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Walking Fish Might Be More Common Than We Know Thanks To unusually Hefty Pelvic Girdles

2021-01-02T20:21:00Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> [ Enlarge Image] The cave angel fish found in Thailand walks with a gait like a salamander's. Zachary Randall/Florida Museum Fish generally stay submerged, so it's understandable that scientists (and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] the rest of us) would get excited when a fish ventures out for a stroll. Well, prepare for more excitement, because there might be more walking fish then we realized. A new study, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] from an international team of scientists, has identified at least 11 species of fish that might be able to walk on land. CNET Science From the lab to your inbox. Get the latest science stories from CNET every week. "The findings are based on CT scans and a new evolutionary map of the hillstream loach family, which includes the only living fish species caught in the act of walking: a rare, blind cavefish known as Cryptotora thamicola, or the cave angel fish," [ the Florida Museum of Natural History said in a release Tuesday].

Downfall Of Salim apos;s Business Partner As He apos;s Jailed For 11 YEARS

2020-12-31T23:24:58Z

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Ahmed Jaghbir (right) is a former business partner of colourful Sydney personality Salim Mehajer, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] the pair briefly running a wedding planning business together. There's no suggestion Mehajer is in any way involved in this case Salim Mehajer's one-time business partner has been jailed for 11 years after he supplied hitmen with a key to an underworld figure's house, so they could execute him in bed with his mistress. Ahmed Jaghbir, 31, was sentenced on Wednesday over his role in the 2017 death of Hells Angels' associate Kemel 'Blackie' Barakat at his home in Sydney's south. Four armed assassins stormed Barakat's Mortlake unit as he slept with his secret lover, Fatima Hage, about 2.30am on March 10 that year. Barakat died in a hail of bullets and his masked killers have never been arrested or charged. Justice David Davies told the Supreme Court today that Jaghbir, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] a handyman, had played a major role in Barakat's death by betraying his bikie associate friend and supplying his killers with a key. '(Jaghbir's) role in providing the key was a significant one,' the judge told a packed but socially-distanced courtroom. Secret lover: Kemel Barakat was in bed with hairdresser Fatima Hage at the time of his shooting death on March 10, 2017. She gave a vivid statement to a court about the events of that night Love triangle: Barakat is seen above with his wife Amanda. She was overseas holidaying in Thailand at the time of her husband's killing RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8708051/Kemal-Blackie-Barakat-trial-Bikie-having-affair-bed-buddy-Fatima-Hage.html Glamorous woman was in bed with a married Sydney underworld...] [/news/article-8927493/Ahmed-Jaghbir-Fatima-Hages-police-statement-Kemel-Blackie-Barakat-assassination.html EXCLUSIVE: Crime kingpin's secret girlfriend re-lives the...] Share this article Share Barakat had turned to Jaghbir for help after his front door was busted by police during a raid days earlier. Jaghbir arranged to have the door replaced and supplied his friend Barakat with a new key. But Justice Davies was convinced Jaghbir also gave a key to someone else - one of the four hitmen - allowing the murderers to surprise Barakat at his Mortlake unit. Murdered: Hell's Angels associate Kemel Barakat was shot dead in his bed The assassins were already in Barakat's bedroom before he and the woman in his apartment, Fatima Hage, realised something was wrong, the judge said. Barakat was gunned down in his bed about 2.30am, reportedly pushing Ms Hage away before he was struck by a hail of bullets. CCTV footage showed his killers scrambling down the stairs and the burned-out husk of a getaway car was later found nearby in Belmore. At trial, the judge found that Barakat's secret lover Ms Hage was a [http://www.glamour.de/content/search/?SearchText=%27credible%27%20witness 'credible' witness]. They had been together for only a month, the court heard, and Barakat's wife, Amanda, was holidaying overseas in Thailand at their time of their liaison.. Ms Hage described the night of the assassination in simple, vivid terms in a statement tendered during the trial. She detailed how the room smelled 'like fire' after the bullets flew, Barakat's hushed final prayers in Arabic and the blood that trickled from his mouth at the end. Police found a burnt out car in Belmore shortly following Barakat's assassination in Mortlake, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] in Sydney's south The crime scene in Mortlake on March 10, 2017. Barakat's unit was on the second floor In her statement, Ms Hage recalled her confusion about the intruders in the room. 'I heard Kemel yell out "hey". I looked around but the room was pitch black. I could not see anything,' she said. 'I felt him push my head really hard. I didn't fall out of the bed but it moved me away from him. 'I then heard multiple gunshots. It was really loud, it smelled like fire in the room.' Kemel was coughing ... He said "I'm sorry" ... I said, "Don't be sorry" Fatima Hage giving evidence at trial Ms Hage said she closed her eyes and put her head down. 'At this point I knew I was going to die. 'I didn't hear anyone say anything, I thought I was dead. 'About a minute went by and I moved from where I put my head down. 'I checked myself and I wasn't shot. I then moved over to Kemel. 'Kemel was coughing and he looked at me. 'He said: 'I'm sorry.' 'I said: "Don't be sorry ... Repeat after me". 'We then went through an Arabic prayer twice before Kemel stopped breathing. 'I turned on the light and saw Kemel lying on the bed. I saw he had blood coming out of his mouth. 'I remember seeing a bullet that looked like it had gone through his leg.' Ms Hage told the court she couldn't remember much else. She was in shock. 'I didn't know if whoever shot him was still in the house so I hid in the bathroom and called 000. 'I asked for ambulance. I can't remember what I said to them.' Ms Hage (on right in left picture, and in right photo) is seen after giving evidence at the trial of Ahmed Jaghbir earlier this year Ms Hage told the court earlier this year that Barakat had been 'anal' about security and their relationship had been a secret to everyone. 'No one knew about our relationship, we didn't want to tell anyone so our private lives remained private,' she said in her statement. Following a judge-alone trial, Justice Davies found Jaghbir guilty to the charge of procuring, aiding and counselling unknown persons to murder Barakat. On Wednesday, the judge said he had found no evidence of remorse from Jaghbir, who has always denied the charge. He said Jaghbir was not 'indispensable' to the murder plot - but his actions had helped the killers move 'expeditiously'. The judge said Jaghbir's role was 'no different to a tradesman taking advantage by spending time in someone's home, then conveying knowledge about the layout and where valuable items were kept to a prospective burglar.' He accepted there was not a lot of planning from Jaghbir, and that his role in the crime came about "fortuitously". Jaghbir was sentenced to an 11 year jail term, with a non-parole period of six years and six months. He will be eligible for release on April 9, 2027. The court heard he will be in protective custody 'because he is or might be in risk of retaliatory killings'. Jaghbir is on right, and is seen above with his lawyer Mahmoud Abbas at court during his trial. Jaghbir has been jailed for up to 11 years with a non parole period of six-and-a-half years

Schapelle Corby apos;s Fixer Helped Orchestrate Academic apos;s Iran Extraction

2020-12-31T21:42:06Z

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Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert (pictured) was released in a reported prisoner swap deal early after spending two years in prison in Iran The high-profile security consultant who masterminded the speedy departure of Schapelle Corby from a Bali prison also played a major role extracting Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert. The Melbourne University Middle Eastern studies lecturer was finally freed after 804 days behind bars in an Iranian jail on trumped-up charges of spying for Israel. But it's been revealed Ms Moore-Gilbert was moved to a Tehran safehouse earlier this month as prisoner-swap negotiation played out between Australia, Iran and Thailand. John McLeod, the figure behind Tora Solutions, was close by as the events unfolded, the [ ] reported - like he had been when Bail prisoner Sara Conor was released from jail earlier this year and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] when Adam Whittington was whirled away from Beirut following the 60 Minutes child abduction saga in 2016. His clandestine spy craft was highly publicised after Corby escaped a waiting media pack in 2014. Mr McLeod used 10 decoy cars with blacked out windows to create a diversion while the two made their getaway in another vehicle. John Mcleod and Schapelle Corby are pictured together at the Brisbane International Tennis tournament John Mcleod and Schapelle Corby are pictured in a light-hearted photo after avoiding paparazzi in 2017 Although he has not spoken publicly, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] McLeod posted a message to Instagram earlier this week along with footage of Ms Moore-Gilbert. 'Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been released from an Iranian jail in exchange for three Iranian prisoners held in custody abroad,' the caption said. 'International Crisis and Security Management. Assurance Protection Stability. Since 1990.' Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Tora Solutions for comment. Ms Moore-Gilbert was not told about her release or the prisoner sway until the day she boarded the plane. 'They moved her to (a) safe house in Sanaee Street for 17 days then suddenly asked her to collect her stuff and move back to Evin (Prison) on November 24.' 'Someone from the Australian Embassy met her and asked her to sign paperwork and be ready to leave.' The source also said she was made to confess to being an Isaeli spy with the promise she would get to leave the country. The video was later broadcast on Iranian state TV. Pictured: Health officials and the Australian Defence Force wait for Dr Moore-Gilbert to disembark jet On Friday afternoon, she finally arrived back on Australian soil and celebrated her return to Australia with a coffee and [http://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=Tim%20Tam Tim Tam] after spending more than two years in an Iranian prison. Dr Moore-Gilbert was met by public health officials and members of the Australian Defence Force after disembarking from a plane at Canberra Airport. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Dr Moore-Gilbert will have to quarantine before re-entering the community. Sources told the [ ] Dr Moore-Gilbert celebrated her return home in an understated way. 'Kylie had her first decent cup of coffee in two years on the plane, and a Tim Tam,' the source said. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8988037/Scott-Morrison-snaps-Karl-Stefanovic-Today-interview-Australian-locked-Iran.html 'You make those calls': Scott Morrison snaps at Karl...] [/news/article-8987863/Academic-Kylie-Moore-Gilbert-speaks-time-two-year-prison-stint-Iran.html Academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert says she suffered 'injustices'...] Share this article Share She was seen walking across the tarmac before being escorted into a van on Friday afternoon. Dr Moore-Gilbert, a lecturer on Middle Eastern studies at Melbourne University, was arrested at Tehran's airport in 2018 after attending an academic conference. She was sent to Tehran's notorious Evin prison and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment on espionage charges. She has always strenuously denied the charges. Multiple diplomatic and senior government sources confirmed that Dr Moore-Gilbert was stopped at the airport in 2018 after authorities discovered she was in a relationship with an Israeli citizen, according to [ ]. She was freed after more than six months of high-level negotiations between Iran, Australia and Thailand, led by the chief of Australia's intelligence community member Nick Warner. Australian authorities, including Ms Payne who met her Iranian counterpart and discussed Dr Moore-Gilbert's case on four occasions, pursued a strategy of 'quiet diplomacy'. Dr Moore-Gilbert flew into [https://www.biggerpockets.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&term=Canberra Canberra] from the Middle East on Friday afternoon Dr Moore-Gilbert is seen following her release from an Iranian prison The country's involved agreed not to publicly discuss the deal because of the sensitive diplomatic nature, however, a news website affiliated to state television in Iran first reported the prisoner swap. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday that he had spoken to Dr Moore-Gilbert and she was in good spirits. The Australian government has refused to confirm that the academic's freedom was extracted through a prisoner swap. 'The Australian government doesn't acknowledge or confirm any such arrangement regarding any release of any other persons in any other places,' Mr Morrison told reporters in Canberra on Thursday. 'If other people are being released in other places, they are the decisions of the sovereign governments in those places.' Iranian media claimed three[ Pictured: Dr Moore-Gilbert is escorted onto a van after getting off a plane in Canberra Kylie Moore-Gilbert (pictured above) spent more than two years behind bars in Iran after she was imprisoned on espionage offences Dr Moore-Gilbert's family said they were 'relieved and ecstatic' while the lecturer herself expressed her 'love and admiration for the great nation of Iran and its warm-hearted, generous and brave people'. Despite her harrowing ordeal, Dr Moore-Gilbert refuses to blame Iran's people for her wrongful imprisonment. 'It is with bittersweet feelings that I depart your country, despite the injustices which I have been subjected to,' she said. 'I came to Iran as a friend and with friendly intentions, and depart Iran with those sentiments not only still intact, but strengthened.' Dr Moore-Gilbert (pictured) described her release as 'bittersweet' despite the injustices she was subjecte[ Kylie Moore-Gilbert detained by Iran over[ ][ ]

Tradie Spent 10 Months In Egyptian Jail After Imprisoned On Holiday

2020-12-31T12:34:41Z

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An Australian man who was arrested while on an overseas holiday with his young family and imprisoned for 10 months in a notorious Egyptian jail has been released. Waled Youssef, 45, emigrated to Sydney in his mid-twenties where he established a cement rendering business - becoming an Australian citizen but also retaining his Egyptian passport. He was arrested while sightseeing on January 14 and thrown into a Cairo prison, called one of the worst jails in the world, where he shared a squalid cell with 17 other inmates during the deadly [/news/coronavirus/index.html coronavirus] pandemic. Mr Youssef and wife Fadia (pictured) have two young boys who have not seen their father in more than 10 months Waled Youssef, 45, is a dual Australian and Egyptian citizen who runs a cement rendering business in Sydney after migrating to the country (pictured with wife Fadia) On October 14, a court ordered Mr Youssef released after spending the majority of 2020 locked up in facility on charges he was affiliated with a banned political group, reports [ ]. The charges - which his legal team have emphatically rejected, saying he is not politically active - arose after Egyptian authorities examined his Facebook history and found he liked a post by a presidential candidate in 2012. The political candidate was also imprisoned in Egypt after his unsuccessful campaign. 'I never would have expected a trip to visit my family would see me thrown into Tora prison,' Mr Youssef said in a statement through his lawyers who have been working towards his release. 'It was the most harrowing 10 months of my life. I just want to heal and recover from this unbelievable and horrendous experience ... I am so relieved to finally be home.' RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8995861/Prime-Minister-Scott-Morrison-says-Kylie-Moore-Gilberts-return-Australia-moment-joy.html Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Kylie Moore-Gilbert's...] [/news/article-8993115/Australian-academic-Kylie-Moore-Gilbert-celebrates-release-Iranian-prison-Tim-Tam.html Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert reveals how she...] Share this article Share After walking from the prison on October 26, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] Mr Youssef had to wait weeks for a return flight to Australia and as of Monday he was undergoing hotel quarantine in Sydney; still yet to see his family. 'My boys and I cannot wait to give him a big hug once he finishes quarantine. We are counting down the days until he is home,' his wife Fadia Youssef said. Lawyers Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC, Jennifer Robinson and Clare Duffy, who campaigned for Mr Youssef's release, repeated he should never have been arrested. [http://www.alexa.com/search?q=%27Mr%20Youssef&r=topsites_index&p=bigtop 'Mr Youssef] should not have spent a day in prison: [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] his detention was unjust and unlawful,' they said in a joint statement. Security officers patrol one of the gates of Cairo's notorious Tora Prison (pictured) Tora prison is notorious, with the United Nations saying in November 2019 that there was 'credible evidence' the jail's harsh conditions led to the death of imprisoned former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Mohamed Fahmy, an experienced journalist and war correspondent, who was locked up in Tora with Australian journalist Peter Greste, has labelled Tora Prison as 'the worst in the Middle East'. Mr Youssef's return to Australia follows the release last Thursday of Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert from an Iranian jail in a reported prisoner swap deal. Ms Moore-Gilbert was arrested at Tehran airport in 2018 as she was about to leave the country - with Iranian intelligence falsely accusing her of being a spy. Her release was reportedly orchestrated by the head of Australia's intelligence community, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] Nick Warner, over more than a year of delicate high level negotiations between Iran, Australia, Israel, and Thailand - who simultaneously released Iranian prisoners. A campaign was launched to try and get Mr Youssef (pictured) back to Australia data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"> Read more: [ Waled Youssef returns to Australia after 10-month imprisonment in Egypt] DM.later('bundle', function() DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker'); );

A Visit To Wat Arun The Temple Of The Dawn In Bangkok Thailand

2020-12-31T07:55:48Z

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id="mod_48410766"> It is no secret that Bangkok and Thailand as a whole is bursting with stunning temples in different forms. One of the most famous and most visited temples in Bangkok is the magnificent Wat Arun. When searching online about Thailand's popular tourist spots, it was almost always a part of the top 10 results. Unlike my previous solo tours around Bangkok, my most recent one was with the husband and there never would have been a more perfect time. If you're planning to include Wat Arun in your next Thailand itinerary, read all about our touring experience so you will know what to expect. How to Go to Wat Arun Wat Arun is located along the Chao Phraya River. It can be reached by taking a ferry boat across the river from Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho and Grand Palace. One of the easiest route is to travel via BTS Skytrain Silom Line from your location to BTS Saphan Taksin Station. You can then take a ferry to Tha Tien Pier and wait for a smaller ferry to take you across. "lat":13.743054000000001,"lng":100.487106,"zoom":16,"mapType":"ROADMAP","markers":[],"moduleId":"48411886" We took a bus from BTS Un Not Station to the bus station nearest the Grand Palace, taking our time to check out the historical sections of the palace walls because we wanted to visit Wat Arun in the late afternoon. From the Grand Palace, we walked around eight minutes passing by Wat Pho and a small market until we reached Tha Tien Port. We tried to check out some of the merchandise being sold in the market but decided to fall in line before the ferry even arrived because of the tourist influx. Prepare 3 to 5 Baht for the ferry ride to take your across. The Ordination Hall Our ferry ride itself was uneventful. As expected, heaps of tourists were already taking photos of the wat from different angles. The sight of the wat basking in the afternoon sun was classically charming. I can't help but be excited to finally see it in real life. Expect hundreds of tourists to join your sightseeing as the site is one of the most visited wats. According to research from Sciencedirect, the wat is visited by 5 million tourists per year. As we alighted the ferry, we walked through a series of wood planks then several steps of stairs leading to a medium-sized gate, tourists filling the way in both directions. Tourists at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand As soon as we entered the exterior gate, we were welcomed by a much smaller decorated temple surrounded by a deliberately designed flora. It was the Ordination Hall with two temple guardian figures in front. Definitely an eye candy, even the space surrounding Wat Arun was definitely well taken care of and picture-perfect. Ordination Hall at Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand The Wat Arun Fees and Must Haves After taking tons of pictures, we followed the crowd and slowly moved towards the center where Wat Arun is situated surrounded by its own walls and gates. Visitors who were done with their tour were seen lounging in the grassy area outside of the inner walls. We toured in August and it was still hot despite some occasional rains as we experience the summer tail transitioning to the rainier and colder months. Water is a must have especially during a summer [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] but make sure to properly dispose your bottles. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand The dress code was not very strict when it came to the men and they were allowed to wear knee-length shorts but women strictly need to wear modest clothes; no shorts and no see-through and sleeveless tops. I was wearing shorts and came prepared with a wrap-around tube skirt with me, something I had bought along the road during one of our escapades in case something like this comes up during our [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ]. We paid 100 Baht for the entrance ticket per person. Wat Arun is open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The History of Wat Arun Just a piece of the [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?sel=site&searchPhrase=temple%27s temple's] history, Wat Arun or Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan was named after Aruna, a Hindu god personified as the radiation of the rising sun. The temple was located at first in grounds of the Royal Palace until it was moved by Rama I to the other side of the river and went through a series of restoration under several rulers from early 1800's up to the most recent undertaken from 2013 up to 2017. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand Exploring Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn The temple consists of the central tower and surrounded by four smaller ones on its corners. We toured in the late afternoon but it was still difficult to take some decent photos without some strangers being captured in it although some were polite enough to stop before they get included in the frame. The center tower of Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand The main tower was decorated with bits of porcelain and seashells and the bottom sections were designed with animals and ancient Chinese soldier statues. There were center stairs leading up the main tower but the gates were closed after a few levels and the guards do not allow tourists on the other side of the enclosures. There were also gated Buddha statues on some sections of the tower. The towers of Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand We took as many photos and explored every bit of crevice of the public section of the wat. At around 15 minutes to six in the evening, the guards started leading the tourists out as the temple is about to close its internal enclosures at exactly six. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand I was excited to see the temple in all its lighted glory. We waited at the grassy area at the front of the wat with the other tourists. The place was relaxing, the grounds landscaped and filled with well-kept flower beds. The country's flags and a huge photo of King Maha Vajiralongkorn were also positioned at the front to welcome all visitors. I was enjoying the flower beds when the husband made me realize the temple lights were already lit up. I took my time and enjoyed a few more minutes taking in all its beauty. Wat Arun was gorgeous! As we sailed back to the other side, I snapped a few more photos hoping I would be able to capture its grandeur even just a tiny bit. I was only using my phone so we all know how that turned out. As darkness slowly tried to swallow and engulf its wholeness, Wat Arun became even more stunning and highlighted with the night sky as its backdrop. And with that magnificent view, we closed our Wat Arun adventure. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn in Bangkok, Thailand © 2019 Sheila Navio-Pornan Relat[ ][[ ][ ]by Peter Dickinson13 [ ][ ]by Paul Richard Kuehn11 Comments [ ] or [ ] and post using a HubPages Network account. 0 of 8192 characters used[# Post Comment]No HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. sendingAUTHORSheila Navio-Pornan  12 months ago from Manila, Philippines Definitely one of the nicest "wats" to spend your late afternoon in Bangkok. Thanks, Liz! [ ]Liz Westwood  12 months ago from UK This looks like a very interesting place to visit. It's a very well-illustrated article.

Thai Protesters March To Barracks Against King apos;s Military Power

2020-12-31T07:01:39Z

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By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Jiraporn Kuhakan BANGKOK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Thousands of anti-government Thai protesters marched to an army barracks on Sunday to challenge King Maha Vajiralongkorn's personal control over some army units. It was the latest act of defiance against the king by protesters who have broken taboos by criticising the monarchy. The Thai constitution says the monarchy must be revered and laws ban insulting the institution. Protesters, many carrying inflatable ducks which have become a protest mascot, stopped at the gates of the 11th Infantry Regiment, part of the King's Guard that played a role in the suppression of anti-establishment protests in 2010. Lines of riot police blocked protesters at the gate. "No democratic country sees a king control an army. In any democratic country with a king as head of state, armed forces report to the government," said Arnon Nampa, a rights lawyer and protest leader who has been a frequent critic of the monarchy. "We've been seeing the monarchy expanding its powers. That´s why we're here today." The Royal Palace has made no comment since protests began, but the king hmself said recently that protesters are loved "all the same" despite their actions. Protesters accuse the monarchy of enabling decades of military domination. There have been 13 successful coups since 1932, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] when absolute rule by the monarch came to an end. [http://data.gov.uk/data/search?q=Protests Protests] began in July and initially demanded the departure of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] a new constitution. Demonstrators have expanded their [http://photobucket.com/images/demands demands] since then to include curbs on the powers of the king. Arnon is among several protest leaders facing charges under lese majeste laws against insulting the monarchy after speeches he made at previous rallies. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Thailand adhered to the rule of law and the right to freedom of speech must stay within those boundaries. "In every case where the law is violated, officials take action with strict adherence to the appropriate legal processes without discrimination," the ministry said. The prime minister has dismissed demands that he quit and rejected accusations that he engineered last year's election to retain power after taking office in 2014. Video shared on social media showed soldiers taking down a giant picture of the king and queen at the entrance to the barracks before the protest. (Writing by Matthew Tostevin; Editing by Robert Birsel)

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2020-12-31T06:15:45Z

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What To Know Before Getting A Tattoo In Thailand

2020-12-31T05:31:21Z

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Among the long list of popular itineraries for a visitor to Thailand is getting a tattoo. The nation has a very long and glorious history associated when it comes to body ink, and along with ever-so-large tourist industry, the tattoo industry continues to flourish in Thailand and has been successful in driving numbers of enthusiasts for the body art. Instead of great popularity, not all the studios in the country are equally competent or adept in offering the best outcomes that fit the requirements of the visitor. To find out the best tattoo shop in Thailand, one needs to follow certain tips in mind to meet with the best artist for the tat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); The below contains some of the essential tips that one should follow before getting a tat in the country and fulfilling the desire of embracing the body with body art. Think Over the Type of Tattoo Even before getting into a studio, it is important to think carefully about the kind of design to get on the body. In most of the studios in Thailand, there will be a choice between tribal, Japanese, modern, traditional Thai or Buddhist tattoo. Taking the own design to the studio would be an ideal decision as it will help the artist to get some idea about the requirements for the tat. Inquire What Style of Tattoo the Artist is Known For If someone looks forward to get a particular style of tattoo in the industry, make sure that the artist is popular for the particular form or style to get the best results. Similar to any artist, tattoo artists are also known for their forte or design they have expertise. For example, if the requirement is for conventional Buddhist or Sak Yant tattoo, getting it from the artist with proficiency in modern Japanese art would not offer better results. Make sure to conduct some research on the type of tattoos and the expertise of the artist before moving with a particular design. One can ask the chosen artist to show his works. With this, the individual will get an idea of the style or type, the artist specialise. Prefer Substance Over the Style Thailand is one such country that has a problem with the fact of style over substance. This suggests that the best artists from the industry do not necessarily be available in the fancy studios. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Gather some relevant information about the style and way of work from the online sources, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] local people and even by some other tattoo artists (sometimes competitors come up with the best recommendations). No Harm in Getting Price Quotes Before getting the spot of ink from any given artist, make sure to have detailed information on "how much for a tattoo in Thailand". This will help to choose the artist with the best rates. One can have an idea about the price charge from online directories and resources as it comprises of the details of the studios. Following all these pointers would certainly help to get the best tattoo while in Thailand to cherish for the rest of the life. Tattoo lovers can also surf the internet or [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] consult professional tattoo artists for further [http://www.medcheck-up.com/?s=queries queries]. In case of any query, readers can share it with us below in the comment section. Anurak Petiraksakul, the writer of this article has a wide knowledge of tattooing, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] since; she has already written several contents on this topic. She suggests tattoo lovers visit the [ ] and get their favourite tattoos. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

3 Amazing Reasons To Visit Thailand Right Away

2020-12-30T23:48:37Z

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How Much For A Tattoo In Thailand - A Guide For Tattoo Lovers

2020-12-30T23:38:27Z

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Thailand is considered one of the most visited tourist spots for travel goers around the world. People from all over the world like to visit the top locations of Thailand as like Phuket, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai and so on. Nowadays, Thailand has got another reason to become well-known on the map, and it is for tattooing. Several tattoo parlours have been established in Thailand that attracts tourists. Not only these shops have experienced and skilled artists, but they also maintain the utmost level of hygiene standards. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push(); Apart from the experienced artists and the safety measures, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] another important reason that why the tattoo studios have become too popular among the visitors is the price. Almost all these shops provide an [http://www.stockhouse.com/search?searchtext=affordable affordable] rate for their services. However, several factors affect the price of tattooing. Read below to know more- 1. The Experience of the Artist : The price of this body art differs due to the experience level of the artist. The price depends on how much the tattoo artist is experienced. The more experienced the artist is, the better will be the work. Hence, if you want to do a body design that will provide you will a lifetime experience, you can opt for professionals who are experienced in Phuket Thailand tattoo art. 2. The Tattoo Position : The position where you are doing the ink art is also an important factor for doing the tattoo. If you want to do the body art that is less painful, the price will be lesser as compared to the one that is done on the area that is much more painful. As the skilled artist will have to put much effort and time on doing the tattoo on the painful area, he will be charging more money than the other parts on the body. 3. The Colour of the Tattoo : The colour of the art is also an important factor that determines the price of the [http://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=ink%20art ink art]. If you are doing a single coloured tattoo, you will be charged less as compared to the colourful one. If you are doing the tattoo for the first time and want to save money, you can opt for [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] the black and white designs. The quotes and portrait tattoos look great on black and grey ink. 4. The Payment Mode : Some of the tattoo shops charge hourly, whereas some parlours fix a particular rate for the overall tattoo design. Whenever you are going to do the tattoo, you must ask the artist about the method of tattooing. If you are doing a small tattoo, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] the hourly charge is beneficial; however, when you are doing a larger design, you can go for the overall rate. Before you are going to do the tattoo, you must consult and discuss your expectations & requirement with the artist. The professional will know about your design requirement and will tell you the exact design that will suit your personality. If you want to know [ how much for a tattoo in Thailand] , browse the several websites first to know more in details. Rosenan Chantam is a reputed author and he writes various articles on tattoos and fashion. He suggests the readers to visit [ ] for the best experience.

Rare Rock And Roll Memorabilia Goes Under The Hammer In Online Auction

2020-12-30T22:01:04Z

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A rare collection of rock and roll memorabilia is currently up for auction, including an electric guitar used by Eric Clapton which is expected to fetch up to $2 million. Bidding on 24 incredible items is currently underway on[ ]- a New Jersey-based auction house that specializes in selling instruments and ephemera once owned by music icons. Clapton's guitar is the most expensive items up for sale, but there is no shortage of other less-pricey objects to arouse the interests of collectors, including a pink feather-boa worn by Jimi Hendrix and circular eyeglasses sported by John Lennon. According to the auction house, Clapton's Fender Stratocaster was purchased by the rocker in 1979 and became his main stage slide guitar over the next five years. The British star played hits such Wonderful Tonight, Cocaine and I Shot The Sheriff on the instrument, which he also used in the recording studio. 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The Top Young Movers And Shakers Of 2021: Forbes Reveals 30 Under 30

2020-12-30T18:54:29Z

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They are the brightest and the boldest giving everyone a reason to hope in 2021. Amid the gloom of the pandemic, Forbes has released its annual 30 under 30 list that showcases the United States and [/news/canada/index.html Canada]'s most important young movers and shakers ahead of 2021. Some of these under 30s are defying the odds and building businesses despite [/news/coronavirus/index.html Covid-19]; others are helping to fight the illness, serving on hospital frontlines or working with AI to discover new drugs. The 600-strong list includes household names - such as such as Philadelphia 76ers [/sport/nba/index.html NBA] star Ben Simmons, musicians Lil Baby and Roddy Ricch and actors Ramy Youssef and Sabrina Carpenter - but many are likely unfamiliar to most. Ben Simmons, #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers, is one of the 30 sports stars to make Forbes 2021 30 under 30 list. In total, the list comprises of 600 honorees in 20 different categories Their average age is 26.6 and collectively they have raised over $1billion in venture funding. A total of 20 per cent are immigrant from 62 countries. 'Despite the pandemic, a global recession and the social-justice movement here in the United States, today's young entrepreneurs are as enterprising as ever, committed to solving the world's problems and designing a way forward that benefits us all,' said Randall Lane, Forbes' Chief Content Officer. Alexandra Wilson, the Editor of Forbes Under 30, said: 'Some are defying the odds and building businesses despite Covid-19; others are helping to fight the illness, serving on hospital frontlines or working with A.I. to discover new drugs.' 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She quickly developed a chatbot system that not only helps with truancy but also can assist students struggling with their work, troubleshoot tech issues and provide confidential healthcare referrals. AllHere's client numbers have increased dramatically, with 2,000 schools in 15 states now paying an annual subscription fee of $2 per student Aly Murray, 26, Cofounder, UPchieve Aly Murray, 26, Cofounder, UPchieve Murray left the trading floor at JPMogran in 2018 to work full time at her non-profit, which enlists volunteers to provide real-time tutoring and college admissions help to low-income students. So far more than 2,7000 students have used UPchieve and the group has raised $1million from individuals and corporate partners. Having been a low-income student herself, Murray knew there was a market for the services her company provides. 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Art and Style Jooyeon Song, 29, Cofounder ManiMe Jooyeon Song, 29, Cofounder ManiMe Korean native and former [http://www.empowher.com/search/site/BCG%20consultant BCG consultant] Song couldn't bear the two hours spent having a manicure done in a salon and suspected other busy young professionals might feel the same. With David Miró Llopis, she created a line of custom-fit, stick-on gel nails in 2017. Customers take a photo of their nails and send it to the start up which creates the perfect nail set starting at $15 using 3D modelling. Sales are expected to surpass $3million this year, with many salons closed due to the pandemic. Jamall Osterholm, 26, Founder, Jamall Osterholm Jamall Osterholm, 26, Founder, Jamall Osterholm Osterholm might be recognisable to some as contestant on the 2019 series of Bravo's Project Runway. A menswear designer, he has shown at New York Fashion Week three times with designs both futuristic and informed by the past. He currently works for Kerby Jean-Raymond's Pyer Moss label and has designed and creative-directed an award winning film. Enterprise Technology Chazz Sims, 29, Cofounder, Wise Systems Chazz Sims, 29, Cofounder, Wise Systems Sims' company uses machine learning to schedule delivery routes, making adjustments in real time for traffic, new orders and drivers' locations. The software means recipients can known when to expect their delivery within a 20-minute window. Anheuser-Busch is using the software on 750 beer trucks and Lyft has also adopted it to schedule repairs. The startup has raised $24million in venture funding. Deborah Raji, 24, Founding member, Algorithmic Justice League Deborah Raji, 24, Founding member, Algorithmic Justice League Raji has been an advocate since high school and now she directs her campaigning to the world's biggest companies. Her non-profit aims to raise awareness about the social implications of AI. Projects have included an audit on an Amazon facial recognition product that revealed it was less accurate for darker-skinned women than for white men. Over 70 top AI researchers have signed an open letter in support of her work, which led Amazon and others to halt the sale of their facial recognition product to police. Science Maddie Hall, 28, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] Cofounder, Living Carbon Maddie Hall, Cofounder, Living Carbon Hall's company grows poplar and pines that have been genetically modified to absorb more carbon dioxide than regular plants, as well as being faster growing and producing more durable wood. Hall hopes her company can become a 'Tesla for trees' in that it is both environmentally friendly and cool. A love of the natural world runs in Hall's family - her grandmother was a botanist, her mother 'did flowers' and her uncle was a lumberjack. Jelena Notaros, 27, Assistant professor, MIT Jelena Notaros, Assistant professor, MIT Notators is working to produce new silicon-photonics systems that will provide solutions to issues with displays, sensing, communications, quantum and biology. She recently pioneered a display made from a single undetectable transparent photonic chip. The display sits in front of a user's eye, projecting 3D holograms that only they can see. Manufacturing & Industry ALEXANDER LE ROUX, 28 - Cofounder, Icon Alexander Le Roux, cofounder, Icon Le Roux was the master minds behind Vulcan - a 12-foot tall 3D printer that uses concrete, and can build a house in 24 hours for up to 30 percent less than through normal methods. In 2018, Icon built its first permanent 3D-printed home, and since then, has built 16 more in Austin, Texas and has also expanded into Mexico. There, the company - that has raised $44 million - is building the world's first 3D-printed community for low income families. Icon has also received funding to help NASA find a way to build structures on the moon. Payam Pourtaheri, 27; Ameer Shakeel, 26 - Cofounders, AgroSpheres The founders of AgroSpheres - Pourtaheri and Shakeel - both came from developing countries (Iran and Pakistan respectively) and had witnesses how misuse of pesticides had contaminated the environment. While at the University of Virginia together, they founded the company with the aim of making crop protection that could replace the harmful chemicals. They currently have 30 patents pending globally which enable a suite of bio-control products that would be alternative to synthetic chemicals, and have received $11 million in funding. Payam Pourtaheri and Ameer Shakeel, cofounders of AgroSpheres Food & Drink Dan Leyva, co-owner, Wings Over DAN LEYVA, 28 - Co-owner, Wings Over When Leyva's favourite place for wings in New York - Wings Over - closed, he was so devastated he persuaded three wealthy college friends to invest him in for an estimated $10 million to buy the entire franchise. He improved the menu - removing frozen meat and off-brand items such as burgers - and revolutionised the 20-year-old chain's online ordering, its design and branding. Sales have since grown 20 percent to over $50 million, and he has just opened his thirty-seventh location in New Jersey. Priya Krishna, author of cookbook 'Indian-ish' PRIYA KRISHNA, 29, YouTuber Krishna is a YouTube cooking personality and contributes to publications including the New York Times. In April 2019, she released her best-selling cookbook called 'Indian-ish', which was named as one of the best cookbooks of the spring by a number of publications, including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Eater, Food & Wine, and Bon Appétit. She is now pitching a TV show and is writing a new cookery book with David Chang, founder of Momofuku. Social Impact CLEMENTINE JACOBY, 29 - Cofounder, Recidiviz Clementine Jacoby, co-founder, Recidiviz Recidiviz - cofounded by Jacoby in 2018 - aims to address criminal justice reform using data as a way to gain a systemic understanding of the system. It aggregates and standardizes fragmented data across the system including prisons, probation and parole. As coronavirus started to spread thorugh the prison system, North Dakota used Recidiviz to determine who was eligible for an early release and to track their impact on public safety. In doing so, the state was able to reduce its prison population by 25 percent in one month. The country has attracted $15 million in funding. KIMBERLIE LE, 25; JOSHUA NIXON, 26 - Cofounders, Prime Roots Together, the founders of Prime Roots make seafood and other meat alternatives, and have gone on to raise $18 million for its meat alternatives. The company uses a Japanese plant-based superprotein that mimics the taste and texture of beef, chicken and seafood. Kimberlie Le, left, and Joshua Nixon, right, cofounders of Prime Roots Retail & eCommerce CAMI TÉLLEZ, 23 - Cofounder, Parade Téllez founded Parade with the view of designing underwear that's sole focus wasn't sex appeal, and instead is fun, colorful and comes in inclusive sizes. The daughter of Colombian immigrants calls the industry a '$13 billion category in crisis', and is targeting Gen-Z with the company's super-soft underwear made from 85 percent recycled plastic and compostable packaging. So far, Parade has sold over 650,000 pairs of underwear and is on track to generate $10 million in revenue in 2020 alone. ANN MCFERRAN, 27 - Cofounder, Glamnetic McFerran, who immigrated from Thailand at the age of seven, found that glue-on lashes were difficult to apply and didn't last long. To solve the problem, she took it upon herself to test some prototypes and develop magnetic lashes that take just seconds to apply, don't fall off and can be re-used 40 times. The company is now on track to make $50 million in sales this year, after only launching in August 2019. Marketing & Advertising Chirag Kulkarni, 25, Cofounder, Medly Pharmacy Chirag Kulkarni, 25, Cofounder, Medly Pharmacy The frustration of waiting at the pharmacy prompted Kulkarni to try something different in 2017. He has raised $110million for an online pharmacy which offers same-day prescription delivery through an app that connects customers with staff pharmacists who can answer queries. Instead of investing in advertising campaigns, Medly opted to persuade doctors to refer patients and so far has 70,000 users. Apoorva Dornadula, 25, and Michelle Lu, 22, Cofounders, Viralspace Viralspace started as a class project between Dornadula, Lu and their third cofounder Hiro Tien. It uses AI to help marketers harness the power of data to make decisions about images and videos. The trio have raised $1.7million in funding since launching in 2019. Apoorva Dornadula, 25, and Michelle Lu, 22, Cofounders, Viralspace Games Yang Liu, 29, Cofounder, End Game Interactive Yang Liu, Cofounder, End Game Interactive In 2018, Liu and Luke Zbihlyj founded End Game Interactive, creating simple but addictive online games like the ones Liu played as a child. One of its first big hits was developed in less than a month, in sharp contrast to many games which take years to develop - and drew in 65 million players. The company has attracted investors including Twitch cofounder Kevin Lin and talent manager Scooter Braun. Imane Anys, 24, Streamer, Pokimane Imane Anys, 24, Pokimane The top female streamer on gaming platform Twitch, Anys has some 6 million followers under her alias Pokimane. The award-winning streamer became known playing League of Legends and Fortnite and went on to cofound creators collective Offline TV. This year, she inked a deal with Twitch, promising to exclusively stream on the platform for years to come, became creative director of a gaming clothes brand and set up a scholarship for UC Irvine's esports program. Consumer Technology Ben Pasternak, 21, Founder, Simulate Ben Pasternak, 21, Founder, Simulate Pasternak has built his brand around making beloved chicken nuggets accessible to everyone with Nuggs, a vegan version of the favourite food. Primarily sold online, Nuggs is on track to make the company $8million in revenue this year after Pasternak tested thousands of formulas to find the perfect substitute. The next challenge for the Australian-born IT whiz whop dropped out of school at 15 and sold a video-chat app he made by 18 - is veggie hot dogs. Christelle Rohaut, 26, Cofounder, Codi Christelle Rohaut, 26, Cofounder, Codi A home office-sharing company, Codi enables users to lend rooms in their house to others as a working space. The pandemic put something of a damper on plans for this year but the company has reopened in San Francisco, with launches in more cities soon. The company, described as the 'airbnb of coworking' is backed by Coatue, NFX and others.

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> Peace Inside Live cofounder Jordana Reim teaches a class on breathwork and sound healing on the platform. Peace Inside Live [/tech-for-a-better-world/ This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society.]Last Friday afternoon, instead of spending my lunch break glued to my kitchen table eating a sad salad, I found myself dancing in a frenzy around my house, joined by about 15 others unselfconsciously doing the same on a Zoom call. We threw our arms in the air and spun around -- some in workout clothes, some in dresses, some with dogs in their arms. It wasn't a quarantine-induced simultaneous breakdown, but a live yoga and movement class called Rhythm & Prana Flow. The class is part of [ Peace Inside Live], an online platform born during the pandemic that offers daily, live, donation-based Zoom sessions with facilitators from around the world, focusing on mindfulness, meditation and movement. The goal is to make wellness accessible to everyone, no matter their financial situation or location. [ ] "There's always been a barrier to entry in the wellness industry, and we've realized that and want to be part of the solution, not the problem," said cofounder Shira Lazar, who is also founder and CEO of the digital media brand [ What's Trending]. "We realize how important it is to provide these tools to everyone." Since Peace Inside Live started at the end of April, about 4,000 people have attended its virtual classes. Class sizes range from [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/search/?queryText=intimate intimate] groups of a few students to more than 100 people. When you take a class, you'll likely meet people from all over the world, and will learn from the community that forms as well as from the facilitator. "We have this opportunity with the pandemic to make big change," said cofounder Jordana Reim, a former ad executive and producer who became a yoga teacher and healing trainer. "If we're just waiting for things to be normal again, we're missing the opportunity to question how each of us have been living, and what's perhaps missing. And practices of mindfulness can bring us to a place where we can take an honest but loving look into ourselves." CNET Coronavirus Update Keep track of the coronavirus pandemic. Daily classes for a donation Lazar and Reim have known each other for about 15 years, across different careers and stages of life. When the pandemic hit, Reim had been hosting wellness retreats in places like Thailand and Mount Everest, which were no longer an option. She decided to try moving those retreat sessions online to see if they could still be beneficial without the in-person connection. Lazar attended one, and the two decided to collaborate on making a daily platform. "The whole idea was to create peace inside, literally and figuratively," Lazar said. You can find live classes on Peace Inside Live every day. Offerings include different types of meditation, breathing, movement, healing through sound, and studying happiness through the ancient Hindu scripture the Bhagavad Gita. There are also yoga and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] other workshops. When you take a live class, you can donate directly to the facilitator through Venmo or PayPal. Facilitators often suggest a donation of $5 to $20 per class, and keep 100% of their earnings from their classes. You can also donate to access on-demand monthly classes. The average monthly donation is $15. While this payment model may change in the future, for now, it's been working to build a community, Lazar said. "We want to see what works for people, and we want to be sensitive and aware of people's needs and ability to pay for this," she added. The founders also work with corporations on wellness activities. For every hour they work with a for-profit company on a virtual session, they donate an hour to a nonprofit, like the [ Boys and Girls Clubs of America], [ Miry's List] and [ Thirst Project], bringing mindfulness to those teams that often have many frontline workers. On the Peace Inside Live platform, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] you can take live classes on meditation and movement for a donation. Peace Inside Live Founding an inclusive community Many people in the wellness community have come under fire for [ whitewashing practices and excluding people of color], both in terms of facilitators and class participants, Lazar said. She and Reim are aware of their white privilege, she added, and have worked to make diversity part of the platform's DNA, rather than trying to make changes later. Facilitators and participants are located around the world, and the founders consistently reach out to BIPOC organizations and leaders to work together and ask how to support their own efforts, Lazar said. Part of this work has involved Sunday Peace Inside Live Conversations, with people including Thupten Jinpala (the Dalai Lama's translator and founder of The Compassion Institute). The week [ ] was killed by police, the platform began hosting twice-monthly discussions called The Other America, facilitated by Lazar and the influencer [ James Andrews]. These events are meant to provide a safe space for uncomfortable conversations around racism, social injustice and police brutality with storytellers, healers and activists. Panelists have included Kailee Scales from [ Black Lives Matter], [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] activist and author [ Blair Imani] and Corey Jacobs, cofounder of the [ Buried Alive Project]. These sessions start with a meditation and turn into a conversation and call to action. "What we have is a global community of people who are taking this look inside and making changes to take skillful action in this world," Reim said. "It's not even a new normal, but creating a world together where we're connected and where we have compassion." The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. 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