SIZE: Satellites are geostationary (orbit at the identical speed to the Earths rotation) so they remain fixed, just above the equator. The satellite that broadcasts the signal for UK television is concentrated towards the middle of the UK therefore the further from the signal beam you travel(North or South) the larger the Dish you need. Dishes start at 55cm and go up to 85cm.
All systems are available in a variety of dish sizes, ranging from 35cm up to 85cm. The dish size determines the geographic area from which you can receive your desired satellite, this area is known as the satellites 'footprint'. For UK channels, we require the Astra 2 satellite.
Generally, the larger the dish, the greater the geographic area or 'footprint' from which you will receive satellite TV. Typically, to receive Astra 2 a 65 cm dish offers coverage into the centre of France, whilst an 85cm dish will offer coverage approaching the Spanish border.
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Long queues on roads and major rail disruption are expected over the Easter weekend as millions of people head off to enjoy the bank holiday sunshine.
Thursday saw a number of routes clogged up by people making an early start ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
About 10 million Britons are preparing to head off on holiday during the Easter weekend, with forecasters predicting some of the hottest temperatures of the year.


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NVIDIA 3DTV Play Adds HDMI 1.4 Support, Free To 3D Vision Users
The Game Developers Conference just wrapped up in California, but one lingering piece of news that didn't quite make the cut for the show has emerged today. NVIDIA has just announced that their 3DTV Play is making its debut, enabling consumers to connect their GeForce GPU-powered computer to newer 3D HDTVs that are equipped with HDMI 1.4. This whole thing is a software solution, making it even more easy to swallow for those who cower at the thought of buying even more hardware.
At first, NVIDIA is partnering with Panasonic to allow consumers to test the product out on the new VIERA Full HD 3D HDTVs that just launched this month. The software will also leverage the power of your GPU to deliver high-frame-rate 3D games to your television, not to mention push pixels from 3D Blu-ray Disc titles. It'll be provided for free to current NVIDIA 3D Vision owners, while it will be available later this Spring for $39.99 to everyone else.
Facts about NVIDIA 3DTV Play:
Can be run on GeForce GPU-based desktop or notebook PCs equipped with an HDMI or DVI connector
Full support for all HDMI 1.4-compatible 3D TVs, including Panasonic VIERA Plasma full HD 3D TVs
Enables 1080p24, 720p60, and 720p50 3D formats
Advanced NVIDIA software and graphics drivers automatically convert more than 400 games to stereoscopic 3D in real time, without the need for special patches.
Enjoy full HD Blu-ray 3D playback with real-time GPU accelerated decoding and playback on GeForce GPUsi
Watch streaming 3D movies
View 3D photographs directly on the 3D TV
NVIDIA 3DTV Play software will be available later this spring and sold separately with an anticipated U.S. MSRP of $39.99. It will also be available for free for current NVIDIA 3D Vision™ customers.
"NVIDIA is a premier choice for gamers, and 3D Vision TV delivers an easy way for them to game on the big screen, for the ultimate, immersive experience," said Bob Perry, Senior Vice President, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "We're pleased that NVIDIA shares our commitment to providing awesome technology to savvy consumers, and we are happy to offer NVIDIA the opportunity to highlight their 3D solution as part of our nationwide road show."
"NVIDIA is all about raising the bar of PC gaming, and gamers are going to love playing in 3D on one of the new Panasonic VIERA 50-inch full HD 3D TVs," said Phil Eisler, general manager of 3D Vision technology at NVIDIA. "This is truly one of those 'must experience to believe it' moments, and we are ecstatic that consumers will have the chance to try it for themselves on any of our 15 stops across the US."
About the Panasonic Touch the Future Tour
The 2010 Panasonic Touch the Future Tour will give consumers the chance to experience hands-on demos of exciting new Panasonic products, including its first full HD 3D home theater system. The tour will spend three days at popular venues in 15 national markets between March 15-April 17, and one lucky sweepstakes winner in each market will receive a complete Panasonic full HD 3D home theater system—featuring a Panasonic VIERA® 50" full HD 3D TV, a Panasonic 3D Blu-ray Disc player, and a pair of Panasonic 3D Eyewear. Visit www.panasonic.com/future for tour locations and details.
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Novelty's Martina Saladino interviewed us for their watermelon themed issue. Read it here.
Novelty is a quarterly online magazine interested in unconventional themes. Each issue focuses on an unusual theme, exploring it through literature, art, photography, illustration and music. To accompany our interview, we also curated a Pinterest board along the issue's theme "The taste of watermelon".


It's such a tremendously well-done novel that I really wish it owned its anchor genre more. Making up my own literary terms to serve my needs and apply to books without permission: FIVE BONUS POINTS. People who loved Chime by Franny Billingsley will find similar ideas in this book (but with more bees, corn, and male perspectives). They'd also be a fascinating co-read together.
Bone Gap is a story about Finn and Roza: Finn's struggle in his small community and between himself and his family issues, Roza's struggle with expectations of women, and their friendship. It's about Roza's disappearance and how it alters the landscape in the town of Bone Gap, as well as the relationship between Finn and his brother Sean. It's a romance, too, and although I loved so much about the key features of the book this romance ended up being one of my favorite things. One, because I love books that subvert expectations and highlight the importance of multiple types of relationships between men and women. I love romance but I also love really strong platonic relationships that have deep-seated affection and love at their core which never needs to become sexual, so this book is like "HA, I FOOLED YOU!". Two, I love books that show men invested in the pleasure and happiness of their partners. I can't help it! IT'S MY WEAKNESS.
The book tackles commodification of women, standards of beauty, and digs into the idea of perception. It's about how we perceive ourselves as well as the lives of those around us. Coming from a small town myself, the idea that there's a complicated divide between knowing everyone's business and knowing everyone was deftly handled. "I know this feeling," I said to myself more than once when watching multiple characters navigate their lives. It's easy to imagine that you understand what someone's going through if you're in a small social space, but unless you know the person and their perspective it's more than likely you're creating a false knowledge between your perceptions and the perception of others (otherwise known as gossip). It's messy to tease out implications of how each of us deals with what we think of people around us. It's hard to balance how we act due to what we think we know and how that ties in with how those people react based on our reactions. It's a critical look at the complications of people.
It's not a dense book, but it's got a lot going on in it, like DEFERRED DREAMS and BEES and HIP MOMS and HORSES (now that I think about, the horse is a magical realism thing!) . There are also FANTASY ELEMENTS, which are deployed really well. This is a book that's excellent at playing its hand with reveals. I mentioned on FHH that I was curious as to whether men and women would read this book differently, because on the whole I'm in the "this gets TRIGGER WARNINGS, ask me which if you need to" sphere. My partner said he took away what I did, but he lives with and listens to me run off at the mouth, so my sample size is way too small. He mentioned the first part of the book, but didn't specify whether his tension over the developments of the novel got worse. I was wound super tight by the end of this book because the story kept deliberately ratcheting up the tension. SO MUCH TENSION.
The fantasy elements here really made me think of capitalism, aimed at women, personified? The whole idea that we'll eventually buy into the system, accept that our worth rests in our physical appearance, and give into the machine that forces us to treat ourselves like products to be marketed.
I JUST LOVE BONE GAP A LOT.
After a little distance from my read through, I did find the ending a little too pat/rushed? There were just some revelations I didn't feel like the book purchased fairly from the reader, and they were tossed in to wrap everything up in a bow. Life's not that neat, and it felt like undermining all the nuance it had built up to that point. But I just loved everything else so much this didn't bother as much as it would have otherwise. The other big complaint is that the female friendships aren't a main focus and the book puts more emphasis on other types of relationships between men and women. Although there's a pretty great mother/daughter relationship that pops up a few times. And the center of this specific complaint is that the book isn't long enough for me and I wanted more of everyone. Okay, Renay, don't be greedy. Take the entitlement down a notch. Good job.
If you like social critique in your fantasy/magical realism books, I would highly recommend this one. Plus, there are bees and bee metaphors. You're great, book! HIVE FIVE!
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perhaps magical realism is more literary but not necessarily in a negative way? I tend to think of it as fantasy elements that are highly metaphorical. a very recent example for me being Signal to Noise; I haven't read Bone Gap yet.
For me magical realism comes off as a very specific type of tone/imagery, which Bone Gap definitely has. I also see a good argument for the "fantasy elements are highly metaphorical" because that's absolutely a feature of Bone Gap, but they also exist in a way to make them literal which confused the issue for me. I haven't read Signal to Noise yet, but it's on my list. I'd like to explore this more so I can better understand the application of magical realism to texts, so I'll move it up!


If you've sailed on other Princess ships you'll find Regal Princess' layout similar in some regards and different in others. As noted in Part One of this preview, specialty restaurants are "paired" with lounges on Decks 5 and 7. Additionally, the Lotus Spa is found on Deck 5 and no longer "paired" with the adult retreat, the Sanctuary.
Take in a a gorgeous light-and-water show adjacent to the main pool or head to the Retreat Pool where the Night Sky Lounge offers dancing under the stars on select evenings.
Veg out or work out? The Lotus Spa and Fitness Center goes to both extremes. Those who choose the latter will find a exercise machines to get the heart pumping, free weights, and an aerobics room. Some classes are complimentary, while there's a fee for others such as yoga, spinning, and pilates. One deck up are the Sports Center, the Driving Range, and a Jogging Track with exercise stations. Complimentary steam rooms and saunas are no longer located in Fitness Center changing rooms, so for true relaxation after a work out sport fans will have to give the Enclave thermal suite a try in the Lotus Spa, located down on Deck 5—heated stone loungers, a Hammam (Turkish-style steam room), Caldarium (herbal steam room), Laconium (dry heat sauna), a hydro-therapy pool, and rain and fog showers are included in the fee. Be forewarned—the Enclave has proven to be so popular that weekly passes sell out and day passes may not be available. The Lotus Spa and Salon offers treatments and services by Steiner Leisure, including a new Couples Villa for the ultimate in pampering and privacy.
For true adults-only indulgence, look no further than the Retreat Pool and Sanctuary where peace and tranquility are only a thickly padded lounge chair away. Retreat Pool Cabanas and Sanctuary Cabanas are available for rent by the day or half-day. A generous portion of the deck is shaded for comfort and passengers needn't lift a finger after being greeted by Sanctuary Stewards with a chilled towel. Forgot your iPod? No problem, MP3 players loaded with soothing sounds are available for rent. Servers circulate offering healthy snacks and beverages (a nominal service charge applies for food). Cabanas are located at the bow where massages with a view can be booked through the Spa. A half day or full day charge is levied for use of the Sanctuary Loungers to insure the serene atmosphere. A centrally located cabana is available to all who want to cool off in the shade.
Not found on sister-ship Royal Priness and all new on Regal Princess is the aft-facing Terrace Pool, which is also a haven of tranquility for mostly adult swimmers.
Like her sisters ships, the heart of Regal Princess is the atrium's Piazza. And why not? Adjacent is the International Cafe and it's the perfect place for coffee and a pastry in the morning, sandwiches and salads at lunch, tapas before dinner, and to people watch at any time. Overlooking the Piazza is the all-new Bellini's where the signature Italian cocktail is tops on the bar menu. Throughout the day and evening you'll often find passengers lined up along the overhead railings while musicians or other performers entertain on the main floor.
No one gets overlooked on Regal Princess and the youth and teen areas are as appealing as the programs' names. Remix (ages 13-17), Shockwaves (ages 8-12), and Princess Pelicans (ages 3-7) offer age-specific spaces and activities. Indoors and outside, play areas for younger children are extensive and teens even have their own private outdoor retreat with a whirlpool spa.
Not new, but not to be overlooked is MUTS, Movies Under The Stars—the giant Times Square style movie screen where concerts and movies are featured at the main pool. After dark it's kind of like going to a drive-in movie (remember those?), only without the car or an admission charge. Fun for all ages is the SkyWalk, cantilevered over the sea with see-through panels on the floor.
For passengers interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of a cruise ship, and who don't mind paying a fee for the experience, the "Ultimate Ship Tour" offers the unique opportunity to explore areas normally off limits to passengers. Participants also receive a variety of themed mementos at many of the stops along the three-hour route, which takes in the ship's engine control room, medical center, print shop, laundry, photo lab, bridge, and other spaces typically seen only by the ship's crew.
With the trend toward more meaningful travel experiences, Princess strives to enrich their passengers' lives by offering in-depth experiences. The range of ship sizes in the fleet adds itinerary flexibility and even Regal Princess—in the largest Princess ship class to date—can potentially visit every port that is most important to the line.
While on board Regal Princess, we found a lot to like. Nothing struck us as revolutionary and that was part of the Princess Cruises plan. Regal Princess is an evolution in design that was introduced by Royal Princess and all passengers—not only those who are returning to the line, but those who are new to Princess—will find intimate spaces on a human scale and a lot to like.


A no-brainer for most of us but increasing numbers of people are actually commuting by air. Once almost entirely a US phenomenon, cheap air travel has now produced the equivalent in Australasia and Europe. Air commuting tends to be weekly rather than daily but still, none of the reasons for entertaining this – high property prices where you work, a long-distance lover – could possibly justify it in ethical terms. Either be content where you are or emigrate – but don't imperil us all by living in one country and working in another. And in the unlikely event we have a reader with a private jet, please contact the NI for better ideas as to how to spend your money.
Okay, so this might have seemed a good idea at the time – 'we'll have a foothold in an area we love'; 'it's a good investment'; 'it'll be something to pass on to the kids'; etc. But if you depend on cheap air travel to reach your holiday home then it is an edifice built on sand. Any kind of second home (let alone third or fourth) is bound to increase your carbon contribution massively, even if it is reachable by car or train. It will also help boost property prices in the area so they are beyond the reach of locals.
Flying is built into some people's jobs. And in some cases it's necessary – if someone's writing a report about poverty in the Philippines, say, then it's best actually to spend some time there. Sometimes there is no substitute for being in the same room. But such occasions are actually pretty rare in the age of digital communication. Many flights for work are actually little more than perks. Big companies have long been able to afford video conferencing but the advent of Skype and Second Life means that even humble outfits can now have regular international meetings without expensive phone costs.
Low-cost travel, particularly in Europe, has brought with it a new phenomenon – people who fly off to Madrid or Prague or the Baltic States for the weekend. Given that short-haul flights are more damaging (because take-off and landing consume much more fuel than cruising at high altitude) this is environmentally disastrous. Some people have added a weekend break in spring and a skiing holiday in winter to the two weeks in the summer sun that used to be the limit of their expectation. Worst of all, stag/bachelor/buck parties that once meant a night out on the town can now involve a weekend of debauchery in the red-light district of a foreign capital.
Trains, buses and cars make their own carbon contribution. But, as a rule of thumb, any trip by air is more damaging than one overland – with the possible exceptions of a sleeper compartment on a train or an SUV driven alone. Car journeys consume broadly the same carbon as would a flight over the same distance, so if they are shared with others they come out better. And in a car, bus or train at least we notice the ground covered. Hop on a plane and we are magically removed from real time, real travel – and from any connection with our carbon impact.
If a road is widened to reduce congestion, more cars simply fill up the space. The same applies to airports. Lack of runway space is a physical limit on air travel that we desperately need to retain. You may have to travel a few hours because your local airport has not been allowed to expand – but look at the bigger picture and this is a very small price to pay.
The idea of slow travel is beginning to gain ground, mirroring the 'slow food' movement that values food from local artisans rather than the mass-produced, industrially processed mainstream variety. 'Slow travel' might involve rediscovering the delights of the long train journey – talking with the people in your carriage and watching the landscapes and communities change instead of leaping over them in one bound. The transcontinental train journey across Canada, for example, is wondrous – yet relatively few Canadians actually make it.
Exotic holidays in far-off places can be memorable experiences. But holidays in your own country can be just as relaxing. Every other year, or one year in three, why not take a break from flying and spend some time in your own corner of the planet? The Australasian tradition of one long 'grand tour' undertaken before responsibilities kick in is a sensible way of dealing with geographic isolation – provided it does not involve too many unnecessary flights. If you've taken a year out of your life to travel, you have the time to travel overland.
Instead of buying carbon offsets, try to cut out a future flight. Offsetting projects are often dubious – at their worst they involve requiring people in the Majority World not to use technology in compensation for our using it to the max. And offsets are all too often a convenient let-out for a travel industry unwilling to deal with the real implications of climate change. If you do purchase offsets, make sure you know what the company is doing with the money – and don't assume it lets you off the hook of campaigning against climate change and reducing your own footprint.
The Flight Pledge Union offers you the chance to pledge not to travel by air for a year except in an emergency. This is the 'gold' pledge. The 'silver' version is much more modest, involving a promise not to take more than two short-haul return flights or one long-haul return flight in the year to come. Pledges like this can raise awareness and increase commitment. But they are not the be-all and end-all – use them to help you feel more comfortable about campaigning for the big-picture changes that governments and industries urgently need to make.


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China has approved plans to refund taxes on fuel oil exports
2020-01-14 16:03By: xinde marine news
China has approved plans to refund taxes on fuel oil exports, in a move that could provide a significant boost to the country's domestic bunker fuel sector.
The government has agreed to provide a full rebate of consumption and value-added taxes on exports of fuel oil to bonded markets, officials at state-controlled refiners said.
The rebate may only apply to fuel oil that is exported to bonded storage facilities, although this and other details of the policy change remain unclear. The move has been approved by China's state council but not officially announced.
The extension of the tax rebate system to fuel oil has been long awaited by Chinese market participants, which lobbied for a change in the run-up to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulphur cap.
The lack of a rebate left Chinese refineries with negative margins on low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) production last year, giving them little incentive to produce fuel oil to meet domestic bonded bunker market demand. Margins have increased thanks to the IMO-driven surge in LSFO prices since late last year, but are still limited.
China remains heavily reliant on supplies from Singapore as a result. China's bunker ports, including Hong Kong, received more than 700,000t (145,000 b/d) of LSFO in December, according to market estimates. This was roughly triple imports as recently as September, driven by rising demand ahead of the IMO 2020 rules. Most of the imports originate from Singapore. China's bunker demand averages about 1mn t/month, according to traders.
Chinese authorities have been pushing to develop the new bunkering hub of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province. But the tax constraints typically made it far more costly to refuel vessels at Zhoushan than at the regional bunker hub of Singapore, although the spread narrowed — and even moved to a discount — late last year because of the impact of the IMO 2020 rules. The introduction of the tax rebate is likely to send Zhoushan prices to a wider discount to Singapore.
China already rebates taxes paid on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel exported under quotas issued by the commerce ministry. The size of any fuel oil quota that may be introduced is unclear.
China's independent refiners are blocked from the export market under the quota system — leaving state-controlled refiners best placed to take advantage of the new tax rebate by raising output of LSFO, potentially at the expense of gasoline. This, together with a big increase in the first batch of export quotas for this year, could help rebalance China's oversupplied domestic product markets.
The IMO 2020 rules took effect on 1 January, capping the sulphur content in marine fuels at 0.5pc, down from 3.5pc previously.
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The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Xinde Marine News.
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The Solomon Islands Police has developed an after hours call out system which Police Acting Commissioner, Peter Marshall has described as the best in the Australasian region.
Commissioner Marshall said that the after hours call out system, is now capable of getting out up to one hundred and twenty police staff within short notice ranging from fifteen to twenty minutes.
He said that if there were any trouble anywhere within the Honiara city, the Solomon Islands Police is now capable of calling out up to one hundred twenty police officers, within 15 to 20 minutes.
By international standards, he said, it was a very good response capability.
"Certainly you cannot do that in major cities around Australasia. So within 15 to 20 minutes, we can get over a hundred Solomon Islands Police force personnel who are ready to respond to any issue whatsoever. And this is a call out system which we have developed around the Rove Police Headquarters building," said Marshall.
Meanwhile, Marshall has expressed satisfaction about the way Solomon Islands Police force officers carried out their duties during last week's tour of Honiara by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
Commissioner Marshall said that during the Royal visit, Solomon Islands Police officers were involved in a range of activities relating to the Royal motorcade, venue security, and the ceremonial and obligations at Lawson Tama.
"I am very pleased with the way that the Solomon Islands police were able to undertake their obligations in a very professional manner. And indeed I had a number of compliments from the personal protection officers from the UK. They were very impressed with the way police officers went about their duties in the manner they did," said Marshall.
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Ford is recalling roughly 2 million F-150 pickup trucks in North American after learning about a safety issue involving seat belts that can spark and cause fires.
Federal safety regulators put pressure on the auto maker to recall certain 2015 to 2018 pickup trucks after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began investigating fires in these top-selling pickup trucks in August.
The vehicles affected are the Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab trucks. Specifically, the vehicles that were built between March 12, 2014 and Aug. 23, 2018.
While there were no injuries reported, Ford has received 23 reports of smoke or fire from owners of these vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. It turns out that the pretensioners, which gradually tighten and restrain passengers prior to a collision, have been generating excessive sparks that may ignite gases inside a support pillar. This pillar is situated between the front and back seats of the vehicles. The report stated that these sparks may set off a fire in the insulation or carpet.
In fact, three out of the five fires reported to the NHTSA, completely destroyed the pickup trucks.
The manufacturers of the seat belts is ZF-TRW and now-defunct air bag and seat belt maker Takata, which was purchased by Joyson, another auto parts supplier.
Motorists who are grappling with ongoing problems with their Ford pickup truck or any other vehicle, could be eligible for compensation under California and or Federal Lemon Laws.


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BBR Home Page > Box Scores > NBA Games Played on December 7, 1950
NBA Games Played on December 7, 1950
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3 NBA Games
Indianapolis 73 Final
Philadelphia 102
Indianapolis 14 19 18 22
Philadelphia 26 28 22 26
PTS P. Arizin-PHW 26
TRB A. Phillip-PHW 13
Rochester 76 Final
Syracuse 69
Rochester 20 18 16 22
Syracuse 18 18 11 22
PTS D. Schayes-SYR 27
Fort Wayne 77 Final
Tri-Cities 76
Fort Wayne 22 13 22 20
Tri-Cities 18 26 27 5
PTS F. Schaus-FTW 22
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Philadelphia Warriors*
9 5 .643 — 82.0 78.3
Boston Celtics*
12 7 .632 -0.5 81.1 79.8
Syracuse Nationals*
9 8 .529 1.5 83.1 81.4
New York Knicks*
Washington Capitols
6 14 .300 6.0 79.8 83.2
Baltimore Bullets
Fort Wayne Pistons*
12 7 .632 — 76.4 78.7
Minneapolis Lakers*
Rochester Royals*
Indianapolis Olympians*
11 10 .524 2.0 82.5 82.4
Tri-Cities Blackhawks
Please note that teams tied in the standings are sorted by team name and no tiebreakers are being applied to these standings.
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Taiwan says has spent almost $900 million scrambling against China this year
eTaiwan's Minister of National Defense Yen Teh-fa speaks to the media in Taipei,
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan has spent almost $900 million this year on scrambling its air force against Chinese incursions, the island's defence minister said on Wednesday, describing the pressure they are facing as "great".
China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up its military activity near the island, responding to what China calls "collusion" between Taiwan and the United States.
China has been angered at increased U.S. support for Taiwan, including visits by senior U.S. government officials and ramped up arms sales.
In the past few weeks, Chinese fighter jets have crossed the mid line of the Taiwan Strait, which normally serves as an unofficial buffer zone, and flown multiple missions into Taiwan's southwestern air defence identification zone.
Speaking at parliament, Taiwan Defence Minister Yen De-fa said to the air force had scrambled 2,972 times against Chinese aircraft this year at a cost of T$25.5 billion ($886.49 million).
"Recently the pressure has been great. To say otherwise would be deceiving people," Yen said, without giving a comparison figure for last year.
He clarified that a figure of 4,132 air force missions this year, as provided in a ministry parliamentary briefing paper, included training and regular patrol missions.
Yen said that the armed forces would this month carry out their own drills off Taiwan's southwest coast, though they would not be live fire.
Taiwan's armed forces are well-trained and well-equipped but are dwarfed by those of China's, and Taiwan's Defence Ministry has previously acknowledged the strain the repeated Chinese drills were placing on them.
Taiwan is in the process of revamping its fighter fleet.
The United States last year approved an $8 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, a deal that would bring the island's total number of the aircraft to more than 200, the largest F-16 fleet in Asia.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Robert Birsel)
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2016 was another record year for the ASA, with 4,824 ads amended or withdrawn as a result of its work; an increase of 5% year-on-year. The ASA's 2016 annual report highlights its success, and its difficulties, as a regulator, keeping up with the rapidly evolving online advertising landscape and resulting challenges. Notably, in 2016, the ASA resolved 28,521 complaints concerning 16,999 ads, with 8 websites taken down, one successful prosecution and two arrests pending prosecution.
2016 marked the fifth anniversary of the ASA's and CAP's extension of advertising rules to cover regulation of online 'advertiser-owned ads' – claims made on advertisers' own websites or on social media; accounting for 1 in 3 of the advertising complaints made to the ASA in the last five years.
88% of these claims related to misleading ads; compared with 73% across all media.
Advertiser-owned ads now form nearly half of the ASA's work and 77% of all internet ad cases resolved in 2016. With online ads becoming increasingly difficult to identify, the ASA distinguishes between online advertising and editorial material, "by determining if the content is directly connected to the supply or transfer of goods and services".
Not one of the top 10 most complained about ads of 2016 was upheld; evidence that public unease with an ad doesn't always result in that ad being banned. Television ads still receive the most complaints, with 9 of the top 10 being TV ads complained of on the ground of offence. However, the majority of ASA's cases last year actually related to internet adverts, with 70% of all complaints relating to misleading ads.
Good examples are the three Moneysupermarket ads which received a total of 2,500 complaints for being overtly sexual. The ASA found the ads wouldn't cause serious or widespread offence to viewers and were more likely to be interpreted in a humorous manner.
GBK's series of ads received complaints for being offensive to vegetarians and vegans, containing wording such as "Anyone fancy a nice, juicy, 6oz lettuce?"; "Resistance is futile"; "Burger is the new quinoa" and "They eat grass so you don't have to" with a picture of a cow. GBK retracted some ads on its own accord, but the lettuce and quinoa ads remained, as the ASA considered most viewers would interpret the references as general references to food preferences.
On 1 October 2017, Lord Chris Smith will be stepping down and Lord David Currie – previously the founding Chair of Ofcom and the CMA – will take over a challenging role.
In 2016, the health and beauty sector had the most ads retracted or amended for being misleading. 2017-2018 will see the ASA working closely with the health and complementary medicines sector, providing guidelines for promoting their services in line with the ASA rules.
Misleading broadband ads have been a significant focus of the ASA and CAP in 2016, as Marketinglaw has reported. 2016 saw the culmination of the ASA's and Ofcom's work to bring about clearer pricing in broadband advertising. In November 2016, the ASA also published independent research into consumers' understanding of broadband speed claims made in ads. CAP is now consulting on tougher standards in advertising for broadband speed claims; the consultation is open for 10 weeks, closing on 13 July 2017. 2017 will also see the results of the ASA's investigation into the use of "fibre" in part-fibre broadband offers.
A major regulatory challenge for the ASA is CAP's announcement of new rules to tackle poor health and obesity among children, placing new restrictions on the advertising in non-broadcast media of HFSS foods and drinks. With children increasingly watching content online rather than on television, 2017 will see these new rules coming into force and CAP will provide industry training and advice on how to ensure compliance.
In 2016, the ASA also tackled gender stereotyping and misleading prices for holiday bookings. Importantly, ASA's rulings can help other regulators in enforcement. For example, ASAs ruling last year requiring Opodo to retract a misleading claim led to the Civil Aviation Authority launching its own investigation into Opodo's pricing practices.
placing the ASA's own ads into relevant search results, to warn consumers and to highlight advertisers' non-compliance.
In 2016, the ASA and CAP provided record levels of industry advice and training, with a 10% increase on that provided during 2015. Their objective now is to organise more sector-focussed and issue-wide projects.
Advertisers should take note of the ASA's significant success last year in clamping down on misleading online ads. Over the next year, broadband providers should pay particular attention to the ASA's and CAP's movements, including the results of their research, investigations and consultations. It only takes one complaint for the ASA to investigate whether an ad has breached the advertising rules. To ensure compliance, advertisers should take advantage of the increased training and advice offered by the ASA and CAP.


I have kept dogs most of my adult life, and I adore meeting new ones! At home we currently have four fur-babies 2 boys and 2 girls; Seaums, Louis, Tessie & Molly. Three are rescue dogs and one we got as a pup - the runt of the litter.
Our pets are a very big part of our family, and I'm guessing your pets are a big part of your family too. Thats why I'm always happy for you to bring your pets along to your own session, or they can have their very own pawtrait session!
Each pawtrait session last about 1hr, depending on how cooperative your pet is on the day.
Pets favourite toys, any clothes you wish to dress your pet in and any favourite treats to entice them to engage with the camera.
I have water bowls to hand as well as some treats, but you know what your pet loves and what you prefer them to have so I will only give them treats if you're happy.
I'd recommend taking your pet to a groomers the day before the session for a full shampoo and trim of fur and claws to ensure they look their best on the day.
Ensure they've been to do their business outside before coming into the studio. There is a park across the road from the studio, always ensure you clear your pets mess up when using public areas.
There may be little accidents during the session, but it avoids having to stop the flow of the session to allow them to relieve themselves.


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Step Off Beat Battle Movie Trailer & DVD Release
About a year back we posted the trailer for a movie entitled Battle, which was based around the story of a producer's journey through music and beat battles. The movie has been acquired by Lionsgate, renamed Step Off, and set for a March 15th release date. According to Step Off's producer Martin Kelly, the movie will be available on DVD through Redbox, Netflix, and more.
Updated trailer after the break!
This is going to be the best movie since Operation Dumbo Drop
Lukus March 7, 2011 at 9:23 pm
I'm suprised this saw the light of day lol… beat at the end of the video was alright though, all 7 seconds of it.
JAKE March 7, 2011 at 9:40 pm
As much as i wanna support this movie,i know for a fact its gonna be terrible.
weakest beat maker alive March 7, 2011 at 9:50 pm
…..yawn, Im going back to sleep. I just deleted a long rant about Hollywood, HipHop culture, Violence…blah blah blah…This movie is just another capitalistic stereotype. but for the most part…"It just aint that serious, Bro Man!"………. Most beatsmiths, producers I know, are fucking gearhead nerds. We makes beats because we dont like b.s conflict, nor the scene…. This movie gets a duck face!
#fartnoise
Decapitatah March 7, 2011 at 10:47 pm
WHEN DID BEAT BATTLES EVER HAPPEN LIKE THAT??? when did you start getting punched like that???? smh
mpc4000 March 7, 2011 at 11:30 pm
beat battles are now like 8 mile now huh? the main stream allways fu@k up a good thing.. this movie will go stright to youtube.
unique osmosis March 8, 2011 at 1:38 am
I have been to a lot of beat battles I've never seen nor experienced that shit producers are nerds not gangsters we mostly network at venues like that
yaoching March 8, 2011 at 3:23 am
now everyone gona wana be a producer
yikes March 8, 2011 at 10:17 am
It's already been broughten!
Martay March 8, 2011 at 11:28 am
Thanks for updating it Semantik!
Thanks for the comments everyone.
1 Week!
Martin Kelley
Producer, "Step Off"
Cliché. March 8, 2011 at 11:37 am
don't really know wut to think, of course it's gon be hollywood shit, but i'm still intrigued
s.p.a.m March 8, 2011 at 11:50 am
BIG G March 8, 2011 at 12:32 pm
BULLSHIT!
Grilled March 8, 2011 at 1:37 pm
WOw, this is…wow. Powerfully cheesy! Who thought this would go over well? Pretty irresponsible take on the beat showcase/battle format. Incase the creators of this "movie" see this, we are not hating. We're offended. lol. We're not going to like it. The only people that may be interested in it are disingenuous about hip hop production in the first place. Thanks tho…
Mike Double D March 8, 2011 at 3:54 pm
I have yet to see a movie that actually shows what it is – to be a beat maker or producer. I was a 3 year member the National Forensics League for federal policy debate during High School, and the most actual representation of that world, came from the movie "Rocket Science". That movie centered around a stuttering teenager, who falls for a girl on the debate team and subsequently joins the team. The scenes involving debate are (just like the real H.S. debates), primarily held in a regular High School classrooms, with usually 1 judge and 4 debate participants (2 on each team, affirmative and negative, both to status quo of the year's topic, i.e. Global Warming or WTO, etc.). The manner in which the participants act and speak is just about as accurate as one could get in regards to the subject matter. I have not seen "The Great Debaters", but I have seen "Listen To Me" starring Kirk Cameron and Jami Gertz… That movie was about as far from the reality of college-level debate, as it could get..
Why I bring this up is fairly simple.. You can make a movie that will be factually based and non-sensationalistic, and still end up with an entertaining and believable story in which to present to your intended audience. If the movie focuses on the real lives of the subjects involved, and what goes on around them, you would have a movie that may or may not get mainstream acceptance; However, the people who make up the community wouldn't call B.S. as it would put them in an accurate portrayal – which is fair. The thin line that you perhaps were attempting to walk, is a razor's edge. I do not fault you for your efforts, you created something that you clearly have shown (in your responses on boards such as this) to be a film you believe deserving of attention, and there-by viewing by both producers and the masses. That does not mean that beat makers/producers/samplists/etc. will like your film.
I, for one, do not understand the premise that has been laid forth by the film's trailers.. Most beat makers, as said by other posters, are "nerds" or gearheads. This is also not 100% true, as many involved in beat making aren't stereotypes and come from all ends of the spectrum. I know that the majority of producers that *I* have encountered are humble, reserved, and dedicated individuals. I have yet to see one video where beat makers resorted to so much as even a single punch. I have seen countless videos regarding freestyle rap battles which did end with a physical altercation. Beat makers tend to be the most easy-going subset of HIP HOP. We don't raise fists, we lay down tracks.
I haven't seen the movie yet, and I don't want this be seen, even mildly, as a review of your work. It may be a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and one that stands as a point of interest for those involved in production and also the general public who may have never heard of an MPC, let alone a Linn Drum 9000 or and SP-12.
Mike Double D
Martay March 8, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Okay, I'm going to try to refrain as much as possible this go 'round from the back and forth.
I definitely am glad the comments are still coming in whether bad or good.
However, I think there may be some misconceptions at work. Hopefully you will check it out and then flame later having viewed the whole movie.
dana clarke April 10, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I just want to know who and what is the name of that beat when the main character gets in to the iron chef beat off and he is looking at the city of atl. I say the movie and that was my favorite part. I think it is Triumph by Greg G-sharp Alston. But i am not sure.
Martay April 13, 2011 at 2:59 pm
I'll double check with the director to be sure.
Thanks for checking it out.
Martay April 19, 2011 at 12:25 pm
As far as I can tell, assuming I'm judging your description correctly, that track is from Green Tea.
G-Sharp has songs in the movie as well.
-Martay
By the way, my comment wasn't specifically directed toward you Mike Double D…I apologize if it appears that way.
Mike Double D March 9, 2011 at 3:32 am
Even if it were, I have thick skin at this point. I didn't take it personally, however. I do what I do, and whether or not anyone in the music industry or film industry respects it – it won't make any noticeable difference to my life. In the long run, I am making tracks for one reason: I like making tracks. Once again, I don't think that you were intending to "exploit" or somehow negatively affect anything. I actually hope that you succeeded in making a great film, and to feel otherwise would be beneath me. I have friends who contributed tracks to your film, which as far as I know – are in the movie. If those people get a little more attention as a result, then that in and of itself can be a good thing. I don't want you or anyone else to think that I was offering up some jaded attack.
That's what we try to do too. Good attitude.
Which friends?
I think MaDDMaNN is involved, that one of his tracks made it onto the film or the soundtrack. He's the main guy (owner, and overall one of the nicest dudes ever) on the board that I am on. I'm just one of the people on there, helping to keep it free of spammers who try to infiltrate. I also put up my tracks on there on the regular. A lot of people from there are checking out cratekings on the daily, no doubt, and I am for sure. Respect to Semantik, and all the people who run blogs and boards like this!
Mike Double D,
Yeah, MaDDMaNN is definitely represented with I think 2 tracks in the movie.
Cool. And definitely Nuff Respect to Semantik!
ELB March 8, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Already seen it, its SICK!!!!
best scene is when eminem bangs britney spears!
Grilled March 9, 2011 at 9:58 am
LMAO!!!!!!!!
Dj ILL One March 8, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Okay,we already wen through this the first time the trailer was put up. At least Martay is giving the producer some shine. All of you so-called elitist, hip hop puritists need ot shut the fuck up. At least give it a chance. This is the reason that good music doesn`t get the shine it should other than mainstream ignorance. We alyways want ot keep something to ourselves like we are always on to the next great thing,but we just come out looking like fools. I`m not saying this will be the best movie,but it is one story that is trying to identify with our artform. You guys wanna cry about capitalizing off of hip hop when people besides you are doing it everyday without you saying or doing anything about it,so why start now when he`s trying to big up this artform. SMDH
Decapitatah March 8, 2011 at 9:24 pm
its not that we want to keep it to ourselves but misinformation and exploitation is what we don't want. That is what is gonna happen in this movie. Nothing i have seen in this trailer has EVER happened to real beat battle producers. EVER….ever ever? EVER EVER!!!
Dj ILL One March 8, 2011 at 10:28 pm
But then again,we all have not been to all the beatbattles in the world. Yeah,the ones I`ve been to have been half-exciting,or half -assed ,but look beyond that and try to look at the big picture. We are already misunderstood. A lot of the musical community doesn`t look at us as musicians,they look at us as thieves who take the easy way to make a so-called trend,even though that`s not the truth. This movie might be able to change at least one non-believer`s mind, and that would be a great thing. Don`t look at the exploitation of it,because a lot of what we see in the media,even the stuff we think that`s dope,is already exploiting without a real purpsoe.At least this movie serves one whether you think it does or not.
DJ Ill One,
Thanks for the comment…and I will try to keep out of the way of everyone's comments because I do welcome the feedback. The funny thing is that until I did movies about Hip-Hop (including the documentary "Beat Makers"), I used to consider myself an elitist Hip-Hop purist. You couldn't catch me NOT complaining about commercialization, etc. Yet, I wanted to get a deal, make a record, tour, etc. I realized later how I was trying to have it both ways. So, maybe its a little karma that I catch a lot of ill will in the exact place I felt I'd find welcoming? I mean, I used to fight to get Hip-Hop recognized as legitimate art and music, and now I get taken to task for trying to show it to more folks. Believe me, I understand the impulse…but even if I had bad intentions with the movie, it wouldn't hurt anybody who's true to their art.
Again, I apologize, I feel like I'm intruding, so I will attempt to restrain myself as much as possible (my producing partners will be happy if I can since they say I stress too much about it).
Take it easy and thanks for the comments, everyone.
reveal March 8, 2011 at 11:15 pm
to me i look at it as just a movie… yes there may be a a kid who will or will not be inspired to become a beatmaker after watching this movie. i will still be doing my thing even when its not the cool thing to do anymore.
Ghost47 March 8, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Way to rep Hip Hop in it's present "form". I have yet to see your movie but Applaud your,Ambition as a Writer/Producer /Hip Hop enthusiast. Seeing just a few seconds is never enough to judge the whole movie. I wish nothing but the best for you & your team Peace!
I would like to see the movie regardless. Good or bad, it is already a better movie than The Day After Tomorrow. TDAT was without any doubt, the worst movie, that I have ever seen. You'd have to try real hard to make something worse than that. It has to be better than that, at least.
The cover confuses me though, why did you use turntables for a movie about beat makers? Was it a legal issue, or something else? I know that especially in the case of book covers, a publishing company will hire someone to do cover art that has never even read the book. The main character is using an MPC in the movie, right? Why not use that instead of turntables?
Anyone can agree or disagree, but if I am asked what HIP HOP is.. my answer will be:
1. Break dancing
2. Rapping
3. Graffiti art
4. DJing
5. Beatboxing
6. Street fashion
7. Street Language
8. Street Knowledge
9. Street Entrepreneurialism
10. Beat making
rokwell March 9, 2011 at 6:53 am
I'm sorry but this looks terrible.
Super cheesy…Whats the deal with the album cover, why does the character have to be all mysterious looking and yeah whats the deal with the turn tables
an MPC would have been a better choice or even a Kazoo.
OH yeah forgot to mention trailer has the same plots as
8 mile (as mentioned)
50 cents fake movie about his life whatever it was called.
and girls just wanna have fun.
Grilled March 9, 2011 at 10:15 am
They say as long as people are talking about your product its a good thing but…Call me naive but if every mention of your product is met with WAVES AND WAVES of negative comments or indifferent ones at best, perhaps that is an indication of a pretty uniform pre-concieved notion. That simply means 1 of 2 things. This movie is going to come out and shock everybody by being an earnest and entertaining movie about hip hop beat making. Will earn tons of viewers and turn skeptics into diehard fans who champion the movie at every opportunity, OR, is a bad idea and actually is what skeptics predicted, and will only serve to annoy people who take hiphop production seriously and would like others to also.
Okay, earnestly trying to hold my tongue (or fingers).
The cover is the distributors take on the material. And yes it is off. Turntables instead of MPC (although, turntables do appear in the movie). I think they worry that a general audience doesn't know what an MPC is and does know what turntables are…that's my guess. As for the name change, similar scenario, they pick a term that "sounds" like a movie one would associate with Hip-Hop (to be honest, they probably don't say Hip-Hop in their discussions…probably call it "Rap Culture" or something).
And I'm sure a Kazoo would have been clowned too.
Heir March 9, 2011 at 4:40 pm
@Martay,
You mention "they"…From your above post about being a hip hop purist and things of that nature, would it be safe to say you "SOLD out" to get your movie out to the "mainstream"?
If it's your artistic vision and you hold it in high regard why would you allow or be down with "them" switching turntables in? or switching the name? or switching anything? You sold out to put out some cornball stuff instead of the real deal. Sure mainstream will do what it with it but overall you would have gained more respect (although smaller number) by your peers by keeping it 100 / official.
Just sayin…As I did a year ago. Do you want your movie to be a classic that extends the test of time (change the game) or that flash in the pan for the moment ( put on by corporate execs that have no idea of hip hop culture, let alone the essence of beatmaking)
Off my soap box …Yall can continue on.
`hEiR
Heir,
Again, I don't want to be as active so as to inhibit debate. However, I was getting the same flack when it was called "Battle" and had an MPC in the poster so I don't see any difference in the "respect" category you mention. In fact, the 100% Official movie we did got dissed by the same crowd for having "nobodies" in it and folks who "ain't hot" or whatever. So, excuse me if I find the peers you speak of a bit finicky and disingenuous with their treatment of the movies I've made on the subject.
It is not a matter of being down for it. When a film company acquires a title, they have the freedom to market it the way they see fit. That's a reality.
I don't like that the title was changed but it's part of the business of making movies and I'm an indie filmmaker without the upper hand to dictate to Lionsgate how they present it to the general public.
Sell out? I think that's strong but I'm not going to convince anyone with a post. So, there it is.
We did a radio Interview last night (we being myself, Co-writer/Producer Eddie Singleton, Producer Bennie Swint, and Director Laron Austin, plus later lead actress Onira Tares) on VVCradio.com and our interview starts at around 52minutes into the broadcast.
http://www.top20takeover.vvcradio.com/?p=243
In case anyone wanted to hear about the title change, and more.
-Martin
rokwell March 9, 2011 at 7:29 pm
I saw this documentary last night called "this film is not yet rated." In it they explain how hard it is to get ratings(R PG13 et) on films by the MPAA and how difficult it is to get the product out without the "Big cheese heads" cutting down your flick or changing it I appologise for cracking jokes about your film. I probably won't watch it but wish you success.
Well, they didn't change the movie itself. Just the name and the poster.
Thanks for the well wishes anyway.
I'm still thinking of it as "Battle", regardless of what Lionsgate wants to have anyone call it.
Yeah it's just to me I believe title is important and visual posters and other media is important in order for a flick to appeal to folks. Step off just sounds like arrogant and pretty much a joke of a title. I'm sure whoever chose it knows little about the culture but know they can make money out of it(hip hop).
I'm BUYING it (at Walmart, Best Buy, or wherever) when it comes out, on Tuesday the 15th. I saw "Beat Makers" and I did enjoy it, for the fact that it sheds some light on people who are often not known well by the mainstream. Not that anyone in beat making is "needing" or wanting mainstream attention, nothing like that. Just more along the lines of, people outside of the realm don't understand that beat makers are very serious about what we do. Letting people see and recognize the work, on both sides of the equation, is an important thing to occur. For every Pete Rock or Primo and the like, there's 100 that may or may not even survive, let alone thrive – due to nobody showing love and frankly, giving a damn. If this movie ends up inspiring even 1 person to take up the torch and start running; Then, you have succeeded in my eyes. Bring a hundred new beat makers or producers into this world, and we'll really be on another level. I know that many may disagree, and think that the market is flooded now. I don't think that's going to be the case in the end. I believe that we need MORE people involved, not less. Competition and cooperation is going to do more to revitalize all of HIP HOP than leaving it in the hands/hearts/minds of a few. HIP HOP depends on new blood, new ideas, and new visionary people to see itself remain relevant (NO disrespect to the classics, who have made timeless works already). If this film makes one person, that already makes tracks, take those 1000 more steps toward their own path coming to a positive end and NOT want to just give up.
The 10th element of HIP HOP *IS* ANY BEAT MAKER carrying on tradition, not just myself. I'm no longer putting "Sincerely", I'm claiming my spot on the list in this life-time, feel free to do the same if you see it like I do.
The 10th element,
unique osmosis March 10, 2011 at 8:39 am
My problem with it is the image that it portrays. I've been in a beat battles everyone was positive and never been dissed or punched everyone is there to network most good producers are friends and share info with each other that's the whole point of producing this looks like is borderline 8 mile I don't like when things are portrayed in the wrong light gives people who dont know better the wrong impression
Grilled March 10, 2011 at 10:28 am
some stuff for lions gate to think about:
Its called "Step off" not to be confused with "Step up" which was a movie about a dance battle not to be confused with "You got served" which was also about a dance battle, but this movie "step off" is from the producers of "You got served" (I know this because this is proudly advertised on the cover of the movie). kinda confusing, possibly misleading
Blezz March 11, 2011 at 10:58 am
I don't understand why everyone hopped on the bitching train, the movie looks like hard work to me. If there's something to even complain about it would be that it looks a little cheesy mostly cause of the actors. I won't judge a trailer tho. MUCH rather watch this movie of something that i love than something i dont.
Come on, it's a movie, it needs some kind of drama in the plot for people in general and distributiors to accept it. Producers are NOT only complete nerds, sure beatmakers and djs are probably the nerdiest, but it's not like hiphop never was around hostile environments where a fight or two is prone to happen. Whats that.
Show the man some respect, i'm getting it and hopefully Martin keeps his passion going.
Spl March 17, 2011 at 9:53 am
"Come on, it's a movie, it needs some kind of drama in the plot for people in general and distributiors to accept it. "
And people hate just to hate, because it's easier, takes less work and is the popular thing to do. While at the same time, they run off to buy the latest so-called "hip-hop" being forced down their throats by radio/tv.
Nina Rockmore March 11, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Actually, the movie looks good and I am very anxious to see it. I sit here and look at many people's comments and many of them are filled with hate and negativity. Firstly, how do you judge something that you have never even seen? Take time to actually view the movie before you take time to write an essay about how much you *ASSUME* it's going to suck. (That is a REAL waste of time, btw). Another thing is it seems everyone is so concerned with the fact it seems "commercialized", and are assuming it doesn't pertain to "actual" producers who you are all noting as "nerds". Firstly, I beg to differ… I do actually know producers who have gang banged and are in fact gangster. (And, absolutely ANYONE can get robbed, believe me.) And, they are very talented producers (one has produced for Rick Ross, Bohagen, The Outlawz, Keke Wyatt, Tony Yayo and many more)… and yes they are successful and yet they have a hard past. How can you actually DARE sit up there and say that this storyline will not relate to *ANY* producer out there in the whole entire world? That's not only ignorant, it's bias and has no real thought behind it. Stop judging so much and open your minds a bit, you will be surprised. Think outside the box instead of trying to put everyone in the same one.
This exact HATE and negative attitude towards the movie and its director (before you've all seen it, btw) is the REAL problem in hip hop… not the kind of music or film a person makes, it's the negative attitudes that kill the true spirit and essence of hip hop. Congradulate, don't hate… here we have an intelligent, talented brother putting together a movie to help continue & inspire producers around the world and all you can do is try to knock the process without any real reason. You cannot say it is your honest opinion because none of you have seen the film. Spare your insults until you have actually seen the movie, and don't just give back hate… share constructive criticism on how the movie could have been better. Or, I got one even better…. make a movie your damn selves… and see how well you can pull it off since you all know so much about what is "needed" in the media. Smh… Good luck Martin with the movie, I can sit here and say I look forward to seeing the film and I wish you the best of success! Peace…
Stro March 12, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Are you Martay's sister, mother, aunt, wife, cousin, girlfriend, and/or roommate? If not you may be a little too emotionally invested in this trailer.
I was worried this forum was filled with kids and youtube haters that got bored posting "Epic Fail" with a macro key…
Nina, I think you explained it perfectly!
"btw) is the REAL problem in hip hop… not the kind of music or film a person makes, it's the negative attitudes that kill the true spirit and essence of hip hop. Congradulate, don't hate… "
But hey, it's easy to hate.
jj March 11, 2011 at 10:16 pm
you know those chills of embarrassment you get when your like embarrassed for somebody. Like if you watch amateur hour at the apollo or some kind of talent show. I got chills of embarrassment watching this trailer. not a good sign
Spl March 17, 2011 at 10:00 am
Let me help you.
mike March 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm
nina are you fucking kidding me… like honestly you might be retarded
lol at you telling people to not judge something they havent seen right after you say it looks really good, yet you havent seen it either. movie looks shitty plain and simple.
and really, constructive criticism for how it could've been better? what's he going to do, go back and ask Lionsgate for more money so he can reshoot the whole damn thing with a few improvements and rerelease it? LOL
sorry not everyone has a hard on for this movie like you do. oh wait no im not
rokwell March 12, 2011 at 2:49 pm
So Nina says show love, be critical, but in a constructive way, or better yet, make your own movie. And she gets called retarded!??
She made her point and you helped put on it for her!
Wes P. March 13, 2011 at 7:24 pm
I produced a Record For this Movie, cant Wait to Hear The Final product!
See! There ya have it. Someone who is interested in contributing to the project and HELPING.
Dj ILL One March 16, 2011 at 9:22 pm
I watched it,not bad. Some of the beats palyed in the background were nice. Good points were made in this movie about sampling that I believe a lot of producers need to hear. Overall, not a bad movie. Good work
Gonna check it out!
Martay March 17, 2011 at 10:02 am
Thanks for watching it. I appreciate it as well as the kind words.
Thank for doing your part for the independent hip-hop artists!
Despite all the youtube children here macro-key hate-posting.
Thanks for the kind words and in advance for seeking it out.
woowee March 21, 2011 at 4:26 am
You guys know what hasn't happened either? Aliens attacking earth.
IT'S A MOVIE!
Peggy August 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm
It was ok Not as bad as some are making it out to be They're not hollywood probably some small company just tyring to make it I suggested it to a few people Would actually add to my dvd collection just for the poetry reading
Martay August 10, 2011 at 9:59 am
Thanks for checking it out. Yes, we're not hollywood. That is correct.
It's an independent movie out of ATL.
Ridwan September 24, 2011 at 3:24 pm
THis movie was good you guys should make one like this agin like, you guys should call it "step off2 ".
Johnnie Baker Jr April 10, 2012 at 9:30 pm
I have produced many hip hop beats with the real mpc6011. This movie will open many eyes on how to sample. That is an art form itself. This movie quality could be better but it gets the point across. We need to have open minds on artist being creative . I like that the final four had to produce beats live on stage, that was a great idea completed different. This reminds of the old school a DJ and his Rapper. I use computers today like everybody else but lets not forget the real art of making music, like making beats with you hands and ears.
Mslovher October 21, 2012 at 8:34 am
Not a good movie, the story, the acting, the lighting was dark. The fighting is stereotypical, noone does this at a beat battle…maybe they should try again it could be good
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What does a matrix represent?
I began learning OpenGL recently and am having problems visualizing what matrices are and their role in computer graphics. Given the template of a 4x4 matrix like this:
I would assume that each matrix like this are the coordinates of a vertex in world space. And several of them put together and shaded give an object?
But why is there a Xx, a Xy and an Xz? I read that its a different axis (up, left, forward) but still can't make heads or tails of the significance.
opengl matrix
Josh♦
BDillanBDillan
Matrices in computer graphics are the transformations given to each coordinate in the model. Each Matrix is a combination of multiple transformations to apply to a coordinate (a point in 3-space).
Building a transformation is based from one of three transform types: Translate, Rotate and Scale.
A translation matrix is something like:
And a scale matrix:
Rotation matrices look like:
To combine any of these matrices you just multiply them together. To apply the transformation to a vertex just multiply to the vertex (as seen in the translation diagram).
Alex ShepardAlex Shepard
\$\begingroup\$ O so matrices don't represent points. Im embaressed now \$\endgroup\$ – BDillan Jan 8 '14 at 0:22
\$\begingroup\$ A lot of times they are applied to an object or the viewport as a whole (thats how you get your ortho vs perspective views) \$\endgroup\$ – Alex Shepard Jan 8 '14 at 0:24
\$\begingroup\$ @BDillan: No, but they can certainly contain points. The last column in a ModelView matrix (GL / column-major), for instance, defines how the origin is translated. Or to put this another way, it defines where the eye is located in world-space and can literally be used as a point by itself. \$\endgroup\$ – Andon M. Coleman Jan 8 '14 at 2:42
\$\begingroup\$ your coordinate a 3-tuple. why is the matrix not a 3 times 3? Suppose for being able to combine the three types of transformation into a single matrix and still have enough space, what is then, the bottom-right corner doing, it looks like it's always 1? \$\endgroup\$ – n611x007 Jan 25 '17 at 13:41
\$\begingroup\$ The fourth row/column is specifically there for translations. One of the nicest features of matrix math is that I can combine all translations & rotations I want to accomplish into a single matrix. This means very, very complex sets of transformations (theoretically infinite) can be compressed down to 1 matrix. Yes, that last cell remains 1, but it allows us to do the rest of the math. \$\endgroup\$ – Alex Shepard Jan 26 '17 at 17:47
In computer graphics, we use matrices to encode transformations.
Matrices that contain only translation, rotation or scaling transforms have a commonly-exploited interpretation: the upper-left 3x3 of the matrix contains only rotation or scale data, the bottom row or right column contains translation data. This is not a generality, but holds true often enough for the subset of transformations represented in computer graphics that people make use of it.
There is, similarly, a relationship between the values of the matrix and the corresponding coordinate frame the matrix represents (which is not always "world space," I should note). The upper-left 3x3 columns (or rows) represent the X, Y and Z axes of the coordinate frame.
Whether or not the rows represent axes or the column do depends on whether you are using the convention of multiplying as row vector * matrix or matrix * column vector. When performing matrix multiplication, the inner dimensions of the two matrices must agree, and so whether you are representing vectors as row matrices or column matrices impacts that choice (OpenGL and traditional math tend to prefer column vectors).
I recommend getting a good book on linear algebra, or at least taking a look at the Matrix and Quaternion FAQ and this post on matrix layouts in DirectX and OpenGL.
wjl
Josh♦Josh
\$\begingroup\$ have tons of "good" books on linear algebra some of which I've even read and understood. thing is that it doesn't help a bit, not that I have them neither that I've understood it. I have the feeling your last advice is answering the wrong assumption. \$\endgroup\$ – n611x007 Jan 25 '17 at 15:48
What is a matrix?
A matrix with m columns and n rows represents a function which consumes a vector* with m elements (or coordinates) and produces a vector with n elements.
From this you can observe that if and only if a matrix is square, will the dimensionality of the vector not change. Eg. you get a 3D vector from transforming a 3D vector, a 2D from a 2D, etc.
*: In physics, vectors are usually used to indicate forces or other "influences" which "move around" things such as velocity or acceleration. But there is nothing stopping you from using a vector to represent a point or any arbitrary array of numbers (some libraries and programming languages even use "vector" to mean "1D array"). For use with matrices, anything can be the elements of your vector (even strings or colors), so long as you have a way of adding, subtracting and multiplying them by whatever the elements of your matrix are. Hence the name vector, which means "carrier" - it carries or holds values for you.
What does multiplying by a matrix mean?
So if a matrix is a function, what kind of function? What does the function do? The recipe for it is defined by the elements of the matrix. Let's call the input u, output v, the matrix M (the multiplication M*u=v is then the same as f(u)=v) and u(i) gives the ith element of u (2nd element is y coordinate, for instance). For the matrix, M(i,j) means row i, column j.
Construction of element v(1), the first one in the result, is described by the first row of the matrix. u(1) times M(1,1), plus u(2) times M(1,2), ... plus u(i) times M(1,i). A matrix is a bit like a very simple programming language, that is only good for programming functions that work by shuffling around the inputs, adding them to themselves, etc.**
It is helpful to imagine that you are working on one element of output at a time, hence, you are using only one row of the matrix at a time. You write out u horizontally. You write the ith row of M below it. You multiply every above/below pair and write the products below, then add up the products. Repeat for every row to get every element of v. (Now you see why an m by n matrix must operate on an m vector and produce an n vector.)
Another way to think about this - let's say we are doing a 3D to 3D transform, so a 3x3 matrix (or 3D transform as they are often called because you can pretend this "function" is "moving" 3D points, even though really it's just changing up the numbers). Let's say the first row is [1 2 0]. This means, to get x of result, get 1 of input's x, 2 of input's y, and 0 of input's z. So it's really a recipe.
**: If a matrix is a programming language, then it is not even Turing complete.
What does multiplying two matrices mean?
If they are both matrices of appropriate size, then A*B means "a function which applies first B then A". You can see why the constraints on sizes for multiplication exist, because size determines input and output size, and one matrix consume the output of the other. Why does multiplication mean combine functions? It's easier to notice that it has to be. If A*u is the same as f(u) and B*u is the same as g(u) then f(g(u)) is the same as f(B*u) which is the same as A*(B*u).
Likewise, repeated applications of the same function can be shown as powers, since A*A*A means applying the function that A represents thrice.
How are matrices useful?
What good is doing a transformation like new_x = 1*x+2*y+0*z (if the first row is [1 2 0])? That's not very obvious, but let's take another 2D matrix to explain that. The matrix is:
[ 0 1
1 0 ]
Or [0 1; 1 0] using the convenient Matlab notation. What does this matrix do? It transforms a 2D vector like so: For the x of result, take 1 of the y of the input. For the y of result, take 1 of the x of the input. We've just swapped the x and y coordinates of the input - this matrix reflects points about the x=y line. That's sort of useful! By extension, you'll see that all matrices with 1s along the SW-NE line reflect. You can also see why identity matrices give you the input back (for x of output, take x of input; for y of output, take y of input...).
Now you see why the symbols are eg. Xx, Yx - they mean how much of input X, Y, etc. goes into output x.
How else are matrices useful?
What other transformation can you do? You can resize by taking an identity matrix, but with a different number than 1 along the diagonal. For example, [2.5 0; 0 22.5] will multiply every coordinate of the input by 2.5, and if you apply this matrix to every point in a picture, the picture will be 2.5 as large. If you only put a 2.5 in one row ([2.5 0; 0 1]) then only the x coordinate will be multiplied, so you will only stretch along x.
Other matrices can give other transformations, such as "skewing", which have varying degrees of usefulness. Personally, skew is my least favorite because the matrix looks so simple but the transform itself rarely does anything except mangle a picture. A useful one is "rotation" - how do you rotate a point? Try working out the position of point (x, y) after rotating by theta degrees counterclockwise about the origin. You will find that the new x and y coordinates both come out from multiplying the old x and y by some sines and cosines of theta. You should be able to easily write a rotation matrix using sines and cosines which corresponds to this function.
With non-square matrices, you can also change the dimensionality of an input. Turning a 2D input into 3D isn't very useful, since it's hard to "manufacture" something to put into the new coordinate, but 3D into 2D is very useful. Among other things, this is how your computer knows to project*** a 3D scene into 2D image to draw on your monitor.
Since vectors can hold different things, you could even describe a matrix which encrypts a string n-characters at a time, by shuffling them around or "multiplying" them (you would have to come up with multiplication/addition function).
***: When you project, you take a 3D object like a sculpture, shine a light on it, and see what kind of 2D shadow drops on a wall.
What are the limitations of matrices?
Can you do every function with matrices? No. Thinking graphically, it's hard to imagine something that a matrix couldn't do (but it exists: a "swirl" effect cannot be done, for instance). However, here's an easy example: Let's say function f is such that f(u) gives you back u with every element squared. You will see that you cannot write a matrix for this: With matrices there is only facility for describing recipes that multiply coordinates by a constant number, no other fancy functions like power can be expressed.
****: This is also why it's called linear algebra - the power function is non-linear, it doesn't make a straight line when plotted.
On the weird extra row in 4D matrices
Now, why is the matrix in your example 4 by 4? Doesn't this mean 4-dimensional space? We don't have 4D computers, so why? This is actually an interesting trick with matrices that relates to the previous point about linear operations.
Regarding which functions cannot be done with matrices: What is the matrix for moving a 2D point by 2 units to the right (which produces the point (x+2, y)? Again, we get stuck. There is a way to multiply the input, but no way to add a constant. For 2D work, the trick is to pretend you are actually not in 2D space, but in 3D space, except the height (z coordinate or 3rd element) of everything is always 1 (it's a bit like how a 2D universe is just a "plate" lying flat along the floor of a 3D universe - in that case the third coordinate is always 0). Then you can use this magic last coordinate as a constant, because you know it is always 1 for every input.
Likewise, for moving 3D points, you need 4D coordinates. That's also why all 3D transformation matrices you see will have [0 0 0 1] as the last row - you must never alter the 4th dimension, or the result will be too complicated to represent in 3D!
SuperbestSuperbest
\$\begingroup\$ so how do you do a matrix for addition? say a row is Xx Yx Zx Tx... and the last row is actually 0t 0t 0t 1t as substituted from Xt Yt Zt Tt. To make (x+2, y) from (x, y) you could go 1x 0y 0z 2t that would give you 1*x + 0*y + 0*z + 2*1 since t=1 right? Which pretty much amounts to x+2. Oh dear now you can go mess up your rendering with funny T values, can't you? -grin- (long read, still best value, thx) \$\endgroup\$ – n611x007 Jan 25 '17 at 14:27
That is a 4x4 column-major matrix, and from the looks of it, a view matrix.
The first 3 columns define direction of your basis vectors (up, left, forward as you called them), and the last column defines translation of the eye point. Put them together and you can describe the orientation of your camera, and more importantly you can use this matrix to transform points into a coordinate space known as "eye space", "view space" or "camera space".
Those are all synonyms for the same coordinate space. Unfortunately you have to learn all of the synonyms when dealing with computer graphics because different books and people will call them by different names. Most coordinate spaces have multiple names.
By the way, the three columns in your view matrix are generally orthogonal, that is they form right angles to one another. This is not required, but it is a very common property when constructing a traditional camera.
Andon M. ColemanAndon M. Coleman
TL;DR version:
The first three elements [x y z] in each row represent a single basis vector of a transformed cooordinate system. The last element w is a translation component.
The Long Version
If you wanted a matrix that, when applied to a vertex, would rotate the vertex about the origin by, say, 45 degrees, you would fill the matrix with three vectors representing the transformed axes:
A point i on the x axis [1 0 0], but rotated 45 degrees. This is simply [i_x i_y i_z], where i_x and i_y are the legs of a triangle with a 45-degree interior angle relative to the X axis: [cos(45) sin(45) 0].
A point j on the y axis [0 1 0], but rotated 45 degrees from that axis. Sketch it on a piece of paper and you'll see that, when rotating counter-clockwise, the components become [-sin(45) cos(45) 0].
A point k on the z axis. In this example, z is unaffected since we're rotating in the (screen-aligned) x-y plane
So, we have three new vectors: i,j, k. The easy way to visualize this is just taking the X and Y axes and rotating the whole cross arrangement.
How do we put these in a matrix?
i_x i_y i_z
j_x j_y j_z
k_x k_y k_z
cos(45)  sin(45)    0
-sin(45)  cos(45)    0
0        0       1
If you multiply any vertex by that matrix, you'll get
v1_x = v_x cos(Θ)     - v_y sin(Θ) + v_z * 0
V1_y = v_x*sin(Θ)    + v_y cos(Θ) + v_Z * 0
V1_z = v_x * 0        + v_y * 0    + v_z * 1
for v = [1 0 0], and Θ = 90°, this becomes v1 = [0 1 0]
For translation, we add a fourth row and column, and put the translation components in the last column. We add a fourth component to the vertex w which is usually 1. This is so that, when we multiply the vertex by the matrix, the w component causes the last column to be added to the input vertex, so the vertex is moved or translated. We call these "homogeneous coordinates." (For our purposes, "homogeneous" just means that there is a 4th component w in each vector, and we use a 4x4 matrix instead of a 3x3. Frequently you'll see shaders that use 4x3 matrices to avoid sending the mostly-useless 4th row to the GPU, which consumes valuable memory and bandwidth. The 4th row is needed for perspective projection, but not much else.)
3Dave3Dave
\$\begingroup\$ That moment when you realize you've just answered an already-answered question from three years ago... \$\endgroup\$ – 3Dave Jan 25 '17 at 14:34
\$\begingroup\$ :P Always look at the question date before answering... \$\endgroup\$ – HolyBlackCat Jan 25 '17 at 15:33
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