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Notes from central Taiwan: Messages from the bubble world Reports by international media in the past 10 days have been terrible, with China having all the agency and Taiwan being merely a static object with no voice of its own in this universe By Michael Turton Sifting through the last week or so of writing on Taiwan in the major media, the original title of this piece was going to be “Three Cheesy Pieces.” But in truth, the flow of effluent from the media exceeds my ability to represent it...

Now more beaches may be subject to similar action. Every summer, New Zealanders take to the beach to bask in the sun and enjoy the warm weather.  For some a summer tradition is to take their car for a joy-ride on one of the countrys long beaches.  However, this joy-riding comes at a cost.  According to the Ministry of Transport, between 2013 and 2017, there were 75 car crashes on beaches, with nine people killed and 47 seriously injured. In 2018, two beach goers were killed in separate incid...

Next Gen Mobile Safety for Lone and Remote Workers, Fleets and Organizations Caring for Their People Share Article Introducing Sfara Companion: All-in-One Mobile Safety Solution Companion Mobile Safety is the answer to an emerging global market need, which is to combine driver telematics and safety services into a single mobile solution. HOBOKEN, N.J. (PRWEB) January 11, 2021 Today Sfara announced the introduction of Companion Mob...

Tasman Rd will remain closed as it did under normal seasonal restrictions. Rodney Local Board chairman Phelan Pirrie said it was the first time the council and other agencies had chosen to close access to vehicles over the busiest weeks of summer. Other agencies involved in the decision include Fire and Emergency, police, the Department of Conservation, Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara Ngahere and the surf life saving club. Pirrie said the whole of Muriwai was “incredibly popular” over su...