tombs discovered in the 1920s on the Valsgärde farm, suburban Uppsala city, central Sweden. Specifically, two ancient tombs are the resting places of two warriors from the 7th century. They are buried in boats with protective helmets, shields and weapons elaborately decorated, even pieces of puzzle pieces. play. The boats carrying the remains of two warriors have a length of more than 9m each, with 4-5 pairs of paddles. Warrior Helmets … and elaborately decorated weapon found in ancient tombs. The remains of the two warriors are placed on a smooth cushion, stuffed with feathers of a variety of birds. Researchers believe that the ancients prepared these items in the hope that the deceased’s journey to the underworld would be easier. Microscopic analysis showed that feathers in cover cover were obtained from geese, ducks, grouse, crows, sparrows, wading birds (swamp birds) and even eagle owls. More strangely, in one tomb, there was an Asian-European wild owl whose head was cut off. Horse bones and other animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, snow owls, black grouse, ducks, geese and northern pike) were also found near the boat when they were buried about 1,400 years ago. There are also artifacts related to animals, including 20 horseshoes, a saddle, four reins, and 4-5 dog leashes. “The warriors seem to be equipped to row into the afterlife, while also being able to land with the help of horses. We guess the choice of feather stuffed with blankets could have a deeper, more symbolic meaning, ”said Professor Birgitta Berglund of the NTNU University Museum in Trondheim, Norway. Feather used as a blanket for the dead Various animals and related artifacts were buried with boats. According to Nordic folklore, feathers stuffed in a blanket for the dying person are very important. Professor Berglund explained that the ancients believed that using feathers, owls, birds of prey, pigeons, crows and squirrels would help prolong the time of “fighting” with death. “In some parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula, goose feathers are considered the best item to help the soul escape from the body,” he points out. The soft feathers in the Valsgärde tombs, the oldest known to be found in the Scandinavian Peninsula, show that the two warriors were among the highest classes of Iron Age society here. The wealthy Greeks and Romans had been lying in bed for the past hundred years, said Berglund, but that the rich in Europe probably did not use it widely until the Middle Ages. Berglund believes that the beheaded owl has implications for burial rituals. According to the researchers, keeping birds of prey like eagle owls has long been a status symbol. “Maybe the owl’s head was cut off to prevent it from coming back,” the professor referred to the swords that were bent in front of the Viking-era tomb to prevent the dead from using weapons if they returned from the realms. died. The dead warriors are well equipped for their journey to the afterlife. Valsgärde was excavated in 1928 by archaeologists from the University Museum of Uppsala today. Here discovered more than 90 tombs from the Iron Age, of which 15 tombs of warriors were buried in the form of boats from the end of the Iron Age (AD 570–1030). The two graves that are the focus of a new study called Valsgärde 7 and 8, both date to the 7th century. According to Professor Berglund, Valsgärde 7 was unearthed in 1933, while Valsgärde 8 was unearthed. in 1936. Besides revealing the Iron Age burial ceremony, the new study also identified feathers as buffers for warriors who were imported or obtained from local birds. If it is imported feathers, this will open up the assumption about a certain historical trade route. Making feather materials is time consuming and challenging for many reasons, said study co-author Jørgen Rosvold, from the Norwegian Institute of Natural History (NINA). “I am still amazed at how well preserved the feathers are despite the fact that they have been lying underground for more than 1,000 years,” he said. The study results showed that the feathers were obtained from different local birds, not through the import route. “The feathers provide new perspectives on the relationship between humans and birds in the past. Archaeological excavations have rarely found traces of birds other than those used for food, ”concluded Mr Berglund.