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Q: Access the registry data to set the linker and include paths I'm writing a C++ program in VS2102 using some given libraries and header files from some other Software which offers those files as an API (located in the "software installation folder" + \include\lib\x86 or \include\lib\x64).
Now I want to ensure that my program works even if the installation path differs, so I need to extract the installation path from the registry and dynamically change the include path linker settings. Is this possible?
Edit I'm compiling my program to a dll for later use in a C# Project. Is it possible to set the installation path (and therefore the linker and include project settings) to a global variable, compile the program to a dll (with an existing and working setup) and later reset this variable by an external program before the first loading of the dll via dllimport?

A: MSBuild offers a syntax to read values (and initialise build properties) out of the registry linked here and direct link here for VS2012.

You can read system registry values by using the following syntax, where Hive is the registry hive (for example, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE), Key is the key name, SubKey is the subkey name, and Value is the value of the subkey.
$(registry:Hive\MyKey\MySubKey@Value)

To get the default subkey value, omit the Value.
$(registry:Hive\MyKey\MySubKey)

This registry value can be used to initialize a build property. For example, to create a build property that represents the Visual Studio web browser home page, use this code:
<PropertyGroup>
  <VisualStudioWebBrowserHomePage>
     $(registry:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\11.0\WebBrowser@HomePage)
  </VisualStudioWebBrowserHomePage>
<PropertyGroup>

Once read, you can use the build property in the project's additional include and library paths.
For example it could look like;
<PropertyGroup>
  <ThirdPartySoftware_1>
    $(registry:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ThirdPartySW_1\@InstalledLocation
  </ThirdPartySoftware_1>
</PropertyGroup>

And be added to the project files, or included via a .props file.
From your edit... the build requirements are not the same as the runtime requirements. The runtime loading issue is solved by making sure the correct folder is in the path; or more likely for your scenario, distribute the correct dll for the target platform.

As an alternative, you can also take this on as an environment setup task (or as a post install task related to the third party software).

located in the software installation folder + \include\lib\x86 or \include\lib\x64

Set the installation path of the third party software to "software installation folder" as required. For example (in the system environment variables);
ThirdPartySoftware_1 = "software installation folder";

Once done, this can be used in the IDE to add to the include path;
$(ThirdPartySoftware_1)\include

And library path;
$(ThirdPartySoftware_1)\include\lib\$(Platform)

The above assumes that the $(Platform) variable is either x86 or x64. Sometimes the wizards generate a Win32 platform for the x86.


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Additive effects of a two-amino-acid insertion and a single-amino-acid substitution in dihydropteroate synthase for the development of sulphonamide-resistant Neisseria meningitidis
Yvonne Qvarnström1, Göte Swedberg1
Affiliations: 1 Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Division of Microbiology, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, Box 581, S-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden1
Author for correspondence: Göte Swedberg. Tel: +46 18 471 46 19. Fax: +46 18 502790. e-mail: [email protected]
First Published: 01 May 2000 https://doi.org/10.1099/00221287-146-5-1151
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Sulphonamide resistance in some clinical isolates of Neisseria meningitidis is associated with an insertion in the chromosomal folP gene leading to the addition of two amino acids, serine and glycine, in the drug target enzyme dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS). Removal of the insertion resulted in a markedly higher K m for the substrate p-aminobenzoic acid and a markedly lower K m for 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-7,8-dihydropteridine pyrophosphate. In the same isolates an additional important difference, compared to wild-type enzymes, was found at amino acid position 68, which is a proline in most DHPS enzymes, but is serine in one and leucine in another clinical isolate of sulphonamide-resistant N. meningitidis. The alteration at position 68 was found to affect mainly the level of sulphonamide resistance and had only a minor effect on the K m for the substrates. Introduction of the serine-glycine dipeptide at position 194 and a proline to serine substitution at position 68 in DHPS from normal, susceptible N. meningitidis failed to produce a functional sulphonamide-resistant enzyme. The conclusion of this study is that it is not possibile to change a normal chromosomally encoded DHPS of N. meningitidis to a sulphonamide-resistant one simply by an insertion of serine and glycine as seen in clinical isolates. It is likely that the resistance gene found in clinical isolates has evolved in another bacterial species where a combination of other amino acid changes may have contributed to produce a functionally resistant enzyme. This new resistance gene may have then been introduced into N. meningitidis by natural transformation.
Keyword(s): DHPS, dihydropteroate synthase , dihydropteroate synthase , Neisseria meningitidis , pAB, p-aminobenzoic acid , pteridine, dihydropteridine pyrophosphate , site-directed mutagenesis and sulphonamide resistance
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Memories and dreams of Kristina B., Ljubljana 1941−1945
The exhibition "Memories and Dreams of Kristina B. Ljubljana 1941−1945" coincides with the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, to be celebrated in 2015. It uses the transmission of the comic book medium for a museum exhibition.
Boštjan Pucelj: Sketches from America
Boštjan Pucelj, an established photographer from the younger generation, presents his work with a series of photographs taken from his journey on the traces of Route 66. His path was partially also a homage to Božidar Jakac who travelled the USA in the years 1929–31.
Animated Films from Germany
The exhibition is a report on current movements in the German art animation film, showing a selection of animated films, dolls, graphics and posters.
//////////fur////: no pain no game
As part of the Play Instinct! project, prepared by the Goethe-Institut Ljubljana, the Match Gallery and MoTA Point are hosting the exhibition "no pain no game" by the German artistic duo known as //////////fur////.
Lighting Guerrilla: Bright Future
Lighting Guerrilla is one of the most successful projects made by Forum Ljubljana. Over the years it has become a traditional festival, presenting its works in the Match Gallery, its surroundings and other locations in Ljubljana. The leading theme of this years festival is bright future.
Academy of Visual Arts in Ljubljana (AVA) is presenting the exhibition of works of the fourth generation of AVA's graduating students of their two degree programs, Conceptualization of Space and Fine Arts, who successfully finished their studies in the 2013/14 academic year.
Marko Batista: Temporary Objects and Hybrid Ambients
The exhibition concerns the unveiling of creative space established between art and technology. As an artist, Marko Batista is difficult to situate within a specific artistic direction for his works are created at the intersection of performative intermedia practices, sound and visual installations, and physical-sensorial experiments.
Hildegard projekt: Haute Sculpture
The project is offering a new, extended perspective on the relationship between the curator and the artist, an experimental form of self-organization and creative process, where each participant has its own critical view on the joint process and proposed solutions, which should endure immediate judgment and responses of other group members.
aša: CRYSTAL C, A place where flowers borrow colours [from those who sing]
The exhibitions of Slovenian artist Jaša links Cultural Centre Tobačna 001 and Match Gallery, two exhibition venues of contemporary art of Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana. The "exhibition diptych" is connected in content, but each is still an autonomous, whole exhibition on its own.
The exhibition, where painting is being integrated with photography, the analogue with the digital, and the individual with the collective, is presenting the works of Uroš Abram, Uroš Weinberger, Mark Požlep, Luka Uršič and Miha Štrukelj. In the foreground there is a story, narrated by the arists.
Line Stroke the Letter
Between language and image, there is neither contradiction nor analogy. That is to say, there is no direct relation between them, there is only ambiguity, e.g. obscurity being expressed, hinting at the inability to express a direct translation between the two. Any translation would only discuss another matter, one that the language or the image wish to represent; it would address the numerous levels of social phenomena that are mainly expressed as absurd, nonsensical, humorous, playful, bitter, gruesome or romantic witticisms about life.
Academy of Visual Arts in Ljubljana (AVA) is presenting the exhibition of works of the third generation of AVA's graduating students of their two degree programs, Conceptualization of Space and Fine Arts, who successfully finished their studies in the 2012/13 academic year.
Lighting guerilla: Shimmering
After a few preliminary swings at the 2013 Exodos Festival (Tim Etchells, Matthieu Tercieux) and the Scarecrow project by Marko A. Kovačič and Brane Ždralo along the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship, the Lighting Guerrilla turns on its lights at the already traditional locations in the Ljubljana city centre.
91st ADC and 10th ADC Young Guns
Art Directors Club (ADC) is a non-profit membership organisation with headquarters in New York which has been holding competitions for the best solutions in design and advertising since 1920. This year's selection is showcased at the 91st ADC exhibition, which is now visiting Slovenia for the fourth time. At the same time, the 10th ADC Young Guns exhibition is also on show.
Lela B. Njatin: I Did Not Want to See but I Have since Come to See
The exhibition involves three visual installations and one sound installation by Lela B. Njatin, which were created in the period 2010–2013 as a result of the author's research into the perception of art in urban space.
Neca Falk: Journey into the Void
What the works in this solo exhibition by Neca Falk have in common on the level of ideas is perhaps best conveyed by its very title. Journey into the Void thus primarily stands for a journey into the medium of painting which, in the context of an expanded field of modern artistic practices in Slovenia, has nearly been forgotten and, at the same time, a journey into largely anonymous and/or abstract non-events pertaining to elusive and fluid digital (photographic/video) images.
Posters 1960–2000
Heinz Edelmann
The exhibition by the legendary graphic designer Heinz Edelmann showcases 45 posters from various stages of the artist's career, spanning more than 40 years, including the widely known poster for the Beatles' The Yellow Submarine.
Video Turn
With the research and exhibition project Video Turn Center for Contemporary Arts SCCA-Ljubljana wishes to investigate and present the experimental (video, multi-disciplinary, new media) art practice and thereby also actualize the DIVA Station video archive, on the basis of which their research has initially begun.
City of Women Festival
Ana Alvarez-Errecalde: More Store
Within the City of Women Festival the Argentinean artist Ana Álvarez-Errecalde, who lives and works in Spain, presents her work entitled More Store.
Klavdij Sluban: East to East
Klavdij Sluban's exhibition East to East brings together photographs that he has made during extensive travels in the East, frequently following the route of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Sluban's use of deep blacks and backlit silhouettes embues his work with a highly individual photographic style. These powerful images are remarkably moody and atmospheric and permeated with a strange melancholy and an overwhelming sense of isolation.


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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run Trailer surprises with Keanu Reeves's cameo as Sage
The live-action film is slated to hit the screens in May 2020.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run have released.
Filmmakers have released the trailer of the third film in the SpongeBob Movie franchise titled The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.
The upcoming film is going to be about SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick Star on the run to find their missing friend, a snail named Gary.
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Disney's 'Bambi' is getting a live-action film remake
Read More : Walt Disney Studios announces new release date for Maleficent 2
While the hilarious trailer amazes with incredible voiceovers by Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants and Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star. It has also surprised everyone with the cameo by Keanu Reeves, who is playing a sage in the film.
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According to the film's official synopsis: "This Memorial Day weekend, SpongeBob SquarePants, his best friend Patrick Star and the rest of the gang from Bikini Bottom hit the big screen in the first-ever all CGI SpongeBob motion picture event.
After SpongeBob's beloved pet snail Gary is snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home. As they navigate the delights and dangers on this perilous and hilarious rescue mission, SpongeBob and his pals prove there's nothing stronger than the power of friendship."
The first film of the franchise The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) made on a $30 million budget managed to garner $140.2 million at the worldwide box office.
The second film The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water released in 2015, made on a $74 million budget collected $325.2 million internationally.
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LED panels are one of the few technologies that can compete with raster luminaires when it comes to functionality in offices or work rooms. Their slender appearance and efficiency in the diffusion of light find more and more followers.
RA - color rendering index, tells us to what extent the light bulb is able to reproduce the original color.
The number of Kelvin - determines the color temperature of light. It can be assumed that below 3300 K we have a warm white color, from 3300 to 5000 K with cool white, and above 5000 K with a daylight.
The number of Lumens - says about the brightness of the light source.
The angle of light radiation - ideally 360 degrees. It determines the width of the light beam.
Watt number - determines energy consumption.
When comparing LED technology to classic light bulbs, it's best to use a simple example. A classic bulb with 100 W energy consumption produces light with a brightness below 1400 lm. LED bulbs are able to illuminate with a brightness of 80 - 100 lm with 1 W consumption. Per 100 W, an LED bulb would produce between 8,000 and 10,000 lm.
Usually we can meet standard LED panels with dimensions of 60 x 60 cm, 30 x 30 cm, 30 x 120 cm. The most sought-after size is the universal 60 x 60 cm. Smaller than they are installed in small rooms: basements, storage rooms, bathrooms. Larger in offices or places with large areas. It is assumed that one standard 60 x 60 cm panel is enough to illuminate a medium sized room.
The biggest advantage of LED panels is their ability to evenly emit light. It works perfectly in corridors or more intimate salons. In rooms designed for work such as a workshop or kitchen, it is a good idea, in addition to panels, to use additional directional lighting.
LED panels are an excellent choice when it comes to durability and ecology. Nature lovers will appreciate the fact that thanks to the use of LED panels they contribute to reducing the pressure on the natural environment. Thanks to LED technology, there is no need to use heavy metals such as mercury, which is still difficult when it comes to proper waste disposal. In the context of garbage, it is also worth mentioning the less frequent replacement of lamps compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, which translates into a reduction in the amount of unnecessary material deposited in landfills.


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Top 5 Most Successful Cannabis Smokers
5 of the World's most successful Cannabis smokers, who help dispel some of the misplaced stereotypes attached to the use of weed.
Musical legend and billionaire Sir Paul McCartney openly admits that he used to be a regular cannabis smoker. Sir Paul, who was also a supporter of the Independent on Sunday's cannabis campaign, recalled how he broke the news of the influence of pot to the Beatles' producer, Sir George Martin. "When George asked me, 'do you know what caused Pepper?' I said, 'in one word – pot'." The producer refused to believe him saying, "But you weren't on it all the time." Sir Paul said he had replied: "Yes, we were." He only quit when Heather Mills said he had to choose between her and the weed. In hindsight he maybe should of chose Mary Jane..
Business mogul Sir Richard Branson is the 236th richest person in the world and is the founder of the Virgin empire, which encompasses everything from airlines to record stores to cell phones. He made his entire multi-billion dollar fortune from absolutely nothing. Not only does he smoke weed, he also chooses to get high with his 21-year-old son. He has publicly stated that there's nothing wrong with smoking cannabis, has petitioned for the legalization of weed, and even said that if it were legal, he'd sell it.
Almost every American President before Barry, from Washington to Clinton to Bush, has had a cannabis related past. Clinton purportedly tried and failed to smoke a joint, Bush was a boozer, but messed with coke and pot from time to time, Washington even grew marijuana on his farm. But as far as we know, none have admitted to smoking as much pot as Obama. He wrote extensively about his stoner past in his book Dreams of My Father, and in a 2007 interview stated "When I was a kid I inhaled frequently. That was the point." Anyone who wonders what kind of future a pothead can have should take a hard look at Barack Obama. Not only can you grow up to be ridiculously smart, you can grow up to be President.
Mr. "Has More Olympic Gold Medals Than Anyone In History" made headlines recently when photos of him and a bong surfaced. Since the scandal, Phelps has given a few interviews decrying his "bad judgment," promising it was a dumb mistake that never happened before and won't happen again… but we don't believe that.. Phelps was hitting that bong like a pro, not daintily toking some little amateur joint. With this in mind, we're going to go ahead and assume this wasn't Phelps's first time. It might be his last, but it definitely wasn't his first. This means that you can become the most world class athlete of all time and be a pot smoker at the same time. Stereotype shattered.
The Mayor of New York's last name is associated with 'business' and 'success', not 'failure' and 'the munchies'. But if you're one of those idiots who believes a pothead could never amount to anything, you'd have never guessed this was the way Bloomberg would turn out. Did he smoke pot when he was younger? In his own words "You bet I did. And I enjoyed it!"
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U.S. and some other foreign banks were finding it harder to borrow from the market.
NANNING, China (Reuters) - China's banking regulator sought to reassure jittery financial markets on Thursday, denying a report it had told local banks to stop lending to U.S. banks and stressing that foreign bank operations in China were healthy.
BUT…Dealers at some Chinese and foreign institutions, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue, said U.S. and some other foreign banks were finding it harder to borrow from the market.
Some Chinese banks have temporarily stopped offering new lending to U.S. banks, in yuan and other currencies, because of uncertainty about risk, three traders said. Similar caution in lending has been seen in markets around the world.
Hark back to the Olympics in Beijing folks.
The initial propaganda at the opening ceremony was forgivable but some people around the world were really irked by, how the first time ever in an Olympic ceremony, the world was fed false,i.e. digitally altered, footage of events.i refer to ceratin fireworks that never occured during the Opening Ceremony.Supposed to be a sequenced series of explosions across the central business district some of this never actually occured.Due to terrorism fears of airborne terrorist attacks no aerial footage was allowed so they made it up via digital animation.
Now in retrospect I think -"Wow how clever China holds the Olympics not too many years after their monetary system becomes integrated with the West and with her economy in full bloom its like ,hey China are now really aprt of the world community and the Olympic ceremony now cments that.
"..showing US and Europe are seeking to trace the causes of the financial crisis .There is keen focus on the massive transfer of foreign exchange reserves to China and the subsequent reinvestment in the US,flooding the country's credit markets.
CHINA'S leading Xinhua news agency reported the successful flight of the Shenzhou VII - complete with detailed dialogue between the astronauts - hours before the nation's third-ever manned space mission had even lifted off.
On Thursday morning, Xinhua posted a story on its website saying the Shenzhou capsule had been successfully tracked flying over the Pacific Ocean even though the rocket and its three astronauts had not yet been launched.
So what next from the new land of BS !
(Quote :Dr Jon)"..large inputs of cash into the market system in order to rescue the current situation. This would mean a rise again in the market system however the 2nd wave is just waiting for that and when it hits there will be no further rescues as there will not be enough to sort it out.
Australia has, like Ireland,UK has taken unprecedented action to safeguard her banking system, placing the nation on a war-like footing to deal with the financial crisis.
 After two days of crisis talks with senior ministers and bureaucrats, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd yesterday announced a three-pronged plan to further ensure the stability of the Australian financial system, including a Government guarantee for up to $700 billion in deposits.
 The Government also will guarantee the borrowings of Australian banks in international credit markets and extend a program to shore up the mortgage market through the purchase of an extra $4 billion in residential mortgage-backed securities.
Australia has a budget surplus, $22 billion so considers this move safe.But if these market forces keep hammering our banks how long will they last?
With $180 billion wiped off Australian shares last week and the worst more to come.Zareln says a 'double whammy' how will Government's make these guarantees ? Then other countries we will hav absolutely no back-up ?
Which is exactly where our enemies want us to be.
Authorities in China have revealed that the country's trade surplus hit a record high of US$28.7 billion in the month of August. According to custom's data, China's exports for the month of August amounted to US$134.9 billion, reflecting an increase of 21.1 percent compared with the same period last year, while imports increased by 23.1 percent, reaching a figure of US$106.2 billion. China's trade surplus with its biggest trading partner the European Union, rose by 25 percent, while its trade surplus with the U.S. increased by 16.6 percent.
A path of recovery-phase one?
NEW YORK (AFP) - Global stock markets staged spectacular gains Monday as governments pumped hundreds of billions of dollars into banks crippled by the credit crunch, coaxing newly confident investors to buy shares.
Wall Street broke out the champagne after world leaders took massive steps to unlock frozen credit markets, driving the Dow into its biggest rally in 75 years.
Investors cheered worldwide emergency measures to combat the global financial crisis and shore up battered confidence.
US stocks soared more than 11 percent in a powerful rally that accelerated in the final half hour.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 936.42 points or 11.08 percent to 9,387.61, breaking an eight-session losing streak.
It was the blue-chip Dow's biggest points gain on record and its sharpest percentage rise since 1933 during the Great Depression.
LONDON (AFP) - Britain's government on Monday said it planned to invest up to 37 billion pounds (47 billion euros, 64 billion dollars) in ailing British banks Royal Bank of Scotland, HBOS and Lloyds TSB.
Royal Bank of Scotland said it intended to raise 20 billion pounds with the help of the government, adding that its chief executive Fred Goodwin would step down as RBS looks to recover from the credit crunch .
The Scottish bank said it intended to raise 15 billion pounds (18.9 billion euros, 25.8 billion dollars) from investors, an amount that would be underwritten by the government.
Taxpayers' money would meanwhile be used to buy five billion pounds worth of shares directly from RBS, the bank said in a statement.
(Meanwhile) The government's announcement was the first implementation of a rescue package for banks announced last week, in which it made available 50 billion pounds (64 billion euros, 87 billion dollars) to inject cash into financial institutions in return for shares.
Shares in London soared on the news.London's stock market surged more thabn 5 per cent in early trading yesterday after the news.
" Well certain individuals are waiting for large inputs of cash into the market system in order to rescue the current situation. This would mean a rise again in the market system however the 2nd wave is just waiting for that and when it hits there will be no further rescues as there will not be enough to sort it out.
Doesn't this seem to be panning out like other forms of terrorism,where you lull you targeted enemy into a false sense of security after the first attack,in this case a sustained multiple assault and then hit them with the second strike(the killer blow) breaking them psychologically ?
was responsibility for manipulating and feeding of the Wall Street 'melt-down' last year and draining of the most of funds of the free- fall of world markets .
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — The U.S. federal budget deficit totaled 485.2 billion dollars in the first three months of the current fiscal year, the highest on record for a first quarter, the Treasury Department reported on Tuesday.
While the imbalance from October through December 2008 was larger than the record for a full fiscal year of 454.8 billion dollars set last year, the deficit is on track to surpass one trillion for all of fiscal 2009, which began on Oct. 1, 2008.
In the first three months, the government's revenues totaled 547.4 billion dollars, down by 9.7 percent from the year-ago period. Spending over that period rose 44.8 percent from a year ago to 1.03 trillion dollars.
For December alone, the budget deficit totaled 83.6 billion dollars, in contrast to a surplus of 48.3 billion dollars a year ago. Economists had been expecting a lower imbalance of 83 billion dollars.
All the red ink is occurring because of the massive spending on the 700-billion-dollar financial rescue program and a prolonged recession which has depressed tax revenues.
The Congressional Budget Office projected last week that the federal budget deficit will hit an all-time high of 1.2 trillion dollars in the 2009 fiscal year.
The estimate doesn't include the cost of a huge economic stimulus bill that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is seeking approval from Congress. The bill is expected to be around 800 billion dollars over next two years.
In the 2007 fiscal year, the federal deficit dropped by 34.4 percent to 162 billion dollars, a five-year low since an imbalance of 159 billion dollars in 2002, reflecting faster growth in government revenues than spending.
The 2002 performance marked the first budget deficit after four consecutive years of budget surpluses.


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CPT's 'BOOM'--not your usual holiday fare
The stated mission of Cleveland Public Theatre, which is now staging Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's 'BOOM,' is to "develop new work and support emerging artists." The company "seeks plays that challenge audiences and offer unique theatrical experiences."
'BOOM' fulfills CPT's mission well.
The play, according to its author, is about "this gay marine biologist who posts a Craigslist ad for what seems like casual sex, and what happens when a female journalism student answers the ad." What appears to be a casual date evolves into something far more momentous which includes Pampers, a baster, a broken leg, fish, Tampons, drums and chains.
The concept of Nachtrieb writing a play about this subject comes naturally. He had the unusual double-major of biology and drama. And the subject is real. As the writer says, "The scientist character is based on experiences I had off the coast of Panama, as a research assistant to a marine biologist. "We were on this spit of sand in an archipelago that's one of the least-populated places in the world. We just watched fish spawn for four months."
The format of the play is unusual. The audience finds themselves in a "museum" observing the acting out of a "play." Barbara, the "stage manager," who manipulates the entire experience, makes some changes in the format and the goings-on thrust out of a normal pattern. The question arises as to the reality or lack of reality, the truth or fiction of what we are viewing.
There is an almost science fiction feel. And, after the Bush/Chaney administration which appeared to be centered on leading the nation to doom, maybe the "do we have any control over our lives" is more real than we'd like to believe.
Reviews of the New York and Washington, DC productions used such phrases as, "grandly whacked-out apocalypse fantasy;" "literate, coarse, thoughtful, sweet, inappropriate;" and "wracked by existential anxiety." One reviewer called it "essentially a dark-themed, light-toned allegory of survival and change."
The CPT production, under the direction of Beth Wood is as good as possible. The cast is excellent and the pacing is right, though the 90-minute intermissionless presentation seems much longer due to the talky script.
Kelly Elliott, she of mobile face and great vocal variety, is delightful as Barbara, She has a wonderful way of being both confused and "in charge" at the same time. Skinny and gawky Doug Snyder, is a born nerd! His Jules is pure scientist who doesn't have the social graces to realize he is totally off-key to the rest of the world. Laurel Johnson, though often shrill, carries off the role of the Jo, the female reporter trapped in the play's fantasy, with realism.
Capsule judgement: In spite of the critical raves of previous productions, this is not a play for everyone. The script contains too many words and too little action. It is abstract and leaves one asking, "What is this all about?" If you like Theater of the Absurd , this is for you! If not, go see David Sedaris' 'The Santaland Diaries' which is being staged in CPT's other theatre.
Theatre calender, Fall/2008
Exciting theatre season in the Cleveland area
This is the time of year when shopping, party-going and entertainment is at its peak. The local theatres are filling their auditoriums with many holiday goodies.
'A CHRISTMAS STORY'
November 28 - December 21, 2008
A Cleveland Play House tradition in its 4th year! Based on the movie filmed in Cleveland in 1983, this classic holiday comedy is a funny and sweet tale of growing up in the 1940s suitable for ages 5 and up!
'THE SANTALAND DIARIES' by David Sedaris
The elf is back by popular demand! 'THE SANTALAND DIARIES' is told from the perspective of a 33-year-old slacker who takes a job as Crumpet, a Macy's Christmas elf.
'BOOM' by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb
In this hilarious new work, a female journalism student finds herself surrounded by bourbon, fish tanks and a bunch of scary levers. It's the end of the world as we know it and this is the date to end all dates!
'CRUMBLE (LAY ME DOWN, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE)' by Sheila Callaghan
A quirky new comedy about an old house and Janice, a 12-year old girl with an unusual Christmas list.
Tickets for all CPT shows: 216-631-2727, x501
State Theatre, Playhouse Square
'RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR'
Features the Rockettes with their signature high kicks and precision choreography in multiple show-topping numbers including the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "New York at Christmas."
Tickets: 216-241-6000 or go on line to www.playhousesquare.com.
'PETER PAN'
December 5, 2008 – January 4, 2009.
Based on J.M. Barrie's tale, this is a high flying musical story of Peter Pan, Wendy, John, and Michael and their adventures in Neverland. Good for audiences of all ages.
Tickets: 216-521-2540.
Workshop Players
44820 Middle Ridge Road
'CHRISTMAS BELLES"
Now through December 14.
A church Christmas program spins out of control in this farce about squabbling sisters, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator.
Huntington Playhouse
28601 Lake Road
Bay Village, Ohio
'MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET'
November 28-Decemberber 21.
Hired by Macy's for the holidays, Kris Kringle believes he is Santa Claus. As events unfold, a small girl's belief in Santa and the magic of the season are at stake.
'A CHRISTMAS CAROL'
November 28 through December 23.
Dickens' classic tale of Scrooge and Tiny Tim performed at the Ohio Theatre.
Karamu Theatre
2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland (free enclosed parking)
'BLACK NATIVITY'
December 5 through December 28.
Langston Hughes' gospel musical is Cleveland's oldest theatrical holiday tradition.
Actors' Summit
'SANDERS' FAMILY CHRISTMAS'
December 4, 2008 through December 21, 2008.
A heartwarming old-time country musical for the holiday season.
Tickets: 330-342-0800 or www.actorssummit.org.
Talking Heads 2
Masterful acting highlights 'TALKING HEADS 2' at Beck
Dorothy Silver, who is appearing in 'TALKING HEADS 2' at Beck Center, is the reigning grande dame of Cleveland Theatre. Robert Hawks, who is also appearing in the show, is a competent actor. The duo are superb in this production.
Alan Bennett, the author of the Tony Award winning 'THE HISTORY BOYS,' which recently had a successful production at Beck, is also the author of 'TALKING HEADS,' a series of dramatic monologues written for the BBC. It has also been adopted for live theatre.
'PLAYING SANDWICHES' centers on Wilfred, a reformed pedophile living under a false identity and working as a much-praised maintenance man in a public park. However, as a superior begins to pressure him for bureaucratic historical information to include in his personnel file, the pressure causes Wilfred to resume his old ways with horrifying results. Incarcerated, he contemplates his condition, remarking, "It's the one part of my life that feels right... and that's the bit that's wrong."
Robert Hawkes, who stars in 'PLAYING SANDWICHES,' is well directed by Curt Arnold. Hawkes sucks us in as we watch him fight against his tendencies, making us believe and even hope that he will be able to control his desires. As his resolve breaks down, however, we watch as Hawkes' face and body virtually collapse. This is an excellent performance.
In 'WAITING FOR A TELEGRAM,' Violet, an elderly woman in a nursing home has been told she will soon be receiving a telegram from the Queen in honor of her one hundredth birthday. This news triggers in Violet a memory of a telegram which brought news of death on a battlefield, the death of her young lover. Violet gets even more confused when she finds out that her favorite nurse, a gay man has recently died of AIDS. Violet's present is bleak, her future is bleaker.
Under the adept direction of Reuben Silver, Dorothy Silver completely captivates. This, and her performance earlier this year as Golda Meir in Actors' Summit's 'GOLDA'S BALCONY,' are two of the finest local female acting gigs of the year. Silver doesn't act Violet, she is Violet. She brushes wisps of gray hair off her face, displays obstinacy as the world around her becomes frustrating, holds imaginary hands with her male nurse, pounds on the radiator with a spoon when she becomes confused. This is a superb performance.
CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: 'TALKING HEADS 2' is one of those special evenings of theatre. In 90 minutes, including intermission, Hawkes and Silver give a lesson on what good acting is all about! This is a must see!
Cutesy 'LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL' entertains at Palace
Some shows are just meant to be entertaining…no great message, no deep thoughts, nothing but joyous fluff. 'LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL,' is such a script.
The musical, like the movie on which it is based, centers on Elle Woods, a blonde, seemingly ditsy California wealthy sorority girl whose fashion sense far exceeds her common sense. Well, that's the illusion she gives off. When Warner, her boyfriend, dumps her for someone who is 'serious," Elle goes into action, and gets admitted to Harvard Law School (that's where Warner is enrolled). Her eventual success, both in the classroom and the court room, are foregone conclusions. The lightweight plot takes us on her journey from blonde bimbo to blonde valedictorian.
Okay, maybe there is an underlying belly to the show…be true to yourself, stand up for your rights, and just because you are blonde doesn't mean you are dumb.
The show was nominated for seven 2007 Tony Award nominations.
The touring production is directed and choreographed by Tony award-winning Jerry Mitchell ('HAIRSPRAY'). The composer and lyricist are Laurence O'Keefe ('BATBOY') and Nell Benjamin ('SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL'). The book was written by Heather Hach ('FREAKY FRIDAY').
The score, which includes "Ohmigod You Guys," "Chip On My Shoulder," and "Find My Way," is catchy. Sprinkled in are some authentic show-stoppers including "The Harvard Variations" and "Bend And Snap."
In an unusual move, while the show was running on Broadway, and before it went on tour, an MTV version of a taped live production from the Palace Theatre in New York was aired. The show reached more than 12.5 million viewers in its debut weekend. Carrying the connect with MTV further, a talent competition was held to find a replacement for Elle on Broadway. Several of the contestants are in this touring production.
The show has strong Cleveland connections in that Gina Vernaci, the Vice President of Theatricals for Playhouse Square, was involved in the evolution of the production. In addition, a group of ten local women partnered together to invest in 'LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL.' They attended the Broadway opening of the show.
The touring production is nicely paced. The choreography is good. The sets and costumes are fine.
Becky Gulsvig, who plays Elle, and was the understudy on Broadway, is good, but the part requires more….more sparkle, a fuller voice, a more compelling presence. She isn't bad, but not up to the level of controlling the show. Jeff McLean has the right pompous attitude as Warner and sings well. Natalie Joy Johnson is delightful as Paulette, the manicurist turned Elle's friend. D. B. Bonds is top-notch as Emmett, who helps Elle succeed and eventually wins her love. Ken Land, who portrays Professor Callahan, isn't swarmy enough as the lecherous instructor.
The real stars of the show, at least based on the amount of applause they received, are Frankie (Chihuahua) and China (bulldog), two dogs that were rescued from shelters. (BTW…each of the pooches has an understudy!)
The orchestra often gets carried away and drowns out the singers. That's a shame as the words to the songs are well crafted.
CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: If you like light-hearted musicals with excellent music and some good singing and dancing, you'll be pleased with this touring production of 'LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL.'
Raisin in the Sun
Outstanding 'A RAISIN IN THE SUN' at Play House
It seems ironic that the week that this country elected its first African American President, the Cleveland Play House opened 'A RAISIN IN THE SUN, considered by many to be America's number one Black-themed play.
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun?
This segment of the poem A Dream Deferred by Clevelander Langston Hughes is the underlying theme for Lorraine Hansberry's 'A RAISIN IN THE SUN.'
On March 11, 1959, 'A RAISIN IN THE SUN' opened on Broadway. The play had already negotiated a long and troubled road just to find its way to the opening. It was the first major on-Broadway play by a Black female author. It thrust many of its rookie Broadway cast members into major entertainment roles including Cleveland-born Ruby Dee, and future superstars Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil.
No one could foresee that the play's imminent triumph would mirror the changing role of Blacks in this country and the role the play's themes would play in African American culture in the years that followed. Though the restrictive covenants have been eliminated, even with Obama's election, the hatred in the voices and words of some at the McCain-Palin rallies, still warns of racial hatred.
The New York Drama Critics Circle named the Hansberry play the best American play of 1959. Ironically, the play failed to receive either a Pulitzer Prize or a Tony for Best Play.
'A RAISIN IN THE SUN' relates the story of the Youngers, a Southside Chicago family trying to survive in cramped ghetto quarters. When Mama gets a $10,000 check from her husband's life insurance, they consider moving to a house in a white suburb. A suburb in which the residents warn that they don't want a Black family as their neighbors.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN' is somewhat autobiographical. Chicago, where Hansberry was born in 1930, was self-segregated along racial lines at the time. As a child, Hansberry's family became one of the first blacks to move into a white neighborhood. When their neighbors rebelled, both with threats of violence and legal action, the family defended themselves. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court where the Hansberrys prevailed, thus changing segregation in housing laws.
The Cleveland Play House's production, under the watchful eye of director Lou Bellamy is superb. He delves into each deep corner, carefully guiding his cast to not over-play their roles. The production hits all the right notes. The humor and the pathos run in parallel lines. The mood is right…serious, but not depressing.
Franchelle Stewart Dorn is wonderful as mamma. She walks the fine line between family matriarch and mother figure with precision. Erika LaVonn is totally believable as Ruth. Young Aric Generette Floyd, who has recently given some excellent performances, continues to impress! This is one very, very talented kid! David Alan Anderson has the difficult task of playing Walter Lee. This is a part that can so easily be over-done. Anderson keeps his emoting in check. His drunk scene is masterfully done. Bakesta King gives a realistic quality to Beneatha. The rest of the cast is equally impressive. The only negative were some problems with projection and slurring, which caused some speeches to be unintelligible.
Vicki Smith's scenic design adds to the era-correct feeling of the play. On the other hand, Mathew LeFebvre's costumes are much too numerous and grand for a family living on the border of poverty.
CAPSULE JUDGEMENT: Combine Hansberry's superb script with a well thought out production, and the result is an impressive evening of theatre. If you haven't seen 'RAISIN IN THE SUN' before, this is THE production to see. If you have, a return visit is well worth your time. Go! (Be aware that the production is close to three hours in length.)
Lar Lubovitch Dance, Verb Ballets (11/1/08)
Lar Lubovitch Dance captivates, Verb Ballets needs to ask itself some questions
Within the last several weeks, Cleveland's dance enthusiasts were given several opportunities to see major dance companies. Lar Lubovitch Dance is one of America's most highly acclaimed dance companies. Verb Ballets is recognized as a leading local company. They both danced at the Ohio Theatre a week apart.
Lar Lubovitch, the founder of the company which bears his name, is generally recognized as a staging super star. He has choreographed more than 100 dances for his New York based company, as well as directing Broadway shows. His background as a painter carries over into his choreography. He uses the bodies of the dancers to paint fascinating pictures. He also directs the costume designers and lighting technicians to enhance his visual images. The overall effect is captivating.
The program, sponsored by Tri-C Performing Arts and DANCECleveland, was performed to a near sold-out house. Their enthusiastic applause and verbal responses attested to their delight with the evenings' offerings which included a mélange of ballet, modern, contemporary and ethnic dance.
"Allegro," the opening segment of "Concerto Six Twenty-Two," was a composition of flowing bodies costumed in white which incorporated lines and circles with a gymnastic center and humorous inserts. "Adagio," which examined friendship, was totally charismatic. It featured the powerful lifts and intertwining of the bodies of Jay Franke and George Smallwood. "Rondo" had a wonderful "aw shucks" attitude.
"Jangle" was a brilliant interpretation of four Hungarian dances complete with hand slaps, bottle dance-like movements and other ethnic moves. There was a perfect parallel between the musical sounds and the movements.
"Dvorák Serenade" was a balletic interpretation of the music of Antonin Dvorák. Consisting of four segments, it captivated the audience with flowing movements and the creation of attractive visual images. Strong dancing by Mucuy Bolles and Scott Rink, a long-time company member, made the piece captivating.
Capsule judgement: Lar Lubovitch presented a wonderful evening of dance. This is a world class company. It can only be hoped that Tri-C and DANCECleveland will bring back this exciting ensemble.
As exciting as Lar Lubovitch was, that's almost how disappointing Verb Ballets has been in their recent concerts. Verb has been one of my favorite local companies. In the past I've raved about the creative direction of the company. Unfortunately, in the last year or so, I've seen a deterioration of energy and creativity. There are seemingly multiple causes. The loss of two strong male dancers who were not replaced has led to the lack of a strong male presence. Company members seem distracted, not displaying enthusiasm, not excited by what they are dancing. The corps has traditionally danced in sync. There was a precision to the movements. This, too, has not been maintained.
"Verb Ballets All Stars!" was an interesting concept. The combining of three Ohio dance companies. The results was a pleasant, but not captivating evening of dance.
The opening piece, danced to Leonard Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms," was staged by Hernando Cortez, Verb's artistic director. A strong solo by Brian Murphy, one of the company's strengths, was the highlight of the piece. The flowing movements, accented by flowing hands and tilted bodies, centered on the religious use of body positions which created illusions of the cross.
'UNRESOLVED' was a short piece by the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, which examined conflicted lovers. The piece, which had a strong emotional center, was well received by the audience.
"RUBIES, originally choreographed by George Balanchine, was performed by the Cincinnati Ballet. It was a pleasant piece whose movements did not always parallel the music.
"AFTERIMAGE," was choreographed by Verb's Hernando Cortez. It was an investigation of being human and was performed by combination of Verbs Ballets and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company members. The first segment, "Afterimage," was adequately danced by Sydney Ignacio, but lacked dynamism and precision. Brian Murphy gave a strong and controlled performance in "Dark Wood." Hershel Deandre Horner III of the Dayton Company, was very effective in "A Moment More."
The final segment, 'VESPERS, was performed by Verb Ballets and choreographed by Ulyssses Dove and restaged by Dawn Carter. It was danced to the music of Mikel Rouse. The physically exhausting piece, was generally well danced. The fast movements from chair to chair paralleled the passions and spirtuality of women who have a faith and belief in God that allows them to race physically and emotionally from place to place, life problem to life problem. The only weakness was the consistent breakdown of timing from the middle of the straight lines. One of the dancers was always too early or too late in her movements, thus causing a lack of visual unity.
Capsule judgement: The idea of bringing three major Ohio dance companies together was an excellent scheme. It would be a good idea to duplicate this effort in the future. As for Verb Ballets...it appears that the company's leadership needs to ask itself how it can regain its past path, because lately the magic is gone.
Labels: Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Reviews, Verb Ballets


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"Why Not Improve Health Care Through
Effective Knowledge Translation?"
Dr. Brian Haynes, MSc, PhD, FRCPC, MACP, FACMI
Chair, Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics;
Professor, Dept. of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics & Dept. of Medicine,
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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At present, it takes about a generation for reasonably uniform uptake of new knowledge by health practitioners about as long as it takes for practitioners beyond formal training to retire or die. Given this and the about $100B invested globally in generating new health knowledge, this is tragedy for many people with preventable or treatable health problems, hugely wasteful, and a serious challenge to the concept of professionalism and self-regulation of health practitioners.
Knowledge translation (KT) has to do with the testing, timely retrieval, critical appraisal, distillation, synthesis, policy formulation, and application of knowledge. From an informatics perspective, applying what we now know about KT for usable evidence from health research would help, especially if we collaborated in doing so, rather than continuing in the current state of competitive and largely feckless efforts to foster KT. In this presentation, I will describe efforts to engender a collaborative approach. I will also present an agenda for KT research for discussion and suggest that a much higher proportion of investments in health research be shifted to study KT until we eliminate this bottleneck in improving health care.
Brian Haynes received his MD in 1971 from the University of Alberta, and a PhD in clinical epidemiology from McMaster University in 1975. He completed residency training in internal medicine at the Toronto Hospital in Toronto, Ontario and St. Thomas s Hospital in London, England. He joined the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University in 1977, where he is currently Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Medicine, Chair of the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Chief of the Health Information Research Unit, and on the active medical staff of Hamilton Health Sciences. Brian is the founding editor ACP Journal Club, published by the American College of Physicians, and its electronic database, ACPJC.org, BMJUpdates+ (www.bmjupdates.com), an electronic best evidence dissemination service, and several other evidence-based information services. He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics. His main research interests are in improving health care through enhancing the validation, distillation, dissemination and application of health care knowledge.


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How this Long Island man ended up in a Chinese prison on espionage charges
By James Griffiths, CNN
Updated 5:58 AM EDT, Fri June 26, 2020
American Kai Li, seen here in 2007, was detained in China in 2017 on espionage charges.
Li family
Driving from their home in New York to Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harrison Li had no idea it would be the last time he saw his father for more than a decade.
It was the summer of 2016, and Li was about to resume his studies at Harvard. After dropping him off, his father returned to Long Island, where he was making final preparations for his own trip to Shanghai.
"We had no inkling anything like this was going to happen," the younger Li said.
Kai Li was born in Shanghai, and he was returning to the city for a ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of his mother's death. However when his plane landed, he was met not by his family, but state security agents – beginning a years-long ordeal that resulted, in July 2018, in him being sentenced to 10 years in prison for espionage.
The Li family maintains that the charges are trumped up and politically motivated. The case, which was held behind closed doors and has not been widely publicized, revolves around supposed state secrets that Li and his lawyer argue are freely available online, as well as communications with the United States government that are routine for people doing cross-border business.
In a letter to President Donald Trump in January, multiple US lawmakers denounced Li's "arbitrary detention" and urged Washington to do more to lobby for his release.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond to a faxed request for comment from CNN on the case.
Chinese human rights lawyer sentenced
Political prosecution
Kai Li appeared to be an American success story. Born in Shanghai in 1962, he emigrated to the US aged 27 to study, and later became an American citizen. A natural entrepreneur, he opened two gas stations on Long Island and also a export business, serving as a wholesale buyer and distributor of solar cells and related technologies for major US aerospace firms. China is among the largest manufacturers of solar equipment in the world.
For his export business, Li regularly traveled to the country to meet with clients, as well as to visit his extended family.
"My father would visit China a couple of times a year, for two or three weeks at a time," Harrison Li said. "He's been doing that for 20-plus years."
Prior to being detained by state security at the airport in Shanghai, Harrison Li said the family had no idea anything might be amiss. While the motivation behind the case is unclear, Kai Li has since suggested to his son that it could have been prompted by a business rival seeking to get him in trouble with the authorities.
China's justice system is particularly opaque – especially when it comes to cases regarding state security. No details about Li's case have been published in China, either by the court or state media. Li's eventual trial was held behind closed doors, without US officials present.
For two months, Li was held in residential surveillance at a designated location, an extralegal system a panel of United Nations human rights experts has described as "tantamount to enforced disappearance," which exposes detainees "to the risk of torture and other inhuman and degrading treatment and other human rights violations."
During that time, US consular officials alerted Li's family to his situation. According to US lawmakers and Li's family, he was denied access to a lawyer during his initial detention.
Following this, he was moved to another detention center while awaiting charges. There he was held in a small cell, without a bed, forced to sleep on the floor, fed little, and interrogated at all hours, Harrison Li said. Eventually, he was transferred to a regular prison and charged with furnishing Chinese state secrets to the FBI. His family maintains that normal business actions by Li have been "grossly mischaracterized by Chinese authorities as espionage for political leverage."
The last American to be detained on Chinese state security charges, Sandy Phan-Gillis, was also accused of spying and furnishing state secrets to the FBI. Phan-Gillis was deported in 2017 after over two years in custody, with her family and supporters consistently maintaining the charges were "baseless." Another American, geologist Xue Feng, was convicted on similar charges in 2010. Xue's employer said he had no access to state secrets and the charges against him were "thoroughly flawed." He was eventually released in 2015.
According to the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), the trial against Li, in July 2018, took place in secret, and was over within an hour. US diplomats were prevented from attending, the CECC and Harrison Li said.
Kai Li was eventually sentenced to 10 years in prison, and moved to Shanghai's Qingpu prison.
A security official stands at the gate of the Qingpu Prison on the outskirts of Shanghai, China, Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Samuel McNeil/AP
Dire conditions
A futuristic-looking complex located in the far west of the city, Qingpu prison is one of the main detention centers for foreigners in China. Its website describes it as "window to showcase China's rule of law."
Briton Peter Humphrey, who was held in Qingpu after his 2014 conviction on contested illegal information gathering charges, said that "from the moon, Qingpu Prison would look like a peaceful walled university campus with dorms, gardens, camphor trees, a soccer pitch and a parade ground."
"From my level, there were a dozen concrete cell blocks with barred windows, a prison theatre, an office block, a kitchen, a boiler house and a factory," Humphrey wrote in 2018, following his release. "The perimeter wall bristled with razor wire and was patrolled by armed PAP (people's armed police) guards. It could hold 5,000-6,000 prisoners. It also 'trained' prisoners for redistribution to other prisons."
The prison made international headlines last year, when a British school girl found a message from inmates written inside a Christmas card.
"We are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qingpu prison China," the message read. "Forced to work against our will. Please help us and notify human rights organization."
The scandal forced supermarket chain Tesco to drop its Chinese supplier, though authorities in the country denied accusations of forced labor.
Prisoners seen inside Shanghai's notorious Qingpu prison, which has been accused of using forced labor in the past.
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Humphrey said he regularly witnessed beatings and prisoners being forced to write confessions or being held in solitary confinement. He said he was denied medical treatment for prostate issues, and worried about his health.
Kai Li's health has also suffered, his son said: "In his last two calls he complained for the first time about issues with his heart, of an irregular heartbeat and occasional numbness in his arm."
Harrison Li said the prison doctor gave his father a blood pressure test and prescribed him a blood thinner, but would not respond to requests for a more thorough medical examination.
He added that Kai Li is careful in phone calls and letters, reminding his family that they are "closely monitored."
Kai Li in 2015 off the Long Island Sound, New York. Born in Shanghai, Li emigrated to the US in 1989 and became an American citizen.
Coronavirus complications
As well as heart issues, Harrison Li said the coronavirus had become a concern for his father in recent months. While it is largely under control in China, prisons have been sites of significant outbreaks in the country and around the world, due to crowded conditions and poor sanitation.
Though so far Kai Li has remained coronavirus free, the pandemic has affected him in other ways.
"The level of nutrition at the prison has gone down significantly," the younger Li said. "There's no longer any fruits or vegetables in the diet or even available for purchase anymore. He asked to be able to get multivitamins, or even to buy them at the commissary, but that has been rejected."
Harrison Li said the pandemic has also essentially cut Kai Li, and other foreign prisoners, off from the outside world, with no consular visits allowed since the virus began spreading in China in January.
In an email, a US State Department official confirmed this, saying the Chinese government "suspended all in-person visits to detention centers and prisons on January 23, 2020 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19."
"The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and welfare of US citizens overseas," the official added. "During this suspension, our consular officers have been able to reach most U.S. citizen prisoners serving their sentences in China by phone in lieu of in-person consular visits. The US Mission China team continues to seek access to all persons in custody, and will resume regular in-person visits to detained U.S. citizens in accordance with guidance from health authorities once the Chinese government lifts its restrictions on consular visits."
Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have been detained in China on state security charges since 2018.
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'Painful ordeal'
In a letter to Trump in February last year, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other lawmakers urged the President to be a "vociferous advocate" for Kai Li's release.
"This painful ordeal has gone on for far too long and caused immeasurable harm to Mr. Li and immense pain for his family in New York," the lawmakers wrote.
At that time, negotiations were still progressing towards a US-China trade deal. However since then, relations between the two countries have taken a marked turn for the worse – particularly since the beginning of the corovanirus pandemic, which the Trump administration has sought to blame on Beijing.
"US-China negotiations seem to be hitting new lows everyday," Harrison Li said. He added that it was encouraging to see US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent meeting with a top Chinese diplomat in Hawaii, but whether those talks will result in progress remains to be seen.
"As Secretary Pompeo has previously met with the loved ones of many Americans wrongfully detained abroad, I hope to get the opportunity to plead my father's case to him directly in the near future," Li added.
Kai Li is the only US citizen held on state security charges. His son compared his case to that of two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who were this week officially charged with espionage. The two Canadians were detained in 2018, following the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.
"My father is part of a broader pattern of the Chinese government charging foreign citizens on state security charges," Harrison Li said. "It really highlights the danger for Americans looking to do business in China."
People may see headlines about the two Canadians, he said, but "this happens to Americans too."
He fears that danger could soon extend beyond mainland China. The country's parliament, the National People's Congress (NPC), is due to impose a national security law on Hong Kong in the coming weeks, criminalizing separatism, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.
Carrie Lam, the city's chief executive, has said the law would ensure "the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong," with the proposed bill "in line with the (city's) rule of law."
But Harrison Li said it could result in "political prosecutions."
"(My father's) detention illustrates that China's national security laws are inherently arbitrary and can be used to exploit foreign citizens for political leverage," he said. "That's something important for Americans to be aware of."
CORRECTION: This article has been updated to reflect Peter Humphrey was held in Qingpu prison after his 2014 conviction on contested illegal information gathering charges.


When I was on holiday, I happened to witness a hilarious incident where an overweight temple priest was trying to get on the back of an elephant while holding the idol of the Deity in his hand. Other people offered to help. The adamant priest refused point blank. However, after several attempts he did succeed. But the elephant had become quite irritable by then. I created this piece of artwork representing the same idea. No offense meant to any one and I hope none will be taken.


Give your bedroom a modern flair with this Angevin comforter set. Featuring geometric embroidery on soft, prewashed microfiber. This bedding set is a great compliment to your contemporary decor. 3 decorative pillows complete the elegant look.


...Violet / Or / Noir / Gris / Blanc For our French - Thai office, having a consultant and strategy business activity. Company Name: FiveSkins or 5 Skins. We are looking for a unique creation with as main element and in the foreground an Asian elephant face. The elephant must impose respect and represent the symbol of wealth, with ornaments.


FInd out what else I'm up to in my new section, & stuff. If you know me and my family we are into all sorts of other stuff besides pottery. I am posting in this section so we can share more of that with our friends too. Keep an eye out for my continuous additions to this site and share it with your friends.


VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Malta Digital Exchange has signed an MOU with Canamex Gold Corp.
Canamex is in the process of issuing security tokens, backed by gold and silver, to accredited investors. Under the MOU, Canamex will explore the listing and trading of GOLDUSA and SILVERUSA tokens on the MDX. Malta Digital Exchange will collaborate with Canamex on listing and trading of these security tokens on the MDX platform.
Canamex Gold Corp. (CSQ) is a public listed company registered in British Columbia, Canada, trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), and is engaged in fast-tracking toward development of the Bruner Gold Development Project in the prolific gold jurisdiction of Nye County, Nevada.
Security tokens are the next generation of regulated securities, which are being built on blockchain-based infrastructure rather than being restricted to legacy systems. MDX aims to become the world's premier security token exchange, which will enable greater market efficiency, accessibility, liquidity and transparency within the capital markets.
"Only a few, with soul in the game, are sufficient to really move the needle. The capital markets do not evolve by consensus, the majority, academic economists, over regulation, or tea and scones at Harrods. All one needs is asymmetry, such as today's inefficient and outdated capital markets, and someone with soul in the game, such as MDX and Canamex; then the needle can be moved to bring about the change,"David Vincent, Canamex CEO said.
Malta Digital Exchange (MDX) is a multi-asset digital exchange, which focuses on security tokens and virtual financial assets (VFA). Featuring instant order matching T+0, adjustable and special fees (maker-taker), minimum and partial executions and limited and unlimited orders. Malta, being at the forefront of regulatory framework for blockchain regulation provides the perfect jurisdiction for MDX's institutional-grade platform, along with proprietary technology provided by Paritech, designed for high volume and high-performance B2B clients.


Xiaoli Tan, professor of materials science and engineering, produced the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image of a lead-free peizoceramics on the cover of the August 2018 issue of MRS Bulletin. A review article co-authored by Tan also appears on page 600-606 of the issue. Tan is a national expert in both TEM techniques and lead-free piezoelectric ceramics, using the highly-sensitive microscopy to reveal nanoscale material structures.
According to MRS Bulletin cover caption, lead-free piezoceramics research has ramped up since legislation in Europe and elsewhere restricted the use of lead in these materials, which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy or vice versa. Tan's image shows the core-shell domain structure of one type of lead-free ceramics: BaTiO3 doped with Bi and Li.


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BUILD-YOUR-OWN "Park Sloper Senior" Field Notes wallet with pen sleeve
Add extra back pockets? No, thank you. ($135.00 - $155.00) Yes, please! ($160.00 - $180.00)
Add a pen to your purchase? SpacePen Cap-O-Matic ($155.00 - $180.00) No, thanks! ($135.00 - $160.00)
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A pocket notebook wallet for cards and cash that comes with a Field Notes notebook and a pen sleeve for your favorite ink stick. People who appreciate good old paper and pen will love the functionality of this wallet.
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VIDEO BREAKDOWN - To see a video demonstration of this product, visit onestarleathergoods.com/theparksloper.
"THE PARK SLOPER SENIOR"
NOTE: This is the SENIOR. I make two other sizes of Park Sloper, the JUNIOR and the MEDIUM. See a size comparison and learn more at onestarleathergoods.com/theparksloper
I had been wanting to combine a wallet and pocket notebook for some time, so when my cousin called me in 2012 and requested exactly that, I immediately got to work. My cousin is a singer/songwriter living in Brooklyn, NYC (www.johndelore.com). He gave the product its name as he figured it would be a hit in his neighborhood. A lot of time and effort has led me to this design and I stand by its quality and utility. Often copied but never replicated, if you're looking for the original, you've come to the right place.
Two card slots hold at least 4+ credit cards each. Behind them is a large pocket for folded bills, receipts, etc. A partially open top facilitates access. You can also tuck bills or cards behind the notebook.
The narrow pocket between the card slots can be used for a house key, micro pen, micro pocket knife, fortune cookie papers, etc.
The Park Sloper Senior is at home in a bag, a purse or in the back pocket of your jeans. As long as you position the pen along the outside edge of the pocket, this wallet is comfortable even when sitting--if you look at the outside seam of your back pocket while you are sitting, it remains almost straight, so there is very little risk of bending or breaking pens.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL CARD POCKETS, +$25
This is available with a second set of card pockets behind the notebook, for those who need a little more card storage space. More info: http://onestarleathergoods.com/products/#/the-park-sloper-walletnotebook/
Includes a Field Notes 3.5"x5.5" pocket notebook, and it will work with similarly sized notebooks from a wide variety of companies: Clairefontaine, Moleskine, Rhodia, Forest Choice, Word Notebooks, Rite in Rain, Doane Paper, Fabriano, Paper Stax, Scout Books, Furrow Books, Slim Note, Denik, Calepino-- you get the idea, there are a lot of options.
This will work well with a passport, but you may want to check out my Travel Wallet, sized specifically for that purpose: http://onestarleathergoods.com/products/#/travel-wallet
PEN SLEEVE
The pen sleeve will fit many pens up to about 11mm in diameter. The pen sleeve is designed to swallow the entire pen, including clip, so there is nothing to catch on pockets and such. The open window in the pen sleeve facilitates removal of the pen.
ADD A PEN TO YOUR PURCHASE?
You can provide your own pen. I also have this pen available for sale that fit this model:
- Fisher Space Pen Cap-O-Matic, black, +$20
See this page for more details about these pens and to see photos: http://onestarleathergoods.com/pensnotebooks/
15cm x 11.5cm closed, 15cm x 22cm open
See color options photo and leave your color choices in the field marked "Add a note to seller" on the final screen of checkout. You must select an Exterior Color, Interior Color and Thread Color.
NOTE: Not all colors are available for interior pieces, please reference the color swatch photo.
Superior quality leathers. Should be treated with One Star Leather balm periodically to keep it looking its best: http://onestarleathergoods.com/products/#/leather-balm/
"This is a thousand times better than my highest expectations! Such a beautiful, tough, and extraordinarily useful wallet. I can't imagine ever owing another kind. Thanks!!" -Vedis, Montreal
"This piece is just flat out practical, and will more than likely be the 'go to' on a daily basis. I carry a bag daily for work, and even when I'm not working; so dropping this wallet in my outside pocket...equipped with the recommended Karas Bolt pen is a no brainer for allowing me to have all my necessities organized, with easy access." -William, Tennessee


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Q: Trying to use DialogFragments via v4 compatability causes NoClassDefFoundErrors Greetings and salutations,
Short Version: I am trying to make use of DialogFragment in my Android Application which has a minSkdVersion of 8 (Android 2.2). In order to make use of them, I must be able to call "getSupportFragmentManager()". In order to do this, I tried altering the calling Activity to a FragmentActivity, which allowed getSupportFragmentManager() to resolve at run time, but when trying to create that intent at runtime I get a NoClassDefFoundError as the application can't resolve something upstream of it

W/dalvikvm(333): Unable to resolve superclass...

That being the case, how can I call getSupportFragmentManager() from a simple Activity without making that activity a FragmentActivity (which failed to work)? Or do I need to make the activity into a FragmentActivity, but I need to make a few other changes to make it work?
Just for the record: I have added the android-support-v4.jar to the project already (otherwise, I'd not be able to compile at all).
Thank you in advance for your assistance.

A: Since the FragmentActivity is the class that can't be found, I think I know what the problem is. Are you sure your compatibility library is getting included with your apk? You can use dex2jar to check this. It seems that you need to move your libraries to the libs folder for them to get included in newer revisions of the android tools.

A: look at the examples of the support library . they extend from "FragmentActivity" in order to support those features.
they also write that you must extend it in order to use the support library:
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/support/v4/app/FragmentActivity.html
FragmentActivity:

"Base class for activities that want to use the support-based Fragment and Loader APIs.
When using this class as opposed to new platform's built-in fragment and loader support, you must use the
  getSupportFragmentManager() and getSupportLoaderManager() methods respectively to access those features."

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When Mark Hamill was awarded his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on Thursday, tons turned out for the event. His fellow Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford attended and gave a congratulatory speech to his longtime friend, but, as with any get-together involving this cast, there was one noted absence.
Hamill was also joined by a few other members of the Star Wars family, from George Lucas to R2-D2 to a few stray Stormtroopers. Hamill's star is the 2,360th on the strip.
I think we know who he's talking about.


Our dog's favorite day of the week is absolutely Sunday. His day to shine and then roll in something nasty. Meet new friends and find someone willing to play. His favorite game is to annoyingly chase the dogs who are chasing a ball.
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Modern high efficiency (HE) washers are becoming more common in Arizona households today. Hillside Appliance Services sometimes gets washer repair calls when the washer cycle is running longer. With the HE washers, it is most likely that the washer is more efficient EVEN IF it is running a longer cycle. Before you call for washer repair, check the washer's manual or the manufacturer website to see what a normal cycle length is for your make and model of HE washer.


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New Hyde Park-Garden City Park in League of Innovative Schools
By The Island Now
New Hyde Park-Garden City Park is pleased to announce that it has been accepted into the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools for the 2021-2022 school year. The League of Innovative Schools is a national network that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education.
After a competitive application process, the district was accepted into the coalition based on its educational leadership, innovative vision for learning, key achievements and evidence of results, and demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence.
"I'm very proud of our staff, our technology department and all of our teachers," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Morrison-Raptis said.
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