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Hi everyone - we've got a bumper update today with the preview viewer we've published yesterday. I'm going to roll the 0.10.18 preview notes into this as well, so this covers all updates since the 9.29 release last month. Read on for the full details!
Hi everyone,
There's a update today containing a number of fixes and improvements, read on for the full release notes. We're expecting to also release a patch release on Tuesday (October 3rd) with a number of other fixes and improvements.
Hi everyone, A few quick notes - we've got several releases happening this week; the following details what we're doing today. Read on for full details.
Hi everyone, just a quick update to our previous viewer from yesterday, we missed a small handful of fixes, the majority of which are specific fixes to our lighting/rendering pipeline. If you were wondering why the region was too dark when using Skybox based global illumination - we've squashed that in this release, among a few other changes. Todays build will be availible on all platforms (Windows, Mac and Linux.).
Read on for the full list of changes since yesterday's 0.9.18 release
Hi everyone,
We've released a couple of hotfixes to the creator viewer branch today, the build is currently windows only, but macOS and Linux builds should be following soon. This is mostly a bugfix release, but read on for the full list of changes; expect another release soon which will contain a few more fixes which did not hit the release window for this viewer.
Update: Sorry! This incorrectly put the version number as 9.19 - it is actually 9.18.
Hi everyone, we've pushed an update to the live viewer channel today; it incorporates changes in the 0.9.05 and 0.9.01 creator preview viewers, and a couple of extra fixes, including most critically a fix for a crash bug on macOS systems with Intel GPUs.
To get the update - simply visit the download page, and grab the latest installer for your operating system.
Hi everyone, we've pushed a minor update to the creator preview release today building on Friday's preview release, read on for the full release notes. To get the update, just grab the latest installer off the download page, and tick 'Creator Preview' on the installer to install the new release.
Hi everyone, we've uploaded a new editor pack to test - read on for the full release notes and known issues. Release notes are as-compared to the 10.7 patches posted in the forums.
Hi everyone,
This is the release notes for todays Creator Viewer Release, it also incorporates the changes in the 0.8.24 viewer released last week. We expect to do at least one more creator preview before pushing these features to live. Read on for the full release notes.
Hi everyone,
This is a belated set of release notes for our 0.8.18 viewer, compared to our previous live release 0.7.27. Read on for the full list of changes we've incorporated into this release.


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Over the course of the process we lost the unicorns but managed to keep the bright pink. As dads of daughters (like Ray) Nash (Edgerton, director/producer) and I were both suddenly extremely aware of the power of the colour pink, and its sudden prevalence in our lives. And what a wonderful colour. Seriously, the best.
I was delighted to find the target in the negative space in the text layout too. The Americans did a 'real' neon sign which was very nice of them, but they missed the target, literally and figuratively. Ah well.

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San Francisco is the land of trolleys, tech companies, niche coffee shops, and increasingly, the land of social mobility for the homeless.
Because the city has been at the heart of the tech boom, many of San Francisco's at-risk citizens have been burdened by the corresponding sky-rocketing housing costs.
That's why a formerly-homeless poet and writer, Del Seymour, founded Code Tenderloin: a nonprofit that seeks to rehabilitate, train, and find employment for the disenfranchised residents of Tenderloin, the Bay city's poorest and most ethnically diverse neighborhood.
So far, 300 students have graduated from the program and a third of them have already found employment in the tech sector. Some of the grads have even been hired into six-figure jobs.
MORE: The Homeless in San Diego Are Getting Jobs Thanks to a 16-Year-old Boy
In an interview with Business Insider, Victoria Westbrook, who is the director of programs and operations at Code Tenderloin, gave some background about her journey and the organization. Westbrook says that for 20 years, she was a drug user who was living in a halfway house. Then her friend told her about Code Tenderloin. There, she learned networking skills, built a business relationship with Seymour, and condensed her resume from four pages down to one.
"My past shapes me, but it doesn't define me unless I let it," Westbrook said.
She explained that Code Tenderloin accepts everybody into its program unless they are an active addict – but even then, the organization doesn't just give them the cold shoulder. Instead, Code Tenderloin will help the applicant find the help they need to get back on their feet. Once applicants are within the program, the varied skills they learn can help them in any field: networking, resume building, elevator pitches, and more.
RELATED: After Denver Hired Homeless People to Perform Day Labor For the City, More Than 100 Landed Regular Jobs
Since 2015, Code Tenderloin has used its connections in the industry to place 100 of their applicants into job positions. Thus far, 35% of them have stayed with their employer for over 12 months.
Westbrook expressed hope for the future, saying that they are planning on offering mentorship to their students after graduation so they can continue to flourish in the business world.
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Hello everybody,
i was wondering, if it is possible to change the color coding in the DESeq2 plotMA function?
Since i cannot see how the function works, i don't know how to modify anything.
Additionally i would like to see how the plotMA works, which points to the same problem: I cannot see any code here. When i type the following, i can see a bit more code, but no possibility to change it.
> getMethod("plotMA","DESeqDataSet")
Method Definition:
function (object, ...)
.local <- function (object, alpha = 0.1, main = "", ylim,
res <- results(object, ...)
plotMA.DESeqResults(res, alpha = alpha, main = main,
ylim = ylim)
.local(object, ...)
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Combine a chance to drive one of the most incredible modern supercars on the planet with the opportunity to drive in the tyre marks of historic British racing champions with this thrilling experience at Goodwood! This stunning historic parkland track pre-dates WWII and was the first track to re-open afterwards; it remains in its original format today and regularly hosts a number of historic meets and races. After a briefing from a professional, drive a Ferrari 360 or F430, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Aston Martin DB9 or V8 Vantage, Porsche 911, Nissan GT-R or even an Ariel Atom on this incredible track for two laps of the 2.4 mile circuit. With such a variety of amazing vehicles to choose from, it's fair to say all tastes are catered for!
- Take advantage of this special offer, down from £109 to £65!
- Drive on one of the UK's most famous racing circuits
- Choose between marques including Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari
- Enjoy around five miles behind the wheel
- Availability Description
Weekdays (or pay £20 upgrade for a weekend date on booking). At least one date every two months. Allow at least eight weeks booking notice.
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Human Resource Strategies
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Conduct a SWOT analysis of the King Company, with emphasis on the HR department. Keep in mind that HR functions do not work in isolation. Just as HR activities are affected by organizational issues, the activities carried out by HR will affect the entire organization. A thorough situation analysis of the King Company and its HR processes is the foundation for the SWOT analysis.
Develop statements of the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats with emphasis on HR. Submit at least five pertinent entries in each category.
1. Describe the current relationship between organizational strategy and HR activities at The King Company.
2. What improvements are needed to the overall relationship between organizational strategy and HR activities?
3. What should HR's role be in light of low sales numbers and also the fraudulent data?
4. What needs to be done to improve employee communication methods at King?
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SWOT Analysis
- Manufactures all supplies in the US.
- Currently a non-union
- Financially speaking, the CFO, Madison, is swift and decisive when making the tough calls to prepare for possible hard times ahead. From a short term income and balance sheet perspective this should keep things stables for the company.
- King Company's leadership does not seem to treat its employees fairly and thoughtfully. Even though the organization is currently going through a hard time, it must continue to show respect to its employees. In addition, some managers seem to look forward to the layoffs, including the Human Relations Manager, Shaun White. OUCH! This guy is supposed to be an advocate for the employees. Although it is understandable that some employees may be more difficult to handle, this is a culture problem and needs to be addressed by the HR department. It is a management training issue. Sadly it is also an issue in the HR department itself.
- Another weakness it is the Human Resource leadership of the past, which did not help foster a good overall corporate culture.
- In addition, there has been favoritism in the past, specifically to Karla Dugas (Benefits Coordinator) from Margo Honduras (a previous HR Director known as ...
Solution Summary
This solution discusses a case study for a poorly managed human resource department and bad corporate culture.


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Our Refugees and Peacekeepers anthology is nearing completion and will be proof-read next week. We are so happy with the result and very thankful to our contributors, including those short-listed from our writing competition earlier this year and existing Patrician Press authors. Special thanks go to Ian Shaw for his afterword, Wersha Bharadwa for her short story and Kenneth Stevens for his poem, as well as to George Szirtes and the Bishop of Barking for permission to use their quotes in the foreword.
We are hoping copies will be ready for our book sale event at First Site Art Gallery in Colchester
on Saturday 10th December from 12 – 3 pm.
All available Patrician Press and Pudding Press paperback books will be on sale and we are holding a specially-linked Christmas raffle with some exciting and surprise prizes. The event was booked at First Site by Emma Kittle-Pey, one of our authors, and we are all very excited about it.


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These crisp and tender Salmon Patties always disappear fast! This simple recipe will have your family begging for more!
Salmon Patties
This is one of those meals that I have fond memories of. Although there is nothing special about them per se, it always seemed like a treat when my mom made salmon patties. Unlike many recipes that call for breadcrumbs or crackers, my mom always used crushed up cornflakes … so that's what I use too! Canned salmon makes this a simple and economical dish that's easy to keep on hand.
How do you make salmon patties with canned salmon?
That's actually what I prefer to use and that is what I use in this recipe! I usually keep a few cans of salmon in my pantry because it's so easy to make salmon patties when I need a quick meal. Plus, it's an economical protein and a great way for my family to get some of those heart-healthy omega-3 fats and other nutrients.
How do I keep my salmon patties from falling apart?
When making salmon patties, it is the combination of salmon, a binder (eggs), and an extender (examples – breadcrumbs, crackers, or in my recipe, cornflakes) that work to hold the mixture together. It's very similar to making meatloaf. If you notice your mixture is too loose, you just add a bit more of your extender to bring the mixture together. If the mixture seems too dry, a bit of water helps. I like to use squares of wax paper to form my patties on. When the oil is hot enough, I can easily place the patties in the pan with minimal effort, helping to keep the patties together.
I think the biggest secret is letting the patties have enough time to cook on the first side before trying to flip them over. You want a nice golden color. I find slipping a wide spatula under the patties and gently holding the patty with the other hand while I flip them over to be the easiest and best way to keep them together. Once they're golden on the second side. I drain them on paper towels before transferring them to serving plates and garnishing with parsley and lemon wedges.
What is a good sauce for salmon patties?
I prefer my salmon patties without a sauce. However, if you prefer a good sauce with your salmon patties, I suggest a Dijon mustard sauce or a creamy dill sauce. A lemon-herb sauce would be great, too.
Can you make salmon patties ahead and freeze them?
To freeze salmon patties, prepare them as noted in the recipe and form them into patties. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze them until firm. Wrap each patty in plastic wrap and place them inside of a freezer-safe container or zip-top freezer bag. Remember to use them within 3 months. To use, thaw and proceed with cooking instructions.
Can salmon patties be baked?
Yes! I have included instructions with the recipe below telling you how to bake them.
What should I serve with salmon patties?
My mom always serves fried potatoes and creamed corn when she made salmon patties. Some other great options:
Salmon Patties
These crisp and tender Salmon Patties always disappear fast! This simple recipe will have your family begging for more!
- 1 can (14.75 to 16 oz.) pink salmon
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup cornflakes, crushed
- Vegetable oil
- Drain salmon. Remove skin and bones, if desired. In a medium bowl, flake the salmon. Add eggs and the cornflakes. Mix by hand until mixture comes together. If the mixture seems "loose", add a little more cornflakes. Form into patties.
- Heat about 1/4-in. of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in oil until browned. Carefully flip over and fry the other side until browned. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
You can substitute salmon in a pouch with the skin and bones already removed - you will need about 14-16 oz. for this recipe.
To bake salmon patties:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Bake 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, or until golden brown on both sides.
|Nutrition Facts
|Serving Size
|Amount Per Serving
|As Served
|Calories 222kcal Calories from fat 88
|% Daily Value
|Total Fat 10g
|Saturated Fat 2g
|Transfat 0g
|Cholesterol 183mg
|Sodium 489mg
|Carbohydrate 5g
|Dietary Fiber 0g
|Sugars 1g
|Protein 29g
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Silvio Berlusconi warns Milan could become 'Gypsytown'
The Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has warned that Milan would be turned into "Gypsytown" if his candidate for mayor is defeated.
His ally, the incumbent Mayor Letizia Moratti, faces a second round in elections after being beaten in the first round last week.
Mr Berlusconi said Milan was "besieged by foreigners" and risked being surrendered to the "far left".
The BBC's Rome correspondent says he is unashamedly playing the race card.
Ms Moratti's defeat angered Mr Berlusconi's coalition partners, the anti-immigration Northern League, and it has probably put him under pressure to put race at the centre of the election campaign, says our correspondent Duncan Kennedy.
Immigration has become a big issue at a time when thousands of migrants continue to arrive in Italy, escaping upheavals in North Africa.
Defeat 'unthinkable'
"Milan cannot turn into an Islamic city, a zingaropoli [Gypsytown] full of Roma camps, besieged by foreigners to whom the left wants to give the right to vote," Mr Berlusconi said on his People of Freedom party website.
"Milan is... one of the most important capitals in Europe in terms of intelligence, creativity and entrepreneurialism," he said.
"A city like this will surely not want to hand itself over to the far left with the risk of becoming a disorderly, chaotic and unsafe city."
Mr Berlusconi is understood to have taken first-round defeat in Milan - his home town and where he made his fortune - very badly.
He said previously that to lose there was "unthinkable", and called the election a referendum on his leadership.
In the event, the centre-left's Giuliano Pisapia won 48%, beating incumbent mayor Letizia Moratti by 6.4 percentage points.
Mr Berlusconi's party also did badly in local elections across Italy.
The second round is scheduled for 29-30 May.
The Northern League also did badly in the first round, losing support in most of the contests in which it competed.


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Scale-Tron / Ocmer North America will be exhibiting both Scale-Tron and Ocmer products at the following shows:
|The World Of Concrete Show, January 17 - 20, Las vegas, NV, Come to Booth N513, "JEL Manufacturing". More information at http://www.worldofconcrete.com
|The Precast Show, March 2 - 4, Cleveland, OH, Booth 218.
More information at
We look forward to meeting new faces as well as old friends. See you there.
Axiom's expertise is in the manufacture of Oilfield Equipment, Portable Batching Plants, Hazardous Materials Storage, Emergency Showers, Agricultural Equipment, and Pipe Handling Equipment.
With over 45,000 sqft of manufacturing space on 11 acres of land, the CWB certified manufacturing facility can meet your demands.
Based in Innisfail, AB, Canada, Axiom will be representing Scale-Tron's full range of products with a territory stretching from Manitoba to the West Coast of Canada
For inquiries please contact Kevin Bennett (403) 227 2820
We have seen more and more requests to pay for small items by credit card. Not Paypal, which we have had for many years now, but credit cards directly. We are pleased to announce that we can now accept all major cards, making it easier for you to pay for spare parts and any small to medium priced items. Call or email for more information.
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This is according to customers, not experts, and it's not Chipotle. Rich Duprey has details on the fast food place customers think is the healthiest.
If you're pulling into a White Castle to grab a sack of sliders, chances are you aren't expecting to find a healthy meal staring back at you in their cardboard carriers. After all, the company ranks last in Consumer Reports latest survey that asks what consumers think of when considering restaurants with healthful meal options.
Which fast food places have the healthiest foods must be a subjective list, right?
For starters, Chipotle Mexican Grill doesn't even make the top ten. Despite its effort to go GMO-free and antibiotic-free in its meats and serve higher-quality fresh ingredients at reasonable prices, consumers ranked it 13th on a list of 65 restaurants. Not even fast-casual rival Panera Bread topped the charts, instead coming in third place.
Tops on the list is the largest chain in the country. And it's not McDonald's.
So what eatery garners the most mindshare for offering healthy options? None other than Subway! A whopping 96% of the consumers surveyed said the sub shop offers healthier options than any other food establishment on the list.


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LearningField teachers and students will soon be able to select from an even wider selection of quality learning materials as the online subscription service will grow by 210 titles from some of Australia's leading educational publishers for the 2017 school year. Nearly all of the new titles are due to be released by January 2017, providing teachers and students with the latest editions of educational texts for the 2017 school year.
Among the 210 titles will be 21 titles from Macmillan Publishers, who continue as LearningField partners in 2017, and a new series GeoWorld, for NSW years 7-10.
LearningField will be able to provide updated titles aligned to support the upcoming curriculum changes in Victoria and Queensland in the key subject areas of Maths, Science, English, History, and Humanities from Pearson, Oxford, Cambridge, Macmillan and Cengage. New additions will also include new titles in years 7-10 in subjects including Economics, Art, Technology, Physical Education and Religion. New titles in senior years include additions to Mathematics, Accounting and Legal Studies.
Another major inclusion in response to requests from teachers are more than 50 teacher-only materials and nearly twenty English study guides.
Other expectant titles include the following:
Pearson: 103 titles including:
- Pearson Maths 7-10, Pearson Geography 7&8 and Pearson Science 9-10
- 52 Teacher Books, Manuals and Companions and across History, Mathematics and Science and Languages
- Senior Pearson Science: Lightbook VCE Chemistry and Physics titles, Heineman Biology and Chemistry
- Pearson Humanities and Social Sciences WA years 7-10
- 13 English study guides
Oxford: 44 new titles including:
- New Victorian Curriculum 7 -10 for Geography, History, Humanities and Science
- MyEnglish 7-10 for Queensland and WA Curricula
- MyMaths 7-10 for Victorian Curriculum
Cambridge: 35 new titles including:
- Essential Mathematics and Cambridge Maths GOLD in selected years for Victorian, Australian and NSW Curricula
- Essential English skills for the Australian Curriculum years 7-10
- Senior Mathematics titles: General Maths, Specialist Maths, Cambridge Senior Maths
- New Art, Religion, Legal studies and Technology titles
Macmillan: 29 titles including:
- Focus on English Australian Curriculum years 7-10
- Macmillan VCE Physical Education and Religion and Society
- GeoWorld NSW years 7-10 (New Series)
- 13 additional English titles including English toolkit, Make your Mark and some study guides
Cengage: 4 new titles including:
- Sciences Yours to Discover series: 7-10
- 7 teacher and poetry guides
See the variety of content currently available through LearningField for Years 7-10 by downloading our Title List summary or explore new features of LearningField. If you are interested in finding out more about what LearningField can do for your school, request a demo or speak with one of our Relationship Managers.


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"No matter how good the writing, if it does not further the intention or progression of the work, it must be cut..."
(The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile by Noah Lukeman.)
I do love that quote, Augusta. I recently finished the first draft of a novel, and now face the daunting rewrite. I'll keep these words in mind.
By the way, I've just started following your blog and am enjoying it.
Thanks, Toby. Good luck with your revision and I'll look forward to hearing from you again.


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If it's diferent hardware, it is NOT an Amiga.
And it's not about elitism, it's about how to experience things the right way. If you find it to be the same, your perception might be a bit off.
jmm, a heated debate. I think that if you have the system, there's no need fopr Winuaes, winfellows or whatever.
|26 January 2004, 08:56
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I just don't have all my Amiga's up at the same time. Mostly the A3000 desktop and an souped up A500
|26 January 2004, 09:09
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I would reconnect my a500 if I had a HD for it, its more convenient to use the A1200 (that and my C128 is using the 1084 monitor at the moment).
|26 January 2004, 09:14
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I have a partially working A4000 that I installed into an old tower case but I hadn't noticed that the clock battery had been leaking for quite some time. Basically some of the circuit board is damaged so there are some weird problems with it now
I will most likely find another A4000 board someplace and swap out the parts I want to keep and use it this way.
|27 January 2004, 21:28
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What if an all singing, all dancing new Amiga was released tomorrow with brand new hardware and it used an emulator for backwards compatability (in a similar way to how the Playstation 2 runs Playstation 1 games under emulation). Older Amiga software would then be running on different hardware so would your definition of Amiga emulation change then?
I own an A500 and a souped up (not towered though) A1200. I was one of the people who stuck with Amiga for a long time before buying PC - I wasn't into the (stupid) argument of PC Vs Amiga but quite simply I liked (and still like) my Amiga and it was doing everything I wanted it to.
This was how it was until 1999, when I first played Half Life on PC. That one single program instantly made me realise just how much damage the various companies that had owned Amiga had done and just how much ground the Amiga had to make up.
Now, don't get me wrong. I obviously love the way an Amiga works or wouldn't have gone to so many lengths to have such a decent emulation set-up. I scour Aminet looking for software and tweaks + trawl the internet for the same. I have true Amiga discs around me as I type this and went out and bought Workbench 3.5. I actually like to relax by programming little useless programs on Blitz or Amos. It's a challenge to get those programs to do anything decent or useful but they were my first foray into the world of programming and they taught me a lot.
Getting back to emulation, when I first downloaded an emulator it struck me how unstable it was and how it wouldn't run even half of the stuff I tried. This situation has changed over time and now we have an emulator that is extremely stable and extremely compatible with software and as such, for me it's extremely convenient.
On a personal note, to have multiple systems set up is unfeasable at the moment and so the logical answer is to have my PC set-up and dual booting Win XP, Linux and emulating Amiga, Mac and almost every console under the sun. I also emulate Amiga on my xBox which is great because I can just chill in front of the TV playing some of my favourite games.
I suppose though, as you pointed out Akira, it is down to perception and if you feel that emulation doesn't do the Amiga justice or doesn't feel right to you then that's fair enough. I have no wish (nor energy at the moment!!!) to convert you.
I do think though that there are quite a few out there who would question your reasoning especially as Amiga emulation as we know it today is fast becoming 100% compatible with all Amiga software.
In the end though, emulation works for me and for a great many people and it doesn't for others.
It isn't worth losing any sleep over!
|27 January 2004, 22:06
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That one n only reason why i use UAE is that it is nearly inpossible to run old strictly 68000 stuff on my 1200 / 060 / 64MB.
90% of the stuff is crashing. I`m so sad about the fact that an 1200 mashine is not able to run this old stuff. There are definitly no 100% downgrading tool for a powerfull AMIGA. Progs like NoAGA, KillAGA or Degradder are only usefull for single file stuff sometimes. U can often run cracktros, intros or single file demos with em. So i have to use UAE and that makes me sick sometimes.
But i am still using my AMIGA for all the latest scene releases. Sure there is not very much to mention. --- But better than noving.
And of course for all my WHDLoad activity, i will only use my real lovely 1200 baby.
Maybe someone could write a serious downgrading tool someday ??? ---
|28 January 2004, 01:17
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hello Andy
I'm not trying to convert you but I think what I say is kind of logical. Perhaps i'm way too picky
|28 January 2004, 02:00
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"this is one of the excususes that etc..."?
What, people need an EXCUSE to use Amiga emulators now? Eliteism completely sucks, I agree with you totally that nothing beats using a real Amiga, but surely it's down to the choice of the individual? I use both, I use winUAE because sometimes it's just more damn convenient.
You'll be saying the Amiga's better than the ST next :-)
|28 January 2004, 02:57
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Let the wars begin
Well I agree with you about Elitism and all, this really is a matter of choice but I do however agree that having the real thing is best, in fact have a few or all of the Amiga models would be ideal
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I don't intend to start any kind of war - as my previous post says, what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another. I have no reason to try and change anyone's perception of emulation - I much prefer people have their own views.
Even if they are wrong! (THAT WAS A JOKE BTW!!!)
Regarding the 'excuse' - I didn't mean it to come across as an excuse - it's quite simply fact because I have to share a room. If anyone even breathes near my Amiga's then I have to kill them - it's as simple as that! The rule is I'm not all that bothered who uses my other stuff but they keep their hands off my Amigas. If I had my own place I would still probably emulate because I can emulate hardware I could never afford and now, would probably never find.
And I also agree that emulation isn't perfect but surely you agree that it's pretty good at the moment and that it's not going to be too long before emulation is 100% compatible.
Yes, I know the feeling that a Classic Amiga is greater than the sum of it's parts but what is it that creates that feeling? Is it the hardware and/or the software? Well, for me, there is nothing out there that comes close to Workbench and it's configurability especially considering it's age (is configurability actually a word?!) - my workbench set-up is a testament to that - 1024x768 with thousands of colours yet still instantly responsive and all using a program that was released in 1993 - 11 years ago (although my workbench says (C)1985-1999 which takes into account the 3.5 upddate (which didn't really bring all that much to the table))
I'm waffling on again.
I'm happy using emulation and so are many others. Emulation could, I suppose, be looked upon as a way to carry on the Classic Amiga name and perhaps even it's spirit for generations to come. I've used an emulated German Enigma machine online (it's not a computer but the conservation ideal's are similar) - this is a machine I would hardly have the chance to see and would have zero chance of using but emulation opened up the possibility of using and seeing how one worked.
Don't close your mind to different idea's and opinions or different ways of doing things or you may find yourself losing out in the long run.
|28 January 2004, 23:41
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He's probably the number one ST fan here but I'm sure others exist as well.
I never did own one but I'll most likely get one just from a retro point of view
|28 January 2004, 23:48
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yabab yabba,...
About excuses... If thiswasn't an excuse why do people always mention it whenever they are told why not to use an Amiga? That's an excuse to me. if you come and tell me "I don't want to", well.. that's different, maybe worse ;D
I know yor reasons might be valid andyr, I kidn of took your comment because I have heard it many times. I've seen people with shitloads of systems set up even if this meant having little space for something else, and while I wouldn't do that, I think it shows how different people think about it.
Again, it's not elitism. Why do you think it is? I'm mainly "against" those who say the emulated thing is equal or better than the real thing, something which I think is absolutely wrong unless, as I said, you are not a picky mofo like myself. For me to have the Amiga feeling, it must come in that lovely vanilla keyboard case. Even a towered A1200 doesn't feel right (to me).
So what defines it? It's very hard methinks. A towered A1200 IS an Amiga in all senses, but having it in a foreign case puts me off.
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For me it´s all about the OS .... wait ... you may say "Hell, where´s the difference between AmigaOS on WinUAE/Amithlon/whatever and AmigaOS on a "real" Amiga ???"
Well, here´s the point
On a real Amiga, you would do this, if any Programm refuses to run/work correctly : Tweak the OS so that it fits your needs and can run the Programm, like Softkickers, Degraders, Librarys, Devices, etc. .....
On an emulated Amiga you would not do this, you would for sure just quit the emu, take other settings and run the prog .... so mainly you will use a complete other Amiga
Here´s where the original Amiga Feeling ends
I won´t blame any WinUAE Users for this, there are really good reasons to use it, but IT ISN`T THE SAME
|29 January 2004, 00:47
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However, emulation is my only choice at the moment, at least till I get my own place.
In the argument of Real Vs. Emulated, real would win everytime. But for some, it's a trade-off that has to be made.
|29 January 2004, 01:11
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I don't feel the need to justify my use of WinUAE, but since it's come up AGAIN, I use it because...
1) It's more convienient
2) The emulator is more forgiving about shite software coding
3) No room for thousands of floppies but lots of room for thousands of DMS files
End of story.
|29 January 2004, 01:17
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my two cents...
I don't use WinUAE because:
1. I have a Mac, and MaxUAE sucks
2. I found a perfectly-working A1200 in the attic
and to those of you who don't like having floppy discs littering the place can just invest in a cheap laptop HD and use WHDload
|29 January 2004, 01:24
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If I want to install I game, I use ADF File on my real Amiga
|29 January 2004, 01:41
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A500 emulation is so close that the only thing off is the floppy sounds. Once again, floppy sounds are different for each amiga model.
And then we have upgraded internet browser amigas and the rest of the accelerated.. that's more Mac then amiga.. esp once you start sticking voodoo cards and all that in them.. And when it comes to acceleration winuae is already faster on todays Pcs then the the aMacas out there. I do like the faster experience.. why the upgrades otherwise?
I have no real need for my a500 as my emulated a500 surpasses it in all areas. I can swap games easily, I don't need another scart in, I can change the hardware to what I feel like and I can still use the software I used before.
Now saying that emulation will never win because I don't d stack a a500 shell (Swedish version, with the green leds, old psu, not using rfmodulator) under the telly just to get that nostalgic look or spread lots of discs over the floor… well that point no one can argue.¨
You have a point about AGA emulation, but given time that wont be a problem/point either.
|29 January 2004, 06:04
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It all comes down to how hard core you are in the hobby. Lots of people are happy with some emu tweeking for each game and thats good enough. I figure since I have the cash and some space I went for the "original" experience of the real hardware.
There are alot of people playing classic PC games on new machines with all kinds of slowdown programs and shitty sound so this emulation vs real thing fight isnt limited to the amiga scene.
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"What's your favourite kind of soup?", I asked, while we sat in the grass at Parliament Hill.
She cackled, "I don't know! Uhh, I guess potato. Probably potato!"
"Mine, too! Well, potato LEEK. So, I guess that's, like, a step up from yours.'", I said.
I met Heather when she started at the university art gallery I was working at around 2008 and above is an actual conversation we had early in our friendship. We didn't get a lot of one-on-one time at work because we worked opposite shifts. However, I knew we were gonna be best buds when we worked a catered gallery event together, drank wine in secrecy, talked about Will Smith, and The Moon from The Mighty Boosh.
A year or so after we had finished working for the gallery, she had managed to encourage me from afar to get off of the fence and get onto a flight to Korea when I was undecided and idling in Ottawa after graduation. There, she took me under her wing, introduced me to everything (and everyone) I grew to love in Korea.
One of the many things that I love about Heather is her complete attentiveness to detail. She remembers things that I don't even remember telling her. Things that are seemingly insignificant at the time. A couple years later in Korea, long after our great soup debate on Parliament Hill, she presented me with a homemade potato LEEK soup on my birthday. That was the moment when I fully understood the incredible amount of thought and effort she puts into her friendships. She knows exactly how to make a person feel important.
I wanted to do a potato leek soup dedicated to Heather. After some thought, I decided to take it up a notch by adding asparagus to the recipe.
So, I guess that's, like, a step up from hers.
- 1 bunch of asparagus, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 large leeks, white parts chopped
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium sized onions, chopped
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 5 tbsp butter
- 5 tbsp flour
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 2 tbsp oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and leeks; season with salt and pepper. Stir for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add the asparagus, but reserve the tips for later. Add the garlic and oregano and stir until fragrant. Stir in the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes or so.
Add in the stock and bring the heat up high to boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Meanwhile, in a separate small pot or pan, melt the butter over medium high heat. Once the butter is bubbling, whisk in the flour and mix until thickened.
Add this to the soup pot, add the asparagus tips, and boil until asparagus tips are soft and the soup is thick. Stir in the the cream or milk and simmer 5 more minutes. Mash or blend some, if you like. We like biting into chunks of asparagus and potatoes, so I only mashed a bit.
I served this with oregano pepper biscuits I had made earlier in the week. Though, I imagine any buttered bread would do.
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5. "Chinese Rocks" – The Heartbreakers
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This song was co-written by punk legends Richard Hell and Dee Dee Ramone for the Ramones to play, but Ramones guitar player Johnny refused to play it. Too druggy. You know, the band that was openly looking forward to sniffing glue didn't want to be associated with drugs. Although I suppose glue is technically legal. In any event, Hell's band The Heartbreakers ended up recording it. In retrospect, I kind of agree with Johnny. The Ramones were into comic book imagery and schlocky horror movies. "Chinese Rocks" kind of had a dangerous junkie edge that was a little too scary and grown-up for the Ramones (or at least the image they were trying to cultivate). It should be noted, however, that the Ramones did eventually record this song, though the lyrics "Hey, is Dee Dee home" were changed to something a little less incriminating for someone actually in the group.
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3. "Puffy Cloud" – Ween
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2. "Journey to the Center of the Mind" – The Amboy Dukes
This one was a tough call. Technically, it could be talking about transcendental meditation, but I'm going to call "drugs." The psychedelic imagery and talk of altered consciousness is just too blatant for sobriety to be possible. Plus, Ted Nugent is involved, although this may end up being the most rational thing he's ever done.
1. "Heroin" – The Velvet Underground
This song was actually the reason Dee Dee Ramone wrote "Chinese Rocks." That was his own version of Lou Reed's epic ode to/against everyone's favorite opiate. Mo Tucker's tribal tom and bass perfectly emulates the heartbeat of the excited junkie, while Reed's words wring complexity and pathos out of the subject. This isn't necessarily a sunny-day road trip song, but sometimes days can be dark.
There are many other examples, including Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life" and Eric Clapton's "Cocaine" that I didn't feel like discussing this time around. What others do you guys like?
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I've just about gotten to the end of the "Foyle's War" episodes available on DVD. This is another of those BBC series you can get on Netflix these days. They are prepared according to a recipe that allows variation. I got started on "Cracker" via Netflix but had previously watched "Morse" and "Poirot" and others via Masterpiece Theatre on television when I was in Portland. I often reflect on what they all have in common, most obviously a key superior male -- the Sherlock Holmes pattern. He picks up the telling detail and then puts the puzzle together, seemingly with steely detachment. Watson seems to have all the human warmth. It is characteristic of these series to provide a sidekick. After all, if there were not some lesser -- if warmer -- being in the story, Holmes would be reduced to talking to himself or there would be very little script.
Yet "Foyle's War" is based on a man whom both writer and actor (Michael Kitchen) agree to be a dialogue minimalist: he says very little. Maybe in compensation, he has two sidekicks: another younger man to run down background and tell it to him (and us) and a Chatty Cathy of a driver, a long stalk of a girl with honey-colored hair. (The actress is actually named "Honeysuckle Weeks" which sounds more like the name of a character, but the character is called "Sam," short for Samantha.) The donnee or conceit or schtick of the series is that it's happening during WWII in England when the country is under terrible destructive pressure, quite truly fighting for her life, but Foyle is not in the war directly so the title of the series is ironic. Foyle is a Detective Chief Inspector on the south coast of England, presumably out of the action.
But no one in WWII England was really out of the action. Anthony Horowitz, who also writes children's horror stories, has accepted the challenge of devising plots that will create a tension -- which he envisions as concentric circles: the outermost being the war in all its worldwide aspects and the innermost being the moral code (as opposed to the legal code) of one man. (He's not above occasionally ignoring the letter of the law.) Foyle is a lonely man, a widower, who has a son in the RAF with whom he shares close ties but not much explanation.
Michael Kitchen is suited for this role in the first place and became invested in influencing it in the second place because he is a physically unremarkable (short, balding) man with a face that responds minutely to his inner life: marking, commenting, considering with a twist of the mouth, a quirk of the eyebrow, a small turn of the head or change in focus. This is ideal for film. The other actors say that they watch him from the sidelines while his scenes are shot, think he has done little or nothing, and then see the scene on film where it is a revelation. There's a whole Greek chorus of comment in his face.
Another tiny marker seems to be unique to this role. (I've known him previously from "Out of Africa" where he was the comprehending friend of Isak Dinesen and from "The Buccaneers" where he was a penniless estate owner trying to urge his son to put the estate before romance, as he himself has done.) The marker seems to be his eyes, which are the key introduction for Foyle. His pupils are always contracted, making his eyes intensely blue and focused. I don't know whether there is a drug that can do this or whether Kitchen has some sort of yogic control over his irises, but I think they simply made sure to keep a bright light on his face. True enough, when I watch carefully, his face seems light while his dialogue partner often has a face that is dark while being backlit. Of course, a well-lit face is a necessity for an actor who acts with such subtlety.
The other male detective actors ("prime solvers" rather than "prime suspects") sometimes produce the results of empathy, but one rarely sees it happening. "Cracker," for instance, is always in such a frenzy of his own motives that when he finally comes out with his "solution" speech it rather seems to have come out of nowhere. Robson Green is probably halfway between that style and the Foyle style, but much funnier than Foyle in quick bursts of goofiness. Foyle is never goofy.
One of the intros describes Foyle as one of those "rocks" on which one can absolutely depend, a moral center of the kind we all long for our leaders to be. (Well, maybe the special interest crowd doesn't.) Such people can be unsympathetic if not simply boring, but Foyle is not because of his loneliness which he only allows to show in isolated [sic] moments. Much of the tie between himself and Sam is not romantic (she takes a bit of a twirl with his son) but rather from her awareness that he is lonely and his gratitude for her blithe and enthusiastic approach to life. He does not hesitate to draw the line which she may not cross and, like an obedient golden retriever, she sometimes tests the line but does not cross it. There are transient romantic interests for Foyle: one from his past and one as solitary as he is. No scenes of sexual intimacy with women.
Foyle's son lives the life his father longs for -- dashing, risking, hell with the consequences, misinterpreting -- and we see in his experience the price he pays, which is different than the price his father pays with his discipline and reliablility. That is, the writer is aware that we ALL pay a price, even the virtuous. It is partly this awareness of human limits that provides the empathy that drives the plots. And some people think this is only a "period piece" about a nostalgic time. Lack of empathy, that!
3 comments:
- Catnapping said...
I've been checking Foyle's War DVD's out from the library. I'm hooked.
Another series I like is Midsomer Murders...another BBC offering with John Nettles.
I'm also into the Inspector Lynley series...geez, once you go Brit, honey, you never go back!
- Cal said...
I have been watching the first three episodes. I was similarly struck by Kitchen's (Foyle's) nearly impassive expression and body language that still conveys so much. I was also struck by how the characters look each other in the eye, unflinchingly, especially Foyle, who backs down to no one. It can be intimidating to look someone in the eye without letting one's eyes flick occasionally to one side or to look down. In fact, in general conversation, it is perhaps impolite to do this.
that was an amazing piece on foyle/kitchen. breathtaking. Im just a little surprised to see Foyle compared in any way, other than country of origin, to the buffoonery on Midsomer. Not on his best day was Nettles ever a shadow to Kitchen.


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Hey Peeps! How is the onset of summer treating you? I had recently been to Alleppey, Kerala with my gals. The initial plan was to visit Goa but you know how collective plans go; after a week of deliberations, we settled on an Alleppey houseboat vacation.
All of us had been to Goa multiple times and in fact, you could read my reviews here and here. For this trip, we wanted a fresh place. The best part of our Kerala trip was that none of us had experienced Alleppey or lazying around in houseboats till then. We went on a 3 days and 2 nights trip to Alleppey. In this relatively short duration, we did manage to fit in an exotic heritage resort, overnight stay in a boathouse, backwaters tour, a diesel boat tour and lots more. Not bad for the limited time and budget!
Once, I was back from this wonderful experience I realised the inhibitions that were stopping me from visiting Kerala on a girl's trip were unfounded. Frankly, we were a bit hesitant before the trip for the language barrier – none of us girls spoke Malayalam.
Moreover, it's hot and humid over there; could we pull off short summer attire without being leched upon or hassled?Thankfully, the trip went smoother than we had thought about. Sill to avert any risks, we had booked everything in advance.
How to reach Alleppey from Bangalore?
The moment we decided to travel Alleppey ( the anglicised term for Alappuzha), we had distributed the tasks so that no one gets overburdened. We were a group of 5 girls, all on the lookout for good clean fun.
We booked seats from Bangalore to Alleppey through the Redbus app and got a premium sleeper bus with Kallada Travels. The bus was supposed to start at 10.45 p.m. from Madiwala bus stop and reach by 9 a.m next morning. Sadly, our departure was delayed and we reached late by 3 hours, a bit over noon.
As we wanted to experience both the forms of travel, for the return, we booked our tickets in the Alleppey Bangalore Express. Luckily the train was on time and we reached Bangalore by mid-morning.
Bangalore to Alleppey Bus fare: Rs 1,864 with taxes.
Alleppey to Bangalore Train fare: Rs 1,000
If you ask me, I prefer the train over the bus (even a sleeper one). The train journey wasn't marred by any delays and was more comfortable.
Experiencing an Alleppey Houseboat
We had booked a two bedroom houseboat for the five of us. The boathouse was something of a dream since last few years. Seriously, even with breathtaking beaches and overall superior facilities, I did miss a houseboat experience in my Thailand trips.
I have always been impatient and had my dessert first. So, we just had to experience the boathouse before dipping feet in Kerala backwaters or Alappuzha tourist places. You know, we had reached Alleppey later than the estimated time, we had kept our contact person posted about the delay. Since we had booked our personal houseboat, they were patiently waiting for us.
The Arrival
On arrival, our hosts served us a nimbu pani as the welcome drink. I know, it sounds pretty lame now, but, after the travel and in that majestic setting, it did feel special! After freshening up, they served us lunch by 1.30 p.m.
The lunch served was a mix of delectable local fare. I loved the fish starter and sambhar served. By the way, one of our friends was having veg food due to personal reason. In case you are a vegetarian or travel with vegetarians, do not worry about the food. Those who feel you can't get veg food in Kerala, let me clear this – it's a myth. I tried both veg and non-veg food. Being a foodie, I loved everything about it.
Yes, you can get vegetarian food in Kerala or a houseboat in particular. No, everything is not cooked in coconut oil. The cooking medium is your choice and you need to make it clear in advance.
I am open to any kind of food taste so food cooked in coconut oil was not a big deal for me. But my friends preferred the ubiquitous refined oil, so as a group, we settled for the latter. The Boathouse contact person was informed in advance about our food behaviour and they took proper care of it.
The Evening
After having lunch, our girl gang was energised to enjoy the stay and make it an unforgettable trip. The backwaters stretching out till infinity, the serene view of lush flora and pleasant sail in the houseboat in Alleppey were a perfect recipe to get lost in its magical world.
We clicked lots of pictures of each other but struggled to get a nice group pic as the Captain was at the steering wheel other staff was busy preparing evening snacks. Doesn't it feel great to be pampered?
If you want an authentic freshwater fish buying experience, the boathouse Captain would be glad to take you to the local market as well. They can also stop the boat during the afternoon and you can take a small boat to travel through the backwaters and join the Alleppey houseboat. We did not want to do that because our 3rd day of the trip was planned for backwaters.
The houseboat sails only during the day. Post sunset, it is docked to a safe harbour. Start off early and make the most of your time.
The boat was docked to a harbour almost near sunset and we hated that. honestly, I wanted to experience the sunset from a houseboat in Alleppey which unfortunately we could not. We requested the captain to ride for additional 1 hour as we started at around 1 pm and the boat was stopped at 5 in the evening. We heard it from others of their experience and I was under the impression that the houseboat ride continues till 7 and then they give halt. Well, our request was turned down; not happy at all.
Instead of thinking about what could have happened we chose to live in the moment and we all sat together with soft music in the dining area. Our hosts we not so rude and strict, they came to us asking if we want something from the market, they could get us. Next, we wanted to try was local alcohol Toddy. We asked them to get that along with few chips and chocolates. I loved their gesture that they did not charge us anything extra on top of the actual cost.
Post sunset we decided to dance to peppy music (we had brought along our Bluetooth speakers, it helps!) and nobody objected to it. The dinner was served by 9 and we were asked to vacate the corridor post dinner so that boat crew could sleep there.
The Morning After
Sadly, the boathouse we sailed in Allepp had cockroaches, rats, insets etc. Despite being airconditioned, we could not sleep sound on account of rodents. The boat started again early morning the next day to take us back to the starting point. The breakfast was simple pan Indian fare of bread omelette and idli vada along with tea/coffee.
You have three options of the category of rooms in the houseboat. One, without any a/c. Second, with a/c turned on during your sleep hours from 8 pm to 6 am. Third, a luxurious but rather unnecessary use of a/c throughout your stay. We weren't going to be holed up in our rooms in the day, so had chosen the second option.
Our overall experience of Alleppey Houseboat
Now, if you want to take my overall experience and suggestion, aside from the evening disappointment it was an overall breathtaking and relaxing experience.
Pros of Alleppey Houseboat
- You can have relaxed and peaceful time in lush environs of Kerala backwaters.
- It's calmer than public or shared boats available in Alleppey.
- If you go in a big group, it's economical as they have space to settle more people.
- Food quality was a decent setup of local fare. However, the options were limited.
- In case you want to change in oil like sunflower oil or refined, they cook food according to our preferences.
- They provide good food option to vegetarians as well.
Cons of Alleppey Houseboat
- You might find rodents and insect in Houseboats.
- If you start late and they stop early like in our case at 5 p.m., it might be a short trip for a considerable sum.
- If you want to try out local fish and dishes in evening as well, you need to buy it from the market and then give it to cook. They include fish only once in their meal.
- If you have taken a large houseboat, it might not pass through the big canal and you cannot get enough of backwaters view.
The pros and cons can be different in your case. I was disappointed that I did not get fish for dinner whereas my friends were happy to get the safest option, homemade chicken curry for dinner.
Things to keep in mind while having Houseboat ride in Alleppey
- Try to reach on time as they will stop the ride around sunset and you might feel shortchanged.
- Always carry your first aid box and generic medicines. The boat will be in mid of the water, in case of any medical emergency, it might take time to reach the city. Also, if you feel your stomach can't take all kinds of food or you are prone to upset stomach, carry along your medicines.
- Carry Odomas or any other mosquito bite protection creme. Those winged devils could be a nagging issue.
- If you are going to a girls trip just like us, be little careful while enjoying the trip.
- You need to bargain with local taxi/auto drivers from the bus stop to the port. It's a small city transportation cost is very low compared to the metro city.
- It's always better to have an advance booking of houseboats rather than going there and looking out for one.
- If you are keen on houseboat experience in daytime only and want to enjoy the backwaters as well, you can take houseboat for a day trip only. You get lots of homestay for an overnight stay in a decent amount. We are regretting the stay during the night as we could not sleep peacefully.
- Carry a good sunscreen lotion even if you are going for covered houseboat ride. The sun is really harsh and even indirect heat effects our skin.
- Carry lightweight and breezy outfits for a carefree summer feel.
- Do try out local cuisine if you are a foodie. Their cooking style is completely unique and worth trying.
Penning my experience is not over yet and I just realised it's going to be a long one. So, a second part is on the cards shortly.
Stay tuned with www.myclosetdiary.com for my next 2 days experience in a heritage resort and diesel boat backwaters ride.
Until the next time! Explore it if you dream for it. 🙂


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