South Korean Activist Alleges Torture in Chinese Prison

China is denying allegations that authorities tortured a detained South Korean human rights campaigner. Kim Young-hwan says he was beaten and electrocuted by Chinese police while in their custody. Seoul wants China to open an investigation and apologize for the incident. ?

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Activist Kim Young-hwan says he is not surprised that China denies its authorities tortured him while in jail.?
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On Monday, he spoke to foreign journalists in Seoul, where he acknowledged that his allegations are hard to prove.?

He says China will not be able to deny the abuse for long because three other people arrested with him suffered the same torture. Kim says the South Korean government should continue to raise the issue with Beijing.?
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Kim and the other three activists were apprehended in northeast China in March. They are believed to have been providing assistance to North Koreans living in Chinese territory.
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China frequently arrests and deports North Koreans who they say are illegal economic migrants. Human rights groups say escapees face torture, once repatriated.?
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Kim alleges that he was beaten, forced to take sleep-depriving medication and electrocuted by his handlers because of his human rights work. He says upon his release, Chinese officials told him to stay silent about the abuse he endured while in prison.?
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The South Korean government says that it will not accept China?s denial of abuse. A statement from the South Korean Foreign Ministry says it will ask Beijing to open an investigation into Kim?s allegations and also apologize for the torture.?
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But Kim says Seoul bears some responsibility for the situation, as well.?
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He says he is not satisfied with South Korea?s efforts. For 20 years South Korea has been silent about human rights issues with China in favor of economic ties. He says he hopes this incident can lead to a better more open and critical relationship.?


The South Korean Foreign Ministry says it will interview 670 South Koreans currently detained in China to determine if they too have suffered abuse.?

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Esiason says he 'would cut' Tebow

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Anyone who has ever watched any cop show on TV is aware of the Miranda warnings. ??Anything you say can and will be used against you,? the officer says after reminding the person under arrest that he/she has the right to remain silent.

The truth is that, in any type of litigation, anything any party to the case says in any setting can be used in court.

And so, with Commissioner Roger Goodell discussing the bounty case on Saturday, the lawyer representing Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a new legal document arguing that Goodell?s comments prove that the suspension imposed against Vilma should be overturned.

PFT has obtained a copy of the new filing.

The argument under the heading ?Goodell has admitted to yet another CBA violation? focuses on Goodell?s statement ?that the league ?has more evidence than it [has] revealed publicly so far? to support Vilma?s suspension.

?Goodell claims to have reviewed 50,000 pages of ?evidence,? but produced approximately 180 pages prior to the Appeal Hearing,? lawyer Peter Ginsberg writes. ??It is simply impossible that Goodell only considered the ?evidence? produced prior to the Appeal Hearing, both because the 180 pages do not come close to justifying any punishment and because it is humanly impossible to block out, and not consider, over 99 per cent of the information gathered. ?Now, in light of the airing of the 180 pages, and the dearth of evidence provided, Goodell is publicly attempting to justify his actions based upon purported undisclosed evidence.?

It?s a point we?ve made once or twice here. ?Goodell knows much more about the investigation than what was introduced at the June 18 appeal hearing. ?So how can he set aside what he knows and make a decision based only on the documents produced to the players who have been suspended and introduced at the hearing?

Ginsberg also locks on to the subtle shift in emphasis from a full-blown bounty to a pay-for-performance system that rewards players who inflict injury via legal hits. ??Goodell has revised the allegation to be that the Saints engaged in a program that rewarded players for good, clean plays that did not involve designated specific opposing players for injury,? Ginsberg writes.

Finally, Vilma accuses the NFL of leaking to the media the settlement talks between the league and the player. ??Vilma entered into settlement discussions with the NFL in good faith,? Ginsberg writes. ??Vilma is well aware of, and has absolutely complied with, his obligations to safeguard the existence and substance of all such discussions, as have all of his representatives. ?Media reporting of settlement discussions, attributed to ?NFL sources,? coming the day after the harsh and unfortunate comments from Goodell, some of which are identified above, reflect a long-standing media campaign by Goodell and the NFL in this matter. ?Vilma respectfully requests the Court to make inquiry regarding the breach of the obligations to retain the confidentiality of settlement discussions.?

It?s unlikely that Judge Berrigan will do anything about the leak of the settlement talks. ?Unless Werdscheftenson or Steve Wyche show up in the courtroom on Friday, she?ll be able to do nothing other than ask each side if they blabbed ? and each side will deny doing so.

The broader point here is that Vilma apparently isn?t thinking about settling. ?He?s thinking about winning. ?And his lawyer is using everything at his disposal to get there.

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/06/boomer-esiason-jets-should-cut-tim-tebow/related/

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This video includes isometric hand exercises, breathing exercises and powerful isochronic tones. The hand exercises are particularly beneficial for people with high blood pressure. A similar process was developed by the military to help prevent fighter pilots from passing out during maneuvers. Simply follow the video guidelines. Listen to this video with or without headphones. Do use headphones when in noisy environments. If your eyes feel like closing, let them close. For those looking for connection with Higher Intelligence within, imagine gliding deep into your inner dimension and connecting with the love and the power of Higher Intelligence within. You can view other videos and meditations at www.thereisaway.org Enjoy!

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by starfish on August 5, 2012

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Nissan's e-NV200 all-electric van earmarked for a London taxi makeover

Nissan's e-NV200 all-electric van earmarked for a London taxi makeover

Buried within an announcement from Nissan about its NV200 diesel compact van hitting the London streets, the company has also outed its plans to trial the all-electric variant for ferrying people around the city. The e-NV200 went from concept to reality earlier this year, shortly after the diesel version got a New York paint job and was branded the "Taxi of Tomorrow." The NV200 has satisfied all legal requirements and is set to challenge the iconic London black cab with its lower emissions, greater efficiency and, of course, competitive pricing. The e-NV200 prototype (not to be confused with the soon-to-be certified diesel version) is scheduled for testing in London during 2013. However, Nissan does note that rolling out the EV would only be realistic if there's "increasing investment in charging infrastructure" across the capital.

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Robert Pattinson Moves Out!

The fallout from Kristen Stewart cheating on her boyfriend Roberr Pattinson continues and this time it is he who is making headlines. The hunky actor has reportedly moved out of the home he shared with his cheating girlfriend. According People magazine Rob has taken a bold step in response to KStew?s cheating, he has moved out. The alleged change of address for Pattinson occurred on Thursday a mere day after Stewart admitted that she had hooked up with her Snow White Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. Her married director as I am sure you are all aware. She is disgusting if you ask me but that is for another article. Up until this recent action Robert has been keeping his silence since the whole cheating scandal broke. Actually he still is keeping mum on the subject because there hasn?t even been a statement released by him but in this case his actions speak volumes. Here is the kicker though the house actually belongs to the British actor, so any move is probably going to be temporary. Seriously he should have kicked her but to the curb after what she did not left his own house. As I [...]

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Where to Eat and Drink in London, Summer 2012 Edition - Parla Food

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Tuna tartare and pickled radish hand roll at Sushi Tetus.

The Olympics are about to commence and while the world?s top athletes have been honing their performances, I have been working on my own. Let?s call it a marathon? For three weeks this month, I have cycled far and wide in search of London?s exceptional food and drink.What follows is a round-up of my favorite places to eat, drink, and shop for food in London. There are some old favorites and new arrivals and all are medal worthy.

Sushi Testu for amazing sushi.

St John Bread and Wine for British cuisine, natural wines, and bread.

Leila?s shop for breakfast, lunch, and groceries.

Prufrock, Kaffeine, Flat White, Tapped and Packed, Notes Music Coffee, Foxcroft & Ginger, E5 Bakehouse and about a zillion others serve excellent coffee.

Zedel?s Bar Americain for cocktails.

Dabbous for cocktails and bar food (cuz you won?t get a spot in the main dining room before May 2013)

BrewDog Camden for craft beers from Britain.

Quo Vadis for anything really, especially cocktails, eel sandwiches at lunch, and desserts.

Hedone for stellar contemporary cuisine made from meticulously sourced British and French ingredients.

Rita?s for fried chicken rolls.

Brawn for small French-inspired plates and natural wines.

Mason & Taylor for craft beers.

Southamton Arms for cask ales and ciders.

Jolly Butcher for craft beers.

259 Hackney Road for natural wines by the glass in a fun little shop.

Spa Terminus Saturday mornings for pastries at the Little Bread Pedlar, ice cream at La Grotta Ices, The Kernel for beer, and so much more.

40 Maltby Street for small plates and natural wines. Closed until Aug 17 for holiday.

Heron for super authentic Thai cuisine in a bizarre basement karaoke venue.

Silk Road in Camberwell for Uyghur cuisine from China?s Xinjiang region.

The Rake for craft beers.

Pizarro for excellent Spanish food.

Mangal Lahmacun ve Pide Salonu for lahmacun.

Mangal II for mezes, salads, and grilled meat.

Racine is a satisfying French bistro.

Barrafina for top-notch Spanish tapas.

Goodman serves legit steak and burgers.

Antepliler for Turkish mezes, lahmacun, and kebabs. Their small corner restaurant next door specializes in grilled offal and k?nefe.

Mien Tay pretty great southwestern Vietnamese food in Battersea (there is another location in Shoreditch but it?s not as good). Don?t miss the stir-fried goat with galangal and chargrilled quail.

Lahore Kebab House is a no-nonsense Pakistani kebab house in East London known for its juicy seekh kebab, spiced lamb chops and fiery curries.

The vanilla custard donuts at St John Bakery on Druid St (Saturday only) are crazy good.

The Ledbury for contemporary European.

Stay tuned for a google map companion in the next few days.

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Auto Enthusiastic!: How much CO2 is emitted to charge an EV?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are being given an energy consumption rating called MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) by the EPA. This is so that consumers can easily compare the energy efficiency of these vehicles with conventional vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel.?

EVs are about 4 times more energy efficient than conventional vehicles ? in other words, they run on 25% of the energy needed by a gasoline powered car.





But, what about CO2 emissions? ?How much CO2 is emitted to produce the electricity used to charge an EV? You might think that it is 4 times less, since they are about 4 times more fuel efficient ? but it?s not so. Here?s why I say that:

MPGe explained

Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is the energy consumption of hybrid and electric vehicles expressed as miles per US gallon. The EPA calculates the MPGe based on: (a) one gallon of gasoline being equivalent to 33.7 kWh of electricity, (b) the energy consumed by a vehicle during five standard drive cycle tests (the 5 cycle test) which simulates varying driving conditions. (For more info see EPA Car Label FAQs)

For example, an electric vehicle that uses 33.7 kilowatt-hours to drive 100 miles will use the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline and, therefore, would have an MPGe of 100 miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent.

Co2 emissions

(Please bear in mind that the following calculations are based on approximate figures)

On average, 44 pounds of CO2 is emitted when producing 33.7 kWh of energy at a power plant. An EV typically will travel about 95 miles on 33.7 kWh of energy, which means than the typical EV is responsible for about 0.463 lbs of CO2 per mile (44 divided by 95).

In contrast, gasoline emits about?19.4 pounds of CO2 per gallon consumed. The average MPG of new vehicles in the US in 2012 is 24, so the average car would emit about 0.808 lbs of CO2 (24 divided by 19.4).

Therefore, supplying an EV with electricity results in roughly 57% of the emissions of CO2 emitted by a gasoline powered car.

Of course, even less CO2 emissions will result if EVs can be charged with electricity sources from wind, hydro, or solar power.

To see what CO2 emissions are indirectly caused through charging your specific hybrid or electric vehicle in your area, visit fuel economy hybrids and EVs As always, I encourage you to post your questions and feedback in a comment and to share the post via Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or any other social site, if you find it informative and beneficial. Please check out another of my blogs: http://learninghowtomakealivingonline.blogspot.ie/

Source: http://www.autoenthusiastic.com/2012/07/how-much-co2-is-emitted-to-charge-ev.html

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Planning The Trip Of Your Dreams Without The Stress ...

If you are someone who loves to travel frequently, a timeshare may be a good investment. Many timeshares offer a points system and exchange weeks. If your timeshare is in Maine and you would like to go to Aruba, you can exchange or trade your timeshare week with someone else. Although there is an initial investment, the money you will save on hotel stays, will be well worth the expense.

Plan ahead to make traveling with your pet easy. More and more people taking their furry friend with them on vacation, and many destinations are now aware of this and very accommodating. Make sure you contact any hotels ahead of time, both to verify that they allow pets and to find out if they have any fees or restrictions. If you plan on attending any events or attractions where your pet is not welcome, ensure you have a safe place to leave them temporarily such as a doggy day care.

Bring a disposable camera with you when you travel. Although many people these days use digital cameras, disposable cameras are more convenient. You do not have to worry about charging them, and because they do not require a memory card, you do not have to worry about the pictures being deleted or ruined.

Research and prepare for any communications costs that you might have, in regards to computing while traveling. Knowing where you will have access to Wi-Fi and what equipment you will need to connect at your various destinations, will make your journey easier and avoid on the fly purchases when you need to communicate.

No matter where you travel, weather watching is key. Take time when planning your trip to examine the normal weather conditions for the time you are visiting. Knowing this allows you to pack properly and plan accordingly. Checking constantly will allow you to alter your plans, if necessary, due to sudden changes in forecast.

When buying airline tickets, purchase them as far in advance as possible. Two months in advance is when the cheapest flights are available through the airlines. If you know you are traveling for the holidays, it is especially important to buy your airline tickets as early as you can to get the cheapest tickets.

No one wants rain on their vacation, but it is often inevitable. Be prepared by packing a small retractable umbrella that can be easily carried when the day starts off gloomy. Having your own umbrella will save you time in searching shops for one and will save you money as well.

Whether for business or pleasure, traveling can be a hassle. Both your national and international travel plans are subject to a host of snags and snafus from the time you book a hotel to the time you arrive back home again. However, if you follow the advice in these tips, you can save both time and money and make your trip less stressful and more enjoyable.

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