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Running Time: 145 minutes
Starring: Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Brendan Gleeson and William Hurt
Screenplay by: Steven
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Retail Price: $29.99
Specs: 1.33:1 Full Screen, English Dolby Digital 5.1, English DTS 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Surround, English Subtitles, Spanish Subtitles, French Subtitles, Scene Index (32 Scenes), 2-Disc Set
Released: March 5th, 2002
Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick... two masters of the cinema who seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. While each have had their fair share of successes, critical kudos and critical bombs, they are essentially two different filmmakers. Spielberg likes to manipulate the heart strings with stories that inspire the mind and heart, while Kubrick always likes to keep you guessing with his brand of darkness, the evils of the human heart and cold emotions.
This is what makes "A.I." such an interesting project. It's Spielberg's first film since "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" where he is credited as the sole screenwriter AND director. While Kubrick has passed away, it is widely known that Kubrick was also fascinated with Spielberg's films and the two did some major collaboration on "A.I." for quite a long time (Kubrick began to develop it himself back in 1983). Kubrick wanted Spielberg to helm the film. After he died, however, Spielberg took full control of the project claiming to respect Stanley's vision while adding his own in. Adding Kubrick and Spielberg together sounds like quite an awesome idea for a movie, let alone a vision. Two incredible and well respected filmmakers to bring to life a single movie. While Kubrick can't judge for himself, let alone all that he was involved with was the idea for the movie, developing portions of it and elements of the script, we can clearly see his ideas and visions throughout the film, truly making it one unique collaboration despite Spielberg controlling the puppets strings. Yet, you really do feel it's a movie from both of their ends. At times separate from one another and at other times mixed in. How does "A.I." measure up? Let's see...
Haley Joel Osment plays David, a robot who is made to look like and act like a real, live living boy. David is a prototype robot and the first of his kind. He is shipped to the Swinton home where two parents, Monica and Henry are coming to terms with their son Martin who has some kind of sickness and is being frozen until he's all better. While Monica at first rejects David and knows it will never replace Martin, she soon grows to like him. However, to make David love her back she has to touch certain parts of his body and recite a variety of interesting words. She does this, and David instantly becomes attached to her. However, the unthinkable then happens. Martin is defrosted and begins to heal. This, of course, causes jealousy among David as Martin teases David to the bone. David begins to feel that Monica loves Martin more, and Martin often tricks David making David seem like the bad guy and often misunderstood. However, in a pretty sad and emotional scene, Monica abandons David in the forest. David feels however Monica will love him as much as Martin if he can become a real boy. David is inspired by the fairy tale "Pinocchio" and feels if he can find the Blue Fairy like in the story, he can become a real boy. This begins a journey like no other where David must start to realize and accept the cruelty of the world in addition to struggling to stay alive.
"A.I. Artificial Intelligence" has been one of the most secretive movie projects in years and was one of the summer of 2001's biggest projects (one of the few films during that time that was not a sequel or a remake).Surrounded by buzz ever since Spielberg said he would take over the project from Kubrick, the film has been backed my an incredible marketing campaign from great teaser trailers, great teaser TV spots and a *HUGE* portal of web mythology, the biggest since the indie sleeper "The Blair Witch Project". This is also a pretty important film since it's Spielberg's first movie since "Saving Private Ryan" and as I mentioned, another shot at screenwriting which he has not done since "Poltergeist" (and again, the last time he was both credited writer and director was for "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind").
Yet despite all the marketing and anticipation it had going for it, "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" failed to spark the interest in audiences that it most likely deserved. The film had a strong first place opening in its first weekend out, but its take of nearly 30 million was still a bit underwhelming. From there, the film dipped and dipped. And while reviews were positive for the most part, "A.I.:Artificial Intelligence" is a prime example of what the term "word of mouth" means and that it still does exist. I was hard pressed to find people who liked the film during its release, and I am sure many were turned off by it and that it wasn't what they were hoping for and expecting. So those people told their friends that they didn't like it, and well, the film only grossed around 75 million domestically. Certainly that's not a bad amount, but for Spielberg? Given his force and all the marketing, it was incredibly lackluster. And even though the film wasn't much of a commercial success, it didn't get much notice in the awards season either which I found to be quite disappointing.
But back to the movie itself. It's not easy to talk to about "A.I." but I'll do my best. Let's just say that this movie is pretty much a futuristic Pinocchio, and it's refreshing to know Spielberg does acknowledge that by bringing up the original story throughout the film. What I did like a lot about it how you can feel and sense the Kubrick-ness to the movie. The opening, to me, feels like Kubrick. The body of the film is like a combo of the two while the final act is pure manipulative Spielberg. This movie brings a lot of their movies to mind... "Hook" (the teddy especially), "2001", "The Shining", "A Clockwork Orange", "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind", "E.T." and quite a few more. Spielberg is not known as a writer and I don't think he's a good one as a matter of fact, but I must say the dialogue in the movie rings very true and doesn't sound corny or dumb. While I will give points there to Spielberg and while I did enjoy the movie very much, there's some really deep flaws within the script. Spielberg has a perfect structure throughout the movie. He develops characters and settings well, but once David is abanonded and David's quest for the Blue Fairy starts, it's really all down hill from there. Everything happens too easily for David and there's no sense of real challenge for him. The places and events that occur really could have been fleshed out and really could have added a ton more to the story, and while Spielberg does things with them I found myself wanting more satisfaction out of them. Not to say it's not bad, it's good, but there really needed to be more development and fleshing out.
This brings to me yet more points with the story. The character, Gigolo Joe, did need more development and more interaction with David. Joe is David's companion (not to mention the creepy Teddy Bear that I really loved) and is a lover robot (gasp! finally, some sexual things in a Spielberg movie!) who's programmed to pleasure women (gotta love that neck move/thing). There needed to be more of him and a sense to his connection with David. Their goodbye was was way too easy.
The ending though... the ending is pure Spielberg. I liked the ending, but ultimately, I found it very unsatisfying and disappointing. I felt it was out of place with the rest of the film. It wraps the main theme up in a totally different way as Spielberg tugs at your heart strings, as he does try to give closure to the subject matter. While your heart may soar and your eyes may get flooded, it doesn't wrap so many other things up and features an incredible amount of loose ends as far as characters and events go. I did like the ending despite being out of place, but it did annoy me.
There is a lot to like about "A.I." that just further proves how great of a storyteller Spielberg really is. The acting is simply phenomenal and I feel really was Oscar® worthy. If you thought Haley Joel Osment was great in "The Sixth Sense", he's going to blow you away here. Osment continues to show his tremendous depth and range. He's just so incredibly eerie and creepy as David, he really deserved an Oscar® nod as far as I'm concerned. Frances O'Connor, Jude Law and William Hurt all really stand out despite their much smaller roles within the film. Connor and Law are certainly the most impressive supporting players in the film, given what they do and what they do convey within their characters. There are also some very nice and fun voice cameos from some major stars.
Spielberg brings his great, polished techniques to the movie that really excel and I also felt were Oscar® worthy (he did score a Golden Globe nod though). The lighting is incredible as it is used to symbolize so much, not to mention the fantastic editing so you don't miss anything. The camera shots are so unique and brilliant and Spielberg's direction and visionary is top notch. There also some great robotics, computer animation and special effects that blew my mind. It all blends so seamlessly you get such a a sense of awe and it feels like it's all playing right in front of you. John Williams also creates one of his best scores ever that really accompany the film and give it a further sense of wonder and life. It's beautiful, it's haunting and it's just great to hear (his score did get noticed through it all).
"A.I. Artificial Intelligence" may not be Spielberg's best film, and it's certainly not his worst either. But no matter what, fans will never be happy and will always find flaws within the film, especially when compared to the late Stanley Kubrick. Still, it looks visually stunning and has some great acting. While the script may have uneven points, it does bring up some interesting issues that are ready for discussion and can be compared with cloning in a sense: can we love something that may seem so real but really isn't? "A.I." raises all the right issues, especially as technology advances farther and farther. It's not a perfect movie by any means, but pretty damn good.
Presented in 1.33:1 full screen (a separate anamorphic widescreen release is also available), I must say I was a bit disappointed with this transfer as it's not up to Dreamworks' usual high standards. It's not terrible or anything, but I think it does not exactly reflect the film's visuals truly. Yes, it is a hard movie on the visual side since it is not so consistent. There are many dark schemes, many sorts of blues and all kinds of patterns in the art direction. Be it the isolated forests, the lights and wonderment of the cities or the somewhat subdued colors of suburbia, there's a lot that is offered as far as visuals throughout the film.
The problem with the transfer besides it chopping up some really lovely and intricate shots (which is quite annoying) is that it's much murkier and darker than it really should be, and this becomes quite distracting and annoying very fast. There are also some blemishes and dirt pieces here and there, but the transfer's greatest flaw is that it's overloaded with shimmering and edge halos. The abundance of these nearly drove me insane, as the noise level on the transfer is pretty high. The image itself is also a bit soft for my tastes. But with that said, the transfer does a lot right. Fleshtones look wonderful, color saturation nicely captures everything (be it the neon streets or nature portions) as it is bold, has depth and very fitting and detail is downright impeccable (I noticed a lot of stuff in the background I didn't the first time). If you can just get past the flaws, you'll see that there is a lot to like here. A solid job well done... but try to stick with the widescreen.
The audio certainly does not disappoint here, as Dreamworks offers a bevy of sound options for the movie: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Surround and yep, an English DTS 5.1 track (and why not? the first disc is just the film sans one feature). I like to think of "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" as an interesting film as far as sound. There are plenty of opportunities for surrounds, but the film also has more subtle, gentle and peaceful moments where it is drowned in a mystical serenity. Each 5.1 track perfectly capture the loud and soft moments, with a nice balance between sound effects, music and dialogue so nothing is ever distorted or drowned out.
Dialogue is quite clear and John William's powerful, even eerie score sounds particularly haunting yet true through all the channels in each mix, a nice sign of some good mixing. The old-time kinda songs that are heard throughout the film (such as in Gigolo Joe's introduction) also sound pretty nice through the channels. Williams' score rises up and moves down at all the right times. But even with that said and with all the clearness of the dialogue, the surrounds do pack a major punch. What Rogue City offers in its scope, the horrors of the Flesh Fair and Joe's escape pack some great moments to show off any home theater system. Subwoofer use is nothing short of excellent and the surrounds really do pack a fine punch, bringing you into the sweeping moments. In the end though, I found the DTS track to be more superior. I found it to be filled with more depth, pack a bit more punch and be a bit more realized. Still, each 5.1 track is quite nice and will nicely accompany the film no matter which one you choose. Also included are English, French and Spanish subtitles.
It's always nice to see such a big movie come out in a decent time frame and have just the right amount of supplements. Given Spielberg's feelings toward DVD, you won't find a commentary here but do have enough that nicely packs this edition to feel quite complete. The only extra on the first disc is Creating A.I. Featuring executive producer Jan Harlan (Kubrick's brother-in-law I believe), Steven Spielberg, producer Bonnie Curtis and producer Kathleen Kennedy, this piece discusses the film's backdrop and uses film clips, on-the-set footage and stills. The origins of the project here are discussed in nice detail here and how Spielberg and Kubrick collaborated, making this is a very solid and intriguing look of what the film is and how it came to be.
On to disc two now. Acting A.I. is broken up into two portions: "A Portrait of David" and "A Portrait of Gigolo Joe." Using some behind-the-scenes clips, Spielberg, Osment and Law are interviewed here. The actors talk about their initial meetings, their roles, working with Spielberg and important aspects to the film. Hearing each actor talk about their role and as they give their thoughts is quite interesting and entertaining, and I especially liked how articulate Spielberg is in how he wanted to make the characters. Good stuff here. The David portion lasts about nine minutes and the Joe one about six.
Designing A.I. is broken up into two sections as well: "'A.I.': From Drawings to Sets" and "Dressing 'A.I.'". The first lasts about seven-and-a-half minutes, and has interviews with concept illustrator Chris Baker and set designer Rick Carter. Baker is quite enthusiastic and also very interesting as he talks about meeting Kubrick (he chose him to work on the project) and working with him. Carter also offers some interesting tidbits on designing the sets and how everything works. Film clips highlight the piece too. The latter piece also uses film clips and features costumer designer Bob Ringwood. Ringwood discusses his thoughts on the movie, his impressions and how he created different sides to the story with the clothes. Great, interesting stuff.
Lighting A.I. is a nice four-and-a-half minute bit with Spielberg's longtime cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski. Featuring some nice on-the-set footage and stills, Kaminski talks about his involvement with the movie and the different "looks" to it. Very insightful stuff. Special Effects lasts nearly eight minutes and features interviews with special effects supervisor Michael Lantieri. He talks about what he did and goes through some pointers in bringing part of the Flesh Fair to life. Nice stuff.
Robots Of A.I. features Spielberg giving meaning to what Mechas are (complete with film clips), but the main portion of this featurette is going through designing the robots with one of the best gurus in the business, that's right, Stan Winston. Some on-the-set clips are included plus behind-the-scene footage of the creation of these. Effect supervisor at Stan Winston Studio J. Alan Scott also gives some information on creating the machines. Here's a hint for you: it's a lot more complex than it looks. Fascinating and wow - what hard work these geniuses do. There's also a bit on creating Teddy, complete with an interview with the voice of the character, Jack Angel. This all lasts around a good 14 minutes.
Special Visual Effects and Animation: ILM is broken down into five segments: "An Overview," "The Robots," "The Miniatures," "The New York City Sequence: Shot Progression" and "Animating 'A.I.'" ILM visual effects supervisor Dennis Murren, associate visual effects supervisor Doug Smythe and other of those ILM geniuses talk about the creation and many portions of what it goes in to creating such complex, amazing special effects and how they do it. Nicely edited and broken down perfectly, one can really get a sense in what it takes and how some of this amazing stuff was accomplished, and how it looks so real. Just wonderful and well worth watching every segment even if you're the slightest bit interested. Film clips and stills help illustrate the process in addition to behind-the-scenes footage.
The Sound Of Music Of A.I. is broken down into two segments: "Sound Design" and "The Music." The first is a nice demonstration (with clips and stills of course!) from sound master Gary Rydstrom. Rydstrom talks about while his job here was unusual and what he did, but the real treat here is him showing off what he does best and his rather insightful takes on what sound means in life and to the movie. Last six minutes and forty-five seconds, this is well done. And then we have the latter, also using film clips and stills (as well on-the-set footage) and lasting around six minutes. Here John Williams talks about Spielberg's filmmaking approach and how it fits music. Williams talks about what magic he worked with the film (it is really beautiful) and how all the pieces fit together as far as the overall themes of the music and movie, as well as how this score is different than the usual score he does for good old Steven. Got to love Williams.
Steven Spielberg: Our Responsibility To Artificial Intelligence is a little two-and-a-half minute bit as Spielberg talks about his own views on how we should treat robotics as if they were real and whatnot. Nice insights we get to hear as the DVD credits play. While that's all nice, one must see the A.I. Archives - they are incredibly impressive. You can see two of the film's wonderful trailers here (in non-anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound), storyboards for "Joe's Goodbye," "David's Leap" and "David and the Blue Fairy," Chris Baker's Portfolio outlining some major characters and points in the movie, an incredibly extensive and impressive Production Design Portfolio, the really nice ILM Portfolio, a Portrait Gallery and Steven Spielberg Behind The Scenes (both with photographs by David James). WHEW! Here you really see how much effort, planning and collaboration it takes to design such an impressive movie. Rounding the disc out are Cast and Filmmaker Biographies and Filmographies plus some well-written and interesting production notes.
In all, there's a lot of solid stuff here as you can definitely feel and experience the evolution of the project as you look at the storyboards and watch the featurettes. Everyone gives great interviews as they talk about their own parts to help bring this project to life, and there really is never a dull moment in the supplements - something which is downright amazing. There is a lot of articulation and a lot of depth here, and fans of the movie are sure to enjoy it. Even if you weren't thrilled with the movie, you'll be sure to get something new out of the movie and get a different perspective as well as appreciation if you go through what's here.
Even though "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" was a box office disappointment, strong critical notices and had many movie fans divided, I'm curious to see what the film's status will be in ten years time as far as general reaction and what it will be remembered for. Will it have faded from memory? Will it be a cult classic? Will anyone remember that Stanley Kubrick was involved with it? That remains to be seen. This DVD is a must rent if you have never seen it, and a worthy purchase if you liked the movie. While the sound mixes are good and the supplements incredibly strong, I couldn't help but feel disappointed by the transfer. Nonetheless, "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" is a different kind of movie experience: it's something that you'll never expect or probably experience for quite awhile, as the blending of two cinematic masters come together to create a unique film ... one that this critic personally loved.

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All you need to know about travelling to the Isle of Wight
There are three cross Solent ferry operators:
On the Island, there are two Public Transport operators.
There are variables that can influence your choice of ferry route.
For a day trip, there is no need to bring your vehicle, especially if your chosen route is on the South Eastern and North Western corners of the Island. For instance: Sandown, Shanklin, Brading, and Yarmouth. Due to either there being good transport links from the ferry port, or the Island side ferry port is close to your start point.
If you need to drive to your departure port, and then continue on foot, the table below will show what operators have nearby parking.
If you are coming for a multi-day break, by car, any ferry operator will suffice. On foot, ideally you should choose a route that serves a destination port that is nearest to you final destination.
Prices vary for vehicles, depending on the time of year. and other factors that the Ferry Operators do not divulge. As with airlines, there are no fixed prices. If demand is high, expect to pay more - especially in the peak Summer months, and on public holidays.
There are often advertised deals, which are worth looking out for.;
Also, the more passengers in the vehicle, the more economical it will be - obviously.
You can turn up not booked and often get on a ferry. The Vehicle ferries often allow spaces for the emergency services, and they are often under capacity outside of peak periods. Expect to pay the most expensive price though, and expect a wait if it's busy.
Don't fret if you miss your booked ferry slot. There are small financial penalties - especially if the next ferry is in a more 'expensive time ' slot. These penalties are rarely enforced. You will though, be processed on a first come first served basis. Those who have booked for that ferry will get priority. The not booked will be processed, generally according to their arrival time.
Foot passenger prices are generally fixed bi-annually, and vary according to the operator, The variance in prices between operators should not be significant enough to influence your choices when travelling by foot.
http://salonstudiowest.com/about/team/tanya/ Foot passengers on all routes, DO NOT have to book in advance, it's on a first come, first served basis. If you turn up in time for a foot ferry - you will usually get on that ferry.
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|Lymington||Yarmouth||Wightlink||Car Ferry||Yes||Yes||40 mins||Hourly||Yes||Lymington Pier||None|
|Southampton||West Cowes||Red Funnel||Catamaran||No||No||25 mins||Hourly||Yes||Southampton Central
(15 mins by bus)
|Southampton||East Cowes||Red Funnel||Car Ferry||Yes||Yes||55 mins||Hourly||Yes||Southampton Central
(15 mins by bus)
|Portsmouth||Fishbourne||Wightlink||Car Ferry||Yes||Yes||45 mins||Hourly||No||No||None|
|Portsmouth||Ryde||Wightlink||Catamaran||No||Yes||22 mins||Hourly||No||Portsmouth Harbour||Ryde Pier Head|
|Southsea||Ryde||Hovertravel||Hovercraft||No||No||10 mins||30 mins||Yes||Portsmouth & Southsea - by bus||Ryde Esplanade|
Bringing Your Vehicle?
The earlier you book your vehicle, and the more flexible you are - the cheaper it will be.
I suggest you try booking a ferry to get a quote for your planned trip.
Cowes equals West Cowes
Officially, there are two towns: Cowes and East Cowes. Both are situated on either side of the banks of the River Medina
This can be confusing to non-locals. Even Red Funnel refers to Cowes as 'West Cowes' to stop any confusion.
West Cowes = Cowes - Passenger Ferry only.
East Cowes = East Cowes - Car Ferry only.
East Cowes is on the Eastern banks of the River Medina.
Cowes, or "West Cowes" is on the Western banks of the River Medina.


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We are pleased to feature a rising star amongst the world of electronic music. Ayla recently signed to Berlin label Zatar, a label run by the award winning DJ and producer Phonique.
Zatar was launched back in 2022 as a fresh label, which focusses on new connections Phonique developed over the past 6 plus years. Artists like Fairplay, Nilu and Bakka became very close companions and are the core of Zatar. The label name stems from eating a lot of Za’atar (which is Zatar in German) during Phonique's visits to Amman, Petra and the Dead Sea. The label therefore features a lot Middle Eastern vibes and has rapidly pushed itself to the forefront of DJ sets and playlists alike for many artists across the world.
Ayla is one of the newest recruits to the label and has been enjoying much success following her first release. We caught up with her this week chatting all things Brazil as well as discussing her new EP.
Hi Ayla, how are you and what have you been up to this week? This last week here, the first challenge was surviving the tropical heat that is taking place in São Paulo! I was very happy and excited with the results of my last release, so it was 2 weeks with a lot of work done and many good work deliveries. In addition to that I was in the studio also finishing my next tracks!
You recently had a release on Berlin label Zatar Music. Tell us more about that.
I was very happy to be the first Brazilian woman to release on the Zatar Music label and they are my first two original tracks with my own vocals, so it was a sum of good things happening! I felt honoured.
You have been working closely with label head of Zatar, Phonique who has been mentoring you on your journey. How has that been going for you?
I feel very privileged to receive all this affection and attention from such a renowned producer and with the weight he has in the market. Because it was my first launch, it was a very special moment for me. It was so special that I ended up getting the Zatar logo tattooed, so it's something I'll remember for the rest of my life! It was a very special first release!
What else can you tell us about future releases, anything exciting in the pipeline?
Lately I've been investing a lot of hours in the studio, mainly focusing on my vocals! This year you can expect a lot of collabs with other producers and I'm also focused on releasing all the tracks with my vocals! In addition, I will make a sample pack available with several vocals to collaborate with other producers!
You are based in Brazil. Do you get to Europe often and what are some of the top places in your opinion people should check out musically if they visit?
I haven't been to Europe yet, very soon I intend to be there to play! I'm planning to go here soon, but my top places to visit that are in the pipeline are Ibiza, Berlin and Amsterdam.
Where was your first gig and how did it go?
My first show was marked by an open air residency here in São Paulo in one of the biggest tourist spots around here, Ponte Estaiada.
Which other DJs or producers are you liking right now?
Look, there are several names that I can mention here for you, but I have some specific ones that I have been listening to a lot, in the line of more melodic techno. There is Olivier Giacomotto, Rafael Cerato, Toto Chiavetta, Korolova. When it comes afro house and more organic geenres there is AMÉMÉ and DJ Chus, who I really like, and Phonique too. Basically all the tracks are very much in line with what I really like in music!
What are your go-to labels?
I have some labels in mind that I would really like to launch! Of course there are some different styles, but they are the styles that I use in production! But here are some: Loulou Records, Nervous Inc, Defected Records, Toolroom Records, ZAMNA Records, Diynamic, among others!
You have compiled our latest Berlin Mixtapes Series Episode 064 - Tell us more about your mix.
I made this set with great care! I tried to bring to light everything that represents me musically, trying to be a storyteller that captures the listener from beginning to end! I added several Zatar songs too, this set represents me from start to finish hahaha!
Thanks for spending some time with us, is there anything else you'd like to share with our readers?
It was great to be able to share a little more about me here with you! What I can share most with you is my vision about you always believing in your process and not giving up! Music moves me in a way that I only let myself go until I realised that my greatest pleasure was being in a studio producing! Having my first release of my life happen the way it did, just shows me more and more that I'm on the right path doing what I really love, music!
Genre: Melodic Techno
Favourite colour: Nude
What do you put on your chips: Ketchup & mustard
First record ever bought: It was a U2 vinyl, War! I was 8 years old and I was with my father
Apple or Android: Apple
Can you juggle: No hahaha I'm very clumsy
Weirdest/Coolest item of clothing: A cow costume
If you could have a superpower, what would you choose: I really wish I could teleport
What was the last thing you looked up online? A musical keyboard, and I bought it hahaha
Do you collect anything: Yes, Rolling Stones magazine, I have some new and exclusive and very old editions and covers
What is the most useless talent you have: I'm good at card games
Favourite place to hang out: In Sao Paulo I can recommend several good places
Favourite club: In Sao Paulo: D-Edge
Favourite bar/pub: The Patagonia brewery in Argentina
Favourite beer: Head Hunter - IPA
Favourite place to eat: Ilhabela Republic, best brunch ever
Weirdest thing you have eaten: Ant
How do you like your eggs: Creamy and with cottage cheese
Coffee or tea: Coffeemaniac!
Favourite football team: Brasil!
Favourite track right now: In The Dark - Olivier Giacomotto
Favourite word: LOVE
3 words to describe your mix: Engaging, captivating, dancing
1- Roth & Oliver Nagel feat. Agur - Wings Of Mercy (Phonique Remix)
2- Phonique Feat. Rebecca - Feel What You Want (Alar & Korolova Remix)
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5-FreakMe, German Brigante - We Got It (Remastered 2021)
6-Nilu (DK) - Sigalle
7- Nilu (DK) - Fremtid
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David Charney decreased its stake in Theravance Biopharma Inc (TBPH) by 4.16% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Foundation Asset Management Lp sold 18,774 shares as the company’s stock rose 9.03% with the market. The hedge fund run by David Charney held 432,532 shares of the health care company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $14.81 million, down from 451,306 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Foundation Asset Management Lp who had been investing in Theravance Biopharma Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $1.55B market cap company. The stock increased 1.67% or $0.47 during the last trading session, reaching $28.61. About 31,404 shares traded. Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH) has risen 89.85% since February 14, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 73.15% the S&P500.
Neumann Capital Management Llc decreased its stake in Express Scripts Hldg Co (ESRX) by 73.28% based on its latest 2017Q3 regulatory filing with the SEC. Neumann Capital Management Llc sold 8,640 shares as the company’s stock declined 14.09% while stock markets rallied. The institutional investor held 3,150 shares of the medical and nursing services company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $199,000, down from 11,790 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Neumann Capital Management Llc who had been investing in Express Scripts Hldg Co for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $41.84B market cap company. The stock increased 0.39% or $0.29 during the last trading session, reaching $73.88. About 1.13M shares traded. Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) has declined 16.92% since February 14, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 33.62% the S&P500.
Neumann Capital Management Llc, which manages about $305.78 million and $161.53 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Wisdomtree Tr (DLS) by 12,940 shares to 29,096 shares, valued at $2.15 million in 2017Q3, according to the filing.
Investors sentiment increased to 0.62 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.06, from 0.56 in 2017Q2. It is positive, as 66 investors sold ESRX shares while 414 reduced holdings. 72 funds opened positions while 224 raised stakes. 486.80 million shares or 2.59% less from 499.72 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Global X Management Com Ltd Liability accumulated 0.02% or 12,102 shares. Whitnell & holds 1.34% in Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) or 48,686 shares. First Midwest Natl Bank Trust Division invested in 0.03% or 4,529 shares. Old Mutual Glob Investors (Uk) holds 0.27% or 407,380 shares. Perigon Wealth Mgmt Lc accumulated 935 shares. Roberts Glore & Company Il holds 7,260 shares or 0.3% of its portfolio. Sky Inv Gp Llc, a Connecticut-based fund reported 26,619 shares. Peoples Service reported 2,600 shares. Hanson Mcclain owns 464 shares. Rockshelter Mngmt Ltd Com reported 125,674 shares stake. Selway Asset Mngmt accumulated 1.86% or 50,700 shares. Forte Capital Lc Adv holds 43,168 shares or 0.88% of its portfolio. Tokio Marine Asset owns 4,778 shares. Boston Ltd Liability holds 5,491 shares. Meyer Handelman Co holds 15,412 shares or 0.04% of its portfolio.
Among 24 analysts covering Express Scripts (NASDAQ:ESRX), 11 have Buy rating, 4 Sell and 9 Hold. Therefore 46% are positive. Express Scripts had 56 analyst reports since July 30, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. The firm has “Buy” rating given on Friday, May 26 by Jefferies. Mizuho maintained the stock with “Hold” rating in Wednesday, January 24 report. The firm earned “Hold” rating on Wednesday, October 25 by RBC Capital Markets. The company was upgraded on Monday, April 4 by Cowen & Co. Barclays Capital maintained Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) rating on Thursday, February 18. Barclays Capital has “Overweight” rating and $85 target. The stock has “Overweight” rating by Barclays Capital on Wednesday, July 27. The stock of Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) has “Outperform” rating given on Tuesday, April 26 by Credit Suisse. The rating was upgraded by RBC Capital Markets on Wednesday, January 31 to “Outperform”. As per Wednesday, March 15, the company rating was downgraded by Wells Fargo. The firm has “Market Perform” rating given on Wednesday, March 23 by Leerink Swann.
Investors sentiment decreased to 1.32 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.46, from 1.78 in 2017Q2. It is negative, as 13 investors sold TBPH shares while 18 reduced holdings. 7 funds opened positions while 34 raised stakes. 35.46 million shares or 3.52% more from 34.25 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Sei Invs Company has invested 0% in Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH). Rock Springs Management Limited Partnership invested in 1.02% or 644,400 shares. Moneta Group Advsr Llc holds 0.05% in Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH) or 8,742 shares. Nj State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan stated it has 0.15% of its portfolio in Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH). Ubs Asset Mgmt Americas Inc holds 23,998 shares or 0% of its portfolio. Bnp Paribas Arbitrage Sa holds 4,868 shares. Senzar Asset Management Lc stated it has 1.52% in Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH). State Street invested in 913,836 shares or 0% of the stock. Savings Bank Of America Corporation De invested in 60,584 shares or 0% of the stock. Vanguard Grp Inc Inc accumulated 3.29 million shares or 0.01% of the stock. 950,000 are owned by Cormorant Asset Mngmt Ltd Liability. Old West Inv Management Limited Liability invested in 2.05% or 113,942 shares. Blackrock holds 0.01% or 3.81M shares in its portfolio. The Massachusetts-based Geode Cap Mgmt Limited Liability Corporation has invested 0% in Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH). Citigroup holds 0% of its portfolio in Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH) for 9,692 shares.
Since September 6, 2017, it had 0 buys, and 1 sale for $451,350 activity.
Analysts await Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:TBPH) to report earnings on February, 26. They expect $-1.15 earnings per share, up 15.44% or $0.21 from last year’s $-1.36 per share. After $-1.27 actual earnings per share reported by Theravance Biopharma, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -9.45% EPS growth.

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A PUNCH from a stopmotion short I made
Is there a name for these sort of "faked perspectives" in backgrounds where there's no true vanishing point? I want to learn more about them.
I'm trying to teach myself how to animate. No clue what I'm doing yet, so critique and tips would be very much appreciated!
Bird flight practise.. still pretty rough because I'm still getting the hang of 'things that aren't side-view cycles' but I had heaps of fun. Hopefully the next one will be a bit smoother!
Animation Horrors from game dev land (during the development of Herald: An Interactive Period Drama)
Made a Small Something for the First Time in Years. Looking For Advice on Getting Back into Animating Without Burning Out.


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When it comes to keeping your shoes clean, there are a few different options available to you. Generally, you may go to a nearby shoe cleaner near me or a professional shoe cleaning to get your shoes cleaned. But a more effective way will be to use a shoes foam cleaner. But what is a shoes foam cleaner and how does it work? Shoes foam cleaner is a relatively new product on the market that is designed to clean and protect your shoes. It is a foam-based cleaner that is safe for all types of shoes and will not damage the material, so you don’t have to worry about it. The best part about shoes foam cleaner is that it is easy to use and you can simply spray it on your shoes and then wipe it off with a clean cloth, and you will get to see the magic this little thing is capable of.
A shoes foam cleaner is a type of cleaning product that is designed to clean shoes in a very effective way without the use of water. The foam itself is made from a variety of different ingredients (chemicals), but the main active ingredient is usually a surfactant. Surfactants are molecules that are able to break down dirt and oil, making them ideal for cleaning shoes. Surfactants are the same chemicals that are used in soaps and washing powder that help your clothes clean.
To use a shoe foam cleaner, you simply apply the foam to the surface of your shoes and rub it in. The foam will start to break down any dirt and oil that is on the surface of your shoes. Once the foam has had a chance to work its magic, you can simply wipe it away with a clean cloth.
Why should you use a shoes foam cleaner?
There are a few different reasons why you might want to use a shoes foam cleaner. Here are just a few of those reasons:
- It’s quick and easy to use.
- It doesn’t require the use of water.
- It’s gentle on shoes and won’t damage them.
- It’s ideal for cleaning shoes that are difficult to reach with a traditional brush.
- It’s affordable. Foam shoe cleaners are very affordable, so you won’t have to spend a lot of money to keep your shoes clean.
- It can help to extend the life of your shoes.
- It’s effective. Foam shoe cleaners are great at getting dirt and grime out of your shoes.
- It’s convenient. You can use a foam shoe cleaner at home or on the go, so you can always keep your shoes clean.
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So, there you have it! Those are just a few reasons why you might want to consider using a shoes foam cleaner for your next shoe cleaning project.

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Wednesday his government will consider a request by jailed drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán to return to Mexico, presumably to serve his sentence.
Guzmán, 64, was sentenced to life in prison in the United States for a drug conspiracy that has sowed murder and unrest for more than two decades.
Guzmán has lived in poor conditions in prison since his 2019 conviction, said José Refugio Rodriguez, a Mexican lawyer who claims to represent him. Rodriguez told local media that Guzmán did not have sufficient access to sunlight, visits, good food, or medical care.
The Mexican Embassy in Washington said on its Twitter account that it had received an email from Rodriguez about the matter and forwarded it to the Mexican Department of Foreign Affairs.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said “we will review it,” adding: “You should always keep the door open when it comes to human rights.”
There is a prisoner transfer agreement between the United States and Mexico that allows prisoners convicted in one country to serve their sentences in their own country under certain circumstances. But given Guzmán’s crimes, his sentence and the risks he supposedly still poses, many doubt the agreement applies in his case.

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I was wondering if anyone has seen an algorithm or written an alogorithm that will do the following. (I fear I may have to write it myself). I want to be able to take a triangle mesh (all one texture). Feed that mesh to an algorithm that will optimize the polys (without changing the shape at all) and wont mess up the texture coords. Example, say i have a wall mesh, the wall mesh is 10 units long, 10 units high and maybe has some holes in it (not nessesary, but it adds a mark of difficutly). And all the same texture.
Say i have 2 triangles for every square unit, making 200 triangles all togeather. (well maybe less for the holes). That is TOO many polys for that one wall, (but do to the type of model im working with that is what i get to start with). I would like an algorithm to feed these 200 some polys to and have it spit out say 2 polys (cause the wall could just have 2 giangt polys), but maybe more because of the holes. And I would like the algorithm not to mess up the texture coords as well, basicaly if it sees a gap in the texture coords between points, it either dosnt optimize that point, or it skips it. Get it??? Im not explaining it well, but i hope you understand. Has anyone ever seen or heard of something that will do this? I understand it wouldnt be that hard to do that to just a wall, but i would like to feed it much more difficult meshs than that obviosly. Thank you very much in advance.
Seems like this falls into the realm of LOD. I’d take alook at Hoppe’s “progressive meshes”:
I’ve done something similar. It took quite a while to get it to be robust. The basic algorithm for what I did was to take the original geometry, merge all of its polygons as much as possible into complex polygons, and then use a heuristic to efficiently triangulate those complex polygons.
Rather than directly storing texture coordinates I stored the parametric functions to get texture coordinates from a vertex position; likewise, I did this for vertex colors. This simplifies splits and mergability tests; for example, if you have two quads next to each other that don’t texture seam but one is mirrored, storing the equations will give correct results while merely checking texture coordinates could screw up.
Almost all of the trickiness is in handling epsilon issues and in removing / simplifying the “tendrils” or “tethers” that connect holes inside a complex polygon to its perimeter. I also wanted to eliminate all t-junctions.
I did something like this before. It is a lot of work, but it isn´t really hard.
My approach was very simple: Check all triangles against all others and find all triangles that have two vertices in commen. If i found two triangles, which have two vertices in common, i just merged them (watch out for the vertex-winding afterwards!). However if they had a different texture or different texcoords at the vertices, i didn´t merge them.
After i did this process with all triangles, i repeated it with the new mesh to minimize the trianglecount even more. Just make it recursive until no triangles get merged anymore.
One other thing to watch out is, that two merged polys could be concave.
If you want only triangles (i work with polys in that program), you can triangulate it afterwards.
This approach is very simple, because it only merges triangles, that have two vertices in common. However this yields to surprisingly good results in most situations. I did this with all objects, which got split in a CSG operation and it worked very well.


A man from Christine, ND who had falsely claimed Minnesota residency and had been receiving public benefits from Minnesota since April 2011 was convicted of a felony in August 2016. Clay County Social Services received a call about Loren Willits’ receipt of Minnesota benefits over a four-year timeframe. The county fraud investigator followed up at the residence in Minnesota where Willits claim to have been living only to learn that he had never taken up residence there.
In addition to being charged with a felony, Willits will be required to pay restitution of $76,659 in addition to court fees. He is also serving probation for five years.
A Winnebago woman who was receiving public assistance was convicted of a felony last November for not reporting money she was receiving from her mother on an ongoing basis. Faribault County employees became suspicious when, following her mother’s death, Heather Hernandez applied for a county burial for her mother. In reviewing the decedent’s bank statements, employees noticed spending patterns that seemed unusual for a senior living alone.
Employees contacted the county fraud investigator who reviewed with Hernandez her mother’s finances. Hernandez initially denied getting money from her mother but later admitted receiving money while on public assistance when confronted with copies of checks and check activity.
Neither Hernandez nor her husband reported the money they received from Heather’s mother when they applied for public assistance benefits. Household overpayments totaled $8,792 from December 2012 through April 2013.
Hernandez was ordered to pay restitution of $8,792, complete 80 hours of community service and serve five years of probation.
A former Department of Revenue (DOR) employee pled guilty to a felony charge of Theft by False Representation in Hennepin County District Court and was sentenced on April 11, 2016. Osman Mohamed Farah, Minneapolis, was originally charged with six felony counts relating to theft of Medicaid funds.
Farah was working as an auditor when his supervisors discovered on his work computer what appeared to be Department of Human Services (DHS) forms relating to patient care. Department of Revenue officials referred the case to DHS Surveillance and Integrity Review Section (SIRS) of the Office of Inspector General.
DHS investigated and found that the notes in Farah’s work computer were progress notes for clients of a mental health program available through the Somali Family Youth Services. DHS also determined that the billings were submitted to DHS by the Associated Clinic of Psychology as the result of a contractual relationship between the clinic and the Somali Family and Youth Services. The alleged services provided by Farah were billed to DHS and UCare.
This case was a joint investigation by DHS and UCare. Investigators found that Farah’s services for program visits overlapped with his work day at Revenue. This occurred in 90 separate incidents, according to the investigator. DHS and UCare referred this case to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office which prosecuted the case.
At sentencing, Farah was ordered to serve 30 days in the Hennepin County Workhouse, pay restitution of $12,428 and was placed on probation for three years. DHS was also able to recover additional overpayment funds from the Associated Clinic of Psychology.
In addition, Farah has been excluded as a provider by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
A Stacy woman pleaded guilty in April to submitting false claims for reimbursement as a personal care assistant (PCA) when the person she allegedly was caring for was in hospice care. Suzette M. Wenger also submitted claims and received payment from DHS for PCA services she claimed she provided after the recipient passed away.
The DHS Office of Inspector General received a hotline complaint alleging that Blessing Home Health Services, Inc. billed for services that did not occur. DHS investigators followed up with an onsite visit and reviewed records kept by Blessing. The documentation showed that Wenger submitted timesheets for $2,226 for work she didn’t provide. Based on the overpayment determination, Wenger was issued a notice of suspension that prevented her from working for two years for a provider who receives Medical Assistance funding.
Wenger did not appeal her suspension which went into effect in March 2015. The case was referred to the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office for consideration of criminal charges. The Office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit confirmed that Wenger submitted false claims resulting in the defendant being charged with two counts of Theft by False Representation.
On April 22, 2016, Wenger entered a guilty plea to one count of Theft by False Representation. By agreeing to complete the conditions of Project Remand, Inc., Wenger received a stay of adjudication up to three years and agreed to pay restitution totaling $1,471.
A Forest Lake couple was given jail time and ordered to pay restitution after applying for public benefits for which they were not eligible. In 2011, Eric Vacko and his wife, Brittany, applied for public assistance following the birth of their child while living with a relative. They claimed they had no income, jobs or bank accounts. However, court records indicated that the Vackos worked in various business ventures, including an auto dealership.
Both Eric and Brittany Vacko entered Alford pleas, meaning they did not admit wrongdoing but acknowledged that the prosecution had enough evidence for a conviction.
Brittany is now serving a 180-day sentence in a Ramsey County correctional facility and was ordered to pay $146,822. Eric will begin serving his 180-day sentence at the end of September and will be required to pay $141,697 in restitution.
A Champlin woman who fraudulently obtained MinnesotaCare insurance and continued to lie about her eligibility for eight years was convicted of a felony for Wrongfully Obtaining Assistance – Theft by False Statements. At her February 2016 sentencing, Stacey Lynn Woolley was sentenced to 180 days in the Hennepin County workhouse, required to serve a three-year probation period and ordered to pay restitution totaling $44,760 within three years.
The DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) received a fraud referral concerning Woolley. An investigation revealed that she not only had unreported income, but she also worked at an undisclosed job that nearly doubled her income. She was offered health insurance through her employer but declined it. Each of these factors would have precluded her from being eligible to receive MinnesotaCare insurance.
Wooley provided false information on her initial MinnesotaCare application and continued to falsify information on seven consecutive renewal forms.
The DHS Office of Inspector General began investigating AAA Plus Home Health Care in early 2011 after the department identified an overpayment of approximately $93,000. The agency was owned by Abdi Ali. Among the issues identified in the investigation were:
In 2012, DHS began withholding payments to AAA Plus Home Health Care and the case was turned over to the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The fraud unit charged the home care agency and manager Rufo Mumed with theft. In October 2015, the home health care agency and Mumed were convicted of theft and ordered to pay $20,164 in restitution. In addition, the provider numbers for AAA Plus Home Health Care, Mumed and Ali are terminated which prohibits them from billing for Medicaid (Medical Assistance).


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In 2020, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched the Digital Innovations for a Water Secure Africa (DIWASA) project, and researchers have been mapping the state of water across Africa since.
Africa has significant but underutilized water resources. The lack of water infrastructure, weak water governance and poor water resource management practices, however, are causing water insecurity on most of the continent. With the number of Africans facing water scarcity expected to substantially increase by 2050, Africa needs immediate water resource management interventions, at different scales and relevant to local needs.
Many African countries are embarking on ambitious small-scale, smallholder irrigation projects, but in most places, data on available water resources and actual water withdrawals for agriculture is just not available. Without data, countries attempt to formulate water resource management policies without a comprehensive grasp of the diverse uses, requirements, and shortfalls of water across sectors.
Filling the gaps
DIWASA’s primary emphasis lies in filling the critical water data gaps for improving water resource management decisions in Africa. It has two components, water accounting and resilience applications covering a diverse range of products in the four priority countries of Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zambia.
DIWASA uses earth observation data gathered from satellites, weather forecasting and other sources to address these critical water data gaps. Digital innovations such as remote sensing, cloud computing, open data initiatives and machine learning are used to enhance the accessibility of water data throughout the African continent.
Habtamu Itefa, Ethiopia’s Minister of Water and Energy, requested IWMI’s support to build his Ministry’s capacity to use earth observation data, to address the existing gaps in his country. He was speaking at the DIWASA event co-convened by IWMI and the Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy at COP28 last year.
Also at COP28, Rashid Mbazira, Executive Secretary of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) said DIWASA water data products and tools provided great opportunity to fill critical data gaps in AMCOW’s Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring system (WASSMO). He expressed his keen interest to explore this further with IWMI.
Users of the DIWASA system can access water accounts for any area they choose, scaling from river basin to national and administrative regions, via an online dashboard. The platform also maps climatological, meteorological, and hydrological hazards for the whole of Africa. Once ready, this will include drought, wildfires, storms, extreme temperatures, floods, and landslides. The mapping provides decision making support for the management of flood, drought, and other risks.
Forewarned is forearmed
Africa’s river basins have experienced major droughts and extreme flood events. DIWASA generates probabilistic drought hazard maps specifically highlighting areas with severe drought levels. This is an innovative approach and crucial for environmental monitoring, agricultural planning, water resource management, and informing policy decisions related to climate change and disaster preparedness. IWMI has set up early warning systems for both flood and drought for the four target countries.
Reliable and systematic analysis-ready water data products on water use, demand, water availability, and scarcity are generated using a new scale invariant water accounting plus (SIWA+) framework. SIWA+ underpins the generation of information on the state of water across Africa at multiple spatial scales. Water accounts and applications created using this data are then shared through Digital Earth Africa and the Africa Geoportal to support water management decisions on the continent.
Several water data products have been developed to address Africa’s water security challenges. These include the river discharge for over 60,000 river segments in Africa, rainfall datasets, per capita water availability, and indicators on agricultural water use and stress. The data provides crucial information as competition for water resources increases on the continent as population growth, agricultural activities, and irrigation expansion continue to climb.
All data in the system is open source and available for use by other entities to produce their own tools and products.
The DIWASA project will continue expanding water data availability in Africa into 2025 and beyond thanks to user demands and new funding. A key focus will be on closer end user collaboration, enhanced and targeted user engagement through product co-design sessions, training and the fostering of continent-wide user communities. Plans also include the implementation of a prototype digital twin for the Limpopo River Basin. IWMI will evaluate the twin’s uses for enhancing water management decisions.


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Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Wayanad
A beautiful waterfall situated about 22 km away from Kalpetta. Smaller than the Sentinel Rock waterfalls, the Kanthanpara Falls and its surroundings make an ideal picnic spot in Wayanad.
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DTPC, Wayanad: Ph : +91 4936 202134
Nearest railway station: Nearest railway station is Kozhikode, about 73 km from Kalpetta
Nearest airport: Nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, about 86 km


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