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.. _Authentication and authorization:

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Authentication and authorization
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Networking uses the Identity service as the default authentication
service. When the Identity service is enabled, users who submit requests
to the Networking service must provide an authentication token in
``X-Auth-Token`` request header. Users obtain this token by
authenticating with the Identity service endpoint. For more information
about authentication with the Identity service, see `OpenStack Identity
service API v3
Reference <https://developer.openstack.org/api-ref/identity/v3/>`__.
When the Identity service is enabled, it is not mandatory to specify the
project ID for resources in create requests because the project ID is
derived from the authentication token.

The default authorization settings only allow administrative users
to create resources on behalf of a different project. Networking uses
information received from Identity to authorize user requests.
Networking handles two kind of authorization policies:

-  **Operation-based** policies specify access criteria for specific
   operations, possibly with fine-grained control over specific
   attributes.

-  **Resource-based** policies specify whether access to specific
   resource is granted or not according to the permissions configured
   for the resource (currently available only for the network resource).
   The actual authorization policies enforced in Networking might vary
   from deployment to deployment.

The policy engine reads entries from the ``policy.json`` file. The
actual location of this file might vary from distribution to
distribution. Entries can be updated while the system is running, and no
service restart is required. Every time the policy file is updated, the
policies are automatically reloaded. Currently the only way of updating
such policies is to edit the policy file. In this section, the terms
*policy* and *rule* refer to objects that are specified in the same way
in the policy file. There are no syntax differences between a rule and a
policy. A policy is something that is matched directly from the
Networking policy engine. A rule is an element in a policy, which is
evaluated. For instance in ``"create_subnet":
"rule:admin_or_network_owner"``, *create_subnet* is a
policy, and *admin_or_network_owner* is a rule.

Policies are triggered by the Networking policy engine whenever one of
them matches a Networking API operation or a specific attribute being
used in a given operation. For instance the ``create_subnet`` policy is
triggered every time a ``POST /v2.0/subnets`` request is sent to the
Networking server; on the other hand ``create_network:shared`` is
triggered every time the *shared* attribute is explicitly specified (and
set to a value different from its default) in a ``POST /v2.0/networks``
request. It is also worth mentioning that policies can also be related
to specific API extensions; for instance
``extension:provider_network:set`` is triggered if the attributes
defined by the Provider Network extensions are specified in an API
request.

An authorization policy can be composed by one or more rules. If more
rules are specified then the evaluation policy succeeds if any of the
rules evaluates successfully; if an API operation matches multiple
policies, then all the policies must evaluate successfully. Also,
authorization rules are recursive. Once a rule is matched, the rule(s)
can be resolved to another rule, until a terminal rule is reached.

The Networking policy engine currently defines the following kinds of
terminal rules:

-  **Role-based rules** evaluate successfully if the user who submits
   the request has the specified role. For instance ``"role:admin"`` is
   successful if the user who submits the request is an administrator.

-  **Field-based rules** evaluate successfully if a field of the
   resource specified in the current request matches a specific value.
   For instance ``"field:networks:shared=True"`` is successful if the
   ``shared`` attribute of the ``network`` resource is set to true.

-  **Generic rules** compare an attribute in the resource with an
   attribute extracted from the user's security credentials and
   evaluates successfully if the comparison is successful. For instance
   ``"tenant_id:%(tenant_id)s"`` is successful if the project identifier
   in the resource is equal to the project identifier of the user
   submitting the request.

This extract is from the default ``policy.json`` file:

-  A rule that evaluates successfully if the current user is an
   administrator or the owner of the resource specified in the request
   (project identifier is equal).

   .. code-block:: none

      {
       "admin_or_owner": "role:admin",
       "tenant_id:%(tenant_id)s",
       "admin_or_network_owner": "role:admin",
       "tenant_id:%(network_tenant_id)s",
       "admin_only": "role:admin",
       "regular_user": "",
       "shared":"field:networks:shared=True",
       "default":

-  The default policy that is always evaluated if an API operation does
   not match any of the policies in ``policy.json``.

   .. code-block:: none

        "rule:admin_or_owner",
        "create_subnet": "rule:admin_or_network_owner",
        "get_subnet": "rule:admin_or_owner",
        "rule:shared",
        "update_subnet": "rule:admin_or_network_owner",
        "delete_subnet": "rule:admin_or_network_owner",
        "create_network": "",
        "get_network": "rule:admin_or_owner",

-  This policy evaluates successfully if either *admin_or_owner*, or
   *shared* evaluates successfully.

   .. code-block:: none

         "rule:shared",
         "create_network:shared": "rule:admin_only"

-  This policy restricts the ability to manipulate the *shared*
   attribute for a network to administrators only.

   .. code-block:: none

         ,
         "update_network": "rule:admin_or_owner",
        "delete_network": "rule:admin_or_owner",
        "create_port": "",
        "create_port:mac_address": "rule:admin_or_network_owner",
        "create_port:fixed_ips":

-  This policy restricts the ability to manipulate the *mac_address*
   attribute for a port only to administrators and the owner of the
   network where the port is attached.

   .. code-block:: none

         "rule:admin_or_network_owner",
        "get_port": "rule:admin_or_owner",
        "update_port": "rule:admin_or_owner",
         "delete_port": "rule:admin_or_owner"
       }

In some cases, some operations are restricted to administrators only.
This example shows you how to modify a policy file to permit project to
define networks, see their resources, and permit administrative users to
perform all other operations:

.. code-block:: none

    {
            "admin_or_owner": "role:admin", "tenant_id:%(tenant_id)s",
            "admin_only": "role:admin", "regular_user": "",
            "default": "rule:admin_only",
            "create_subnet": "rule:admin_only",
            "get_subnet": "rule:admin_or_owner",
            "update_subnet": "rule:admin_only",
            "delete_subnet": "rule:admin_only",
            "create_network": "",
            "get_network": "rule:admin_or_owner",
            "create_network:shared": "rule:admin_only",
            "update_network": "rule:admin_or_owner",
            "delete_network": "rule:admin_or_owner",
            "create_port": "rule:admin_only",
            "get_port": "rule:admin_or_owner",
            "update_port": "rule:admin_only",
            "delete_port": "rule:admin_only"
    }

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"Teaching Courses Online: A Review of the Research" by Mary K. Tallent-Runnels, Julie A. Thomas et al.
Review of Educational Research 76:1 (Spring 2006), pp. 93–135.
Copyright © 2006 Sage. Used by permission.
This literature review summarizes research on online teaching and learning. It is organized into four topics: course environment, learners' outcomes, learners' characteristics, and institutional and administrative factors. The authors found little consistency of terminology, discovered some conclusive guidelines, and identified developing lines of inquiry. The conclusions overall suggest that most of the studies reviewed were descriptive and exploratory, that most online students are nontraditional and Anglo American, and that few universities have written policies, guidelines, or technical support for faculty members or students. Asynchronous communication seemed to facilitate in-depth communication (but not more than in traditional classes), students liked to move at their own pace, learning outcomes appeared to be the same as in traditional courses, and students with prior training in computers were more satisfied with online courses. Continued research is needed to inform learner outcomes, learner characteristics, course environment, and institutional factors related to delivery system variables in order to test learning theories and teaching models inherent in course design.


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Tamiera Vandegrift and Victoria Weler
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Tallahassee was so glad Dirty Heads made it to the Moon.
The city is finally headed towards winter with dropping temperatures and falling leaves, but Dirty Heads came to the capital city to bring one final, sweet taste of summer.
Dirty Heads' alternative rock and Ska style brought back distant memories of beach waves and sun rays at The Moon, while audience members danced and sang along under the lights of the hazy venue.
The event opened with a performance from Tyrone's Jacket, who offered a unique fusion of energetic jazz, rap and hip hop. One of the lead singers set the mood by illuminating the dark venue with burning sage, thus "purifying" the space for the band to perform. Following their performance, The Unlikely Candidates brought a fresh, punk rock sound and deep, thought-provoking lyrics to set the mood.
Once the lights went dark again and a crowd of familiar long-haired musicians walked onto to the stage, every audience member felt it. It was the moment they had eagerly waited for since they entered the admission line.
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause as Dirty Heads opened with "Sails to the Wind." Although not a fan of artists who name-check themselves, the band delivered just like they said they would when they sang, "we will make them all dirty heads." With their simple flow and clever rhymes, everyone was invested into their music and allowed themselves to be transported to a beach in the westcoast.
The band performed several of their newer tracks from their newest album, "Swim Team." However, they didn't neglect to revisit some of their old, familiar favorites like "Dance All Night," "Spread Too Thin" and "Arrival" all from their famous Cabin by the Sea album.
Their latest album "Swim Team," released on October 13, marks their fifth album in five years. While the band gives off nothing but a chill vibe, their new album acts as a testimony to all of their hard work.
The band puts a whole new meaning to the old saying, "work hard, play hard." Musically, Dirty Heads stayed true to their hip-hop and reggae sound. Now, as for lyrically, they explored new themes such as dealing with their newfound fame and coming of age. The band's most intimate and heaviest lyrics can be found in their latest album, but listeners should not be fooled because they still managed to keep things fresh.
When the band played one of their new yet already popular song "Vacation," the energy was enviable. As they sang the chorus, "A-a-aye, I'm on vacation every single day 'cause I love my occupation," the audience could tell that they meant every single word of the song. Their passion for their music became evident on stage, and it made listeners reflect on their lives and want to strive for what they had up there.
"I discovered Dirty Heads a few months ago through one of my best friends and was so excited when I saw they were coming to Tallahassee," Lexi Dalton, a new fan at the concert said. "I love their music and I love how concerts bring all different types of people together."
Throughout the show, the band made wonderful use of lights and strobe effects, timing the flashes and colors perfectly with the beat. Hundreds of bodies swayed and bounced to the music as frontmen, Jared "Dirty J" Watson and Dustin "Duddy B" Bushnell sang, danced and rapped on stage.
As the performance ended, just like the Dirty Heads, we realized that our sweet summer was gone. Luckily, with their music, it's 80 degrees, high tides and a sunny day all year long.

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Carlos Torres Vila: "Banking technology will improve customer relations"
BBVA CEO Carlos Torres Vila explained this morning that "banking technology will improve customer relations." The CEO added that "BBVA has redefined its customer relations, moving from an infrastructure that was focused on money to accompanying customers in their professional and personal lives, helping them make the best financial decisions." Technology allows us to bring the age of opportunity to everyone, he maintained.
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On the occasion of MoneyConf, which is being held in Madrid today and tomorrow, BBVA's CEO affirmed: "Business and technology are not enough. The human element is a necessary discipline that requires a different set of skills. That's why we are building our design capacities, and learning new disciplines like behavioral economics."
In terms of channels, the CEO underscored the growing importance of mobile banking in this new form of customer relations. "Automation within banks and collaboration with startups have helped us improve our customer service and supported our network of offices. As a result, customer satisfaction has skyrocketed," indicated Carlos Torres Vila.
In an auditorium filled with entrepreneurs, startups and financial executives, Carlos Torres Vila engaged in an informal discussion with Paddy Cosgrave, founder and CEO of MoneyConf. He also explained the enormous impact data and artificial intelligence will have on the type of service and customer relations financial institutions offer. In this regard, BBVA's CEO affirmed that "artificial intelligence, together with data, has a huge impact that enables machines to learn autonomously and make sense of all that information."
Artificial intelligence: when technology replaces intuition
The possibility of obtaining more efficient algorithms than people is not science fiction. It's an area of work that has recently been making major progress and is now being applied to the financial industry, as confirmed at the roundtable on artificial intelligence and machine learning at the last IIF Spring Meeting's, held in Madrid and sponsored by BBVA.
For Carlos Torres Vila, data have become "the foundation of customer relations". The Group has an initiative already underway to improve the segmentation and personalization of its products and help customers better understand their financial situation through personalized financial management
Regarding the fintech sector's headway in the financial industry, Carlos Torres Vila sustained that this type of company is enriching the financial ecosystem with new business models and value propositions and we believe "that BBVA can develop symbiotic relations with these fintech startups." For this reason, "BBVA has a multi-faceted innovation strategy," which combines internal development through our companies, alliances and investments with the acquisition of the best fintech firms on the market. "It is essential for us to be able to create an attractive ecosystem that invites the best fintech firms to become a part of it, to join us and grow with us."
Another example of BBVA's collaboration with startups is the creation of its banking API platform, which will facilitate innovation by the community of developers from fintech startups.
BBVA API Market, the platform for financial innovators
BBVA is betting big on open platforms and BBVA API Market is, as of today, the clearest example of this strategy. The portal – through which developers can access BBVA's APIs – is still in a pilot stage and, for the time being, is available by invitation-only for users from Spain and the United States. The purpose is to offer other companies a way to leverage BBVA's capabilities to build their services.
Carlos Torres Vila also assessed the economic situation in Europe, foreseeing nearly 1.6% growth in 2016 due to a slight improvement in the global context. Spain is expected to grow 2.7% this year and next year. He also indicated that if it weren't for economic uncertainty over the past six months, the Spanish economy could have gained an additional 1% in the 2016-2017 period. In this sense, BBVA's CEO indicated that the results are starting to show from the structural reforms that have been introduced."
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An exhibition, Spirit:Transformation / Spiorad:Cruth-atharrachadh, is now open at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery telling the story of how the neighbouring Inverness Castle will be transformed to become a visitor attraction that will be a gateway for visitors to the Highlands in years to come. Fiona Hampton, Director of the Inverness Castle – Spirit of… Read more »Read more
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Dingwall Library became the latest High Life Highland library to offer a click and collect service as part of the charity's bounceback campaign. Customers are now able to telephone or email Dingwall Library to request specific items from stock or customers can ask staff to choose a selection for them based on their interests. Customers… Read more »Read more
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High Life Highland's Chief Executive has confirmed that over the last few days a member of staff at Inverness Leisure has received a positive result for coronavirus. Steve Walsh said, "An individual employed at Inverness Leisure advised us that they had received a positive test result for COVID-19. "As a result of this isolated incident,… Read more »Read more
Highland Folk Museum fired up for Autumn
Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore is all fired up for the Autumn season as it celebrates the addition of a new smiddy building on site. The building will be officially opened on 1st October by Kay Jackson of the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation, which has part funded the construction. The Smiddy was carefully constructed… Read more »Read more
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The team at High Life Highland are pleased to advise customers that the Highland Charity will be opening another eight of its libraries over the next week. Principal Libraries Manager, Julie Corcoran said, "High Life Highland has been delighted to be able to open a number of libraries across the Highlands since the regulations around… Read more »Read more
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This week we have moved into the 1980s!
Nairn Highland Games has been held every year since 1877. Last year it was cancelled for the first time, but it is hoped it will return in the summer as normal. Usually held on the third Saturday in August, it is a very big day in the town's calendar, and many 'Nairnites' make a point of coming home for Games Day and reconnecting with friends. It is one of the biggest Highland Games in the Highlands, and the Archive Centre in Inverness has a collection containing programmes, minutes, and digital photographs. Here is a programme from the Games Day of 18th August 1984, showing some of the contestants in the athletics competitions (HCA/D1298/5/1/1). Perhaps you can spot a few familiar names here among the athletes. It's also interesting to see how many of the competition sponsors from 1984 are still in business in the town.
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Cervical cancer develops very slowly from abnormal cell changes in the cervix. These changes do not cause any symptoms, but they may be found with cervical screening tests. If the tests show abnormal cell changes, treatment can prevent cancer developing.
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Smear your lipstick, take a photo and post it on social media using #SmearForSmear and tag us! Include a message about the importance of smear tests, tell your friends and family where they can access tips and support (at jostrust.org.uk!). Remember to be kind and acknowledge that the test isn't easy for everyone.
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Luxembourg – The Board of Directors of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) approved the Financial Assistance Facility Agreement and the disbursement of the first tranche of financial assistance to the Republic of Cyprus. The first tranche is transferred in two separate disbursements: the first – of €2 billion has been transferred today, and the second – of up to €1 billion to be transferred before 30 June 2013. Both disbursements will be made in cash, and will be used for the general financing needs of the public sector (roll-over of maturing debt) and fiscal needs.
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2018 Aurora Prize Laureate Kyaw Hla Aung
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative honors the esteemed lawyer for his personal sacrifice fighting injustice and advocating for the Rohingya people in Myanmar
The third annual $1.1 million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity was awarded today to Mr. Kyaw Hla Aung, a lawyer and activist recognized for his dedication to fighting for equality, education and human rights for the Rohingya people in Myanmar, in the face of persecution, harassment and oppression. Kyaw Hla Aung was presented the 2018 Aurora Prize, granted by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors, at a ceremony in Armenia. Kyaw Hla Aung was selected as the 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate among 750 nominations submitted from 115 countries.
Vartan Gregorian, Co-Founder of the Aurora Prize and Member of the Selection Committee, commended Mr. Aung, stating: "As we remember the horrors and violence experienced by Armenians – especially women and children – on the deportation route during the Genocide, it is with a great sense of responsibility that we stand ready to support Kyaw Hla Aung's advocacy work that will hopefully lead one day to the enactment of national and international policies to protect and defend the vulnerable. Kyaw Hla Aung is doing tremendous work, at great risk to himself, and exemplifies the far-reaching impact one person can have to galvanize a movement, and to help individuals transform their lives."
As the 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate, Kyaw Hla Aung will receive a $100,000 grant and the opportunity to continue the cycle of giving by donating the accompanying $1,000,000 award to organizations of his choice. He will donate the award to three international organizations that provide medical aid and assistance to refugees in Myanmar:
Médecins Sans Frontières (London)
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International Catholic Migration Commission – ICMC (Switzerland, USA)
Kyaw Hla Aung has been working tirelessly for decades, using his legal expertise to appeal for basic human rights for the stateless Rohingya people. His commitment to fight for justice for the hundreds of thousands of Muslim refugees in Myanmar persecuted by the government, and for the children who no longer have access to education, remains stronger than ever. He sacrificed a total of 12 years in prison as a result of his mission, at huge personal cost to his own family.
On being named the 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate, Kyaw Hla Aung said: "There are severe restrictions on my people. They have lost their courage and faith in themselves, have become illiterate, and, as a result, are penniless. It has been heartbreaking to see my community suffer from such discrimination. The support of the Aurora Prize serves as important recognition for all of the Muslim victims of human rights violations, as the plight of the Rohingya people continues to become more visible to the international public."
"Kyaw Hla Aung's work personifies the spirit of the Aurora Prize. He demonstrates the exceptional impact an individual can have in fighting injustice that often seems unbeatable, and inspires us to consider how a brave step forward to support the world's most vulnerable people can create impact beyond measure," said Mary Robinson, Aurora Prize Selection Committee Member and Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Leading international humanitarian figures and Aurora Prize Selection Committee members, including Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi; former president of Ireland Mary Robinson; former foreign minister of Australia and President Emeritus of the International Crisis Group Gareth Evans; former president of Mexico, Ernesto Zedillo; Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London, Lord Ara Darzi; former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power; and co-founder of Médecins Sans Frontières and former French foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, were in Armenia to celebrate the 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate.
Kyaw Hla Aung was congratulated by Dr. Tom Catena, who was awarded the 2017 Aurora Prize for his exceptional commitment to providing urgent medical care to the 750,000 people in the war-torn Nuba Mountains of Sudan. He said: "The Aurora Prize has created a true light for our people in Nuba, and has helped rebuild the resilience of our community, ultimately to keep people alive. I am proud to share the Aurora Prize mantle with such a selfless humanitarian as Kyaw Hla Aung. I congratulate him on receiving this award and applaud his incredibly selfless efforts fighting for such a noble cause."
Guests of the Aurora Prize Ceremony also honored the contributions of the other two 2018 Aurora Prize Humanitarians: Dr. Sunitha Krishnan, women's rights advocate and Co-Founder of Prajwala, India, and Father Tomás González Castillo, Founder of La 72, a center that supports Central American migrants in Mexico.
The Aurora Prize Co-Founders, Vartan Gregorian, Noubar Afeyan and Ruben Vardanyan, and the organization's esteemed Selection Committee members join in congratulating the exceptional efforts of Kyaw Hla Aung, and the 2018 Aurora Humanitarians. As modern-day saviors who are putting their own lives at risk to save others, they serve to inspire the global community to step up embrace a commitment to our shared humanity.


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Nine members of the People's Mujahedeen of Iran, a terrorist organization, surrendered to the Iranian authorities
The Iranian television channel Seda va Sima (Voice and Face) reported on Thursday: "In the past few days nine members of the People's Mujahedeen, whose headquarters is in Iraq, managed to leave Iraq and secretly cross the border into Iran. All of them voluntarily surrendered to the Iranian security forces." Since America attacked Iraq, dozens of members of this terrorist organization succeeded in leaving Iraq and returned to Iran where they now live with their families, asserted official Iranian propaganda. Officially, Tehran is not against People's Mujahedeen members who did not participate in terrorist activity in Iran returning to Iran because a majority of them were not involved in crimes. The People's Mujahedeen is an opposition group against the ruling Islamic regime in Iran. In the past few years, radical members of the organization, in cooperation with Saddam Hussein's dictatorial regime, performed acts of sabotage against the Islamic Republic. After the war and the occupation of Iraq, the People's Mujahedeen was neutralized and disarmed. However, it remains a politically active organization. At the end of last year, the Iraqi authorities announced that they would drive members of the organization from Iraq. The organization's activity was outlawed and a special tribunal was created to investigate the crimes the organization committed. However, the American forces are not in a hurry to disband the People's Mujahedeen in Iraq. On the contrary, they use the most informed and active members of the organization for espionage. Official Iranian representatives said members of the organization supply information about Iranian nuclear facilities to the United States
The European Union will dispatch an antiterrorism cooperation coordinator to Russia
Each state has the right for self-defense against the attacks like those in Beslan and on 9/11 in the USA
Sergei Ivanov said the Russian nationals released from the United States' Guantanamo base in Cuba were under thorough supervision
Czech President Vaclav Klaus will arrive in Moscow to participate in the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the victory over Nazism on May 9, 2005
Vladimir Putin hopes Spain will keep developing relations with Russia
Sergei Mironov :"For the third time the candidature must be submitted to the Federation Council"
The USA is positive about opening of the Russian military base in Tajikistan
Eduard Kokoity may provide the Russian parliamentary commission investigating the terrorist attack in Beslan
The political risks in Russia worry western investors but do not make them leave the country
The leaders of the bandit formations on Chechnya's territory try to use drug trafficking as a source of financing
Mikhail Fradkov sees a potential for military-technical cooperation between Russia and Bulgaria
Stop funding international terrorism should become one of the key goal
Russian nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities remain under increased protection because the danger of terrorism is high
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has announced that $30 million will be allocated to finance an independent investigation into alleged abuses under the UN Oil for Food program.
The political reform implemented on Vladimir Putin's initiative today is a temporary emergency measure
Beijing meeting between the leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Hu Jintao
Russia's President will pay a first-ever official visit to Brazil
Israel's prime minister tried to cobble together a governing team to carry out his plan to withdraw from Gaza next year
Russia and Brazil should move towards establishing a technological alliance between the two countries
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Snow continues to fall in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region
By Isabela Simonon December 31, 2019 in News
Snow continues to fall over the greater National Capital Region as two to five centimeters of snow is expected on the ground during the day on Tuesday.
"There is still snow accumulation in the region, but it is intermittent precipitation for the day," said meteorologist Simon Legault of Environment Canada. We already had between a dozen and fifteen centimeters on the ground this morning and we could accumulate up to five more today. "
However, Mr. Legault stresses that the precipitation should "run out in the evening", while several people will travel to friends or family members to celebrate the New Year.
"The wind will no longer be present and the snow will be fairly light. The stake will be more in terms of excavation and the road, "he said.
In fact, the City of Ottawa intends to lift the ban on parking on the street "during the evening or the afternoon".
"As soon as the ban on parking on the street at night in winter is lifted, the City will notify residents," it says. If possible, at all times of the day, avoid parking your vehicle on the street so that snow plows can clear snow from the streets as efficiently as possible. "
In Gatineau, the winter parking by-law came into effect at midnight last night.
Even if this accumulation of snow has bothered motorists since Monday evening, it will still have allowed tube sliding at the Sommet Edelweiss and Domaine de l'Ange-Gardien to reopen on Tuesday. The region's ski resorts have also all been opened, as has the Skyline side at Camp Fortune, which had to be closed the previous day due to the ice.
Temperatures approaching zero degrees Celsius, however, will not have made anyone happy with skating enthusiasts in the region, while the majority of the outdoor skating rinks in the City of Gatineau are closed. On the other side of the river, three of the four outdoor skating rinks maintained by the City of Ottawa are open: the Senators Dream Rink, the Lansdowne Park Skating Rink and the Jim Tubman Chevrolet Senators Skating Rink. Only the Place-Ben-Franklin skating rink was closed.
"Volunteers usually start making basic ice around December 15, however, due to insufficient snow accumulation and mild temperatures this year, most of the outdoor rinks remain closed," said Sue Chiumera, of the Recreation, Culture and Facilities Branch of Ottawa. Sunday evening, before the freezing rain arrived, about 40 rinks had a base layer of ice. These ice surfaces are currently closed so that we can limit the damage caused by adverse weather conditions. "
In addition, three flights had to be canceled at the Ottawa airport and a dozen were delayed due to weather conditions.
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• Premise of the study: The genus Restrepia (Orchidaceae) is indigenous to montane rain forests of Central and South America. Recently, as habitat has fragmented and wild populations dwindled, the chances for successful cross-pollination within the genus have been reduced. Since cultivated species of Restrepia have been vegetatively propagated, they remain genetically close to those in the wild, making ex situ collections of the genus useful model populations for investigating breeding systems. Restrepia are found in clade B of the Pleurothallidinae, the only clade in which self-incompatibility (SI) has not yet been confirmed. In the current study, private collections of Restrepia were used to study the operation of SI within the genus to assist future ex situ conservation of this and related genera. • Methods: A variety of self-pollination, intraspecific, and interspecific crosses were performed across the genus, and pollen tube growth was studied. • Key results: Individual species exhibited varying degrees of SI. Self-pollinations performed across 26 species in the genus produced few viable seeds, with the exception of R. aberrans. Viable "filled" seeds with embryos were shown to require an intraspecific cross. Primary hybrids between species produced >90% seeds with embryos that germinated well. • Conclusions: The type of SI operating within the genus was considered to be best explained by gametophytic self-incompatibility (GSI) with interspecific variation in its phenotypic expression. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to SI in the Pleurothallidinae and conservation strategies for Restrepia and related genera.
Snakes are primary predators in many terrestrial, aquatic, and marine communities. As predators, the lives of wild snakes are therefore closely related to feeding ecology. Feeding ecology is related not only to food availability but also to the body sizes of the predators and prey (Cundall and Greene, 2000). Studying the diet of a snake species is critical to our knowledge of the ecology of the snake at individual, population and community levels. Ecological studies of snake diets are also very important for a better understanding of the relationships between snakes and other organisms in the ecosystem (Su et al., 2005).
We report differential cross section results from an experimental investigation into the electron impact excitation of a number of the low-lying composite (unresolved) vibrational modes in phenol (C6H5OH). The measurements were carried out at incident electron energies in the range 15–40 eV and for scattered-electron angles in the range 10–90°. The energy resolution of those measurements was typically ∼80 meV. Calculations, using the GAMESS code, were also undertaken with a B3LYP/aug-cc-pVDZ level model chemistry, in order to enable us to assign vibrational modes to the features observed in our energy loss spectra. To the best of our knowledge, the present cross sections are the first to be reported for vibrational excitation of the C6H5OH molecule by electron impact.
The He(i) photoelectron spectrum of furfural has been investigated, with its vibrational structure assigned for the first time. The ground and excited ionized states are assigned through ab initio calculations performed at the outer-valence Green's function level. Triple differential cross sections (TDCSs) for electron-impact ionization of the unresolved combination of the 4a″ + 21a′ highest and next-highest occupied molecular orbitals have also been obtained. Experimental TDCSs are recorded in a combination of asymmetric coplanar and doubly symmetric coplanar kinematics. The experimental TDCSs are compared to theoretical calculations, obtained within a molecular 3-body distorted wave framework that employed either an orientation average or proper TDCS average. The proper average calculations suggest that they may resolve some of the discrepancies regarding the angular distributions of the TDCS, when compared to calculations employing the orbital average.
Using a full orbit test particle approach, we analyse the motion of a single proton in the vicinity of magnetic null point configurations which are solutions to the kinematic, steady state, resistive magnetohydrodynamics equations. We consider two magnetic configurations, namely, the sheared and torsional spine reconnection regimes [E. R. Priest and D. I. Pontin, Phys. Plasmas 16, 122101 (2009); P. Wyper and R. Jain, Phys. Plasmas 17, 092902 (2010)]; each produce an associated electric field and thus the possibility of accelerating charged particles to high energy levels, i.e., > MeV, as observed in solar flares [R. P. Lin, Space Sci. Rev. 124, 233 (2006)]. The particle's energy gain is strongly dependent on the location of injection and is characterised by the angle of approach β, with optimum angle of approach βopt as the value of β which produces the maximum energy gain. We examine the topological features of each regime and analyse the effect on the energy gain of the proton. We also calculate the complete Lyapunov spectrum for the considered dynamical systems in order to correctly quantify the chaotic nature of the particle orbits. We find that the sheared model is a good candidate for the acceleration of particles, and for increased shear, we expect a larger population to be accelerated to higher energy levels. In the strong electric field regime (E0=1500E0=1500 V/m), the torsional model produces chaotic particle orbits quantified by the calculation of multiple positive Lyapunov exponents in the spectrum, whereas the sheared model produces chaotic orbits only in the neighbourhood of the null point.
Architects, designers, and engineers are making great efforts to design acoustically-efficient metal-framed walls, minimizing acoustic bridging. Therefore, efficient simulation models to predict the acoustic insulation complying with ISO 10140 are needed at a design stage. In order to achieve this, a numerical model consisting of two fluid-filled reverberation chambers, partitioned using a metal-framed wall, is to be simulated at one-third-octaves. This produces a large simulation model consisting of several millions of nodes and elements. Therefore, efficient meshing procedures are necessary to obtain better solution times and to effectively utilise computational resources. Such models should also demonstrate effective Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) along with acoustic-fluid coupling to simulate a realistic scenario. In this contribution, the development of a finite element frequency-dependent mesh model that can characterize the sound insulation of metal-framed walls is presented. Preliminary results on the application of the proposed model to study the geometric contribution of stud frames on the overall acoustic performance of metal-framed walls are also presented. It is considered that the presented numerical model can be used to effectively visualize the noise behaviour of advanced materials and multi-material structures.


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How Are You Responding to COVID-19?
While there is no shortage of bad news in the headlines these days, we've also read some inspiring stories about how the PHCP industry is helping out during this crisis.
For example, Mechanical Technologies & Solutions, LLC, a mechanical contractor based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, donated 640 masks to the Cone Health System last week.
"MTS has enjoyed working with Cone Health for many years. When we found out our friends were in need of N95 masks, it was a no brainer to donate 640 masks to their brave healthcare employees," said MTS President Michael Carter. "I'd challenge other contractors to do the same."
In Boston, members of the Building Trades Unions have been collecting new, unopened respirators and other vital personal protective equipment to aid the city's frontline health care workforce. Thousands of respirators have already been collected by the Building Trades Unions and distributed to frontline health care workers, but thousands more are needed.
The Building Trade Unions are issuing a broad public appeal to any and all construction workers and companies who may have new, unopened respirators (N95) or other vital PPE equipment, to donate those resources to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). They are calling on individuals and companies across the industry to donate their PPE to the cause of helping health workers win the fight against COVID-19. They are also phone banking construction industry stakeholders and reaching out through email and social media to identify stockpiles of PPE that can be donated.
On the other side of the country, Lifetime Heating and Air Conditioning, Snohomish, Washington, is partnering with Nordic Home Solutions, The Shed Gal, PureDry Restoration and PureClean to help elderly community members and others with compromised immune systems by offering free grocery delivery for seniors who are in the high-risk group and shave been advised not to leave their homes.
"During this unprecedented time, we need to come together as a community to help each other through the tough times we are all facing," said Dwight Miller, co-owner of Lifetime Heating and Air Conditioning "This is the opportunity for us to band together, reach out, and support one another."
In California, Discount Plumbing, located around the Bay Area, is using its fleet of 50 trucks to even deliver prescription medicine to not only its customers, but anyone who needs help.
"This is a crazy time for all of us!" said CEO Kevin Griffin .
While business is down 40 percent, Griffin said he is grateful to give back after being in business for 30 years.
Griffin first made the unusual announcement to his client list, then expanded it to anyone.
"If we have a unit in your area, we just assign them at the end of the day or in the middle of the day, depending on how busy we are," Griffin explained.
Of course, these are just the stories we have heard about. But we'd like to hear more about how PHCPPros, including manufacturers, engineers, wholesalers and contractors, are helping out in these difficult times.
Please send what your business is doing to help out to PHC News Editor Steve Smith at steve@phcppros.com.
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You either buy peace or convert'
Author: Aditya Ghosh, Times News Network
Publication: The Times of India - Internet Edition
Attaphulia (Nadia): Money can reduce ideological and religious differences to a great extent but being poor and living among those who consider you as an enemy can be worse than death, feel the 60-odd Bangladeshi Hindus who crossed over to India this week.
"The situation is frightening. In Bangladesh, where the Hindus are a minority and poor, oppression is maximum," claimed Shyamal Sikdar, adding: "If you pay them, you can buy peace. But if you do not, then conversion is the only way out."
Sikdar left his business in Naliagram in Rajwari district and crossed over to India. This, according to him, was the only way to save his 18-member family. He is just one of the several men and women who have bundled their earthly belongings to sneak into the border districts of Malda, Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur of West Bengal.
Malda district magistrate Ajit Ranjan Bardhan, however, said he was yet to get any report from police on the migration. "Unofficially, I have heard that Hindus are coming from Bangladesh and a large number of them have taken shelter in the district," he said.
There is a pattern in the stories. There is pressure on the minorities to convert. If they do not, they have to cough up large sums of money. Many of them are forced to seek safer sanctuary in West Bengal.
Sikdar claimed that he lost Rs 4 lakh since the electoral results were announced on October 2. "Leaving my family behind was the only way to stop the extortion. At least they will realise that the source of money is away and stop tormenting my family members," he said. At the same time, he feels that he cannot return to Bangladesh, till the BNP government remains in power.
People who dare to resist had been "punished" by subjecting the women to various forms of atrocities, sabotaging the business and even physically assaulting the young, Sikdar claimed.
"In my village, the Pals were quite resourceful and they refused to pay party funds. Three of their daughters were abducted and tortured throughout the night. Next day, the girls were returned. One of them committed suicide," he said.
"They have poisoned my ponds where I was hatching spawns even after I paid them two sacks of rice," he said, adding: "Even my business partner threw me out."
Shombhu Biswas (23) spent the last four years in Mukshidpur-Gopalganj, helping out his uncles in their fishery. He has been sent back to India. "My uncles advised me to return to India. On the way back, I was waylaid and asked to convert. I bought freedom by paying Rs 700," he claimed.
Amit Biswas (38) from Magura- Faridpur, a carpenter and dealer of wood, decided to escape after persistent threats that he should convert or pay. Strangely, all of them believe that the threats, torture, molestation and extortion will stop if the 'head of the family' manages to escape.
"His presence invariably calls for trouble," he explained, adding: "Otherwise, we will have to continue paying them money."
They all hope that good sense will prevail and the situation will improve. To many it was a reminder of the horrors of 1971.
"All these days, we were happy under the Awami League's regime. They would have won this time as well but for the terror attacks on New York and India's support to the US. The Muslims were united and the BNP came to power. I do not think that I can return back unless the Awami League is back," Sikdar said.
While 54 people from Bangladesh arrived here on Thursday, most of them have relatives staying in India.
The Gede, Dattaphulia, Petrapole borders remain the hope for many of those who still want to cross over.


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Rock `n' Roll Fantasy - (U.s. Single Edit) Lyrics
Lyrics to Rock `n' Roll Fantasy - (U.s. Single Edit)
Rock `n' Roll Fantasy - (U.s. Single Edit) Video:
Hello you, hello me
Hello people we used to be
Isn't it strange, we never changed
We've been through it all, yet we're still the same
And I know, it's a miracle we still go
For all we know, we might still have a way to go
Hello me, hello you
You say you want out, want to start anew
Throw in your hand, break up the band
Start a new life, be a new man
But for all we know, we might still have a way to go
Before you go, there's something you ought to know
There's a guy in my block, he lives for rock
He plays records day and night
And when he feels down he puts some rock 'n' roll on
And it makes him feel alright
And when he feels the world is closing in
He turns his stereo way up high
He just spends his life living in a rock 'n' roll fantasy
He just spends his life living on the edge of reality
He just spends his life in a rock 'n' roll fantasy
Look at me, look at you
You say we've got nothing left to prove
The King is dead, rock is done
You might be through, but I've just begun
I don't know, I feel free and I won't let go
Dan is a fan and he lives for our music
It's the only thing that gets him by
He's watched us grow and he's seen all our shows
He's seen us low and he's seen us high
Oh, but you and me keep thinking
That the world's just passing us by
Don't want to spend my life living in a rock 'n' roll fantasy
Don't want to spend my life living on the edge of reality
Don't want to waste my life hiding away any more
Songwriters: DAVIES, RAY
Publisher: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC


While Massachusetts and now California may get all the press, Maine continues its quest for equality in health care.
Before universal health care fever swept Massachusetts and then California, there was Maine. In June 2003, Maine Governor John Baldacci signed the Dirigo Health Reform Act into law with the ambitious goals of controlling costs, improving quality of health care, extending insurance coverage—and providing all Maine's citizens with access to health care by 2009. The law went into effect Jan. 1, 2005.
The act also created a new health plan, DirigoChoice, which provides discounted health insurance coverage, on a sliding scale, to Maine businesses with 50 or fewer employees, the self-employed and individuals.
The first steps toward health care parity?
The state paid $53 million to launch the program. Further funding was to be found from the cost savings by Maine's hospitals and to insurance companies—from fewer E.R. trips by the uninsured among other savings. The plan called for an evaluation of those savings and then for the insurance companies to pay that cash back into the Dirigo system.
The Maine legislature had hoped to have 30,000 enrolled by the end of the first year; but enrollment is now only at about 15,000, says state Rep. Hannah Pingree, (D-North Haven).
"It's not a failure, but it hasn't been as successful as we would have hoped," says Pingree, vice chair of the health committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. "For a small, poor rural state, we've done some great and really innovative things."
But, achieving equality in health care, as the Clinton administration discovered, is no easy matter.
"We've had a hard time making it affordable enough, and middle income people don't qualify for a discount, so they are still left out of the system," Pingree says.
A blue-ribbon panel recently recommended the state identify new funding sources that will come through the state budget, such as increased taxes on tobacco products, snacks, bottled soft drinks and beer and wine.
While states like Maine, California and Massachusetts attempt to assume responsibility for their uninsured, universal health coverage is not something that can be strung together, piecemeal, state by state, Pingree says. The federal government, she says, must come up with a national solution, in terms of both money and policy changes.
"The lower middle class is continually being squeezed out—they don't qualify for Medicaid, but many can't afford insurance at all, or only a policy with a very high deductible," Pingree says. "They don't have access to preventive services and they have to pay a lot of their health care so they end up in worse medical shape."
In the meantime, the majority of Maine residents still back the Dirigo plan, Pingree says.
"It's been controversial, but there is strong support to continue what we are doing," she says, "Health care security is probably one of [constituents'] top three concerns."


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In the delivery business, the largest and most unpredictable overhead cost is vehicle fuel and Charles Perna, CEO of Skytop Inc., knows that finding fueling efficiencies is crucial to the growth and success of his business.
Skytop, Inc. is a package delivery service provider for FedEx Ground and began to incorporate compressed natural gas (CNG) delivery vehicles into its fleet. Operating out of the greater Philadelphia area, Perna knows that natural gas offers his business a more economical and environmentally friendly fueling solution, that will help his business grow the right way.
CNG puts Skytop among the forward-thinking companies who "walk the walk" when it comes to the environment.
When Skytop began serving delivery routes throughout Eastern Pennsylvania in 2008, Perna saw an emerging opportunity and grew Skytop by securing additional service areas, eventually connecting them to his network. "I kept acquiring routes that were connected to the others [that Skytop already operated]," says Perna. While this route synergy made the business a little easier to manage the fleet of mostly diesel trucks was aging quickly. Perna knew that he needed to explore alternative fueling solutions in order to grow his business.
Perna had experience with natural gas, using it at his previous company, a waste water management business which he sold before starting Skytop. Perna was introduced to Clean Energy Fuels, where he quickly learned about the improved options for CNG vehicles and systems, the rapidly growing national CNG network and the training that was easily accessible for his drivers. "It actually was a very easy process to train an employee how to fuel with CNG," says Perna.
Skytop was also presented with the opportunity to take advantage of grant funding that the State of Pennsylvania offered businesses to purchase CNG vehicles. Pennsylvania is among many states that provide grants and tax benefits to encourage the use of natural gas vehicles. Skytop, with help from Clean Energy's grants department, secured nearly $280,000 to assist with the conversion of 45 of their vehicles to CNG.
Since converting part of his fleet to CNG, Perna has seen an immediate reduction in fuel costs. Additionally, Skytop is now among the forward-thinking companies that "walk the walk" when it comes to reducing their impact on the environment.
As Skytop continues to grow its CNG fleet, Perna has some advice for other business owners interested in taking advantage of CNG. "If an entrepreneur really wants to get involved," he says, "you need a good, solid team behind you. That's what Clean Energy has been for me." By embracing CNG, Perna is confident that Skytop has positioned itself as an innovator among operators looking to improve their business and community through cost-saving and environmentally beneficial initiatives.


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Video: Ozzy Osbourne Performs Black Sabbath Cuts with Zakk Wylde, Geezer Butler
Tony Iommi Comments on Black Sabbath's Birmingham Show
Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler Issues Statement Ahead of Band's "Homecoming" Show
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Drummer Bill Ward to Sit Out Upcoming Black Sabbath Shows
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By Andrew Bansal
Black Sabbath to Release New Best-Of Album, 'Iron Man,' in June
Metal legends Black Sabbath will release a new "best of" album, Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath, next month.
Ozzy Osbourne to Release 'Speak of the Devil' DVD in July
Ozzy Osbourne's Speak of the Devil will finally have a proper North American release, with the live DVD set for July 17 via Eagle Rock Entertainment.
Firewind Release "Wall Of Sound" Music Video
Greek power metal band Firewind have just released a music video for their new song, "Wall of Sound," which can be seen below.
Black Sabbath Announce Birmingham "Homecoming" Concert
After initially limiting their live schedule to just one show — their headlining performance at Download festival — Black Sabbath have added a third show to their itinerary for the year.
Zakk Wylde Discusses Gibson's Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Vertigo Guitar
Ozzy Osbourne Readies Two Live Releases for Record Store Day
Tomorrow is Record Store Day. (For those of you too young to know what a record store is, it's like buying an mp3 made out of plastic.)
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Zakk Wylde on Randy Rhoads: "He Had Unbelievable Technique and Could Do All the Things on the Guitar That Are Astounding"
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the untimely death of guitar legend Randy Rhoads, who perished in a plane crash at the all-too-young age of 25.
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By Steven Rosen, Andrew Klein
Tom Morello on Randy Rhoads: "After Hearing Him for the First Time, He Became My Favorite Guitar Player"
A week from today marks the 30th anniversary of the untimely death of guitarist Randy Rhoads, who tragically perished in a plane crash at the age of 25.
The Osbournes Set to Get Animated
Rock and roll's favorite family, the Osbournes, are on the verge of taking their wacky family life to a new dimension. Well, actually, one less dimension.


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Q: Migrating existing Docker containers to Docker Compose I have several running containers that were started by classic Docker commands. These containers are using a Docker network that was also created "by hand":
docker network create simple-network

docker run -d \
  --name docker-registry \
  --net=simple-network \
  -p 5000:5000 \
  -v [...] \
  registry:2.3.0

docker run -d \
  --name docker-registry-web \
  --net=simple-network \
  -p 8080 \
  -v [...] \
  hyper/docker-registry-web

docker run -d \
  --name nginx \
  --net=simple-network \
  -p 80:80 \
  -p 443:443 \
  -v [...] \
  nginx:1.9.8

I would like to use Docker Compose to run these containers as it would be easier to manage.
Is it possible to migrate these containers to Docker Compose like the following one or it's only possible to use compose with fresh new containers?
I would like to use the same volumes during this migration! Downtime is not a problem.
docker-compose.yml
version: '2'

docker-registry:
  image: registry:2.3.0
  ports:
    - "5000:5000"
  volumes:
    - [...]

docker-registry-web:
  image: hyper/docker-registry-web
  expose:
    - "8080"
  volumes:
    - [...]

nginx:
  image: nginx:1.9.8
  ports:
    - "80:80"
    - "443:443"
  volumes:
    - [...]

A: To re-use the existing network you can use
networks:
  default:
    external:
      name: simple-network

To re-use the volumes, it depends on what kind of volumes they are. If they are named volumes you can do something similar:
volumes:
  data:
    external:
      name: the_name_of_the_volume

You would then use volumes: [data] in a service to use it.
If they are host volumes then it is really easy, just use the same config.
If they are unnamed volumes you can use the volume id as an external volume (the same way you would use a named volume).
Re-using the containers isn't going to be possible. You can have Compose take over containers created by docker, but they need to have the correct labels on them. The easiest way to find the labels is to docker inspect a container created by compose to see the key/values.  Since you have to re-create a container anyway to apply labels, it's probably easier to just stop them and up compose.

A: Update to part of dnephin's example of reusing named volumes, in case it helps the next person:
It looks like in the volumes section of docker-compose.yml you aren't supposed to use name: name_of_the_volume anymore, just define them using the name e.g.
volumes:
  app-mongo-data:
    external: true
  app-mongo-config:
    external: true

then reference them in your services by (in this example) app-mongo-data or app-mongo-config like this:
version:'3'
services:
    app-db:
        image: mongo:latest
        expose:
          - "27017"
        volumes:
          - app-mongo-data:/data/db
          - app-mongo-config:/data/configdb

Might help with the networking side of the question (though not what was asked): the docker-compose.yml the above lines are from lets me reference my app's database using
app-db:27017
since compose includes a name resolver to listed services and the port was exposed to all services started by this compose.
See 'external' section

A: I believe the purpose of compose is to run multi container app. Whereas you might get something similar looking setup, but it seems unlikely that you can actually pull the running docker containers inside the docker compose environment.

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Interview: Glasgow's theatrical crusade, complete with a pie and a pint
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Performance of The Uglies. Photo: Leslie Black
If you thought theatre was only for posh people, Oran Mor will prove you wrong.
Their lunchtime theatre, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, has been running for 10 years, producing new plays, cheeky pantos and old classics, all served up with a trusty Scotch pie - although quiche is available for those of the vegetable persuasion.
And they didn't name it A Play, A Pie and A Pint (PPP) just for the alliteration. They could have opted for A Performance, A Prosciutto and a Pinot Noir, but those pies and pints were chosen to make a statement: this is cosy, welcoming theatre, with all pretensions cut away.
Alan Bissett, who has written for PPP, says 'people have this idea that theatre is a bit poncey or posh, so when you emphasise a pint and pies as part of the experience you tell the audience there's nothing to be afraid of, that it's more like the experience of going to a football match, and in Glasgow that's a very important message!'
It offers a relaxed and informal way to access theatre, although the actor and writer Dave Anderson accepts that theatre is still seen as something for the middle classes. 'It's a shame but it is, in the main, an elite activity. But here it isn't,' he says and gestures round the warm interior of Oran Mor's Whisky Bar. 'Theatre here is very welcoming. It's user-friendly. And - it's in a pub!'
Sarah MacFarlane, PPP's Assistant Producer, agrees they're keen to shrug off the exclusive image of theatre. When she was persuading friends to visit they fretted about the dress code. Sarah laughed and told them 'you'll be perched on a seat eating a pie!'
There is indeed etiquette to be followed at Oran Mor's theatre but it has little to do with genteel behaviour. Sarah says 'when the doors open it's get down there, get straight to a seat, get your bag and jacket down then go up and get your pie. You learn the routine!'
But there's no need to fear any hungry Glaswegians more concerned with their dinner than the show. Joe Douglas, director of PPP's current play, The Call Of The Wild, says 'I think you can gauge how successful the show is by how noisy the cutlery is. If they're taken with something, they forget about the pies.'
And even though, after ten years, the pies remain the same, the plays never are.
By the end of the year, PPP will have produced 351 new plays and that isn't counting their revivals of old favourites, known as Classic Cuts. 'There's a new show every single week,' says Sarah 'so the audience know if they come and it's not up their street they can come back next week and it'll be something totally new. Some folk don't even look at the program. What's the play today, they'll say. Who's on? They embrace the diversity.'
Two of Glasgow's up and coming playwrights, Tom Brogan and Karen Barclay, welcome that PPP tries to reach ordinary people on their lunchbreak who might otherwise never set foot in a theatre. 'Many people aren't sure if theatre is aimed at them,' says Karen. 'In the 1950s it was very intellectual, then it turned commercial with big musicals and plays with stars in them. Then there was subsidised theatre which people often see as 'arty''. But PPP is clear about what it offers the Glasgow public and that's where its strength lies.
Tom Brogan agrees. 'I went to see Des Dillon's Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim and it was packed because the people knew what they were getting: a football-based banter comedy. It'll be the same with Still Game at the Hydro. People know what they're getting.'
This clarity about what's on offer helps deflate any sense of initimidation the theatre may hold for a newcomer. You might wonder where do I sit? Is there a dress code? Will people tut at me if I sneeze?
Karen remembers how nervous she was when she first visited Glasgow's Theatre Royal and admits it can be scary, especially when you consider Harold Pinter. 'He didn't like people coughing during his show and saw it as an act of aggression but sometimes you just need to cough!'
But you can't please everyone. Tom admits he gets annoyed, not at the folk who cough, but at those who turn to glare at the splutterers. That haughtiness - which you don't see at football matches or the cinema - bothers him.
Karen feels theatre's formidable image could be eased if plays were still shown on TV, as with the BBC's old Play For Today. These fell out of favour, she says, as they began to be seen as preachy or pompous and TV started to demand glamour instead of ideology.
But TV does have a role to play in promoting theatre. Dave Anderson points out that Mrs Brown's Boys began life at the Pavilion, and now we have Still Game being brought to the stage, so the crossover is there to be exploited. But he says TV can be no substitute for live theatre. 'People don't watch TV in big groups,' he says 'but theatre is a social event. That's what makes it different from TV. You're all there at the same time. It's a shared experience.'
So, with this egalitarian theatrical crusade going on, is Glasgow still overshadowed by Edinburgh?
Alan Bissett says no. 'Glasgow is now a great theatre city that creates its own scene, rather than relying heavily on importing it. PPP is very much the engine room at the heart of that.'
Lauren Humphreys of the Glasgow Theatre Blog agrees passionately, saying Edinburgh seems to concentrate now on big commercial productions but 'the focus in Glasgow is much more on innovation and risk-taking. There's actually more of a 'fringe' spirit throughout the year in Glasgow, with the most original and unlikely venues staging theatrical productions.'
So Glasgow theatre shines brightly all on its own, and PPP is at its brave centre, sending some of its plays all over the world. They've left Oran Mor to be produced in New York, Turkey, Brazil, Tasmania and Pamplona - but they all started right here, on Byres Road.
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