Hydrotechnik UK worked alongside a national military equipment manufacturer to design, commission and custom build a manually operated hydraulic test bed to evaluate components. After an initial discussion with our technical team it was decided that they required a test bed capable of testing a range of flow rates that can achieve different pressures with the ability to heat and cool to simulate testing under different conditions. The rig is capable of passing flow at any flow rate in both directions at the flick of a switch. Previously the manufacturer had to test their components in one direction and then disassemble the test piece and reverse it for flow testing in the flow direction.
What is the main function of the test bed?
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Our design incorporates an innovative inverter controlled 15Kw motor with dual pump system, the main pump delivers flow and pressure to the test unit. The second pump provides flow to the offline filtration loop but when required it also passes through the bell housing cooler as detailed below. The Hydrotechnik sensors installed are calibrated to national standards. The test bed was designed using a 3D CAD system and manufactured under ISO 9001 procedures to the highest engineering standards. Supplied with a 3-phase 415V power supply making the test rig powerful and compact. The rig is completely enclosed in a stainless steel frame and is bunded to catch any leakage. After installation & proof testing operator training was carried out, ensuring the customer is fully conversant with all its functions.
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Encouraging the NFL to Not Fumble the Ball on Domestic Violence
HEADS UP: There has been much prognostication over the last couple of weeks about the alleged incidents of domestic violence coming out of the National Football League. Indeed, much heat but not that much light surrounds the issue. A reasoned voice from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing offers to the NFL a sensible, straightforward roadmap – a route borrowed from Australia's National Rugby League.
BY PATRICIA DAVIDSON
VERY public cases of alleged violence against women have once again put the spotlight on an endemic problem not just in football, but in society at large.
Yet, so much of the discussion has focused on the degree of punishment, who received what information when, and which lives will be shattered. Rather than naming and blaming, the NFL (National Football Association), government, commentators and community organizations should focus more on solutions.
Faced with similar cases of violence in its sport, Australia's National Rugby League worked to promote the Federal Government's National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women campaign.
The slogan is: "The only line you should be crossing is the try line [goal line] – say no to domestic violence." A number of players became spokespersons on the issue and the campaign continues as a catalyst to further the discussion on a national level and change behaviors. (See video at top).
The Australian national campaign required resources, funding, collaboration – and particularly leadership from within the rugby community – women's groups and community organizations. Similarly, the NFL should get credit for its pink campaign [NFL Pink – A Crucial Catch] in October when players put on pink shoes, shoelaces and uniforms to raise money for breast cancer research.
But how ironic that the league supports this important cause on one hand yet virtually turns a confused eye to violence against women on the other? Both kill women. This is a watershed moment for the NFL to prove itself.
A nation is watching to see whether the league will act superficially to maintain women's market share or make a real difference to change behaviors and improve women's health and safety.
The NFL only needs to reach out to a large community already working to prevent violence against women. At the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, for example, our researchers work in several ways to safeguard women and girls worldwide. There are smartphone apps that warn of ominous relationship signs. The mission of the Domestic Violence Enhanced Visitation Program (DOVE) is to protect women and babies. Yet another program works to empower women caught up in violence in the Congo.
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the entire nursing community stand ready to help the NFL. Nurses are oftentimes the only ones that women feel comfortable reaching out to in a medical setting.
All of us have a responsibility to reject and prevent violence against everyone, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Unfortunately, this is often women and children.
Stopping violence against women will require sustained and multifaceted approaches across society. We all need to challenge not only the attitudes and behaviors that allow violence against women to occur, but also address the factors that support and enable it.
We call on the NFL to lead this important culture change in the United States.
Patricia Davidson, an Australian citizen, is the dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.
Visit the following Web sites for more information:
http://www.whiteribbon.org.au
http://www.myoath.com.au
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http://www.nursing.jhu.edu/faculty_research/research/projects/completed/dove/
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A unique aspect of sowing seed the Botanical Interests way is using your average last frost date. You'll discover that sowing seed based on your average last frost date is best because it's based on your own garden's climate. This date is identified as the first day in spring when there is less than a 50% chance a frost will occur.
If you don't already know your average last frost date, contact your local independent garden center or local county Cooperative Extension Service. There are also websites that provide maps and charts with frost dates specific to your state, city, or zip code. It's also helpful to know your average first fall frost date so you can determine the number of days in your growing season as well as plan your summer and fall sowings.
Nature sows directly outdoors. It's often the easiest and best method for you, as well. Often, plants sown directly outdoors are more vigorous and healthier than transplants. Large-seeded crops such as beans, corn, and squash germinate quickly when sown directly into the soil, often within a few days. Root crops such as carrots, beets, turnips, and radishes should always be sown where they are going to grow so their roots develop undisturbed.
Soil: Your soil may be very different from soil that's in a neighboring yard. A soil test can help you determine what type of soil you have and provide suggestions for improving it. You will want to use a soil thermometer to determine the temperature of the soil right before sowing, as optimal seed germination temperatures vary by variety. Contact your local university or Cooperative Extension Service Office for information about soil testing.
Water: After sowing seed, soil should be kept moist, but not soggy, making sure the top layer of soil where the seed is growing stays moist. Depending on your garden's climate, you may need to water more than once a day to keep the seed and soil moist. Too little moisture can prevent the seed from germinating, while too much water can contribute to seed rot.
Light: Sunlight is essential for plant growth. Most flowers and vegetables need at least 6 hours of direct sun during the day. Some plants will grow in part shade—a 4–6 hours of sun each day. A few types of plants will be happy with less than 4 hours of sun or filtered sun.
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Cole Sprouse's Thrilling New Podcast Series Is Riverdale Meets The Haunting of Hill House
Cole Sprouse Borrasca Thriller Podcast Details
22 January, 2020 by Chanel Vargas First Published: 21 January, 2020
As Riverdale makes its midseason return, it sounds like Cole Sprouse will continue to channel his inner Jughead Jones in an upcoming thriller podcast called Borrasca. According to Deadline, Sprouse — who will also produce the series — will star as a young man named Sam Walker who makes it his mission to investigate the sudden disappearance of his sister after moving to the small town of Drisking, Missouri. The deeper he digs, the more people go missing, and the more Sam wants to get to the bottom of this unsettling mystery.
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Taito were always masters of their craft, from Space Invaders to Bubble Bobble and beyond – here is an example focusing on more the beyond. Relatively overlooked until its recent explosion in popularity due to the collectors market giving the game insane monetary value without much genuine nostalgia or considered worth of play. Of course, for this review it's time to blow off the dust, give the cart a wiggle in the untrusty (let's face it, they hate working) NES and press the power up button multiple times to get this gem working…This, my retrobates, is a review of Little Samson!
Little Samson (known as Lickie: Legend of the Holy Bell in Japan) was originally released by Taito for the Famicom/Nintendo Entertainment System in '92 but didn't hit the PAL market til a little later in 1993 (standard). Developed by the little known Takeru (a studio born out of a Capcom exodus looking for that 'creative freedom'; think of Treasure-Konami, just less hyped), who focused their efforts primarily on the NES, but had stabs at the Sharp, Sega CD and MSX systems, with Shinichi Yoshimoto (Ghouls N Ghosts, Strider) as the leading the production. At the peak of the action platformer genre's height, Little Samson fits the mould well allowing potential for yet another cutesy mascot in the arguably oversaturated market.
As with most Taito classics, a plot resides within this sassy cart; even if the majority of gamers would happily toss it aside. Little Samson's world is turned upside down (like Australia) when a dark prince is let loose following what appears to be a thunderstorm (darn storms!) and as expected, is bent on world domination. People these days. Naturally the King is all nervous and knows the kingdom needs a hero, so he sends off some pigeons to summon Little Samson (and Kikira (a dragon), KO (a cute as hell and fairly out of place mouse) and Gamm the Golem (a rock guy!)). Man, I love video games. After having a little read, the heroes trot off on their adventure…
Each protagonist has their own set of abilities. Samson himself is all about bells, as the Japanese name would suggest and proceeds to chuck them at the many enemies in rapid succession. Kikira shoots fireballs that gradually float up. Gamm has like an extending rock arm of doom and punches things into oblivion (seriously, as soon as you punch a sword with this fella, you're sold). KO logically drops bombs. Wait, what!? Anyway…Samson's quick and a good jumper (can also do a Ninja Gaiden up walls), KO's even quicker and better at jumping and can run up walls n' ish like a tiny Spider-Man, Gamm is slow as heck but is basically hardcore (spikes mean NOTHING) and Kikira can fly for short bursts of time. The different sizes, strengths and weaknesses all come into play throughout the game, as you'll find that some can get to areas that others cannot, etc. It's all nice touches that go to flesh out a well-designed game, in truth. I dig it.
But, how does it all play, Basil? Very well, in fact! The controls are tight and the general gameplay is more than fair, leaving it to the individuals own devices as to whether you're going to suck or not. Obviously, difficulty increases as the title moves along at its fairly brisk pace, but it's all as expected in a positive manner, with an acceptable difficulty curve for even the more casual gamer (at least by retro standards, especially of the period in question). Little Samson is far from without challenge, but the more you play and stick with it, the more natural it will all come.
There is a choice from the off as to whether you wanna play Easy or Normal, I recommend Easy for first-comers simply as it allows you to easily (funny, that) engulf yourself within the titles gameplay and story elements. Normal plays slightly differently, however. If you lose one of the characters, then POOF – they're gone, unless you grab yourself a potion or beat the level and no one wants that! There's also an immediate note of more enemies in the Normal mode, but also some more levels toward the end of the game – so it's all good. In terms of collectables/pick-ups, the handiest are most definitely those that increase your health bar, but do keep in mind it will max out much quicker on Easy than in Normal. Potions, hearts, 1-Ups…They're all in there and distinguishable.
Although the controls are tight, as mentioned, you'll want to make sure your controllers at the ready to rumble, so to speak, as timing will be a decided factor nine times out of ten, like Kung Fu fighting; so you don't want sticky buttons! Especially as Samson's jump height, for example; is dependent on longevity of button pressing. The ABS (always-be-shootin') rule is utterly in place, too. Don't let the A-button out of your thumbs sight! For real, though. Also, do be prepared for re-spawning enemies, as they do love it and don't get tricked into awkward spots with characters unable to flip their way out. Items will fall from deceased baddies, but it doesn't mean they'll land in ideal spots, they'll also pop off if they're out of eye line when you're on the move. Nothing gold stays! These are all pro-tips, so use 'em well. You're welcome. Overall the pick-up and playability is bloody spot-on, it's tremendous, one may say.
So, how bout dem graphics? Alrighty, mighty! In short, it looks beautiful and truly shows off what the NES could do best when used to its full ability. The sprites are all colourful and lovingly crafted, not to mention cutesy (barring some of those ugly (but well-made) antagonists). There's some sweet animations, too. Samson's blinking and spinning when jumping, for example, all look sweet. Think Mega Man, but better. If you've played lots of poor titles on the NES, you'll instantly be in gaming heaven by the fact that platforms pop with colour, while the background clearly look like they are just that. The player shouldn't have any issue understanding depth in the design. I guess if you have bad depth perception that could be an issue, especially if you're colour blind, too. But the designers aren't to be particularly blamed on that one. Overall, it's one of the most visually impressive titles you're likely to find on Nintendo's 8-Bit system that screenshots alone do little justice. Although, if you are like me, you'll instantly be craving for a Master System port (imagine this with more colours? UGH! AWESOME!). That's neither here nor there, so we'll work with what we have and what we have is gorgeous in its own right. I particularly like the story-driven cut scenes, on a personal point.
Just a note on the level design itself. While it doesn't hit you with anything majorly genre-defying, everything that does exist within is very enjoyable for fans of the genre, such as myself. The trouble with good design (as with anything) it can often fly under the radar. Some may argue (some even have) that the lack of "memorable" levels as a negative of sorts, or at least a point of contention. As far as I am concerned, if it is good it's good. Not at any point does it feel lazy, or lacking imagination. It is, however; crafted in a way that is strongly focused on functionality, becoming user-friendly in the process. That's what we have here with Little Samson, folks.
Musically it's as you'd expect, sounding like a typical Taito NES title if anything. That's far from a bad thing, though. Its catchy tunes will have you humming along as you carefully traverse the expertly crafted levels and nothing ever sounds out of place. Effects wise, again, as expected. That kish-kish (read that out loud, it'll make sense) noise(s) that the Nintendo happily kicks out as sharp and nostalgic as ever. There lacks any real stage music, rather relying on the individual character in use. Arguably repetitive, but that bothers me not. Bothers me a whole hell of a lot less than Super Mario World's overuse of that damn theme (every level, situation, whatever – just different sound samples – DAMN YOU SUPER MARIO WORLD!, I digress…). Anyway, do like.
Whatever you choose to do following this review, if you feel implored to give this gem a shot, just for the love of all that is holy, don't fall into a resellers' trap. If they game is out of your price range, or someone's trying to rip you off, never forget that all retro classics are available by other means. Emulation may be a dirty word to some, but Little Samson stands as a perfect example as to why things like the EverDrive can be the perfect choice, or a site like emu-paradise can easily hook you up on this one. Don't feel obliged to have to own a physical copy, as that's an elitist opinion of a game that hasn't had any significant re-release or port, despite its immense playability. Do what you have to do, it's why these avenues exist. You're not taking any cash out of anyone's pocket by wanting to play a 20-plus year old title that you'd otherwise not have access to. The power is in the players hands, keep it there.
The long and short of it all, is that Little Samson is a game that had been held in the dark for far too long, with none of it a true reflection on the title itself. It's quite simply rather excellent and is well-deserving of any praise heaped upon it. I loved revisiting Little Samson for this particular review and remembered just why I loved it first time round when upon happy accident discovery almost a decade ago now. Go out and give it a play!
Verdict:- An overlooked mascot-style side-scroller that had so much potential that got caught up in a case of wrong time, wrong place. A game desperate for a big re-release, perfect for the Virtual Console, but remains in the hands of stubborn collectors, resellers and the like, often resulting in emulation as the means for the real retro gamers out there.
Little Samson is an awesome game, pure and simple. The lastability mostly focused on the want to come back to it from its pure joy of excellent design and the personal want to beat both available modes of play.
If you let this slip by you, you'll regret it. For fans of the genre, it's one of the Nintendo Entertainment System's best examples, arguably second to only Super Mario Bros 3. In this gamers eyes, that is...
Second Opinion:- On my very own console of choice, the mighty Master System (ya dig?) there was a game that allowed you to change the character you played as opening up new play styles and gameplay mechanics. It was called Wonderboy:Dragons Trap. It was the most boss of boss games, apart from mine of course.
This is kind of like that but done as a straight up platform game and not as an RPG of sorts which is what that title I just mentioned kinda was. With several things to play as you never really get bored at all and the fantastic and varied locations always throw up something cool to look at, it really is a corker of a game.
On a Nintendo console it is more often the case than not that the best games are from them directly however the more shrewd gamers will always find titles that often surpass anything the makers of Mario can produce. If you own a NES or like to play NES games then this is one of the games you need to get down with ASAP, not because I said so (although I did) but because it's a prime example of the genre done right with new twists.
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Cost Conscious, Resource Allocation/awareness. The services that we engage in will be implemented in a manner that allows the University to benefit from that service for the longest period of time. Aligns with University Strategic Priority #5.


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The Al Oerter Foundation believes that life begins with a blank canvas. From triumphs to tribulations, every choice we make, every accomplishment we achieve colors our lives.
We encourage individuals to live life in full color. Through programs of art, sport, education and the Olympic values, we strive to enrich the lives of future generations.
Art exhibitions travel to communities to celebrate cultures, nations and self. Guests have the opportunity to meet the featured Olympian artist(s) and become inspired by the human potential within everyone.


If you're planning to remodel your kitchen, you've probably discovered a multitude of beautiful images of renovated kitchens to look to for inspiration. But with so many options, how do you pick the best colour combinations for your own project? Whether you envision a trendy monochrome or a fun, playful colour scheme, being confident in your own design decisions can often be a challenge.
That said, you don't need to commit yourself to hours of strenuous research to create something beautiful. As long as you follow some simple strategies for colour combination and coordination, your kitchen remodel can look just as professional as any you've seen before. Just set aside some time to review these five pointers.
Certain colour combinations just work; it's as simple as that. You don't need to stress over your palette — wondering whether one colour matches with another — if you conform to a few basic patterns that are known to produce beautiful results.
Blue and brown complement woodwork perfectly and can create a warm, homey feel.
To revive the look and feel of a neutral palette, use rich, royal colours, like grey and purple.
White cabinets are a classic feature that can enhance almost any accent colour or shade you use.
Of course, these are only a few ideas. There are many tried-and-true combinations that fit any homeowner's desired look. They're suitable for most homes and, regardless of your general aesthetic, chances are you'll also find something here that will work within your living space.
Neutral colours are a designer staple because they are the perfect building block for any project. Neutrals are soft and versatile, and they function as a canvas that you can effectively "paint" with rugs, vases, dinnerware and accessories, and also that is easy to update as your personal taste continues to change.
Neutrals serve as a base for a diverse range of related or contrasting colours, from saturated to muted hues. They'll never go out of style, meaning you'll have a kitchen remodel that looks fresh throughout any season. This doesn't necessarily mean an all-white kitchen, however — you can always add some colour with a bright accent or two.
Unless you're completely renovating the space, you probably already have flooring and wall colours in place. These can be just as critical to your kitchen's design as any other element. As you search for fixtures for your kitchen remodel, keep pre-existing colours and textures like these in mind, and choose products that will appear natural in the space. After all, it's far easier to match the fixtures with the floor than the floor with the fixtures.
As you purchase fixtures to match the rest of your home's design, take a holistic approach. Think of each addition as another piece in a larger product. For example, neutral cabinets will be most effective if you've painted your kitchen with a pop of colour. And you may not want to choose a dark kitchen colour scheme if your existing tile or granite countertop is already a deep shade.
The image of the perfect kitchen you've created in your head might differ from the remodelling specifics you've planned. Before you purchase your paint and begin your kitchen remodel project, set aside some time to run your choices through a colour visualizer. It can show you what your final product will look like in advance so that you won't end up regretting your palette.
Many of these visualizers allow you to upload a photo of the room you intend to renovate and select from a catalogue of colours. Use the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and experiment with shades you might not have considered. Perhaps you might even find something that appeals to you more than your first colour scheme!
One of the simplest pieces of advice for colour coordination involves the colour wheel. Take full advantage of it to check and double-check your colour choices against each other. Of all the ways to go about choosing a colour scheme, this one is among the most reliable for ensuring a final product that lives up to your expectations.
If you want to add a fun pop of colour to your kitchen, the colour wheel can help you confirm that the colours you like are complementary. Whether you intend to inject colour with a small appliance or by painting an accent wall, it's a great way to have some fun experimenting — without having to worry about regretting your choices in a year or two.
As you move through the initial stages of your kitchen remodel, you'll find that choosing a colour palette can be a surprisingly straightforward exercise. With a few helpful guidelines, you can have an attractive kitchen design, and even more importantly, one that perfectly reflects your personal preferences.


SAN FRANCISCO—Setting down her newspaper at the sound of the young child's voice, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi reportedly rushed into her living room Thursday to hear her grandson say his first talking point. "Paul, get in here, I think he's doing it," said Pelosi, who reportedly could barely contain her excitement as the toddler proceeded to sputter through a line about reinvigorating the middle class by opposing tax cuts for Big Oil and corporations that ship jobs overseas. "Would you listen to that? He even pronounced 'special interests' correctly. Quick, somebody get the camcorder; I want to be able to save this forever." As of press time, Pelosi was carefully helping her grandson walk back previous comments on Benghazi.


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A village council in Benje village, located in India's Chhattisgarh state, passed a resolution on 6 February 2017, banning the practice of non-Hindu faiths, essentially deeming Christianity illegal. This resolution was passed despite a decision by the High Court of Chhattisgarh overturning similar resolutions.
Christians, represented by Chhattisgarh Christian Forum (CCF), filed a petition in the High Court of Chhattisgarh challenging the bans' constitutional validity under Article 25 of India's constitution which states, "All persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion." In January 2016, the High Court overturned the bans.
Pray to the Lord who is above any laws of men to overrule and to strengthen and grow His church in India.
Ask for His protection to be upon the Christians who live in the villages affected.
Pray for church leaders, grant them wisdom to know how best to encourage their congregations. Pray the Lord will grant courage and spiritual maturity to His children throughout India.


t*rexes and tiaras: Friday Favourites 071..
001: I first saw this dress on Sarah's wishlist this week. I have shied away from The Whitepepper thus far, as I don't think that smock dresses are that flattering on my shape, but the combination of the sparkles and the peter pan collar may have won me over with this one.
002: Bright red always says Christmas to me and I really like the dainty beaded layer of tulle on this dress. It looks so pretty and intricate, and reminds me a little nit of something Lady Mary might wear. (Although probably not in red).
003: Monsoon seem to have a bit of a promotion on party dresses, and this Charlotte prom dress caught my eye, not just because it shares my name. I love the fabric and the fact that the print is different to anything else I've seen about. It's a strong contender.
004: This Starlight prom dress from Fever has been on my pretty dress radar for quite a while now. It's so sparkly, making it the perfect choice for a party, and yet I think with black tights and a blazer I could dress it down quite easily for a day in the office..
Which would you go for? Or do you have any other suggestions?
My only concern is that they usually look really short and shapeless.
Oh that first dress is beautiful! I really love the look of white pepper smocks but I think they're a little TOO smock-y and shapeless for me. At least that saves me a lot of pennies!


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Thanks for such a great giveaway! I'm a big fan of spirulina and wheatgrass, so it's nice to see them as ingredients in this (and that it's 100% plant-based!).


Tuning a 4 String Bass BEAD (or, the lower 4 strings of a 5 string bass) is not a new development. However, players had to either purchase strings separately or a 5 string set and throw away the G string to be able to do this. With the BEAD Tuned Bass Boomers® sets from GHS Strings, players can now buy the exact sets they want without the previous hassle.
These strings are great. I've been an EADG tuned player since I started playing bass. I've been wanting to get that low B, but haven't found a 5 string that was comfortable to me. I decided I would try the BEAD tuning and came across this set of 4 strings designed just for that rather than buying a 5 string set and tossing the G. I couldn't be happier with the tone. The B "growls". Plus, to play songs where I did use the G string, for the most part I can simply adjust my finger position up the neck, where the stretch between frets is less. I actually find it more comfortable and my hand is less fatigued at the end of a practice or gig.


It doesn't matter what your favorite Christmas breakfast is, you can probably get it to look like a Christmas tree if you try hard enough. Here are some ideas to help you out. Love waffles? Layer some green waffles and then trim your Christmas tree waffles with fresh berries like Rutherford Family Happenings. Or you can just use a single waffle triangle to make a simple Christmas tree waffle like Quick Dish.
If you prefer pancakes, use a squeeze bottle to draw out some Christmas tree pancakes.
Or you can always use a cookie cutter (during if it is metal or after if it is plastic) to create a perfect Christmas tree shaped pancake.
If French Toast is more your thing, layer a couple of slices to create this festive French toast Christmas tree.
Or cute your french toast into stars to create this stacked French toast Christmas tree from Spice Up Your Life.
so fun! i saw the first one on pinterest, love the other ideas, too!


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How Key and Peele chose a kitten over a dog for 'Keanu'
(L-r) KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY as Clarence and JORDAN PEELE as Rell in New Line Cinema's action comedy "KEANU," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Steve Dietl - Warner Bros.
Photo illustration by Kay Scanlon/SCNG
(L-r) JASON MITCHELL as Bud, TIFFANY HADDISH as Hi-C, METHOD MAN as Cheddar, JAMAR MALACHI NEIGHBORS as Stitches, JORDAN PEELE as Rell, DARRELL BRITT-GIBSON as Trunk and KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY as Clarence in New Line Cinema's action comedy "KEANU," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Courtesy of Warner Bros.
By Rob Lowman | rlowman@scng.com | Daily News
Combine one cute kitten, some George Michael R&B and the humor of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele and you have the recipe for "Keanu," opening in theaters April 29.
The comic actors ended their much-acclaimed "Key & Peele" sketch series on Comedy Central in September, and the new comedy-action film is the first of what they hope will be many more collaborations together while also pursuing separate projects.
The show's humor always riffed off of stereotypes, racial or otherwise, and Peele describes "Keanu" as "kind of like 'Key and Peele' being put into the genre of 'New Jack City.' "
As a pair of straitlaced dudes, Key's Clarence works in the corporate world doing team-building exercises, and Peele's Rell is a graphic artist whose girlfriend has just dumped him.
An adorable stray kitten shows up at Rell's door one day and he immediately falls in love with it, naming it Keanu. (It means "cool breeze, too," he tells Clarence.)
It turns out that Keanu once belonged to a drug lord, and another drug gang soon steals the adorable kitten. The running joke is that no matter how hard these guys are they melt at the sight of the kitten, played in the movie by seven felines.
Clarence and Rell then decide they will get Keanu back no matter what, but they are forced to pose as street thugs to do it.
Key says one of the reasons they chose a kitten over a puppy is because kittens are "both graceful and completely vulnerable. It gave us this good comedic juxtaposition when you have somebody as street as Method Man holding a kitty. We figured we couldn't lose." (The rapper-turned-actor plays a gang leader called Cheddar.)
And, if the title reminds you of a certain actor, it's intentional.
"Keanu Reeves is the spirit of '90s action movies that we loved as young adults," says Peele.
If you look, you see references to Reeves movies in "Keanu." The duo points to films like the original "Point Break" and the "Matrix," but say they were also influenced by earlier action comedies like "Beverly Hills Cop" and "48 Hours."
"There's something about those movies that's really loved," says Key. "They're epic and fun but the bullets were real. The pain was real and the violence was real. They had a great tone you don't see in movies anymore."
If anything, the two say they leaned into the mayhem in "Keanu," which is R-rated for violence and nudity.
"We didn't shy away from anything on our show," says Peele. "And instead of making one big, whitewashed genre, we hit you up with a little bit of all of it. We give you the tears, the violence, the heart and the laughs — all of it."
Both Key, from Detroit, and Peele, from New York City, grew up in biracial families and moved between different worlds, which is where much of their humor stems from. In "Keanu," Clarence and Rell have to pretend to have street credibility when they talk to the gang members but immediately fall back into their nerdy selves when alone.
"The characters in this movie are pretty much me and Jordan times five emotionally," says Key.
Trying to figure out where they fit in and how to negotiate situations was tough for both of them growing up, observes Key.
"What happens is you start to observe other people's behavior. Jordan, I think you once said, 'We are acting all the time to a certain degree.' Everybody, no matter what their race, talks differently to their grandmother than to their best friend. So in that way people can identify."
Peele says as far as their comedy goes, they strive for the "emotional truth" of the characters. "On our show we set out to play every single different type. Not just black dudes, not just white dudes but every gender and race, and what we found is because of our identity there is a lot of material about what it means to be mixed that hasn't been done before."
As far as "code switching" — or toggling between the ways in which one speaks — they are experts. "Trust me, we got our 10,000 hours in a long time ago," jokes Key, referring to author Malcolm Gladwell's dictum that it takes roughly that much time to achieve mastery in a field.
"Keanu," directed by Peter Atencio, stars mostly actors of color, which is often a hard sell in Hollywood.
Key says he doesn't think it was a concern at Warner Bros., the studio releasing "Keanu." "That doesn't stop the movie from working. The script was really funny and intriguing."
Peele says that while "Keanu" is definitely a commentary on stereotypes, both in Hollywood and beyond, there have never been characters like Clarence and Rell as the leads in a film before. "So by its very fabric this movie is a stereotype-buster."
In the film, "Last Man on Earth's" Will Forte plays Rell's neighborhood Hulka, a weed dealer who is obsessed with old-school hip-hop and wears cornrows in his hair and beard. Key and Peele praise Forte for his ability to improvise on the set.
Peele says the character was written as a send-up of guys he's seen around Hollywood.
"There's always a white dude out there who identifies with the black culture to the point that they are trying to go toe-to-toe with you on blackness," says Peele. "The thing is: If you can get a cab, you're white."
Key notes that underprivileged people of all races suffer discrimination in different ways. "It's something that both of us of kind of realized being biracial."
"Keanu" is something of a journey for Clarence and Rell, who find they aren't quite as nerdy as they thought. Along the way, they even sell the attributes of English R&B singer George Michael, who had hits like "Faith" and "Father Figure," to gang members.
"George Michael possesses a certain amount of soul — a legitimate R&B performer who happened to be white," says Key. "He may have been one of the only artists that we could have had where you could fool the gang members into believing perhaps he was black."
Both Key and Peele have already done other things apart.
Key says he is going back to his theatrical roots. "I want to do more theater after studying it for such a long time." He also has been doing some indie films and voice roles, like the upcoming animated "Angry Birds."
Peele, whose fiancée is actress-comedian Chelsea Peretti, is working on "Get Out," a horror film he wrote and is directing. He calls it a throwback to the type of movie where the "terror creeps forward to an unspeakable horror at the end."
So you're not going for laughs?
"No, I'm going for 'Egads,' " he says.
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Q: SQLModel - How to use only few fields from the base model In the below example given here: https://sqlmodel.tiangolo.com/tutorial/create-db-and-table/
from sqlmodel import Field, SQLModel

class Hero(SQLModel, table=True):
    id: int = Field(default=None, primary_key=True)
    name: str
    secret_name: str
    age: Optional[int] = None

How can create the schema which uses only name and age and ignores the other variables/rows ?

A: Does making secret_name Optional solves your problem?
class Hero(SQLModel, table=True):
    id: int = Field(default=None, primary_key=True)
    name: str
    secret_name: Optional[str]
    age: Optional[int] = None

hero = Hero(name="some name", age=99)

Should work fine and you don't have to pass secret_name param

A: As suggested in another answer, using a non-optional value in the SQLModel definition implies that column cannot be Nullable (SQL for None).

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Amaechi Inspects Dala Inland Dry Port, Asks Contractors To Establish Primary School As CSR
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi with Governor Umar Ganduje and other top officials during his visit to Kano State.
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi Friday inspected the Dala Inland Dry Port and also commissioned the North-West Zonal Directorate Office Complex of the Nigerian Shippers Council in Kano State.
The Minister during the inspection of the Port lamented the number of out-of-school children in the area and urged the contractors of the project to establish a primary school as a form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
"Meanwhile, we saw an army of children chasing us as we were coming and I said this is a huge challenge on our education. Whether we like it or not, if we don't educate them, they will educate us and when they educate us we will run into our houses. So we better educate them," Amaechi said during his visit to the Palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi with Governor Umar Ganduje and other top officials during the Minister's visit to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero.
He also took to his official handle on Twitter to announce that he has mandated the contractors to do the school construction.
"Inspecting the site of Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano with the State Governor, @GovUmarGanduje today, I mandated the Project Contractors to include a Primary School in their Corporate Social Responsibility plans and offer free education to children in that area," Amaechi said on Twitter.
Inspecting the site of Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano with the State Governor, @GovUmarGanduje today, I mandated the Project Contrators to include a Primary School in their Coporate Social Responsibility plans and offer free education to children in that area. pic.twitter.com/Ihv9s8zcEl
— Chibuike.R. Amaechi (@ChibuikeAmaechi) May 28, 2021
Speaking on the citing of the Dry Port, the Minister said Kano is a choice location because of its economic importance.
"You can't ignore the economic importance of Kano. This kind of project is cited where it will be of economic value to Nigerians and the people of Kano.
"We were here to commission the zonal headquarters of Nigerian Shippers Council so those who do the shipping and do import and export will find it easy to operate from here. And other states will benefit. Businesses will continue to thrive," he said.
He added that the establishment of Dala Inland Dry Port, in Kano is an effort of the Federal Government at bringing shipping and related services to the doorstep of consumers, particularly those located in the hinterland.
"I, therefore, implore the good people of Kano and its environs to put to optimal and beneficial use, the Dala Inland Dry Port, when fully completed," the Minister added.
Governor Umar Ganduje in his address said appreciated the efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in making the port a reality.
The governor thanked President Buhari for the "Good and kind gesture for making Kano, the real commercial nerve centre for the North and some West African countries."
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