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Hickman Takes Flight with "The Red Wing"
These days many comic readers know Jonathan Hickman for his critically-acclaimed work on Marvel Comics titles including "Fantastic Four" (which recently became "FF") or the espionage epic "Secret Warriors." However, these gigs came about as a result of Hickman's highly praised creator-owned work for Image Comics on books such as the Eisner-nominated "Nightly News" and "Pax Romana," which he both wrote and drew, as well as "Transhuman," which featured art by J.M. Ringuet, and "A Red Mass For Mars" drawn by Ryan Bodenheim.
Hickman's Marvel work has kept him busy the past several years, but the creator has not forgotten his roots. This July he returns to Image Comics for "The Red Wing," a four-issue creator-owned series written by Hickman and featuring art by Nick Pitarra. CBR News spoke with Hickman about the series, which chronicles the struggles of several brave "temporal fighter pilots."
CBR News: Jonathan, "The Red Wing" is your first creator-owned book in four years, and as I understand you're planning to do more after it's complete. How important is creator-owned work to you, now that you're getting steady work from Marvel?
Jonathan Hickman: Well, working at Marvel certainly makes for a stable life. And far beyond that, they have treated me fantastically — from getting to work with top-tier talent, to promoting our collaborative work on their books, to straight up branding me as a creator to watch. By every way to measure these things, I've benefited immensely from the relationship — I really enjoy working at Marvel.
But, it is also certainly the right time for me to start doing creator-owned books again. Part of this is it's simply time to scratch a different itch, part is it's time for me to draw a little bit again, part is I want to do some genre work that we don't do at Marvel — and finally, I'm working under no illusions about the fact that I won't be retiring at Marvel and I own nothing that I do over there.
So, as awesome as it is, it's very important that I continue to do creator-owned books.
"The Red Wing" involves fighter pilots in the future. What is it about fighter pilots that made you want to take a look at them in a miniseries?
Actually, it's about fighter pilots battling through time. The story actually began with me falling in love with the visuals of the concept, which is not something I normally do: Think about how a book will look before knowing what it's about.
It's probably a sketchy way to construct a story, but I was fortunate enough to find a theme (something like, the importance of winning and losing across the spectrum of time) that worked with the type of characters I wanted to use. Better to be lucky than good or whatever.
What can you tell us about the world "The Red Wing" takes place in? How similar and how different is it from our own?
"The Red Wing" takes place in our future where the past has been lost to an invading force from a different space and time (uhhhh, a somewhat divergent reality).
But, I guess I'd describe it as like some ordinary future setting.
Does "The Red Wing" feature one protagonist or several? What can you tell us about the title's main characters?
It features several. The main protagonists are actually the second generation of temporal pilots that exist in the future, with their parents being the ones who failed to prevent the loss of their past. So, they're dealing with not only the responsibility of saving the world, but also with the burden of knowing that they come from a failed generation. Not surprisingly, they all deal with this in different ways.
After "Pax Romana," this marks the second time you've done a creator-owned series involving the concept of time travel. What makes time travel stories compelling to you as a writer? Do you find it a tricky subject to write about?
Well, I honestly don't find it difficult or anything as it actually kind of suits the wonky structure I like to use. I also find it entertaining for a lot of reasons — I like that it reverses the natural structure of cause-and-effect, I like that it allows us to interject character moments into the story that exist outside of the main narrative, and, as always, I'm constantly mindful of the fact that we have very smart readers nowadays, so playing with structure helps keep them on their toes.
The press release for "The Red Wing" mentions "the greatest battle in the history of the three worlds." A battle also suggests enemies. What can you tell us about the enemy forces in "The Red Wing?" Who are they? What does their agenda appear to be? And why are they in conflict with your protagonists?
They will remain nameless and faceless until deep into the second issue for reasons I'm going to leave unanswered for now. The reason they're in conflict is because certain places in time (pretend that they're like pieces of land), are the same in both of their histories, so it becomes territorial.
How important an element is setting in "The Red Wing?" Since the series involves elements like futuristic fighter planes and time travel it seems like it's a story that could go everywhere and anywhere.
Sure, that's one of the reasons why I was so visually interested in this. Skipping millennia in between panels is fascinating — hopefully we can pull it off. Nick's on top of it.
Speaking of Nick Pitarra, in the recent "S.H.I.E.L.D. Infinity" issue you and Nick told a fun and exciting story of giant robots clashing in Ancient Greece. What can people expect from Nick's art in "The Red Wing" where he'll be tackling more futuristic machines?
Nick is a phenomenal talent and he has a long career in front of him. I am certainly honored to be working with him and I'm very excited for everyone to get see his work in something other than an eight-page backup setting. He's the real deal.
Also, Rachelle Rosenberg colored Nick on that "S.H.I.E.L.D." story — the first person to color Nick well, we thought — so she's going to be joining us as well.
We actually were going to do that "Ghost in the Shell"/Manga-thing where the first eight pages of an issue were going to be colored and the remainder of the book would be zip-a-toned, but we were so happy with how Rachelle's colors were coming out that we changed gears. Maybe we'll try that next time.
We understand that "The Red Wing" is just the first creator-owned project from you and Nick and that future projects will be part of PLUS! Conceptually what exactly is PLUS! ? Is it a series of projects? Your own imprint? Something else?
Imprint is fair, I guess. "The Red Wing" will be sub-labeled a PLUS! Production, while main titled PLUS! books (like "Feel Better Now") will be written and drawn by me.
Hope that makes sense — it'll become clearer once the books start hitting the shelves.
Any final thoughts you would like to share about "The Red Wing?"
Just that it's a project we are all very proud of, and I just hope that people will give us a chance and check it out. Final orders are due at the beginning of June, so please pre-order if you like rock-and-roll.
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Angular 2 handles scopes differently compared to Angular 1. That change of philosophy was already introduced in Angular 1 with the "controllerAs" syntax.
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A related statistic that should concern people who are worried about Maine's economy is this one: We spend one-third of the national average and one-sixth of the New England average on research and development.
The Legislature has an opportunity to address this problem by supporting a $20 million bond issue to support the Maine Technical Assistance Fund.
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When we heard about the 2016 Macbook Pro features we gasped – but not in a good way. It seems that the trend Apple has been taking towards more consumer products and less professional focus (even in their "pro" lineup) has finally reached the Macbook Pro. What's the big deal?
- They got rid of the F-keys on the top of the keyboard – which if you're a designer or other creative – you might use those for short cuts in Adobe products like Photoshop or Lightroom to simplify your workflow.
- They removed the SD card slot so you can't use cards from your camera quickly in your laptop.
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It's a big signal from the company that the very people that made Macs popular, the creative and design professionals, are no longer their main market. Which is fine. Things change. But for us, it meant one thing. Big Gulp. Looking into switching to a PC with our next upgrade.
As lifelong Macbook Pro users it's hard to admit this, but the options are actually not that bad.
For those who love a sleek laptop – Dell XPS 13
If you're looking for small, light and professional performance this is a good place to start. It's one of the best reviewed PCs out there, smaller than the Macbook Air 13 inch and has all the missing ports, USB, SD card slots that the MBP has lost. It still only does 16 GB for memory options, just like the Macbook Pro, but it's actually better performing with newer Intel Core processors and a super fast video card.
Best part, the prices start at $1,050 on Dell's website.
For those who are visual creators – Microsoft Surface Book
If you're a visual creative, you might just fall in love with the Microsoft Surface Book. Imagine combining your laptop with an iPad. It has all the touch features you want, a special stylus that turns your screen into a drawing pad and lock-on keyboard for traditional typing. It's combining the best of all worlds, and if the idea of being able to flip between a more touch screen experience and still being able to use a real keyboard appeals to you, then there isn't anyone offering touch screen that works as beautifully. One note: if you type on your lap, because you're often on the go (or in bed – ha!) the detachable keyboard might drive you crazy. This device is really designed for placing it on a solid surface.
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This isn't the first time that Apple has shrugged off its creative roots in favor of a broader product. Many filmmakers were shocked when Final Cut Pro lost most of its core professional tools in favor of simplifying the workflow. What happened? Everyone yelled at Apple but then quietly we all just moved over to Adobe Premiere and we've been happy ever since. So if you're considering moving off the Macbook Pro because of this latest overhaul, just know, you won't be alone, and you'll probably be happier in the long run.


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IMDb buries the cinematographer credit. It's way below a film's director, writers, producers, and stars, somewhere underneath the entire cast. And this diminished placement doesn't just occur on the Internet Movie Database. Besides casting directors, cinematographers might be the most under-sung crew members in the movie business relative to how large a role they play in a film's success or failure. But at Camerimage, a festival in Poland devoted to the art of cinematography, it's the DP's name that's in the biggest, boldest font, and at a film's end, it's the cinematographer credit that gets the loudest applause. Programming a […]by Whitney Mallett on Dec 9, 2015
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2. extremely good music. See also bangin'
kickin' it – phrase: hanging out together, talking and spending time with a person or group of people <We're just gonna be kickin' it on the yard today.> See also kick it, kick the bobos
kick it – phrase: hang out, talk, spend time with <Come to chow so we can kick it.>
kick rocks – phrase: Instruction urging another person to go away. Usually said in an aggressive and unfriendly manner. See also beat feet
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kick the bobos – phrase: hang out, talk, most specifically take a walk – usually on the yard – and have a conversation one-on-one with a buddy < I gotta holler at you, come kick the bobos with me.> See also kick it
kill – verb 1. to end the life of another person
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kilo – noun 1. kilogram
2. one designation for the weight of illicit drugs
knock me off my square – phrase 1. meaning to become so rattled, angered, or disturbed that a person will lose their cool and lash out in a violent manner <I'm not gonna let him knock me off my square and make me jag my bit.>
2. to become so upset that it throws a routine out of order and makes everyday life feel like a chore <I got the news that my grandma died and it knocked me off my square.>
knock it out – phrase: to stop putting off something needed to be done or to stop doing it slowly <I'm gonna go ahead and knock it out real quick.>
knock upside the head – verb phrase: a severe penalty, usually excessively extreme <The judge knocked me upside the head – gave me forty years.> See also slammed
lamer – noun: a person with no gang affiliation. <He ain't with nobody, he's a lamer.>
land – noun: area a person originates from in the world <My hood's on the east side of the city; yeah, that's my land.> See also hood, set
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line – verb: The grouping of individuals in a formation of one person behind another
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line movement – phrase: the moving of a group of inmates form one part of the institution to another as from the house to the chow hall <Line movement is slow today because they're trying to make things look good for the warden.>
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locked up – adjective: incarcerated in prison <I've been locked up since I was fourteen.>
loo – noun 1. lieutenant, third in the hierarchy of authority under the positions of major and warden, but a loo is more readily available than the other two. See also white shirt
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look out – verb phrase: to look out, take care of <My guy looked out when I first got on the deck; he sent me a care package and made sure I was straight.>
lookout – noun: someone who acts as security to watch, guard, and warn of approaching officers while illegal activity is transpiring <You go be lookout while I make this stinger.>
loot – noun: money. See also paper, scratch, dust
love shack – noun: a facetious term for the outhouse on the yard because it's a place where homosexuals often meet to copulate
Lunchables – noun: facetious designation for the insultingly small yellow containers that meals are served in while on lockdown or in Seg
mail – noun 1. slightly archaic and out of fashion form of sending communication between two parties
2. thing which a convict hopes, prays, looks, and waits for every weekday
major – noun 1. Directly below office of the warden in prison hierarchy of authority
2. a position seldom filled
3. a person who you rarely see, but when you do, it's not good
major weight – noun: extremely large amount of illicit drugs, kilos rather than pounds <Dude was a baller in the world, he only moved major weight.>
man – noun 1. friend, buddy. See also guy, boy, homey <Bill is my man.>
2. excellent, awesome <He is the man.>
man down – verb phrase: Using the toilet, defecating
phrase: injured <Man down! Man down! Get a nurse!>
man up – verb 1. to man up, to behave in such a way as to meet or exceed expectations
2. to rise to the occasion in the face of adversity and take on the challenge in spite of its inherent degree of difficulty. <C'mon, man up and get that last rep.> See also cowboy up, soldier
marinate – verb 1. to marinate, marinated, marinating, to soak meat in some kind of sauce or juice concoction as a means of infusing said meat with the many scrumptious spices and flavors of the concoction
2. refers to the aggravating and disgusting habit of allowing one's fecal odor to linger and build up during defecation rather than flushing the toilet in order to get rid of the offending waste materials <My cellie doesn't care; he'll just marinate for twenty or thirty minutes until he's finished.>
mat – noun: short for mattress, it is covered in tough water-resistant plastic and consists of cotton wadding as the internal padding. An average mat measures three inches thick, three feet wide, six feet long, and weighs close to fifty pounds. As time passes, the padding shifts and breaks apart so that the mat loses its dimensions and becomes smaller, flatter, harder. Most mats provided for an inmate on the new are old and in a state of dubious quality. See also sleeping mat
max – noun: Maximum Security Prison. See also behind the wall
mean mug – phrase: mean muggin', to mean mug, to wear an expression or scowl on one's face meant to express anger and toughness and that the individual is serious and hard. Often this amounts to a form of non-verbal woofing <Who do you think you're mean muggin', dude?>
Meals on Wheels – phrase: refers to food trays being delivered directly to the cell via wheeled cart while inmates are on a lockdown or in Seg
medium – noun: medium security facility, movement outside the cells consists of 4-8 hours per day with available activities more like a minimum than a max <They got me going to a medium.>
medline – noun: short for medication line, prescription meds are distributed here for immediate consumption under the supervision of medical staff and correctional officers; usually psychiatric medications. See also dopeline
minimum – noun: minimum security prison, movement outside the cell is largely unrestricted with inmates mandatorily confined to their cells mostly just during overnight hours. Recreation activities like softball, basketball, soccer, and horseshoes abound.
minute – noun 1. a unit of time consisting of sixty seconds
2. an unspecified but finite and short to moderate length of time <I need you to be lookout for a minute while I rig this hot pot.>
money – noun 1. currency. See also loot, scratch, paper, dust
2. a good workout
3. the effects of regular strenuous activity <Since you started running, I can see your gut getting smaller – that's money.>
mouse maze – noun: refers to the processing procedure every inmate goes through at an intake joint. It involves being moved slowly through the complex labyrinthine layout of the prison, pausing at each station along the way to be subjected to another procedure meant to categorize and catalogue the inmate. Examples of these stations include being photographed, fingerprinted, administered a TB test, having one's blood drawn and teeth x-rayed. The process is tedious, tiresome, tiring, confusing, exasperating, and inevitably can make an inmate feel like a mouse lost in a maze. <I swear, I have nightmares about being back in that mouse maze.>
movement – noun: normal operation and moving of inmates <During count, movement is temporarily suspended.>
movement officer – noun: C/O responsible for escorting inmates for line movement
mush – noun 1. Something soft, wet, shapeless
2. a meal which is soft, wet, shapeless and often tasteless
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INTERVIEW OF THE AMBASSADOR OF INDIA TO RUSSIA H.E PANKAJ SARAN TO RIA NOVOSTI (ROSSIYA SEGODNYA) (18 February 2016)
Your Excellency, this is your first interview since you've been appointed as the Ambassador to the Russian Federation. How do you assess the prospects of your tenure? How you see the future of bilateral relations development, especially taking into account the results of the last Summit in December?
Answer: India's relations with Russia are unique and special which have withstood the test of time. Our relations are multi-dimensional covering virtually every field of human endeavour. We have a robust partnership with Russia covering many fields and are working towards further enhancing this cooperation with our strategic partner. We have covered a lot of ground in our relations and the last summit-level meeting between our Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in December 2015 in Moscow was very successful in which a number of cooperation agreements were signed.
In few days I will be completing a month of my stay in Russia. I started my career in Moscow, in 1984. Then it was the erstwhile Soviet Union - a different country, different time. The situation in the world was very different then.
An now when I am back in Russia after 32 years I'd like to say that this is a great honour and privilege. I see that Russia has changed a lot - in economy, in culture, and in its relations with the world - in all this, Russia has achieved significant growth. Russia is our strategic and privileged partner and I am very happy to have taken over as India's Ambassador to such an important country, and to lead this important Mission where I began my career as a young diplomat. As the Ambassador of India to Russia my efforts will be directed at carrying forward this relationship and implementing decisions taken.
As you know we have a new Government in India which is committed towards very close relations with Russia. For me personally, this is a great inspiration to be here as Ambassador and do whatever is possible towards carrying this relationship forward. We know that there is a great potential and possibility for further strengthening the relations between India and Russia and I think the younger generation has a big role here.
As for interaction between the two countries, our efforts in the first place will be directed at bringing the people together. Russia has a rich history, culture and civilization. The same can be said about India. A lot has been written about India and Russia, and India has inspired Russian intellectuals. Therefore, we must continue the work which has been done. Under any circumstances, neither India nor Russia should neglect each other. They cannot allow themselves to do this. The most important thing in the relations is to create and strengthen contacts between the people.
Do you see any possibilities to increase in trade with RF in the coming year? What are the areas where a breakthrough can be achieved? Are negotiations going on to increase the export of dairy and meat products to Russia?
Answer: Prime Minister Modi and President Putin have set a target of USD 30 billion of bilateral trade by 2025. Both sides are committed to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation and we are working together to reach this target. We will make our best effort. We have identified several priority areas such as pharmaceuticals, gems & jewellery, engineering equipment and machinery, hydrocarbons, textile & garments, agriculture and food products, as potential areas for cooperation, which will help us achieve this target. The export of buffalo meat from India to Russia has already started and has been well received. We are in the process of seeking necessary approvals for export of dairy products.
Are talks going on now about increasing export of Indian meat and dairy products to Russia?
Answer: India has already started exporting buffalo-meat to Russia where it has been well received. As far as expanding the supply – we are a big exporter of buffalo-meat and further expansion will depend on the demand from Russia. I am sure that if there is demand here, our exporters will be glad to increase the supply. If necessary, we are ready to export more. Also, we are at the moment negotiating on receiving necessary permission for starting export of dairy products.
At what stage are the negotiations on mutual settlements in national currencies between Russia and India? How do people in India assess the RF offer to have mutual settlements in national currencies within BRICS group? Will this solution help to decrease risks concerned with payments in dollars?
Answer: There is considerable interest among Indian and Russian companies to conduct trade using national currencies and we already have established mechanisms for this purpose which both sides are free to use. In addition, we have set up a joint working group to study and recommend a plan of action for measures to promote local currency settlements in India-Russia trade. Both sides are consulting their respective industry and businesspersons in order to reach a broad-based consensus on this issue. The option of trade using national currencies among BRICS countries is promising and we are working on it.
In 2016 Chairmanship of BRICS will pass on from Russia to India, What would be New Delhi's priorities in the framework of its chairmanship and how will they contribute to bilateral relations?
Answer: India is eagerly looking forward to its chairmanship of BRICS. Our preparations have begun and we will consult with Russia in its capacity as the previous Chair to ensure that the momentum and scope of activities is maintained. We highly value Russia's role as BRICS chairman in 2015. We have already announced the theme of BRICS under India's chairmanship which will be "Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions". We regard BRICS as an important group of countries whose impact is felt across the world. A large number of multilateral interactions under the BRICS framework were undertaken at different levels under Russia's Chairmanship of BRICS.
This year we will hold the BRICS summit for the second time. Also for the second time, India will have the Chairmanship of the Organization. Last time it was in 2012 and since then BRICS has become stronger and the level of interaction has increased. We hope that we can implement the good work done by Russia and its achievements and also find new spheres of interaction. The members of BRICS are among the biggest economies of the world – if we unite the economies of Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa, it will constitute a big percentage of the global economy. The point of view from which we will approach the task as the Chairman of BRICS is based upon the benefit the organization will be able to bring to the global economy. We also understand that there will be other spheres of interaction under the framework of this organization. This includes people to people contact, various challenges faced by this organization, for example terrorism, security and also political situation. We hope that in the coming months we will able to organize various meetings at different levels and different sectors as preparatory meetings for the BRICS summit in India.
Is the visit of Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mr. Lavrov to India being worked out in the framework of the preparations for the Summit?
Answer: Of course we are planning to organize a series of Ministerial level visits for which we will hold consultations with Russia. I am sure that while planning for the meetings between heads of Foreign Ministries of BRICS, we will send invitations for the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mr. Sergei Lavrov.
The exact date is yet to be decided. We are working on the various meetings under our Chairmanship. But I can say that we will support the BRICS tradition and consultations will be held between the BRICS partners at different levels. This may be at the level of Deputy Ministers and Ministers. As for the dates, as I already said they are yet to be finalized. Now we are working on the logistics details of meetings at various levels, and of course on logistics for the Summit itself.
Will the agenda of the summit include the topic of joint efforts against terrorism?
Answer: I would like to separate these two aspects. First one is India's Chairmanship of BRICS and the second is the Summit itself where the heads of states will meet. We are preparing for this and during our preparation are considering various platforms of our interaction whether in economy, finance or anti-terrorism. Of course there will be focus and definite attention on questions pertaining to terrorism and fight against terrorism.
As for the summit, when our leaders meet they will discuss the most important issues of the time in the world. This will relate not only to BRICS but to the overall situation in the world and these will be discussed as global issues and also as regional issues. Also, this will be very difficult at the moment to predict how the world situation will be at that moment. But there is no doubt that the issues will be discussed.
I am sure special emphasis will be given to fight against international terrorism during the BRICS summit. Terrorism is a serious problem and the BRICS countries have the capability and potential to fight terrorism and the capability to sustain peace and stability in the whole world. Therefore, I think that when leaders of our countries meet, they will definitely need to use this opportunity and discuss these issues.
How are the talks on free trade zone between India and the Eurasian Economic Union going? Can we expect an agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation to be made in the format of India - the Eurasian Economic Union?
Answer: A Joint Study Group has been constituted to study the prospects of a Free Trade Area (FTA) between India and the Eurasian Economic Union. Presently, the study is underway and we look forward to the early conclusion of this study. Subsequently, we will study the report and thereafter enter into the actual negotiations for the Free Trade Area (FTA) /Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) will start. India would like to be associated with the Eurasian Economic Union.
At the moment, it is hard to estimate any frameworks and dates as presently the sides are conducting technical negotiations. It is very important to understand that at political level the sides have agreed to facilitate the association of India with the Eurasian Economic Union. The leaders of our countries agreed on this during the summit.
We are holding negotiations with Russia as well as other countries (EaEU members). India is ready to sign agreement on free trade but when such agreements are signed it should be considered that this should be mutually beneficial and take into account the wishes and requirements of both sides.
When can the tri-partite meeting Russia-India-China be held?
Answer: The tri-partite Russia-India-China Foreign Ministerial level meeting will take place in Russia this year and mutually convenient dates are being worked out between all three sides.
At what stage are the arrangements on Russian leader's visit to New Delhi?
Answers: The leaders of India and Russia meet annually and sometimes even more often. This is because of the depth and range of our partnership which is vast and expanding. The cycle of preparatory meetings which are typically held several months prior to the Annual Summit has already begun.
When will the delivery of Russian MI-17V-5 according to the previous largest contract for 151 units be completed? Earlier it was reported that India is going to purchase 48 more units of such helicopters – are the talks already on the way? When could the contracts be expected to be signed?
Answer: The delivery of MI-17V5 helicopters as per the provision of the contract has already been made. Due process has started for purchase of additional units of such helicopters and contracts are expected to be signed on conclusion of the due process.
It is difficult at this stage to say when the next shipment will be made. We are expecting this and experts are working on the matter. But at the moment, it is difficult to give a definite timeframe.
That is these are purely technical consultations and the sides do not have any significant difference?
Answers: On the whole I do not see any serious problem (with the new contract).
Have the negotiations with India on purchasing S-400 Triumph air defense systems started? When do You expect the contract to be signed?
Answer: We have a longstanding and diverse defence partnership with Russia covering different sectors and requirements. There are various platforms which are being discussed between India and Russia and both sides are working on fruitful conclusion of such negotiations.
Do Indian airlines consider buying Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ100) aircraft? If so, how many items are there under consideration?
Answer: There have been some discussions between the Russian side and Indian companies. India is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets in the world, so our requirement for passenger planes is high. Russia's expertise in this area is well known. The discussions will be based on commercial considerations, and I do hope they will lead to concrete outcomes.
Sukhoi is holding negotiations with two private Indian companies and this is purely a commercial issue between the supplier i.e Sukhoi and two private companies. Therefore, we have to wait till any decision is made.
Taking the above into account, I may say that the Government of India is not involved in these negotiations. In any case, I will be glad if both sides can arrive at an agreement. But as this is a commercial proposal, here the private companies will consider factors which are important to them and will conclude the agreement based on those. Negotiations are still going on. I would only like to say that Sukhoi Superjet is a good plane and it has proved itself in the international market.
When New Delhi expects to close the deal on purchasing the stake in Vankorneft by ONGC? Is it to going to take place during the IRIGC meeting as earlier reported by the media?
Answer: Hydrocarbons is high priority area for mutually beneficial cooperation between India and the Russian Federation. We are discussing a wide set of options covering exploring and production, acquisitions, supply of equipment and technology for exploration and transport, and refining and retail. During the Annual Summit held in Moscow in December 2015, the two sides have agreed to the acquisition of 15 % stake by Indian company ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) in the Vankorneft project.
As for intergovernmental commissions, we have two - military and economic. This issue is connected to the intergovernmental commission on economic matters. Presently, talks are going on between Rosneft and Indian enterprises. The talks are going on well and I believe that the possibilities of conclusion of the agreement are good. However, there are difficult internal issues which are to be resolved. I can only say that we are optimistic about conclusion of negotiations and hope that this will happen in the current year, but how and when – will be decided by both sides.
Speaking about the intergovernmental commissions, both military and economic - when are they going to take place?
Answer: Next annual summit will take place in India and usually they take place towards the end of the year. As for the dates, we have not decided yet. We just have completed the previous summit which was highly successful and one of the most fruitful. Before the next summit, preparatory meetings are to be held. Usually these meetings take place several months before the summit and gives opportunities to the Ministers to provide the Heads of States with necessary information.
As I said we have not decided the dates but we know that for the summit to be successful, we have to prepare well. Now we are working on the schedule of such preparatory meetings so that the process can be started at an early date. We are trying to frame the schedule in such a way that both sides will have enough time to prepare well.
Earlier Reuters agency reported that Indian Oil Corp and Oil India negotiate with "Rosneft" to buy nearly 30 percent stake in Taas-Yuryakh field in Eastern Siberia. Could the Indian side confirm this? At what stage are the negotiations?
Answer: Several options are under discussion. It would be appropriate for these discussions to be carried out and concluded before making a formal announcement.
When can the general agreement be signed between Rosatom and the Indian side on constructing new units of nuclear power station in India?
Answer: India and Russia have agreed on a roadmap to develop 12 nuclear reactors in India in the next two decades. We already have commissioned Unit 1 at Kudankulam and Kudankulam-2 is likely to be commissioned soon. The General Framework Agreement for the third and fourth units has been finalized. Discussions are underway to finalise the General Framework Agreement for the fifth and sixth units, and we would like to do this as soon as possible. During the last Annual Summit in December 2015 a Programme of Action was agreed upon between the Department of Atomic Energy of India and the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom for localization of manufacturing in India for Russian-designed nuclear reactor units. This is yet another positive step in our nuclear energy cooperation and demonstration of 'Make in India' policy.
Do you expect that SCO-2016 summit in Uzbekistan will end in India becoming the member of the organization?
Answer: The decision to commence the process of induction of India as a full member of SCO was taken during the Ufa Summit in July 2015. We hope for an early conclusion of the process and our inclusion in SCO as a full member at the next Summit.


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Want some tips that can help you jump like never before? Discover the proven methods of the top volleyball players.
Triple Extension
What?!? Yes triple extension! I'm not talking about a figure skating jump I'm talking about what has to happen through three different joints to really propel yourself into the air! When taking off in a jump you want to maximize the push in each joint and muscle complex. This means ankle plantar flexion (pointing the toe), knee extension (straightening the knee) and hip extension (hips pushed forward). All of these happening in sequence to propel you into the air are "triple extension". If you are only extending 1 joint or even 2 you certainly won't achieve the power necessary to reach great heights! Use all three, however, and you will tap in to more explosiveness than you've known before!
It's all about the booty. Yes I said booty. I want you to learn how to use the glutes (your butt muscles). As per the previous tip you need hip extension and that joint is, by far, your most powerful in your body. If you can tap into you glute power you can extend your hips more forcefully and create more energy for your jump. How do you do this? Think about extending your hips when jumping, use your glutes more when squatting and practice incorporating your glutes in your movements until it is not an effort anymore. This is tougher than you think! You can do almost everything with your legs only…but now try squatting with more glute activity and feel the potential! Your legs will be thankful for the help since your glutes can take you to new heights!
Are you ready for your jump practise? Do first steps and preparation, than try these tips and reach for the stars!
Thanks to Paul Duerden and Kari Schneider for permission to publish this article. Check out their site empowerconditioning or follow them on facebook.


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Poor sportsmanship may seem like a weak topic for a TV drama, but Lifetime and director Graeme Clifford make a good case for the blurring of ethical lines that comes with a "win at all costs" mentality. In Clifford's movie, the pressure, taunting and razzing come from athletes' own parents, who try to micromanage kids and coaches from the sidelines.
Timely and relevant, "Crossing the Line" concerns the misplaced anger, transference and, in some cases, bursts of violence, that conspire to make some parents of young athletes look like honorary inductees in the hooligan hall of fame.
With its cautionary tone, "Crossing the Line" at times smacks of a high school assembly lecture, but writers Susanna Styron and Bridget Terry deserve credit for creating real people in this scenario and not just bogeymen. Nor do the writers exploit current cases like the Brookline, Mass., Pee Wee hockey game murder, but rather explore how something so horrific could happen during what is supposed to be child's play.
Here, even parents who have the best of intentions are not immune to pressuring their kids. In an increasingly competitive world in which a sports scholarship can mean the difference between a real future and minimum wage, the demand for kids to excel is overwhelming.
Terry Farrell stars as Laura Mosbach, a former women's basketball star who is well aware of the pressures that come with playing sports. Laura comes to Hankston, Mich., as assistant coach to the three-time champion Lady Warriors but is immediately at odds with the unrelenting style of head coach Holliday (Lawrence Dane). The townsfolk love the idea of a winning team and in exchange have lavished funds on the school for a new gym and parking lot.
When coach Holliday suffers a heart attack, Laura tentatively steps in as head coach but has more than just the opposing teams to take on. The players' parents are immediately on her back, even her newfound friend and possible love interest Eric Harrison (Adrian Pasdar), whose daughter Carly (Sumela Kay) is in line for a starting position.
A few losses test the limited patience of parents and fans, and it isn't long before one game erupts into violence. With her job on the line, Laura must overcome the controversy and teach her team to play basketball and not politics.
While sporting event violence is indeed a burgeoning trend, the unfortunate truth is that in women's sports, even championship winners don't achieve the kind of accolades or money as portrayed here, especially at coed schools. The background stories of the team players are not gender specific, and in fact it sometimes seems as if the story was written about a boys' team and then carelessly transposed.
Another stumbling block is that despite portraying a multiethnic team, Clifford and the writers never feature any parents of color, as if they were afraid to mix race and controversy. This omission detracts from the overall authenticity of the story. Still, Clifford does a nice job of working in subplots such as a new relationship under the scrutiny of a small town as well as how much the media enjoys exploiting high school scandals.
Farrell does a nice turn as the cool-headed Laura, who only starts to lose it when she sees how the negative attention from the community affects her son. Although not a showy role, it provides Farrell an opportunity to explore greater range than her comedy shtick on "Becker."
Pasdar has the harder role of a father so involved with his daughter's basketball career that he can't see the emotional toll it takes on her. With a scruffy beard and a slow drawl, he vacillates between the threatening nemesis and hunky guy next door. Ultimately, he gives Eric the humanity to be wrong and still be a decent guy.
Technical credits are sharp, with Rhett Morita's lensing always on top of the action on and off the court.


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"This is why the priest should be exclusively a man of God, a saint or a man who aspires to sanctity, daily given to prayer, to thanksgiving and praise, and refusing to shine in the areas where other Christians have no need of him. The priest is not a psychologist, nor a sociologist, nor an anthropologist, nor a researcher in a nuclear reactor, nor a politician. He is another Christ, and I repeat: he is truly "Ipse Christus, Christ himself," destined to support and illuminate the souls of his brothers and sisters, to guide men to God and open to them the spiritual treasures of which they are terribly deprived today. You are priests to reveal the God of Love who has revealed himself on the cross and to kindle, thanks to your prayers, faith, love, and the return of sinful man to God."
--Robert Cardinal Sarah


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Every person likes hygiene particularly around the residence. High as individuals are busy as well as want less complicated techniques that can boost the cleanliness in their compounds, there are some points that could not be avoided. Irritating as they are, raccoons can turn your residence into their own hiding place. It is a lot more common to have snakes in your attic room. These tiny animals will not appreciate your sensations and will certainly do everything possible to have their way in your residence. Well, this is a typical problem as well as once it happens you do not should fret, just look for one of the most effective manner ins which will see this trouble fixed.
Humane Wildlife Removal Cost For Your House As Well As Your Yard in Silver Spring
Firstly, you could begin by examining your home and also ensuring that their entrance points have actually been thoroughly secured. Several of the common areas where squirrels could make holes is with the eave voids and the roofing vents. As soon as you have recognized all these areas, the following step will be to cover all these places with using the wire net. Nevertheless, you should take care enough to leave an open hole for the leave of the bats. When this procedure has been done, you can be ensured of satisfying pet trapping within a period of one or two days. When this has actually been done, you could then remove the catch as well as after which you can shut the hole with making use of a stronger steel net.
After this process, it is required to sanitize the whole location in order to eliminate the wastes as well as urine from the area.
There are some approaches which can not work for you in the elimination of the snakes. As an example, the use of poisonous substance never addresses the puzzle. As a matter of fact with the toxin, a lot of the snakes will not die, the much more you have the open holes, the a lot more brand-new snakes you will discover. It is far better to set most of the traps on the roofing system. Raccoons are creative adequate as well as will certainly discover risk when you have actually not thoroughly placed it. Making use of the repellent powder in addition to sprays additionally never ever functions. A few of the animals that will certainly likewise be located in the attic room consist of rats, raccoons, pigeons as well as bats.
What Company Is The Best Wildlife Removal Cost Near You?
You really don't want to take chances when it comes to eliminating birds from your home or apartment. Trying to trap or catch the rodent on your own can be very risky. Preserve your loved ones by working with a highly rated animal removal professional in your city. We can extract the rodent the exact same day in Silver Spring 20997 and have your life back to normal quickly.


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JPMorgan Chase Jobs for freshers as Junior Analyst in Mumbai 2016. JPMorgan Chase Job Openings in Mumbai for freshers as Junior Analyst position. MBA freshers are eligible to apply for this position. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the below provided link.
JPMorgan Chase Jobs for freshers as Junior Analyst:
|Company Name
|JPMorgan Chase
|Job Location
|Job Role
|Junior Analyst
|Industry Type
|Not Disclosed
About The Company:
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity.
- MBA from top Tier school/ or professional qualification in Accountancy/Finance
- Excellent academic record
- Awareness of Investment banking solutions and services is a plus
- Knowledge of analyzing company financials /financial modeling in excel
- Close attention to detail and ability to deliver output of a very high standard
- Good communication skills
- Ability to deliver quality under pressure
JPMorgan Selection Process:
- Aptitude Test
- Technical Interview
- HR Interview
Document Required (Original and Photocopies):
- SSC Marksheet
- HSC/Diploma Marksheet
- Graduation & Post Graduation all years' mark sheets
- Photo ID proof (Pan Card/ Passport / Driving License / College ID)
- 2 photographs
- Resume


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Psi Chi / Psychology Club
Psychology Student Organization
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology. Membership is an earned honor which is for life. It may be used for reference purposes such as for graduate school and job applications. It offers the opportunity to present research at science meetings, and to participate in competitions.
- Webpage: brainlove.wix.com/ucsdpsichi
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ucsdpsichi/
Psychology Professional Organizations
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the world's largest organization of psychologists. Students who join have the opportunity to learn more about a career in psychology by subscribing to APA journals and books, and receiving publications containing news of the discipline along with job opportunities. (For information, please write to: American Psychological Association, Membership Office, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.)
The Association for Psychological Science (APS) is a recently created organization of psychologists with similar goals as APA. For more information or joining, please contact: APS, PO Box 90457, Washington, DC 20090-0457.


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Wesmac Warsan 55 A very unusual super yacht for sale - Warsan. The motor yacht measures 55.15 metres, has a beam of 11.29 metres, draft of 2.21 metres and gross tonnage of 465. Warsan was custom built in the United Arab Emirates for a high profile VIP in 2008, with an asking price of $8,600,000.
JUST REDUCED TO $7.800.000,-Built to RINA class, and it has all the facilities to accommodate up to 80 guests at one deck, in addition to the 22 guests for overnight cruising and 14 crew members plus the captain.
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Years before the first astronauts set foot on Mars, scientists will already be there – virtually. Thanks to a collaboration between NASA and Microsoft aimed at advancing human-robot interactions, the space agency's OnSight software will allow researchers to explore a virtual Martian landscape created from data sent back by the Curiosity rover. .. Continue Reading NASA and Microsoft team up for virtual Mars exploration
Section: Space
Tags: 3D, Curiosity Rover, JPL, Mars, Mars Science Laboratory, Microsoft, NASA
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