#voronezh giant

[moneteres]

Alien Infeysion 12: Caorthannach x Three-Eyed Giants

11/14/22 - Dozens witnessed this entity arrive in a public park in the middle of the day. The colossal entity covered an entire baseball diamond as it landed, and began to birth serpentine spawn that breathed sulfurous fire on to the idyllic green field. A child, Witness A, sought to fight back with a whiffle ball bat, but was engulfed in flames completely, and disappeared. This set off panic, which the entity may of misread as a riot against it, and called back their spawn and treated into a ball of flame. In its place, Witness A reappeared physically unscathed. Witness A has never spoken as to where he was transported, but his family has found several drawn pictures of a burning lake filled with eels hidden beneath his bed. 

[basementnaw]

Alien creatures I drew for potential ideas for my work’s Halloween cutouts

[dasha-aibo]

The vast sprawling territory of Russia, the death of small towns, the giant disconnected megapolises and the very top-down structure of the government all makes starting any kind of a meaningful opposition movement that much harder.

The internet helped, but not as radically as we all first believed. A lot of people never even brush against the internet opposition spaces. So many are stuck inside twitter (banned in Russia, was never popular to begin with) and insular Telegram communities.

Most opposition are upper-middle class and even rich people, living in tight bubbles of other successful Muscovites and Peterburgians. Maybe with a couple of people, from, like, Voronezh, Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Novgorod thrown in, but that's it.

All of them just blatantly don't understand why, despite crashing the economy, despite starting the war, so many poorer Russians are still supporting Putin. They can't even convince their own parents to vote for anyone else.

Any kind of on-the-ground work is already incredibly hard and with the state actively working to prevent it, it becomes borderline-impossible.

I guess that's why all our revolutions were just a Moscow and St Pete's thing, with other big cities only learning that something has changed post-factum.

[antizionistrussophile64]

At the meeting held ahead of Gazprom’s 25th anniversary, Alexei Miller informed the President about the company’s achievements and current operations. This occurred February 16, 2018.

The meeting focused on the company’s socially oriented project, Gazprom for Children. Over 1,300 sports and cultural facilities were built or renovated between 2007 and 2015 under the programme. Via video linkup, the President reviewed the operation of new sports facilities in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Kursk, the village of Kantemirovka in the Voronezh Region, and the village of Suzemka in the Bryansk Region.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Miller, tomorrow is the 25th anniversary of Gazprom, which is probably Russia’s strongest company with state participation. Congratulations to you and everybody working for Gazprom, the huge team of this major company. I want to note that over these 25 years, giant strides have been made to consolidate, maintain, and advance the industry.

We all remember very well the time when the state almost lost control of this company. Gazprom is without exaggeration the backbone of Russian’s economy. For many years, when in the 1990s and the early 2000s, our national economy was experiencing difficulties, Gazprom helped the economy to stay afloat. The company produced the much-needed resources for power and heat generation at the prices and rates clearly below market rates. Thanks to that, other industries had the opportunity to concentrate on their operations, upgrade outdated capacities, and invest in development.

Gazprom itself has made immense progress in terms of technological modernisation and expanding its opportunities. Gazprom is currently operating 151 gas fields. I doubt that any other company in the world has cast out so many lines, in a positive sense.

Gazprom has a presence in 34 countries, where it is very active in the market and cooperates with many partners and friends. I know that Gazprom is growing not only domestically, by increasing the amount of gas supplied to our residential areas but also very visible abroad. A significant amount of budget revenue comes from its exports.

Congratulations to you and all Gazprom employees on the company’s anniversary and its achievements.

[ghostlykimiboo]

Cryptid Tamers 🩻

Crypto #45: Voronezh Giant

It dreads across the hidden regions of Russia, beaming a powerful blast of light to ward off potential threats.

Attack: 91/100

Defense: 89/100

Speed: 41/100

Stamina: 45/100

[dan6085]

Here is a list of the top 25 notable UFO sightings in history, along with details about each event:

1. **Kenneth Arnold Sighting (1947)**

- **Location**: Mount Rainier, Washington, USA

- **Details**: Pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine crescent-shaped objects flying at high speed, coining the term "flying saucers."

2. **Roswell Incident (1947)**

- **Location**: Roswell, New Mexico, USA

- **Details**: W.W. "Mac" Brazel discovered debris from a crashed object, initially reported as a "flying disc" by the military before being reclassified as a weather balloon.

3. **Battle of Los Angeles (1942)**

- **Location**: Los Angeles, California, USA

- **Details**: Anti-aircraft artillery fired thousands of rounds at an unidentified object over Los Angeles during World War II, leading to widespread panic.

4. **The Phoenix Lights (1997)**

- **Location**: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

- **Details**: Thousands reported seeing a massive V-shaped craft with lights moving silently across the sky.

5. **Rendlesham Forest Incident (1980)**

- **Location**: Suffolk, England

- **Details**: U.S. Air Force personnel reported seeing strange lights and a craft near a military base, with one officer claiming to have touched the craft.

6. **Dyatlov Pass Incident (1959)**

- **Location**: Ural Mountains, Russia

- **Details**: Nine hikers died under mysterious circumstances, with reports of strange lights in the sky and unusual injuries.

7. **The Tic Tac UFO (2004)**

- **Location**: Off the coast of California, USA

- **Details**: U.S. Navy pilots encountered a fast-moving object resembling a Tic Tac during training exercises, later confirmed by military footage.

8. **The Travis Walton Abduction (1975)**

- **Location**: Arizona, USA

- **Details**: Logger Travis Walton claimed to have been abducted by a UFO for five days, leading to extensive media coverage and a film adaptation.

9. **Westall Sighting (1966)**

- **Location**: Melbourne, Australia

- **Details**: Over 200 students and teachers witnessed a flying saucer hovering near their school, with many reporting the incident to authorities.

10. **The Cash-Landrum Incident (1980)**

- **Location**: Texas, USA

- **Details**: Two women reported seeing a diamond-shaped craft emitting heat and light, leading to health issues attributed to radiation exposure.

11. **The Allagash Abductions (1976)**

- **Location**: Maine, USA

- **Details**: Four men on a camping trip reported being abducted by aliens after seeing strange lights in the sky.

12. **The Belgium Wave (1989-1990)**

- **Location**: Belgium

- **Details**: Numerous sightings of triangular UFOs over Belgium led to investigations by the military and police.

13. **The Voronezh Incident (1989)**

- **Location**: Voronezh, Russia

- **Details**: Children and adults reported seeing a giant alien creature and a UFO landing in a park.

14. **The McMinnville UFO Photographs (1950)**

- **Location**: Oregon, USA

- **Details**: A farmer took two famous photographs of a flying saucer, which became iconic in UFO lore.

15. **The Hudson Valley Sightings (1980s)**

- **Location**: New York, USA

- **Details**: Thousands reported seeing large, silent, V-shaped crafts over the Hudson Valley region.

16. **The Kecksburg Incident (1965)**

- **Location**: Pennsylvania, USA

- **Details**: Witnesses reported seeing a fireball and a crash, with military personnel recovering a mysterious object.

17. **The Flatwoods Monster (1952)**

- **Location**: West Virginia, USA

- **Details**: After seeing a bright object land, witnesses encountered a strange creature, leading to widespread media coverage.

18. **The Lubbock Lights (1951)**

- **Location**: Texas, USA

- **Details**: A series of lights in a V formation were observed by professors and photographed, leading to investigations.

19. **The Varginha Incident (1996)**

- **Location**: Brazil

- **Details**: Witnesses reported seeing a strange creature and a UFO, leading to military involvement and widespread speculation.

20. **The Rendlesham Forest Incident (1980)**

- **Location**: Suffolk, England

- **Details**: U.S. Air Force personnel reported seeing strange lights and a craft near a military base, with one officer claiming to have touched the craft.

21. **The Aurora, Texas Incident (1897)**

- **Location**: Texas, USA

- **Details**: A supposed UFO crash led to the burial of an alien in the local cemetery, marking one of the earliest UFO reports.

22. **The Socorro Incident (1964)**

- **Location**: New Mexico, USA

- **Details**: Police officer Lonnie Zamora reported seeing a craft and two small beings, leading to extensive investigations.

23. **The Belgium Wave (1989-1990)**

- **Location**: Belgium

- **Details**: Numerous sightings of triangular UFOs over Belgium led to investigations by the military and police.

24. **The Tic Tac UFO (2004)**

- **Location**: Off the coast of California, USA

- **Details**: U.S. Navy pilots encountered a fast-moving object resembling a Tic Tac during training exercises, later confirmed by military footage.

25. **The Val Johnson Incident (1979)**

- **Location**: Minnesota, USA

- **Details**: Deputy Sheriff Val Johnson reported a close encounter with a UFO that damaged his patrol car and left him disoriented.

These sightings span decades and highlight the diverse experiences and reports associated with UFO phenomena.

Sources

[1] Top 25 Alien Encounters: UFO Case Files Exposed (Video 2023) - IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26424550/

[2] List of reported UFO sightings - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reported_UFO_sightings

[3] Unidentified flying object (UFO) | History, Sightings, & Facts - Britannica https://www.britannica.com/topic/unidentified-flying-object

[4] 10 UFO Sightings Around the World - Google Arts & Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/story/10-ufo-sightings-around-the-world/BwVRe1UdReh-_w?hl=en

[5] See 10 Mysterious 'UFO Sighting' Photos From History - Time https://time.com/4232540/history-ufo-sightings/

[6] Top 4 UFO Sightings AROUND THE WORLD! | The Proof Is Out There https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e7xu0y5ZrE

[7] 'Outlast' Review, Recap And Ending: Who Survives—The Fittest, Smartest, Or Most Aggressive? https://dmtalkies.com/outlast-season-1-review-recap-and-ending-2023-netflix-game-reality-show/

[8] Outlast Episode 8 Recap: And the Winner Is... https://outdoors.com/outlast-recap-episode-8-finale/

[industryforecastnews]

Hand Sanitizer Market Size To Reach USD 10.84 Billion By 2030

Hand Sanitizer Market Growth & Trends

The global hand sanitizer market size is expected to reach USD 10.84 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising prevalence of regular hand washing and sanitization among consumers owing to recent pandemic has been driving the product demand.Major sanitizer manufacturers have been ramping up their production capacity as well as improving their supply strategies to cater to the unprecedented spike in product demand worldwide. According to a report by Adobe Analytics, the demand for hand sanitizer in the U.S. spiked to 1,400% between December 2019 and January 2020. The U.S. government further promoted the usage of hand care products to avoid health issues.

Many companies are also taking initiatives to help fight infection due to the large population that is at a higher risk of disease contamination, such as elderly people and population and individuals with other chronic ailments. For instance, in January 2021, Reckitt Benckiser donated 35,000 bottles of Dettol hand sanitizer to Russian HIV community centers in Moscow, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Orel, and Vladimir. Hence, initiatives like these supported market growth. Gel-based hand sanitizer segment held the largest share in 2022 and is expected to maintain dominance over the forecast period. These hand sanitizers come in a variety of fragrances that appeal to customers of all ages.

Furthermore, hand sanitizer gels frequently contain moisturizing ingredients that help keep hands soft and limit the product's harsh effects on the skin. These products are also easier to spread and drip less than spray or liquid counterparts, which contributes significantly to segmental market trends. The hypermarket & supermarket segment contributed a majority of the revenue share in 2022 to become a larger division. The increasing penetration of independent retail giants, such as Walmart and Costco, is boosting product visibility and attracting a larger consumer base. Consumers prefer to physically verify these products before buying, which is driving sales through this channel. The market is highly fragmented with the presence of a large number of regional and local players.

Request a free sample copy or view report summary: Hand Sanitizer Market Report

Hand Sanitizer Market Report Highlights

The foam-based product segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Foam-based sanitizers are more cost-effective for large organizations as it dispenses less amount of product per pump

The online channel segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast years owing to promising growth exhibited by e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart, and other such service providers

Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period with brands rolling out sanitizers due to rising hygiene practices in countries including China and India. 

Hand Sanitizer Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global hand sanitizer market based on product, distribution channel, and region:

Hand Sanitizer Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

Gel

Foam

Liquid

Spray

Wipes

Others

Hand Sanitizer Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

Hypermarket & Supermarket

Pharmacy & Drugstore

Convenience Store

Online

Others

Hand Sanitizer Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

France

Spain

Asia Pacific

India

China

Japan

Australia & New Zealand

South Korea

Central & South America

Brazil

Argentina

Middle East & Africa

UAE

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

List of Key Players of Hand Sanitizer Market

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

Procter and Gamble

The Himalaya Drug Company

GOJO Industries, Inc.

Henkel AG and Company

Unilever

Vi-Jon

Chattem, Inc.

Best Sanitizers, Inc.

Kutol

Browse Full Report: Hand Sanitizer Market Report

[market-insider]

Integration of Eco-friendly Formulations in Hand Sanitizer Solutions

The global hand sanitizer market size is expected to reach USD 10.84 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising prevalence of regular hand washing and sanitization among consumers owing to recent pandemic has been driving the product demand. Major sanitizer manufacturers have been ramping up their production capacity as well as improving their supply strategies to cater to the unprecedented spike in product demand worldwide. According to a report by Adobe Analytics, the demand for hand sanitizer in the U.S. spiked to 1,400% between December 2019 and January 2020. The U.S. government further promoted the usage of hand care products to avoid health issues.

Hand Sanitizer Market Report Highlights

The foam-based product segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Foam-based sanitizers are more cost-effective for large organizations as it dispenses less amount of product per pump

The online channel segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast years owing to promising growth exhibited by e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart, and other such service providers

Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period with brands rolling out sanitizers due to rising hygiene practices in countries including China and India. 

For More Details or Sample Copy please visit link @: Hand Sanitizer Market Report

Many companies are also taking initiatives to help fight infection due to the large population that is at a higher risk of disease contamination, such as elderly people and population and individuals with other chronic ailments. For instance, in January 2021, Reckitt Benckiser donated 35,000 bottles of Dettol hand sanitizer to Russian HIV community centers in Moscow, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Orel, and Vladimir. Hence, initiatives like these supported market growth. Gel-based hand sanitizer segment held the largest share in 2022 and is expected to maintain dominance over the forecast period. These hand sanitizers come in a variety of fragrances that appeal to customers of all ages.

Furthermore, hand sanitizer gels frequently contain moisturizing ingredients that help keep hands soft and limit the product's harsh effects on the skin. These products are also easier to spread and drip less than spray or liquid counterparts, which contributes significantly to segmental market trends. The hypermarket & supermarket segment contributed a majority of the revenue share in 2022 to become a larger division. The increasing penetration of independent retail giants, such as Walmart and Costco, is boosting product visibility and attracting a larger consumer base. Consumers prefer to physically verify these products before buying, which is driving sales through this channel. The market is highly fragmented with the presence of a large number of regional and local players.

List of Key Players of Hand Sanitizer Market

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

Procter and Gamble

The Himalaya Drug Company

GOJO Industries, Inc.

Henkel AG and Company

Unilever

Vi-Jon

Chattem, Inc.

Gain deeper insights on the market and receive your free copy with TOC now @: Hand Sanitizer Market Report

We have segmented the global hand sanitizer market based on product, distribution channel, and region.

Research Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and iterative research methodology focused on minimizing deviance in order to provide the most accurate estimates and forecasts possible. We utilize a combination of bottom-up and top-down approaches for segmenting and estimating quantitative aspects of the market. Data is continuously filtered to ensure that only validated and authenticated sources are considered. In addition, data is also mined from a host of reports in our repository, as well as a number of reputed paid databases. Our market estimates and forecasts are derived through simulation models. A unique model is created and customized for each study. Gathered information for market dynamics, technology landscape, application development, and pricing trends are fed into the model and analyzed simultaneously.

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research provides syndicated as well as customized research reports and consulting services on 46 industries across 25 major countries worldwide. This U.S. based market research and consulting company is registered in California and headquartered in San Francisco. Comprising over 425 analysts and consultants, the company adds 1200+ market research reports to its extensive database each year. Supported by an interactive market intelligence platform, the team at Grand View Research guides Fortune 500 companies and prominent academic institutes in comprehending the global and regional business environment and carefully identifying future opportunities.

Contact:

Grand View Research, Inc.

Phone: 1-415-349-0058

Toll-Free: 1-888-202-9519

Email: sales@grandviewresearch.com

Web: https://www.grandviewresearch.com

Explore Horizon, the world's most expansive market research database

[adityarana1687-blog]

Hand Sanitizer Market Size To Reach $10.84 Billion By 2030

The global hand sanitizer market size is expected to reach USD 10.84 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising prevalence of regular hand washing and sanitization among consumers owing to recent pandemic has been driving the product demand.Major sanitizer manufacturers have been ramping up their production capacity as well as improving their supply strategies to cater to the unprecedented spike in product demand worldwide. According to a report by Adobe Analytics, the demand for hand sanitizer in the U.S. spiked to 1,400% between December 2019 and January 2020. The U.S. government further promoted the usage of hand care products to avoid health issues.

Many companies are also taking initiatives to help fight infection due to the large population that is at a higher risk of disease contamination, such as elderly people and population and individuals with other chronic ailments. For instance, in January 2021, Reckitt Benckiser donated 35,000 bottles of Dettol hand sanitizer to Russian HIV community centers in Moscow, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Orel, and Vladimir. Hence, initiatives like these supported market growth. Gel-based hand sanitizer segment held the largest share in 2022 and is expected to maintain dominance over the forecast period. These hand sanitizers come in a variety of fragrances that appeal to customers of all ages.

Furthermore, hand sanitizer gels frequently contain moisturizing ingredients that help keep hands soft and limit the product's harsh effects on the skin. These products are also easier to spread and drip less than spray or liquid counterparts, which contributes significantly to segmental market trends. The hypermarket & supermarket segment contributed a majority of the revenue share in 2022 to become a larger division. The increasing penetration of independent retail giants, such as Walmart and Costco, is boosting product visibility and attracting a larger consumer base. Consumers prefer to physically verify these products before buying, which is driving sales through this channel. The market is highly fragmented with the presence of a large number of regional and local players.

 Request a free sample copy or view report summary: Hand Sanitizer Market Report

Hand Sanitizer Market Report Highlights

The foam-based product segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Foam-based sanitizers are more cost-effective for large organizations as it dispenses less amount of product per pump

The online channel segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast years owing to promising growth exhibited by e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart, and other such service providers

Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period with brands rolling out sanitizers due to rising hygiene practices in countries including China and India. 

Hand Sanitizer Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global hand sanitizer market based on product, distribution channel, and region:

Hand Sanitizer Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

Gel

Foam

Liquid

Spray

Wipes

Others

Hand Sanitizer Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

Hypermarket & Supermarket

Pharmacy & Drugstore

Convenience Store

Online

Others

Hand Sanitizer Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

France

Spain

Asia Pacific

India

China

Japan

Australia & New Zealand

South Korea

Central & South America

Brazil

Argentina

Middle East & Africa

UAE

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

List of Key Players of Hand Sanitizer Market

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

Procter and Gamble

The Himalaya Drug Company

GOJO Industries, Inc.

Henkel AG and Company

Unilever

Vi-Jon

Chattem, Inc.

Best Sanitizers, Inc.

Kutol

Contact Us - https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon 

[goalhofer]

2020 NHL Draft Results

1st overall, New York Rangers: Alex Lafreniere, Rimouski Oceanic (Saint-Eustache, Quebec)

2nd overall, Los Angeles: Quinton Byfield, Sudbury Wolves (Newmarket, Ontario)

3rd overall, Ottawa: Tim Stützle, Adler Mannheim (Viersen, Germany)

4th overall, Detroit: Lukas Raymond, Frölunda H.C. (Göteborg, Sweden)

5th overall, Ottawa: Jake Sanderson, USNTDP (Whitefish, Montana)

6th overall, Anaheim: Jamie Drysdale, Erie Otters (Toronto, Ontario)

7th overall, New Jersey: Alexander Holtz, Djugårdens I.F. Ishockeyförening (Stockholm, Sweden)

8th overall, Buffalo: Jack Quinn, Ottawa 67's (Cobden, Ontario)

9th overall, Minnesota: Marco Rossi, Ottawa 67's (Zurich, Switzerland)

10th overall, Winnipeg: Cole Perfetti, Saginaw Spirit (Whitby, Ontario)

11th overall, Nashville: Yaroslav Askarov, K.K. S.K.A.-Neva (Omsk, Russia)

12th overall, Florida: Anton Lundell, H.I.F.K. (Espoo, Finland)

13th overall, Carolina: Seth Jarvis, Portland Winterhawks (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

14th overall, Edmonton: Dylan Holloway, University Of Wisconsin Badgers (Cochrane, Alberta)

15th overall, Toronto: Rodion Amirov, K.K. Salavat Yulaev (Salavat, Russia)

16th overall, Montreal: Kaiden Guhle, Prince Albert Raiders (Sherwood Park, Alberta)

17th overall, Chicago: Lukas Reichel, Eisbären Berlin (Nürnberg, Germany)

18th overall, New Jersey: Dawson Mercer, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (Bay Roberts, Newfoundland)

19th overall, New York Rangers: Braden Schneider, Brandon Wheat Kings (Prince Albert, Saskatchewan)

20th overall, New Jersey: Shakir Mukhamadullin, K.K. Salavat Yulaev (Ufa, Russia)

21st overall, Columbus: Yegor Chinakhov, K.K. Avangard (Omsk, Russia)

22nd overall, Washington: Hendrix Lapierre, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (Gatineau, Quebec)

23rd overall, Philadelphia: Tyson Foerster, Barrie Colts (Alliston, Ontario)

24th overall, Calgary: Connor Zary, Kamloops Blazers (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)

25th overall, Colorado: Justin Barron, Halifax Mooseheads (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

26th overall, St. Louis: Jake Neighbours, Edmonton Oil Kings (Airdrie, Alberta)

27th overall, Anaheim: Jacob Perreault, Sarnia Sting (Montreal, Quebec)

28th overall, Ottawa: Ridly Greig, Brandon Wheat Kings (Lethbridge, Alberta)

29th overall, Vegas: Brendan Brisson, Chicago Steel (Manhattan Beach, California)

30th overall, Dallas: Mavrick Bourque, Shawinigan Cataractes (Plessisville, Quebec)

31st overall, San Jose: Ozzy Weisblatt, Prince Albert Raiders (Calgary, Alberta)

32nd overall, Detroit: William Wallinder, Modo Hockey J20 (Sollefteå, Sweden)

33rd overall, Ottawa: Roby Järventie, K.O.O.V.E.E. (Tampere, Finland)

34th overall, Buffalo: John-Jason Peterka, Eishockeylub Red Bull München (Munich, Germany)

35th overall, Los Angeles: Helge Grans, Malmö Rödhökar (Ljungby, Sweden)

36th overall, Anaheim: Sam Colangelo, Chicago Steel (Stoneham, Massachusetts)

37th overall, Minnesota: Marat Khusnutdinov, K.K. S.K.A.-1946 St. Petersburg (Moscow, Russia)

38th overall, San Jose: Thomas Bordeleau, USNTDP (Montreal, Quebec)

39th overall, Minnesota: Ryan O'Rourke, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Pickering, Ontario)

40th overall, Winnipeg: Daniel Torgersson, Frölunda H.C. J20 (Hönö, Sweden)

41st overall, Carolina: Noel Gunler, Luleå Hockeyförening (Luleå, Sweden)

42nd overall, Nashville: Luke Evangelista, London Knights (Oakville, Ontario)

43rd overall, Florida: Emil Heineman, Leksands Idrottsförening (Leksand, Sweden)

44th overall, Ottawa: Tyler Kleven, USNTDP (Fargo, North Dakota)

45th overall, Los Angeles: Brock Faber, USNTDP (Maple Grove, Minnesota)

46th overall, Chicago: Drew Commesso, USNTDP (Needham, Massachusetts)

47th overall, Montreal: Luke Tuch, USNTDP (Baldwinsville, New York)

48th overall, Montreal: Jan Mysák, Hamilton Bulldogs (Litvínov, Czech Republic)

49th overall, Arizona: Forfeited

50th overall, Calgary: Yan Kuznetsov, University Of Connecticut Huskies (Murmansk, Russia)

51st overall, Detroit: Theodor Niederbach, Frölunda H.C. J20 (Bjästa, Sweden)

52nd overall, Pittsburgh: Joel Blomqvist, Oulun Kärpät U20 (Nykarlby, Finland)

53rd overall, Carolina: Vasily Ponomarev, Shawinigan Cataractes (Zelenograd, Russia)

54th overall, Philadelphia: Emil Andrae, HV71 J20 (Västervik, Sweden)

55th overall, Detroit: Cross Hanas, Portland Winterhawks (Highland Village, Texas)

56th overall, San Jose: Tristen Robins, Saskatoon Blades (Brandon, Manitoba)

57th overall, Tampa Bay: Jack Finley, Spokane Chiefs (Kelowna, British Columbia)

58th overall, Boston: Mason Lohrei, Green Bay Gamblers (Verona, Wisconsin)

59th overall, Toronto: Roni Hirvonen, Porin Ässät (Espoo, Finland)

60th overall, New York Rangers: Will Cuylle, Windsor Spitfires (Toronto, Ontario)

61st overall, Ottawa: Egor Sokolov, Cape Breton Eagles (Yekaterinburg, Russia)

62nd overall, Tampa Bay: Gage Goncalves, Everett Silvertips (Mission, British Columbia)

63rd overall, Detroit: Donovan Sebrango, Kitchener Rangers (Kitchener, Ontario)

64th overall, Toronto: Topi Niemela, Oulun Kärpät (Oulu, Finland)

65th overall, Minnesota: Daemon Hunt, Moose Jaw Warriors (Brandon, Manitoba)

66th overall, Los Angeles: Kasper Simontaival, Tappara (Tampere, Finland)

67th overall, Anaheim: Ian Moore, St. Mark's School Winged Lions (Concord, Massachusetts)

68th overall, Vegas: Lucas Cormier, Charlottetown Islanders (Ste.-Marie-De-Kent, New Brunswick)

69th overall, Carolina: Alexander Nikishin, K.K. Spartak Moscow (Oryol, Russia)

70th overall, Detroit: Eemil Viro, Turun Palloseura (Vantaa, Finland)

71st overall, Ottawa: Leevi Meriläinen, Oulun Kärpät U20 (Oulu, Finland)

72nd overall, Calgary: Jérémy Poirier, Saint John Sea Dogs (Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Quebec)

73rd overall, Nashville: Luke Prokop, Calgary Hitmen (Edmonton, Alberta)

74th overall, Florida: Ty Smilanic, USNTDP (Elizabeth, Colorado)

75th overall, Colorado: Jean-Luc Foudy, Windsor Spitfires (Scarborough, Ontario)

76th overall, San Jose: Danil Gushchin, Niagara IceDogs (Yekaterinburg, Russia)

77th overall, Pittsburgh: Calle Klang, Kristianstads I.K. (Olofström, Sweden)

78th overall, Columbus: Samuel Kňažko, Turun Palloseura U20 (Trencin, Slovakia)

79th overall, Chicago: Landon Slaggert, USNTDP (Chicago, Illinois)

80th overall, Calgary: Jake Boltmann, Edina High School Hornets (Edina, Minnesota)

81st overall, Chicago: Wyatt Kaiser, Andover High School Huskies (Andover, Minnesota)

82nd overall, Vancouver: Joni Jurmo, J.Y.P. (Espoo, Finland)

83rd overall, Los Angeles: Alex Laferriere, Harvard University Crimson (Chatham, New Jersey)

84th overall, New Jersey: Nico Daws, Guelph Storm (Burlington, Ontario)

85th overall, Tampa Bay: Maxim Groshev, K.K. Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (Agryz, Russia)

86th overall, St. Louis: Dylan Peterson, Boston University Terriers (Ottawa, Ontario)

87th overall, Florida: Justin Sourdif, Vancouver Giants (Surrey, British Columbia)

88th overall, St. Louis: Leo Lööf, Färjestad Bollklubb Jr. (Karlstad, Sweden)

89th overall, Boston: Trevor Kuntar, Boston College Eagles (Williamsville, New York)

90th overall, New York Islanders: Alexander Ljungkrantz, Brynäs I.F. (Gävle, Sweden)

91st overall, Vegas: Jackson Hallum, St. Thomas Academy Cadets (Eagan, Minnesota)

92nd overall, New York Rangers: Oliver Tärnström, A.I.I. Jr. (Stockholm, Sweden)

93rd overall, Tampa Bay: Jack Thompson, Sudbury Wolves (Courtice, Ontario)

94th overall, Philadelphia: Zayde Wisdom, Kingston Frontenacs (Toronto, Ontario)

95th overall, Florida: Mike Benning, Sherwood Park Crusaders (St. Albert, Alberta)

96th overall, Calgary: Daniil Chechelev, Russkie Vityazi Chekhov (Khabarovsk, Russia)

97th overall, Detroit: Sam Strange, Sioux Falls Stampede (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)

98th overall, San Jose: Brandon Coe, North Bay Battalion (Toronto, Ontario)

99th overall, New Jersey: Jaromir Pytlik, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Dacice, Czech Republic)

100th overall, Edmonton: Carter Savoie, University Of Denver Pioneers (St. Albert, Alberta)

101st overall, Nashville: Adam Wilsby, Skellefteå A.I.K. (Stockholm, Sweden)

102nd overall, Montreal: Jack Smith, Sioux Falls Stampede (St. Cloud, Minnesota)

103rd overall, New York Rangers: Dylan Garand, Kamloops Blazers (Victoria, British Columbia)

104th overall, Anaheim: Thimo Nickl, Rögle Bollklubb J20 (Klagenfurt, Austria)

105th overall, Florida: Zach Uens, Merrimack College Warriors (Belleville, Ontario)

106th overall, Toronto: Artur Akhtiamov, Irbis Kazan (Kazan, Russia)

107th overall, Detroit: Jan Bednár, Acadie-Bathurst Titan (Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic)

108th overall, Pittsburgh: Lukáš Švejkovský, Medicine Hat Tigers (Point Roberts, Washington)

109th overall, Montreal: Blake Biondi, Hermantown High School Hawks (Hermantown, Minnesota)

110th overall, Chicago: Michael Krutil, H.K. Sparta Praha Jr. (Prague, Czech Republic)

111th overall, Arizona: Mitch Miller, Tri-City Storm (Sylvania, Ohio)

112th overall, Los Angeles: Juho Markkanen, Imatran Ketterä (Laapeenranta, Finland)

113th overall, Vancouver: Jackson Kunz, Green Bay Gamblers (Grand Forks, North Dakota)

114th overall, Columbus: Mikael Pyyhtiä, Turun Pallo U20 (Turku, Finland)

115th overall, Carolina: Zion Nybeck, HV71 J20 (Alvesta, Sweden)

116th overall, Tampa Bay: Eamon Powell, Boston College Eagles (Marcellus, New York)

117th overall, Washington: Bogdan Trineev, M.K.K. Dynamo Moscow (Voronezh, Russia)

118th overall, Colorado: Colby Ambrosio, Boston College Eagles (Welland, Ontario)

119th overall, St. Louis: Tanner Dickinson, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Perrysburg, Ohio)

120th overall, New Jersey: Ethan Edwards, Sioux City Musketeers (Grand Prairie, Alberta)

121st overall, New York Islanders: Alex Jefferies, The Frederick Gunn School (Lunenburg, Massachusetts)

122nd overall, Toronto: William Villeneuve, Saint John Sea Dogs (Sherbrooke, Quebec)

123rd overall, Dallas: Antonio Stranges, London Knights (Plymouth, Michigan)

124th overall, Montreal: Sean Farrell, Harvard University Crimson (Hopkinton, Massachusetts)

125th overall, Vegas: Jesper Vikman, Allmänna Idrottsklubben J20 (Stockholm, Sweden)

126th overall, Edmonton: Ty Tullio, Oshawa Generals (Lakeshore, Ontario)

127th overall, New York Rangers: Evan Vierling, Barrie Colts (Aurora, Ontario)

128th overall, Los Angeles: Martin Chromiak, Kingston Frontenacs (Ilava, Slovakia)

129th overall, Anaheim: Artyom Galimov, K.K. Ak Bars (Samara, Russia)

130th overall, New Jersey: Artyom Shlain, University Of Connecticut Huskies (Moscow, Russia)

131st overall, Buffalo: Matteo Costantini, Penticton Vees (St. Catherines, Ontario)

132nd overall, Detroit: Alex Cotton, Lethbridge Hurricanes (Langley, British Columbia)

133rd overall, Winnipeg: Anton Johannesson, HV71 J20 (Gnosjö, Sweden)

134th overall, New York Rangers: Brett Berard, Providence College Friars (East Greenwich, Rhode Island)

135th overall, Philadelphia: Elliot Desnoyers, Halifax Mooseheads (St-Hyacinthe, Quebec)

136th overall, Montreal: Jakub Dobeš, Omaha Lancers (Havirov, Czech Republic)

137th overall, Toronto: Dmitri Ovchinnikov, K.K. Sibersky Snaypery (Chita, Russia)

138th overall, Edmonton: Maxim Beryozkin, K.K. Lokomotiv 2 (Chita, Russia)

139th overall, Colorado: Ryder Rolston, University Of Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Birmingham, Michigan)

140th overall, Los Angeles: Ben Meehan, University Of Massachusetts, Lowell River Hawks (Walpole, Massachusetts)

141st overall, Chicago: Isaac Phillips, Sudbury Wolves (Barrie, Ontario)

142nd overall, Arizona: Carson Bantle, Michigan Technological University Huskies (Onalaska, Wisconsin)

143rd overall, Calgary: Ryan Francis, Cape Breton Eagles (Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia)

144th overall, Vancouver: Jacob Truscott, USNTDP (Ft. Gratiot, Michigan)

145th overall, Columbus: Ole Bjørgvik-Holm, Manglerud Stjerne Ishockey (Oslo, Norway)

146th overall, Minnesota: Pavel Novák; Jr., H.K. Stadion Litomerice (Tabor, Czech Republic)

147th overall, Tampa Bay: Jaydon Dureau, Portland Winterhawks (White City, Saskatchewan)

148th overall, Washington: Cassius Hughes, Spokane Chiefs (Post Falls, Idaho)

149th overall, Pittsburgh: Raivis Ansons, Baie-Comeau Drakkar (Riga, Latvia)

150th overall, St. Louis: Matt Kessel, University Of Massachusetts, Amherst Minutemen (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan)

151st overall, Boston: Mason Langenbrunner, Eden Prairie High School Eagles (Eden Prairie, Minnesota)

152nd overall, New York Islanders: William Dufour, Drummondville Voltigeurs (Quebec City, Quebec)

153rd overall, Florida: Kasper Puutio, Oulun Kärpät (Vaasa, Finland)

154th overall, Dallas: Daniel Pettersson-Ljungman, Linköping Hockeyklubb J20 (Uppsala, Sweden)

155th overall, Ottawa: Eric Engstrand, Malmö Rödhökar (Varberg, Sweden)

156th overall, Detroit: Kyle Aucoin, Tri-City Storm (Gloucester, Ontario)

157th overall, Tampa Bay: Nick Capone, University Of Connecticut Huskies (East Haven, Connecticut)

158th overall, Ottawa: Philippe Daoust, Moncton Wildcats (Barrie, Ontario)

159th overall, Carolina: Lucas Mercuri, Des Moines Buccaneers (LaSalle, Quebec)

160th overall, Anaheim: Albin Sundsvik, Skellefteå A.I.K. (Stockholm, Sweden)

161st overall, New Jersey: Benjamin Baumgartner, H.C. Davos (Zell Am See, Austria)

162nd overall, Dallas: Evgeni Oxentyuk, C.K. Yunost-Minsk (Brest, Belarus)

163rd overall, St. Louis: Will Cranley, Ottawa 67's (Peterborough, Ontario)

164th overall, Winnipeg: Tyrel Bauer, Seattle Thunderbirds (Cochrane, Alberta)

165th overall, New York Rangers: Matt Rempe, Seattle Thunderbirds (Calgary, Alberta)

166th overall, Nashville: Luke Reid, University Of New Hampshire Wildcats (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)

167th overall, Colorado: Nils Åman, Leksands Idrottsförening (Avesta, Sweden)

168th overall, Toronto: Veeti Mietinen, St. Cloud State University Huskies (Espoo, Finland)

169th overall, Edmonton: Filip Engarås, University Of New Hampshire Wildcats (Stockholm, Sweden)

170th overall, Pittsburgh: Chase Yoder, Providence College Friars (Fairview, Texas)

171st overall, Montreal: Alexander Gordin, S.K.A.-1946 St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Russia)

172nd overall, Chicago: Chad Yetman, Erie Otters (Whitby, Ontario)

173rd overall, Arizona: Filip Barklund, Örebro H.K. Jr. (Stockholm, Sweden)

174th overall, Calgary: Rory Kerihs, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Bolton, Ontario)

175th overall, Vancouver: Dmitri Zlodeyev, M.H.K. Dynamo Moscow (Voronezh, Russia)

176th overall, Columbus: Samuel Johannesson, Rögle Bandyklubb (Halmstad, Sweden)

177th overall, Toronto: Axel Rindell, Mikkelin Jukurit (Espoo, Finland)

178th overall, Philadelphia: Connor McClennon, Winnipeg Ice (Wainwright, Alberta)

179th overall, Washington: Garin Bjorklund, Medicine Hat Tigers (Grand Prairie, Alberta)

180th overall, Toronto: Joe Miller, Chicago Steel (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

181st overall, Ottawa: Cole Reinhardt, Brandon Wheat Kings (Irracana, Alberta)

182nd overall, Boston: Riley Duran, Youngstown Phantoms (Woburn, Massachusetts)

183rd overall, New York Islanders: Matias Rajaniemi, Lahti Pelikaanis (Lahti, Finland)

184th overall, Vegas: Noah Ellis, Des Moines Buccaneers (Urbandale, Iowa)

185th overall, Dallas: Rémi Poirier, Gatineau Olympiques (Farnham, Quebec)

186th overall, Tampa Bay: Amir Miftakhov, K.K. Ak Bars (Kazan, Russia)

187th overall, Detroit: Kienan Draper, Chilliwack Chiefs (Detroit, Michigan)

188th overall, Chicago: Louis Crevier, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (Quebec City, Quebec)

189th overall, Toronto: John Fusco, Harvard University Crimson (Westwood, Massachusetts)

190th overall, Los Angeles: Aatu Jämsen, Lahti Pelikaanis U20 (Lahti, Finland)

191st overall, Vancouver: Viktor Persson, Brynäs I.F. J20 (Valbo, Sweden)

192nd overall, Arizona: Elliot Ekefjärd, Malmå Rödhökar (Waxholm, Sweden)

193rd overall, Buffalo: Albert Lyckåsen, Hockeyklubb Vita Hästen (Bålsta, Sweden)

194th overall, St. Louis: Noah Beck, Clarkson University Golden Knights (Richmond Hill, Ontario)

195th overall, Toronto: Wyatt Schingoethe, Waterloo Black Hawks (Algonquin, Illinois)

196th overall, San Jose: Alex Young, Colgate University Raiders (Calgary, Alberta)

197th overall, New York Rangers: Hugo Ollas, Linköping Hockeyklubb J20 (Linköping, Sweden)

198th overall, Florida: Elliot Ekmark, Linköping Hockeyklubb J20 (Linköping, Sweden)

199th overall, Carolina: Alexander Pashin, M.K.K. Tolpar Ufa (Pryutovo, Russia)

200th overall, Edmonton: Jeremias Lindewall, Modo Hockey J20 (Sollefteå, Sweden)

201st overall, San Jose: Adam Raška, C.K. Ocelari Trinec (Koprivnice, Czech Republic)

202nd overall, Nashville: Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, Northeastern University Huskies (East Greenwich, Rhode Island)

203rd overall, Detroit: Chase Bradley, Sioux City Musketeers (St. Louis, Missouri)

204th overall, Arizona: Ben McCartney, Brandon Wheat Kings (Macdonald, Manitoba)

205th overall, Calgary: Ilya Sokolyov, C.K. Dynamo Minsk (Minsk, Belarus)

206th overall, San Jose: Linus Öberg, Örebro H.K. (Vänersborg, Sweden)

207th overall, Anaheim: Ethan Bowen, Chilliwack Chiefs (Chilliwack, British Columbia)

208th overall, Carolina: Ronan Seeley, Everett Silvertips (Olds, Alberta)

209th overall, Nashville: Chase McLane, Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions (Trenton, Michigan)

210th overall, San Jose: Timofey Spitserov, Culver Military Academy Eagles (St. Petersburg, Russia)

211th overall, Washington: Oskar Magnusson, Malmö Rödhöks (Trelleborg, Sweden)

212th overall, Florida: Devon Levi, Northeastern University Huskies (Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec)

213th overall, Toronto: Ryan Tverberg, Toronto Jr. Canadiens (Richmond Hill, Ontario)

214th overall, New York Islanders: Henrik Tikkanen, I.P.K. (Lohja, Finland)

215th overall, Vegas: Maxim Marushev, Bars Kazan (Saratov, Russia)

216th overall, Buffalo: Jakub Konečný, C.K. Sparta Praha U20 (Brno, Czech Republic)

217th overall, Tampa Bay: Declan McDonnell, Kitchener Rangers (Lake View, New York)

[unbound-devotion]

@orecrowned​ asked:

He doesn't know this person, so he's just going to go ahead and assume they would be a voronezh giant

“I...y’know, metal men aren’t all that cracked up to be. There’s quite a few of ‘em up in Fontaine where I grew up. They’re...well, let’s just say ‘unusual’ and leave it at that.”

[interstellar-elf]

Hi Would you like to tell what is AetherSpace going to be about, or something about main character/s? ;v; I'm really curious. the tag is full of posts tho, so i don't know where to begin.

How to explain AetherSpace… Well this is going to be a journey. It’s still in development, given that my living situation has been unstable this year, so I’ll sort it out as much as I can under the cut:

 AetherSpace: Hikari is in procession of a cube of an elemental substance that is sought after by a corrupt organization. This cube, along with the strange creature called Gef that accompanies her are mysteries she has to solve in order to save the universe. In her quest she is aided by an astral witch also sought out by the organization, a mysterious glowing warrior from a rogue planet, and a hacktactivist bird-person who used to work for said organization but has since taken his inner knowledge of the place to strike back at the corruption and evil that it has caused. In addition, there is another conspiracy underlying the appearance of a rare mythical space creature that has ties to the cube.

There are a number of other characters, plot lines and McGuffins (including a really big sword and other items of importance), but it mostly follows Hikari and her three friends as well as Gef. 

Characters:

Hikari: main character, wears mostly pink

Laki: astral witch, lavender fox-elf humanoid

Iryllia: glowing warrior, has white eyes and dark skin with glowing tattoos

????: His name’s been changing so as of yet it hasn’t been finalized even though he’s an old character in terms of development, but is a hacker and activist who used to work for the organization

Gef: No one is quite sure what they are but they have the appearance of a cross between a fox and a rabbit and seems to be more intellegent than one would think

There are other characters, which includes a few scientists, Su Voronezh, a guardian magic girl, a space samurai, the organization’s head of operations, and a mecha or two.

Two main items of importance would be the cube and the giant sword that Hikari weilds

There is at least one planet named, being Blazen where Hikari calls home. It is home to strange weather and lifeform anomalies.

[un-enfant-immature]

Documents reveal how Russia taps phone companies for surveillance

In cities across Russia, large boxes in locked rooms are directly connected to the networks of some of the country’s largest phone and internet companies.

These unsuspecting boxes, some the size of a washing machine, house equipment that gives the Russian security services access to the calls and messages of millions of citizens. This government surveillance system remains largely shrouded in secrecy, even though phone and web companies operating in Russia are forced by law to install these large devices on their networks.

But documents seen by TechCrunch offer new insight into the scope and scale of the Russian surveillance system — known as SORM (Russian: COPM) — and how Russian authorities gain access to the calls, messages and data of customers of the country’s largest phone provider, Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) .

The documents were found on an unprotected backup drive owned by an employee of Nokia Networks (formerly Nokia Siemens Networks), which through a decade-long relationship maintains and upgrades MTS’s network — and ensures its compliance with SORM.

Chris Vickery, director of cyber risk research at security firm UpGuard, found the exposed files and reported the security lapse to Nokia. In a report out Wednesday, UpGuard said Nokia secured the exposed drive four days later.

“A current employee connected a USB drive that contained old work documents to his home computer,” said Nokia spokesperson Katja Antila in a statement. “Due to a configuration mistake, his PC and the USB drive connected to it was accessible from the internet without authentication.”

“After this came to our attention, we contacted the employee and the machine was disconnected and brought to Nokia,” the spokesperson said.

Nokia said its investigation is ongoing.

‘Lawful intercept’

The exposed data — close to 2 terabytes in size — contain mostly internal Nokia files.

But a portion of the documents seen by TechCrunch reveals Nokia’s involvement in providing “lawful intercept” capabilities to phone and internet providers, which Russia mandates by law.

SORM, an acronym for “system for operative investigative activities,” was first developed in 1995 as a lawful intercept system to allow the Federal Security Services (FSB, formerly the KGB) to access telecoms data, including call logs and content of Russians. Changes to the law over the last decade saw the government’s surveillance powers expand to internet providers and web companies, which were compelled to install SORM equipment to allow the interception of web traffic and emails. Tech companies, including messaging apps like Telegram, also have to comply with the law. The state internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has fined several companies for not installing SORM equipment.

Since the system’s expansion in recent years, several government agencies and police departments can now access citizens’ private data with SORM.

Most countries, including the U.S. and the U.K., have laws to force telecom operators to install lawful intercept equipment so security services can access phone records in compliance with local laws. That’s enabled an entirely new industry of tech companies, primarily network equipment providers like Nokia, to build and install technologies on telecom networks that facilitate lawful intercepts.

Alexander Isavnin, an expert at Roskomsvoboda and the Internet Protection Society, told TechCrunch that work related to SORM, however, is “classified” and requires engineers to obtain special certifications for work. He added that it’s not uncommon for the FSB to demand telecom and internet companies buy and use SORM equipment from a pre-approved company of its choosing.

The documents show that between 2016 and 2017, Nokia planned and proposed changes to MTS’s network as part of the telecom giant’s “modernization” effort.

Nokia planned to improve a number of local MTS-owned phone exchanges in several Russian cities — including Belgorod, Kursk and Voronezh — to comply with the latest changes to the country’s surveillance laws.

TechCrunch reviewed the documents, which included several floor plans and network diagrams for the local exchanges. The documents also show that the installed SORM device on each phone network has direct access to the data that passes through each phone exchange, including calls, messages and data.

MTS’ exchange in Belgorod containing SORM equipment. Authorities can remotely access the system.

The plans contain the physical address — including floor number — of each phone exchange, as well as the location of each locked room with SORM equipment in large bold red font, labeled “COPM.” One document was titled “COPM equipment installation [at] MTS’ mobile switching center,” a core function for handling calls on a cell network.

An unedited floor plan detailing where the SORM equipment is located.

One photo showed the inside of one of the SORM rooms, containing the sealed box containing intercept equipment with the letters “COPM” in large font on the metal cabinet next to an air-conditioning unit to keep the equipment cool.

A photo of a SORM (COPM) device in a locked room at one of MTS’ local phone exchanges.

Nokia says it provides — and its engineers install — the “port” in the network to allow lawful intercept equipment to plug in and intercept data pursuant to a court order, but denied storing, analyzing or processing intercepted data.

That’s where other companies come into play. Russian lawful intercept equipment maker Malvin Systems provides SORM-compatible technology that sits on top of the “port” created by Nokia. That compatible technology allows the collection and storage of citizens’ data.

“As it is a standard requirement for lawful interception in Russia and SORM providers must be approved by the appropriate authorities, we work with other companies to enable SORM capabilities in the networks that we provide,” said Nokia’s spokesperson, who confirmed Malvin as one of those companies.

Nokia’s logo was on Malvin’s website at the time of writing. A representative for Malvin did not return a request for comment.

Another set of documents shows that the “modernized” SORM capabilities on MTS’s network also allows the government access to the telecom’s home location register (HLR) database, which contains records on each subscriber allowed to use the cell network, including their international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and SIM card details.

The documents also make reference to Signalling System 7 (SS7), a protocol critical to allowing cell networks to establish and route calls and text messages. The protocol has widely been shown not to be secure and has led to hacking.

MTS spokesperson Elena Kokhanovskaya did not respond to several emails requesting comment.

‘Bulk wiretapping’

Lawful intercept, as its name suggests, allows a government to lawfully acquire data for investigations and countering terrorism.

But as much as it’s recognized that it’s necessary and obligatory in most Western countries — including the U.S. — some have expressed concern at how Russia rolled out and interprets its lawful intercept powers.

Russia has long faced allegations of human rights abuses. In recent years, the Kremlin has cracked down on companies that don’t store citizens’ data within its borders — in some cases actively blocking Western companies like LinkedIn for failing to comply. The country also has limited freedom of speech, expression and dissidents, and activists are often arrested for speaking out.

“The companies will always say that with lawful interception, they’re complying with the rule of law,” said Adrian Shahbaz, research director for technology and democracy at Freedom House, a civil liberties and rights watchdog. “But it’s clear when you look at how Russian authorities are using this type of apparatus that it goes far beyond what is normal in a democratic society.”

For Nokia’s part, it says its lawful intercept technology allows telecom companies — like MTS — to “respond to interception requests on targeted individuals received from the legal authority through functionality in our solutions.”

But critics say Russia’s surveillance program is flawed and puts citizens at risk.

“In Russia, the operator installs it and have no control over what is being wiretapped Only the FSB knows what they collect.” Alexander Isavnin, expert

Isavnin, who reviewed and translated some of the files TechCrunch has seen, said Russia’s view of lawful intercept goes far beyond other Western nations with similar laws. He described SORM as “bulk wiretapping.”

He said in the U.S., the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) requires a company to verify the validity of a wiretap order. “In Russia, the operator installs it and have no control over what is being wiretapped,” he said. The law states that the telecom operation is “not able to determine what data is being wiretapped,” he said.

“Only the FSB knows what they collect,” he said. “There is no third-party scrutiny.

Nokia denied wrongdoing, and said it is “committed” to supporting human rights.

Nokia chief marketing officer David French told TechCrunch in a call that Nokia uses a list of countries that are considered “high-risk” on human rights before it sells equipment that could be used for surveillance.

“When we see a match between a technology that we think has potential risk and a country that has potential risk, we have a process where we review it internally and decide to go forward with the sale,” said French.

When pressed, French declined to say whether Russia was on that list. He added that any equipment that Nokia provides to MTS is covered under non-disclosure agreements.

A spokesperson for the Russian consulate in New York could not be reached by phone prior to publication.

This latest security lapse is the second involving SORM in recent months. In August, a developer found thousands of names, numbers, addresses and geolocations said to have leaked from SORM devices. Using open-source tools, Russian developer Leonid Evdokimov found dozens of “suspicious packet sniffers” in the networks of several Russian internet providers.

It took more than a year for the internet providers to patch those systems.

Ingrid Lunden contributed translations and reporting.

Got a tip? You can send tips securely over Signal and WhatsApp to +1 646-755-8849. You can also send PGP email with the fingerprint: 4D0E 92F2 E36A EC51 DAAE 5D97 CB8C 15FA EB6C EEA5.

[courtneytincher]

Russian industry used counterfeit metal to produce aircraft

Russian industry has used a counterfeit metal by titanium giant VSMPO-Avisma while in produce and repair of aircraft.

On 4 February, Russian media have reported that more than 750 fake certificates for titanium products manufactured by VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation were found at the Voronezh aircraft factory. All of them were delivered to the factory in 2011-2018, follows from the report of the Deputy Prosecutor of the region Yuri Nemkin. He presented this information at the board meeting on Thursday, January 31.

Counterfeit metal was used for creation and repair of the aircraft. The prosecutors are sure, that after taking measures, this kind of actions are stopped. The company suffered damage than 7.5 million rubles.

A criminal case about abuse of authority has been initiated and is investigating now. (part 1 of article 201 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The maximum sanction according to the article is up to 4 years in prison.

VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation supplying its products to the aerospace, chemical industry, power engineering industries.

VSMPO-AVISMA supplies Russian defense companies and also Boeing with titanium on long-term contracts. According to the Russian firm, it meets 35 percent of Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ demand for the metal.

VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation became the first Russian partner of Airbus company, whom the aircraft building concern named the supplier of best quality products. It was stated by Mr. Orazio Lanzotti, the Airbus representative, on 6th February.

The meeting of Mr. Orazio Lanzotti with the top management of Corporation represented by Oleg Leder, Marketing & Sales Deputy Director General, Mikhail Leder, Science & Technology Director, and Oleg Ryabov, Production Director, was held on 6th February in the VSMPO museum – exhibition centre. Mr. Orazio Lanzotti presented to the Corporation top management a delicate crystal-glass statuette as a token of recognition of the Russian enterprise as the supplier of quality products to the largest European aircraft manufacturer.

from Defence Blog

Russian industry has used a counterfeit metal by titanium giant VSMPO-Avisma while in produce and repair of aircraft.

On 4 February, Russian media have reported that more than 750 fake certificates for titanium products manufactured by VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation were found at the Voronezh aircraft factory. All of them were delivered to the factory in 2011-2018, follows from the report of the Deputy Prosecutor of the region Yuri Nemkin. He presented this information at the board meeting on Thursday, January 31.

Counterfeit metal was used for creation and repair of the aircraft. The prosecutors are sure, that after taking measures, this kind of actions are stopped. The company suffered damage than 7.5 million rubles.

A criminal case about abuse of authority has been initiated and is investigating now. (part 1 of article 201 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The maximum sanction according to the article is up to 4 years in prison.

VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation supplying its products to the aerospace, chemical industry, power engineering industries.

VSMPO-AVISMA supplies Russian defense companies and also Boeing with titanium on long-term contracts. According to the Russian firm, it meets 35 percent of Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ demand for the metal.

VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation became the first Russian partner of Airbus company, whom the aircraft building concern named the supplier of best quality products. It was stated by Mr. Orazio Lanzotti, the Airbus representative, on 6th February.

The meeting of Mr. Orazio Lanzotti with the top management of Corporation represented by Oleg Leder, Marketing & Sales Deputy Director General, Mikhail Leder, Science & Technology Director, and Oleg Ryabov, Production Director, was held on 6th February in the VSMPO museum – exhibition centre. Mr. Orazio Lanzotti presented to the Corporation top management a delicate crystal-glass statuette as a token of recognition of the Russian enterprise as the supplier of quality products to the largest European aircraft manufacturer.

via IFTTT

[ultralifehackerguru-blog]

New Post has been published on http://lifehacker.guru/35-stunning-photos-of-abandoned-russia-youve-probably-never-seen-before/

35 Stunning Photos Of Abandoned Russia You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

Across the vastness of Russia—the world’s largest country, at some 6.6 million square miles—and over the span of its long history, countless houses, factories, churches, villages, military bases, and other structures have been built and then left behind: imperial-era palaces, log cabins of pioneers in the Far East, Christian cathedrals, massive Soviet blocks of concrete, speculative-mining camps, and more. For years now, photographers have traveled across Russia finding and photographing these intriguing ghost towns, empty Soviet factories, toppling houses, and crumbling chapels.

Here: A drone photo of the collapsing Von Meck Estate in Khruslovka, Venyovsky district, Tula Oblast, south of Moscow, taken on May 27, 2016. (Vadim Razumov / Wikipedia)

h/t: theatlantic

An abandoned Japanese lighthouse on a rock in the southern part of Sakhalin Island, Russia. (Gribov Andrei Aleksandrovich / Shutterstock)

A crumbling concrete elk in an abandoned Soviet pioneer camp. (Valerii Iavtushenko / Shutterstock)

Rusting abandoned port cranes in the town of Dudinka, in the Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky district of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. (Rashid Valitov / Shutterstock)

An old house in the country, outside Moscow, on May 10, 2013. (Okunin / Shutterstock)

Fort Alexander I, one of the fortresses in or adjacent to Kronstadt, Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Godot13 / Wikimedia)

A derelict factory in Saint Petersburg. (Vladimir Mulder / Shutterstock)

An uncompleted, abandoned, and overgrown oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast. (Constantine Vladimirovich / Shutterstock)

A closer view of the uncompleted oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast. (Constantine Vladimirovich / Shutterstock)

A small chapel collapsing beside Lake Ladoga. (OSDG / Shutterstock)

The ruins of an old pulp and paper mill on Sakhalin Island. (Gribov Andrei Aleksandrovich / Shutterstock)

The overgrown ruins of an industrial building in the Voronezh region. (Vladimir Mulder / Shutterstock)

A derelict dock stands in front of a volcanic structure on Atlasova Island, which is part of the Kuril Islands. (Janelle Lugge / Shutterstock)

A seal colony on the shores of the abandoned Tulenyi Island, which is in the Kuril Islands. (Janelle Lugge / Shutterstock)

An old giant dome of a radar antenna, part of a former antiballistic-missile system in Naro-Fominsk. (Saoirse2013 / Shutterstock)

A drone view of an abandoned building of a former restaurant on top of Mount Akhun in Sochi. (Vadim Fedotov / Shutterstock)

Kalyazin Church, also called the “Flooded Belfry,” standing alone in the Uglich Reservoir. This structure is all that remains of the old town of Kalyazin, which was submerged when a dam was built in in 1939. (Kichigin / Shutterstock)

A destroyed railway bridge in Kholmsk, Sakhalin Oblast. (LyginaKs / Shutterstock)

A building in the ghost town of Alykel, located above the Arctic Circle. (Constantine Vladimirovich / Shutterstock)

Aerial photo of abandoned unfinished construction of Khovrino Hospital in Moscow on May 18, 2017. (A.Savin / Wikimedia)

A decaying house in Kostroma Oblast. (V. Smirnov / Shutterstock)

Abandoned industrial buildings, a legacy of the Soviet Union, in Siberia. (Zagaynova Anna / Shutterstock)

Churches in Paltoga, Vologda Oblast (former Akulovo village). The wooden church on the right, built in 1733, is being restored now. (Maria Krivosheina / Wikimedia)

The empty Kazan Theotokos Church in Yaropolets. (Cartela / Shutterstock)

The ruins of a five-story panel house in Murmansk on July 5, 2018. (MariyaYa / Shutterstock)

A shipwreck in Morzhovaya Bay, Kamchatka. (Janelle Lugge / Shutterstock)

A leaning wooden house in Arkhangelsk. (Mikhail Varentsov / Shutterstock)

A ruined, overgrown red-brick bridge in the forest, in Kiritsy, Ryazan Oblast. (Vladimir Mulder / Shutterstock)

An aerial view taken with a drone on October 30, 2017 shows the neglected estate of Grebnevo, east of Moscow. (Andrei Borodulin / AFP / Getty)

The ghost town of Ugolny Ruchei, a former coal-mining site, near Norilsk. (Constantine Vladimirovich / Shutterstock)

The Church Of The Nativity, Krokhino, Vologda Oblast. (Kemal Kozbaev / Wikimedia)

A decaying industrial building of a Soviet electronics factory in Novovoronezh. (Vladimir Mulder / Shutterstock)

A destroyed center for social and cultural activities for Soviet citizens, captured in early morning fog, in Kotelnich, Kirov Oblast. (Mikhail Starodubov / Shutterstock)

Abandoned ships of the Russian federal fleet are seen at the repair-operational base of the river fleet of the Yenisei river shipping company in Podtyosovo village, about 350 km (217 miles) north of Russia’s Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, June 15, 2013. Yenisei, one of the largest river systems in the world which rises in Mongolia and flows into the Arctic ocean, is the life artery for the residents populating its banks. (Ilya Naymushin / Reuters)

Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in the village of Novinki, in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. (Pukhov K / Shutterstock)

(C)

[newstfionline]

Sochi, once a Winter Olympic host, is red-hot as the World Cup hits town

By Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, June 14, 2018

ADLER, Russia--Greater Sochi looks strikingly pretty these days. Far from one of those post-Olympic ghost towns often seen in melancholy photos, it looks like the 2014 Winter Olympics might have stuck a key in some sort of ignition and revved up the place. There’s snow on the mountains but bustle along the boardwalk by the Black Sea, and only part of the credit goes to the World Cup. Could this be the same place?

It’s all shops by the hundreds; cafes by the tens; beach umbrellas by seemingly the tens of thousands; jugglers and singers and artists; those little fish therapy places where people stick their feet into fish tanks. You can pay to pose with peacocks or monkeys, or ride a mule brought around by a young man who said he doesn’t speak English but clearly takes nice care of the mule. “Despacito” echoes up and down the beach.

It’s all alive with activity, even more than during an Olympics. And the vast majority of the people enjoying the 85-degree weather Thursday were Russian, even though Spain will play Portugal here Friday night in a doozy of a first-weekend match at Fisht Stadium--which some of us last saw filled with ballerinas, giant mascots and murals of deceased Russian authors in the Winter Olympic Closing Ceremonies.

What makes this something else is that, to foreign visitors, those particular Olympics became known for a certain lack of zeal. It looks like Sochi’s neighbor Adler, which harbored the seaside Olympic hub, might have been just getting going. The boxy housing complex where many of the visiting media members stayed, with those famous stories about lacking shower curtains and so on? That’s called a “hotel city” nowadays, and while it’s not exactly Times Square, it does have a slew of businesses such as Beauty Workshop Russian Stylist, which appears to do some mighty hair. It remains by the border with the former Soviet republic of Georgia, the border fence sticking out into the sea as before.

“I think after the Olympic Games, Sochi became more popular because of sports,” said Igor Berezovscky, a 21-year-old tourist from Novosibirsk in Siberia. “People came here to go to the mountains, to go skiing. Before the Olympic Games, there are not so many sports centers here. People came here before the Olympic Games only to lie on their backs, only to have a rest, and after the Olympic Games, there’s so much more. After the Olympic Games, people who were interested in sports came here.”

One such young couple from Voronezh, a city of 1 million about 500 miles north, walked along the promenade Thursday with their 7-month-old son. They’re on their second visit to Sochi, lured by the soccer three years after being lured by the Formula One race that was first raced here in 2014. “We were here earlier, a couple of years ago,” said Konstantin Grobenhikov, the husband of the couple. “It was October, the middle of October. It’s a brilliant part of Russia, the big country.”

Muliakov Chernov, an artist who went to school to study oil and gas but has turned out to be quite a sketcher of soccer stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, movie stars such as Angelina Jolie and people coming down the way, said, “Before the Olympics, it was so-so, and now more like Europe, it has become.” He has noticed one of the unmistakable byproducts of the popularity: “Every year it becomes harder and harder for Russians,” he said through his phone translator, “because the prices keep going up.”

A Sochi-based stadium security guard said that sometimes, the changes in the city astonish her.

One edge of the beach feels noiseless: the Olympic area with its circle of six buildings--the stadium and two hockey arenas, plus one that held figure skating, one that held speedskating and one that held curling. These still get used on occasion for sporting events, and one is now marked as a tennis academy. Anyone who was here in February 2014 might remember the hockey arena as the place Alex Ovechkin skated off somberly after Russia’s ouster by Finland in the quarterfinals.

The cauldron for the Olympic flame still stands tall amid the Olympic park, and over to one side is a “Wall of Champions,” with the names of the participating countries and medal winners on “rhombic sign plates,” as the display describes. The rhombic sign plates include 13 gold medals, 22 silver and 33 bronze from Russians (counting members of teams). Around the park stand the empty grandstands ready for car racing, plus the fences with the familiar curled tops to protect spectators. A Russian hockey team plays in the hockey center, its ticket booths outside and quiet for summer.

What does ring familiar from 2014 is the Russian youth, back then so curious about the world and so keen to practice English. Those young remain, even if outnumbered by the still younger as the place teems with children riding in strollers or upon scooters.

As a World Cup began up in Moscow, each Russian goal met with sounds of cheering cafes and viewing areas along the coastline of Greater Sochi. Most others seemed only cursorily interested in the football and more interested in vacation. By nightfall, they stopped and made a clot along the promenade to view a water show, for which speakers played the song that has become perhaps the greatest unifying force in the history of Earth.

That would be, of course, “Dancing Queen.”