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Peace Inside Live Brings Inclusive Affordable Wellness Classes Online During The Pandemic

2021-01-03T01:14:04Z

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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 [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] 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 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 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 [http://www.homeclick.com/web/search/search.aspx?Ntt=classes 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, 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 [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] 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], 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. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives. [#comments Comments] [/tech-for-a-better-world/ Tech for a Better World] [/health/fitness/ Notification on Notification off Fitness]

How To Visit Thailand On A Budget

2021-01-02T00:51:47Z

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Beheaded Tiger Is Discovered During Raid On A Private Zoo In Thailand

2021-01-01T22:47:59Z

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A beheaded tiger has been discovered among several other animal corpses during a wildlife trafficking raid at a private zoo in [/news/thailand/index.html Thailand]. Thai wildlife officials made the shocking discovery at the Mukda Tiger Park and Farm in the northeastern province of Mukdahan. They found a severed tiger head and other tiger carcasses, including body parts, in a crackdown on suspected wildlife trafficking. Five live tiger cubs suspected of being illegally smuggled into the zoo were also seized during the raid. A beheaded tiger has been discovered among several other animal corpses during a wildlife trafficking raid at a private zoo in Thailand Thai wildlife officials made the shocking discovery at the Mukda Tiger Park and Farm in the northeastern province of Mukdahan They found a severed tiger head and other tiger carcasses, including body parts, in a crackdown on suspected wildlife trafficking There have been a series of cases involving the illegal trade of captive tigers and Thai zoos. Pictured: several tigers were found dead at the private zoo in Thailand RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8997651/Another-45-dogs-rescued-Chinas-meat-trade-arrive-JFK-Airport-meet-new-owners.html Pup, pup and away! 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Since then, the zoo has been under government watch. The surviving tigers were taken to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation's (DNP) Chulaphorn Wildlife Captive Breeding Centre in the Si Sa Ket province. Five live tiger cubs suspected of being illegally smuggled into the zoo were also seized during the raid. Pictured: several tiger corpses The raid comes after an early crackdown at the private zoo in January 2018, when Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) officials had confiscated scores of locally protected species. Pictured: officials find tiger carcasses The owner of the tiger park faces up to five years in prison if convicted of smuggling in wildlife species and another three years if convicted of providing false information. Pictured: the severed tiger head Authorities said that the Zoo's licence would be suspended for 90 days. Pictured: the slain tiger head The owner of the tiger park faces up to five years in prison if convicted of smuggling in wildlife species and another three years if convicted of providing false information. Authorities said that the Zoo's licence would be suspended for 90 days. 'The authorities have done a great job looking into the legality of this tiger ownership,' said Maethinee Phassaraudomsak, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] a researcher at animal rights NGO Traffic. 'We hope investigations reveal the true provenance of the tigers and spurs checks on all animals held at this facility.' There have been a series of cases involving the illegal trade of captive tigers and Thai zoos. In 2016, Thai authorities raided the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province that had been suspected of illegally breeding and trading in tigers. Over 130 live tigers, more than 40 dead tiger cubs, tiger pelts and 1,500 tiger skin amulets were among the wildlife products seized. Over half - 58 per cent - of the Tigers seized in Thailand between 2000 and 2018 originated from captive breeding facilities - largely involving whole carcasses and live animals, with the largest proportion coming from the 2016 seizure, according to Traffic. In 2017, a dozen tigers were seized from a pig farm in Chon Buri province where several species of wildlife had been kept illegally. 'Today's actions are very much in line with the global call for better record keeping, monitoring and enforcement of [http://www.alexa.com/search?q=captive%20tiger&r=topsites_index&p=bigtop captive tiger] facilities taken at CITES(1), [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] to prevent laundering or leakage of animals into the illegal trade,' said Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director for Traffic in Southeast Asia. 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Kylie Moore-Gilbert Gives Thanks After Being Freed From Iranian Jail

2021-01-01T11:28:38Z

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert has shared a smiling photo of herself at Doha Airport after she was released from detention in Iran - where she had been jailed for 10 years on spying charges British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has issued an emotional statement thanking her supporters for standing by her during the two years she spent in detention in Iran on spying charges. The 32-year-old was released last week by Iranian authorities - arriving in Canberra on Friday afternoon to undergo two weeks of mandatory hotel quarantine. The Middle Eastern studies lecturer from Melbourne - who was arrested in Tehran in 2018 - was reportedly released as part of a prisoner exchange, although the Australian government has refused to confirm the [http://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=rumours rumours]. Dr Moore-Gilbert said on Tuesday she had endured a 'never-ending, unrelenting nightmare' while locked up - most of which was spent in solitary confinement at the notorious Evin prison. A photo of the University of Melbourne lecturer has also been released by the Free Kylie Moore-Gilbert group showing her smiling at Doha Airport on her way back to Australia. 'I honestly do not know where to start or how I can ever thank you for all your incredible efforts to campaign for my release,' she said. The statement released through the campaign group revealed she had taken strength from her supporters' vocal calls for her to be released. Dr Moore-Gilbert said on Tuesday she had endured a 'never-ending, unrelenting nightmare' while locked up in Iran 'I am totally blown away by everything you have done for me, I honestly have no words to express the depth of my gratitude and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] how touched I am,' she said. 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Mr Morrison - who is also in isolation after his recent trip to Japan - also praised the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for their hard work and Foreign Minister Marise Payne for her diplomatic efforts. 'The return of Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert this week was a moment of pure joy,' Mr Morrison told a a New South Wales Liberal State Council meeting on Saturday. 'It was one of the really good days. And Marise's efforts in leading that effort to secure Kylie's release and see her come home to Australia is just absolutely tremendous.' Both Mr Morrison and Senator Payne spoke to Dr Moore-Gilbert earlier in the week and described her as in good spirits. Iranian state TV aired video showing Dr Moore-Gilbert wearing a hijab shortly after her release Mr Morrison last week described Dr Moore-Gilbert as 'an extraordinarily intelligent, strong and courageous woman' and an 'amazing Australian' She arrived in Canberra on Friday afternoon and is now undergoing two weeks of mandatory hotel quarantine The Middle Eastern studies lecturer at Melbourne University was arrested at Tehran airport in 2018 after attending an academic conference. She was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment on spying charges. The Australian government has refused to confirm reports that her release was secured as part of a prisoner exchange. Three Iranian prisoners were also released from Thailand last week. International pressure on Iran to secure Dr Moore Gilbert's release has escalated in recent months following reports her health was deteriorating during long stretches of solitary confinement - and that she had been transferred to the notorious Qarchak Prison, east of Tehran. Moore-Gilbert was moved from Elvin prison to the notorious Qarchak prison, widely regarded as the worst women's prison in Iran, after 22 months Moore-Gilbert has gone on hunger strikes and pleaded for the Australian government to do more to free her. Those pleas included writing to the prime minister that she had been subjected to 'grievous violations' of her rights, including psychological torture and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] solitary confinement. She was moved from Elvin prison to the notorious Qarchak prison, widely regarded as the worst women's prison in Iran, after 22 months. 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Signs Of Dissent Within Thai Military As Protests Grow

2020-12-31T22:27:10Z

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By Chayut Setboonsarng and Matthew Tostevin BANGKOK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - In July, as thousands of Thais demanded the resignation of the government in one of the largest street demonstrations since a 2014 military coup, Army Sergeant Ekkachai Wangkaphan sided with the protesters. "Down with dictatorship," he wrote on Facebook under a news story about a jailed activist, a week before the protest. On the day of the protest, July 18, he shared a livestream and pictures with the hashtag of the Free Youth protest group. A few weeks later, he shared a photo of a protester carrying a placard saying "The country where you speak the truth and you go to jail." His superiors in the Royal Thai Army warned him to stop. But he had already made up his mind to quit and left the army in October. "When the protests escalated, orders to prohibit social media posts came in more often," Ekkachai, 33, told Reuters in an interview. "They want to nip it in the bud, but they can't." Social media is exposing discontent among some soldiers, police and civil servants after months of protests against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the monarchy of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Although Thai soldiers have occasionally expressed sympathy for protesters in past bouts of political unrest, the rapid expansion of social media is making it difficult to contain. Reuters reviewed dozens of social media posts and messages on chat groups used by soldiers and police and found many expressing sympathy with protesters and anger or unease over the way those who oppose the government are being treated. Some posted about their loyalty to Thailand's institutions. It is impossible to establish how far disaffection reaches based on social media activity. But the posts have attracted the attention of authorities. "If you are posting things that are creating misunderstanding and provocation that would create instability, that is inappropriate," said Colonel Sirijan Ngathong, the army's deputy spokeswoman, adding that commanding officers were reviewing the social media activity of soldiers to prevent breaches of army rules. She did not respond to requests for comment on the case involving Ekkachai or whether surveillance had increased since protests escalated in July. Some posts appeared on the viral video-sharing app TikTok. One TikTok video, now removed, showed a soldier giving the three-fingered salute, a gesture of resistance featured in "The Hunger Games" film that Thailand´s student-led, anti-government protest movement adopted. "Keep up the struggle, Thai brothers and sisters," said the caption. The video´s author told Reuters that he is a serving professional soldier but asked that his name not be used. Some sections of the army have intensified their clampdown. A message posted by a coordinator in a private chat group used by officers in one artillery regiment, reviewed by Reuters, prohibited soldiers from joining protests or giving any political opinions on social media. "After finding political expressions that were not suitable, commanders are asked to consider and rectify accordingly and to explain the political situation correctly to troops," the message said. The army did not respond to a request for comment on the message. It is unclear if disaffection will affect the protests or the way the government responds to them. "While there is some disaffection within the armed forces, grumblings do not remain significant enough to constitute a significant faction," said Paul Chambers, a politics expert at Naresuan University in northern Thailand. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri declined to comment on disaffection among members of the security forces or [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] civil service, saying only that the country should be focused on dialogue between those with different views. PROTESTS SWELL Tens of thousands of people have protested in the streets of Thailand since July, calling for a new constitution and the removal of Prayuth, who led a military coup in 2014. Protesters have also demanded curbs on the powers of the king, until recently a taboo subject in a country where criticism of the monarchy is a crime. The army plays a pivotal role in Thailand, which has been ruled by serving or former military officers for more than two-thirds of the time since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932. Thailand´s army has seized power 13 times since then and has on several occasions been involved in bloody crackdowns on protesters including in 1973, 1976, 1992 and 2010. Although many of the coups have had the broad support of the armed forces, cracks in the military have been exposed in the past. During a bloody 2010 crackdown on red-shirted anti-government protesters in Bangkok, some green-uniformed soldiers openly sympathized with the demonstrators, tipping off the group´s leaders ahead of a planned army operation. They were dubbed "watermelons" - green on the outside with red sympathies on the inside. That same year, rogue general Khattiya Sawasdipol - known as "Seh Daeng" or "Commander Red" - was assassinated after he came out in support of anti-government protesters, showing that displays of disloyalty in the Thai military can be dangerous. "Security forces, especially those who have to confront the protesters, are in a stressful position," said Kiranee Tammapiban-udom of government consultancy Maverick Consulting Group. They have to follow orders but at the same time are branded "servants of tyranny" by protesters, she said. One protest leader, Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree, said he encouraged security forces to disobey orders. "Turn your backs to your commanders, the regime will collapse," he told Reuters. Another soldier who had also posted on social media said he was looking to defuse tension rather than escalate it. "Maybe it's time for the older generation to listen to the young," he said. "Asking Prayuth to quit and for changes to the constitution is not abolishing the monarchy." DRESS CODE: YELLOW Some Thai police and civil servants are also questioning their roles. Many have been ordered to join official displays of loyalty to the crown, such as lining royal motorcade routes wearing yellow shirts - the king's colour. Police Colonel Kissana Phathanacharoen told Reuters such activities are part of police duty and that law enforcement was politically neutral. "Is this police work?" queried one police officer in an internal chat group, responding to a superior officer´s request in the group for participants to join a royal event. The superior officer responded in the chat group that he was passing on orders and that questions should be addressed to more senior [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] levels. One document seen by Reuters, sent by the Bangkok Metropolitan Police to the Office of Police Strategy, a national body, requested "250 female police officers and 1,950 male along the route of the royal motorcade" for a funeral on Oct. 29 in Bangkok. "Dress code: yellow shirt with yellow collar. Long black pants, black shoes." Bangkok police spokesman Kissana said this was a [http://imageshack.us/photos/normal%20police normal police] duty. "Basically, we are disguised as civilians," a female police officer in her late 20s from the Royal Thai Police told Reuters, asking to remain anonymous. "We´re told to wear yellow and shout 'Long live the king'." Protesters say police are easy to spot on such occasions because of their short haircuts. One 23-year-old civil servant complained at being ordered to attend a seminar to praise the works of the Chakri dynasty, of which Vajiralongkorn is the 10th king. "I can't do much, so I donate to the protesters," she told Reuters. (Reporting by Chayut Setboonsarng and Matthew Tostevin in Bangkok Editing by Bill Rigby)

Thailand Says More Nationals Infected With Coronavirus Returned...

2020-12-31T13:41:52Z

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BANGKOK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Thailand on Wednesday reported six more Thai nationals infected with the coronavirus had illegally entered the country, skipped quarantine and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] travelled to different provinces, escalating fears of an new outbreak in a nation with relatively few cases. The new infections follow four others last week, who also entered Thailand from neighbouring Myanmar through natural border crossings, avoiding immigration checks and the mandatory two weeks of quarantine. With its normally strict border controls and surveillance, Thailand has kept the number of infections low at 4,026, with 60 deaths, but the new cases are causing fears of rare local outbreaks. The six Thais had then travelled separately to four provinces, [http://www.answers.com/topic/including including] the capital Bangkok, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour đi thái lan] Sophon Iamsirithaworn, director of the Disease Control Department, told a news conference. They had worked together at an entertainment venue in Myanmar, a country seeing an average 1,421 new coronavirus cases each day, with 92,189 infections and 1,972 deaths overall. A health official told Reuters that authorities would have to track down hundreds of people potentially exposed to the six new cases. They have managed to trace 300 people in recent days who were exposed to the first illegal entry case, but none were infected. "These people lack responsibility to society and country," senior health official Thongchai Keratihuttayakorn said. "We are in the process of gathering information about who they came into contact with and a detailed timeline of where they were," he said. After returning, they travelled on planes, buses and taxis and visited entertainment venues and malls, some not wearing masks, Thongchai said. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha earlier said those who entered illegally would be prosecuted. (Reporting by [http://data.gov.uk/data/search?q=Panarat%20Thepgumpanat Panarat Thepgumpanat] and Chayut Setboonsarng; Editing by Martin Petty)

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2020-12-30T21:32:57Z

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2020-12-30T01:26:03Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> [ Enlarge Image] Looking good there. Nissan Alright, this isn't actually the [/roadshow/news/nissan-frontier-pickup-teaser-video/ 2021 Nissan Frontier], but the Frontier does have a cousin elsewhere in the world called the Nissan Navara, and on Thursday, Nissan showed off the 2021 model of that pickup truck for the first time. We expect this somewhat foreshadows the Frontier whenever Nissan finally decides to show it, even if this Pro-4X trim doesn't make it to America. Do keep in mind the truck we're getting will be all new, but some of this style will transfer over, more than likely. This truck shown is specifically for Thailand, and Nissan was light on specifics, but the pickup wears a new design -- and a much-needed one at that. The current Frontier's been around for years now. The design picks up some familiar cues we've seen across the automaker's lineup in the headlights, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tua du lịch thái lan] the new running light signature and a bigger grille. The rear keeps it pretty traditional, but then again, there's not much you can do to really change up the rear of a truck. Regardless, it looks fresh, especially with the smoked taillights on this Pro-4X trim. For more like this Subscribe to the Roadshow newsletter, receive notifications and see related stories on CNET. Nissan didn't dive into the mechanical specs but we already know the powertrain for the US, [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan] because Nissan decided to drop the new engine in the old truck for the [/roadshow/reviews/2020-nissan-frontier-review/ 2020 Frontier] -- Roadshow's Craig Cole said it's quite a peach. It's a [/roadshow/news/2020-nissan-frontier-new-engine/ new 3.8-liter V6] with 310 [http://data.gov.uk/data/search?q=horsepower horsepower] and [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-thai-lan-bangkok-pattaya-5-ngay.html tour thái lan giá rẻ] 281 pound-feet of torque married to a nine-speed automatic. The days of an inline-four engine and a manual transmission are long gone for the new Frontier. Nissan also highlighted a strengthened rear axle, increased payload capacity and a larger bed. A new steering rack is supposed to make the truck more maneuverable as well. We'll have to wait for finer details until Nissan's ready to share more. Technology is big here, though. Nissan highlighted a suite of active safety technology and driver-assist systems such as a surround-view monitor and automatic emergency braking. In the US, definitely expect these features, plus more, perhaps. The interior, overall, still looks a tad dated, and it's definitely not reflective of what we'll see in the US. Consider this a nice preview of where we're headed. We hope to receive more details and a Frontier debut in the very near future.

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