Internet privacy and rights 'at forefront of experts' minds'

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InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) is continuing to help the New Zealand Internet eco-system with the culmination of two pieces of research it has helped fund.

Every year InternetNZ gives away half a million dollars in community funding to benefit people who use the Internet. As a result of community grants awarded last year for research, Joy Liddicoat from the Association for Progressive

Communications has published a report into how New Zealanders perceive their human rights when using the Internet; while James Mahuta Coyle has conducted an intensive review into privacy laws that apply in the cloud and when sharing personal information online - specifically around which countrys laws apply if the cloud servers are off-shore.

InternetNZ Chief Executive Jordan Carter said that both bodies of work were excellent sources of information for understanding where New Zealand is with its Internet and where its heading.

"Our vision is for a better New Zealand through a better Internet. Its pieces of work like James and Joys that help us understand our current state so we can move forward to a better one.

"The Internet Freedom Monitoring in New Zealand report is a fascinating read. Of the 29 Internet Freedom Indicators in the La Rue Framework, New Zealand is fully compliant with 14, non-compliant with four and its unclear on the remaining 11.

The report found that for the most part New Zealanders are free to express themselves online and that our legal structure supports freedom of expression on the Internet.

"On the flipside, the research also found that there is a high degree of soft censorship and many Internet users just accept this. Maintaining our rights and freedom online is a large reason why we at InternetNZ get out of bed. Its important that we try to make the Internet open and uncapturable.

James Mahuta Coyles Report on New Zealand Privacy Regulation and the Cloud: Current Controls and Option for Reform is about sovereignty over data stored in the cloud, a topic that is just starting to be discussed, the report is one of the first that were aware of to really try and answer the question over which laws apply.

The report describes cloud privacy as an area of study, outlines the current regulatory landscape in New Zealand and presents options for reform during the upcoming legislative review.

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World's First Electric Bus with Bombardier's PRIMOVE System Begins Revenue Service

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The passenger service has started with a 12 m long electric solo bus operating on the central circular line M19. From October, four additional 18 m articulated e-buses will be phased in. It will be the first time that eco-friendly 18 m electric buses have replaced conventional buses in regular passenger operation.

Each bus is equipped with the wireless PRIMOVE fast-charging system and the new PRIMOVE high-performance batteries. In Braunschweig, the world's first inductive charging system is coming into use. With an output of 200 kW, it charges electric buses in just a few seconds, enabling them to cover the distance to the next charging station with ease.

In recent weeks, the 12 m e-bus already approved by TV SD underwent final system and load tests, enabling the TV approval of the entire PRIMOVE system in Braunschweig in time for the start of passenger operation. These included 280 recorded charging cycles, almost 3,000 km travelled electrically and various tests for electrical safety and electromagnetic emission.

For passengers, the PRIMOVE system will remain largely inaudible and invisible. The electric buses are not only quieter and cause less vibration than conventional diesel buses, they also accelerate more evenly - a much smoother ride awaits passengers in Braunschweig. The PRIMOVE high power charging pads embedded in concrete are installed under the road surface at the main station and at selected stops. The primary electrical installation is also integrated underground at the bus stops. The cooling units for those wayside power electronics have been neatly integrated into an advertising pillar and the shelter at the bus stop. The location of primary and wayside components underground or in existing street furniture offers great advantages to urban planners compared to conductive charging solutions.

As the world's leading rail technology provider, Bombardier has a clear vision of the cities of tomorrow. We imagine cities where all vehicles are electric and where mass transit vehicles do not alter the landscape but seamlessly integrate to provide quiet and emission-free urban mobility. With the PRIMOVE portfolio, Bombardier is paving the way for transport operators and vehicle manufacturers to make an easy and convenient transition to electric mobility for all electric vehicles - from trams and buses to trucks and cars. The start of passenger services with the first PRIMOVE electric bus in Braunschweig proves that this vision has matured from an innovative idea to reality.

About the PRIMOVE Pilot project in Braunschweig

Under the term "emil" (electric mobility by means of inductive charging), the Technical University of Braunschweig and the energy supplier BS | Energy are participating as partners in the innovative project in Braunschweig along with Braunschweiger Verkehrs-AG and Bombardier. It is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.

The electric buses from the manufacturer Solaris are fully charged overnight in the bus depot. A quick recharge of the batteries during the regular 10 minute interval at the last station is sufficient to ensure the smooth operation of the12 m solo e-bus on the 12 km route. The 18 m articulated buses require more energy and are therefore additionally charged for a few seconds at two intermediate bus stops. This custom-made charging concept ensures a maximum battery life and an uninterrupted operation with a clean e-mobility solution on the existing bus route.

An overview of how the PRIMOVE system works and how it compares to diesel buses is available under the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hGrk8AHKmw

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Arnie to play AGING cyborg in new Terminator film

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He famously said he'll be back and true to form Arnie is set to reprise his role as the Terminator in Terminator: Genesis, the latest instalment in the successful movie franchise.

Schwarzenegger, who appeared in the first three films but not in 2009's Terminator Salvation (well, the CGI thing aside), will play an aging T-800 - we know, aging robot?

Speaking to MTV, the 66-year-old said: "It will be challenging because it will be a new director, and it will be a really action packed movie," adding, "The way that the character is written, it's a machine underneath.

"It's this metal skeleton. But above that is human flesh. And the Terminator's flesh ages, just like any other human being's flesh. Maybe not as fast. But it definitely ages."

Shooting for the film starts in April and it is due to be released in July 2015.

"I was upset that I couldn't be in the fourth Terminator, because I was Governor," Schwarzenegger continued. "So they did the fourth one without me, it made me cry a little bit. But I did say, 'I'll be back,' so now I'm back again and it's going to be really terrific."

The fifth Terminator film will also star Aussie actor Jai Courtney and Game of Thrones hottie Emilia Clarke.

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24 stars' worst movies

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Costarring Elias Koteas and Jack Palance Tagline: ''Future beware: The soul is in the software''

Jolie MAY BE the most famous woman in the world. She's an Oscar-winning actress, she wakes up next to Brad Pitt, and she benevolently hopscotches around the globe from one crisis zone to the next like Mother Teresa (with better cheekbones). But there was a time when she wasn't all of this: namely, when she played a robotic terminatrix in a sequel to a Jean-Claude Van Damme film. Cyborg 2 is a rock-'em-sock-'em slice of future schlock in which the 17-year-old Jolie manages to be stiff even for a cyborg. If you think we're being harsh, well, even she agrees, telling The New York Times in 2001: ''After I saw it, I went home and got sick.'' Most Embarrassing Moment An unfortunate montage cuts back and forth between a topless Jolie getting it on with Koteas and the crying close-up of Palance's leathery face.

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Our beaches are great but 'still lacking'

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Perth's beaches and riverfront may be among the best in the world - but visitors want more.

As a result, the Tourism Council's strategy to boost tourism numbers, released this week, has recommended that the city's beachside accommodation be improved and a greater focus be given to evening activities on the beach and riverfront.

"Water sports in Fremantle, diving at Rottnest Island, deep sea fishing off Hillarys, swimming at Rockingham, dolphins in Mandurah and Swan River cruises are classic Perth experiences," the report said.

"But discerning locals and visitors are always in search of some extra comfort and amenity."

The report said facilities at landmark beaches such as Scarborough and Cottesloe had fallen behind their local and national counterparts. Both needed improved infrastructure and management to "realise their potential as major attractions for the local community and beyond".

This should include boardwalks, seating, shade and play spaces.

"Similarly, local icons Rottnest Island and Fremantle each require sustained investment in visitor infrastructure to enable them to remain competitive in a global market," the report said.

"For Fremantle, accelerating the revitalisation of Victoria Quay and the passenger terminal to incorporate a high-quality arrival and departure experience is essential for the 450,000 to 550,000 visitors who pass through each year.

"For Rottnest Island, a luxury accommodation option is fundamental to re-engage high yield locals and the lucrative Asian market."

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