In the state's White Mountains, emergency calls from hikers are on the rise, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars. In response, a new bill is being drafted that would make negligent adventurers pay for their rescue
By David Abel
An hour after fielding the call last Saturday, the third of its kind in less than a month, Lieutenant Todd Bogardus stood at the edge of a steep trail, barking orders to gathering officers and volunteers in a race to save yet another hiker trapped in the White Mountains.

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This year's Taipei International Furniture Show, with more than 1,000 booths to peruse, puts the spotlight on eco-friendly home and office furnishings
By Ho Yi
Furniture made of paper materials as well as bamboo wall-coverings and speakers greet visitors to this year's Taipei International Furniture Show (台北國際家具展, TIFS), being held at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall (世界貿易中心展覽大樓).

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