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Networking with Docker: Don’t settle for the defaults.
That was a bit of Docker humor for you, but onto the true purpose of this blog post: Networking with Docker!
Docker provides many types of isolation, one of which is network isolation. As a network monitoring company, we take great interest in this topic.
In the Docker world, networking is extremely important. It’s the primary way containers communicate with other isolated processes without writing to disk and without direct access to a binary. Most networking configurations are run-time options that can either be controlled via Docker or Docker Compose.
Docker has two types of networks: single-host and multi-host. For this topic, we will focus on single-host virtual networks – multi-host container networking pertains more to software like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
Generally, each container has a loopback interface, a private interface on the container, a virtual interface on the host, and an IP address. Each virtual interface on the host communicates with a Docker bridge interface that acts as the router for containers.
There are four different types of network configurations for containers. Listed from most secure/restrictive to most open/unrestrictive.
Closed containers are completely offline, providing only a loopback interface. While it may not seem useful on the surface, closed containers actually have their place. For example, at Netbeez we use the sidecar logging pattern. These sidecar containers are great candidates to run with closed networking. They require no network access, only mounting in volumes and running tail.
Another container that runs in a closed network uses dmidecode, which needs access to low-level system information. We consider this container a security risk because it requires the sysrawio Linux capability and access to /dev/mem to function properly. By removing all network access (among other options to harden the container), we can limit the risk this process poses to the system.
Bridged containers are the most popular networking type as well as the Docker default. They are a great balance between closed networks (which are clearly too restrictive for most use cases) and joined networks. By default, bridged containers are all on the same network bridge. All containers can see each other and have outbound access.
User-defined bridges isolate bridged containers from each other. At Netbeez, we have a back-network, a front-network and a mid-network. Containers in the back-network cannot communicate with containers on the front-network. From an organizational standpoint, both of these networks are separated by our mid-network. Not only does this improve security, but it’s also somewhat self-documenting. From a high-level, we can easily see which containers talk to each other within a docker-compose.yml.
Using the internal network option allows a container to communicate with other containers. No outbound access is allowed. For example, I may be able to ping our Ruby on Rails container but not google.com.
Specifying an internal user-defined bridge network is as close a container can get to being a closed container, without being a closed container. It allows no outbound access but allows inter-container communication to containers on the same network bridge.
Joined containers have a network stack in common. It’s similar to running multiple services on a host from the networking standpoint, except there is still host isolation. These types of containers are not used by Netbeez. Joined containers still have their use cases though. For example, it may be desirable to monitor the internal network traffic of one container from another.
Open containers are not recommended. This type of container runs on the host’s network stack. An open container that binds to port 80, binds to the host’s port 80. Considering that containers run as root by default (which should always be changed anyway), this is extremely dangerous. This removes all forms of network isolation. There are not many use cases in which an open container would be required.
Now we have all of these containers with randomly assigned IP addresses, we need a way for the containers to find each other. Containers could be assigned static IP addresses, but that’s a lot of work for a messy solution. Thankfully, Docker provides link aliases.
Link aliases allow containers with dependencies on each other (for example, Rails may depend on MySQL) to access each other by link name. Really, it’s an efficient way to assign hostnames to containers for easy access.
Closed containers cannot receive any inbound requests and open containers are at risk of inbound access by default. Bridged and joined containers cannot be reached inbound from the world by default.
To allow inbound access, a container port must be mapped to a host port at runtime. This can either be done one-off via Docker or written as a docker-compose configuration. For example, a web-server could listen on 9586 on its private interface. Then Docker Compose can remap that to 443 on the host.
Linux capabilities, a large topic outside the scope of this post, are a way to deny or allow certain privileges/actions, even affecting the root user. These privileges can be set on individual containers. In most cases, all Linux capabilities can be removed from a container with some reorganization effort. This RedHat article is a good primer to Docker and Linux capabilities.
This capability allows binding to privileged ports. Dropping this capability from a container prevents it from binding to ports lower than 1024 on the container network interface.
If a container that binds to a privileged has this capability dropped, the container will crash. Therefore, the internal container process needs to be reconfigured to listen to a non-privileged port. Then this non-privileged port on the container can be remapped to a privileged port on the host with a docker-compose configuration change. With five minutes of work, we eliminated unnecessary capabilities.
There are many other Linux capabilities. Some pertain to networking, but most don’t. net_bind_service is probably the capability most relevant to networking, and it’s very easy to drop and fix. Netbeez drops all capabilities and opts-in as needed. Very few of our containers have any capabilities.
Docker gives us networking isolation and it should always be used to its fullest extent. Different options can be combined in countless ways to create the perfect level of isolation. Don’t just accept the defaults.

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networking with docker: don’t settle for the defaults.
that was a bit of docker humor for you, but onto the true purpose of this blog post: networking with docker!
docker provides many types of isolation, one of which is network isolation. as a network monitoring company, we take great interest in this topic.
in the docker world, networking is extremely important. it’s the primary way containers communicate with other isolated processes without writing to disk and without direct access to a binary. most networking configurations are run-time options that can either be controlled via docker or docker compose.
docker has two types of networks: single-host and multi-host. for this topic, we will focus on single-host virtual networks – multi-host container networking pertains more to software like kubernetes or docker swarm.
generally, each container has a loopback interface, a private interface on the container, a virtual interface on the host, and an ip address. each virtual interface on the host communicates with a docker bridge interface that acts as the router for containers.
there are four different types of network configurations for containers. listed from most secure/restrictive to most open/unrestrictive.
closed containers are completely offline, providing only a loopback interface. while it may not seem useful on the surface, closed containers actually have their place. for example, at netbeez we use the sidecar logging pattern. these sidecar containers are great candidates to run with closed networking. they require no network access, only mounting in volumes and running tail.
another container that runs in a closed network uses dmidecode, which needs access to low-level system information. we consider this container a security risk because it requires the sysrawio linux capability and access to /dev/mem to function properly. by removing all network access (among other options to harden the container), we can limit the risk this process poses to the system.
bridged containers are the most popular networking type as well as the docker default. they are a great balance between closed networks (which are clearly too restrictive for most use cases) and joined networks. by default, bridged containers are all on the same network bridge. all containers can see each other and have outbound access.
user-defined bridges isolate bridged containers from each other. at netbeez, we have a back-network, a front-network and a mid-network. containers in the back-network cannot communicate with containers on the front-network. from an organizational standpoint, both of these networks are separated by our mid-network. not only does this improve security, but it’s also somewhat self-documenting. from a high-level, we can easily see which containers talk to each other within a docker-compose.yml.
using the internal network option allows a container to communicate with other containers. no outbound access is allowed. for example, i may be able to ping our ruby on rails container but not google.com.
specifying an internal user-defined bridge network is as close a container can get to being a closed container, without being a closed container. it allows no outbound access but allows inter-container communication to containers on the same network bridge.
joined containers have a network stack in common. it’s similar to running multiple services on a host from the networking standpoint, except there is still host isolation. these types of containers are not used by netbeez. joined containers still have their use cases though. for example, it may be desirable to monitor the internal network traffic of one container from another.
open containers are not recommended. this type of container runs on the host’s network stack. an open container that binds to port 80, binds to the host’s port 80. considering that containers run as root by default (which should always be changed anyway), this is extremely dangerous. this removes all forms of network isolation. there are not many use cases in which an open container would be required.
now we have all of these containers with randomly assigned ip addresses, we need a way for the containers to find each other. containers could be assigned static ip addresses, but that’s a lot of work for a messy solution. thankfully, docker provides link aliases.
link aliases allow containers with dependencies on each other (for example, rails may depend on mysql) to access each other by link name. really, it’s an efficient way to assign hostnames to containers for easy access.
closed containers cannot receive any inbound requests and open containers are at risk of inbound access by default. bridged and joined containers cannot be reached inbound from the world by default.
to allow inbound access, a container port must be mapped to a host port at runtime. this can either be done one-off via docker or written as a docker-compose configuration. for example, a web-server could listen on 9586 on its private interface. then docker compose can remap that to 443 on the host.
linux capabilities, a large topic outside the scope of this post, are a way to deny or allow certain privileges/actions, even affecting the root user. these privileges can be set on individual containers. in most cases, all linux capabilities can be removed from a container with some reorganization effort. this redhat article is a good primer to docker and linux capabilities.
this capability allows binding to privileged ports. dropping this capability from a container prevents it from binding to ports lower than 1024 on the container network interface.
if a container that binds to a privileged has this capability dropped, the container will crash. therefore, the internal container process needs to be reconfigured to listen to a non-privileged port. then this non-privileged port on the container can be remapped to a privileged port on the host with a docker-compose configuration change. with five minutes of work, we eliminated unnecessary capabilities.
there are many other linux capabilities. some pertain to networking, but most don’t. net_bind_service is probably the capability most relevant to networking, and it’s very easy to drop and fix. netbeez drops all capabilities and opts-in as needed. very few of our containers have any capabilities.
docker gives us networking isolation and it should always be used to its fullest extent. different options can be combined in countless ways to create the perfect level of isolation. don’t just accept the defaults.


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REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a scientific paper published today a team of scientists from deCODE genetics and colleagues report the discovery of a variant in a gene on chromosome 10 that represents the most significant genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) found to date. More than one third of individuals in the populations studied carry one copy of the at-risk variant and are at an approximately 45% increased risk of the disease compared to controls; 7% carry two copies and are at a 141% greater risk. The original finding was made in Iceland and was subsequently confirmed in studies in Denmark and the United States. The paper is published today in the online edition of Nature Genetics at http://www.nature.com/ng, and will appear in the journal's February print edition.
"This is a milestone in human genetics. A common gene variant conferring elevated risk of T2D has been earnestly sought by the genetics community for many years. We have found such a variant, which we estimate accounts for about 20% of T2D cases. This discovery sheds new light on the biological causes of the disease. Importantly, virtually all of this risk can be captured by looking at a single-letter change in DNA -- ideal for the development of a genetic test for assessing individual risk and developing more personalized and effective prevention strategies. This is also an exciting starting point for the discovery of new drugs, and we are actively pursuing the development of both diagnostic and therapeutic products to better prevent and treat T2D," said Kari Stefansson, CEO of deCODE and senior author on the study.
The variant is located in a gene encoding a protein called transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2). deCODE isolated the gene by following up on the results of a population-based, genome-wide linkage scan in Iceland that identified a promising region on chromosome 10. The deCODE team genotyped 228 microsatellite markers -- polymorphic signposts along the genome -- in this region in a total of more than 2000 patients and controls. Analysis of the frequency of different alleles, or versions, of these markers pinpointed a version of one marker within the gene encoding TCF7L2 that is approximately 1.5 times more common in patients than in controls. This corresponds to a 50% increase in risk of T2D per copy carried (there are two copies of each chromosome in every cell).
This finding was replicated in Danish and U.S. cohorts, where the at-risk version of the marker was found to confer an increased risk of 41% and 85%, respectively, per copy carried. For all of the cohorts combined, the at-risk allele confers an increase in risk of approximately 45% for those carrying one copy, and a 141% increase in risk for individuals carrying two copies. Utilizing data from the HapMap project, a SNP was found that correlates nearly perfectly with the at-risk microsatellite.
Diabetes affects nearly 200 million people worldwide and an estimated 21 million in the United States -- 7% of the population. The vast majority of diabetes patients have type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin and/or the cells in the body do not properly use insulin. In the United States, the direct medical cost associated with diabetes is nearly $100 billion per year. The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly in the industrialized world, in part due to the increase in obesity, one of the major risk factors for developing the disease.
deCODE genetics is a biopharmaceutical company applying its discoveries in human genetics to the development of drugs for common diseases. deCODE is a global leader in gene discovery -- our population approach and resources have enabled us to isolate key genes contributing to major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease to cancer, genes that are providing us with drug targets rooted in the basic biology of disease. deCODE is also leveraging its expertise in human genetics and integrated drug discovery and development capabilities to offer innovative products and services in DNA-based diagnostics, bioinformatics, genotyping, structural biology, drug discovery and clinical development. deCODE is delivering on the promise of the new genetics.(SM) Visit us on the web at http://www.decode.com.
Any statements contained in this presentation that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward- looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, those relating to technology and product development, integration of acquired businesses, market acceptance, government regulation and regulatory approval processes, intellectual property rights and litigation, dependence on collaborative relationships, ability to obtain financing, competitive products, industry trends and other risks identified in deCODE's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. deCODE undertakes no obligation to update or alter these forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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reykjavik, iceland, jan. 15 /prnewswire-firstcall/ -- in a scientific paper published today a team of scientists from decode genetics and colleagues report the discovery of a variant in a gene on chromosome 10 that represents the most significant genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes (t2d) found to date. more than one third of individuals in the populations studied carry one copy of the at-risk variant and are at an approximately 45% increased risk of the disease compared to controls; 7% carry two copies and are at a 141% greater risk. the original finding was made in iceland and was subsequently confirmed in studies in denmark and the united states. the paper is published today in the online edition of nature genetics at http://www.nature.com/ng, and will appear in the journal's february print edition.
"this is a milestone in human genetics. a common gene variant conferring elevated risk of t2d has been earnestly sought by the genetics community for many years. we have found such a variant, which we estimate accounts for about 20% of t2d cases. this discovery sheds new light on the biological causes of the disease. importantly, virtually all of this risk can be captured by looking at a single-letter change in dna -- ideal for the development of a genetic test for assessing individual risk and developing more personalized and effective prevention strategies. this is also an exciting starting point for the discovery of new drugs, and we are actively pursuing the development of both diagnostic and therapeutic products to better prevent and treat t2d," said kari stefansson, ceo of decode and senior author on the study.
the variant is located in a gene encoding a protein called transcription factor 7-like 2 (tcf7l2). decode isolated the gene by following up on the results of a population-based, genome-wide linkage scan in iceland that identified a promising region on chromosome 10. the decode team genotyped 228 microsatellite markers -- polymorphic signposts along the genome -- in this region in a total of more than 2000 patients and controls. analysis of the frequency of different alleles, or versions, of these markers pinpointed a version of one marker within the gene encoding tcf7l2 that is approximately 1.5 times more common in patients than in controls. this corresponds to a 50% increase in risk of t2d per copy carried (there are two copies of each chromosome in every cell).
this finding was replicated in danish and u.s. cohorts, where the at-risk version of the marker was found to confer an increased risk of 41% and 85%, respectively, per copy carried. for all of the cohorts combined, the at-risk allele confers an increase in risk of approximately 45% for those carrying one copy, and a 141% increase in risk for individuals carrying two copies. utilizing data from the hapmap project, a snp was found that correlates nearly perfectly with the at-risk microsatellite.
diabetes affects nearly 200 million people worldwide and an estimated 21 million in the united states -- 7% of the population. the vast majority of diabetes patients have type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin and/or the cells in the body do not properly use insulin. in the united states, the direct medical cost associated with diabetes is nearly $100 billion per year. the incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly in the industrialized world, in part due to the increase in obesity, one of the major risk factors for developing the disease.
decode genetics is a biopharmaceutical company applying its discoveries in human genetics to the development of drugs for common diseases. decode is a global leader in gene discovery -- our population approach and resources have enabled us to isolate key genes contributing to major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease to cancer, genes that are providing us with drug targets rooted in the basic biology of disease. decode is also leveraging its expertise in human genetics and integrated drug discovery and development capabilities to offer innovative products and services in dna-based diagnostics, bioinformatics, genotyping, structural biology, drug discovery and clinical development. decode is delivering on the promise of the new genetics.(sm) visit us on the web at http://www.decode.com.
any statements contained in this presentation that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995. these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward- looking statements. these risks and uncertainties include, among others, those relating to technology and product development, integration of acquired businesses, market acceptance, government regulation and regulatory approval processes, intellectual property rights and litigation, dependence on collaborative relationships, ability to obtain financing, competitive products, industry trends and other risks identified in decode's filings with the securities and exchange commission. decode undertakes no obligation to update or alter these forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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A rare combination of forested mountain and open sea!
Mountain Pelion is located in the region of Thessaly, in central Greece, between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea. Its lush colorful forest is situated above the city of Volos.
In Greek mythology, Pelion was the home of the mythical Centaurs, which is why it is widely known as the mountain of the Centaurs. It is also mentioned as the summer residence of the Olympian Gods.
The 24 villages of Pelion, as we know them now, were formed during the ottoman occupation and from 1750 onwards they met a great period of economic and cultural growth.
With its distinct traditional architecture, its numerous local customs and traditions, a most delicious cuisine and a rich history in the fields of arts and literature, Pelion can fascinate every visitor.
Combining the seaside with the mountain scenery, filled with charming beaches and forested slopes, Pelion is a hidden and magical place waiting to be explored and discovered throughout the year.

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a rare combination of forested mountain and open sea!
mountain pelion is located in the region of thessaly, in central greece, between the pagasetic gulf and the aegean sea. its lush colorful forest is situated above the city of volos.
in greek mythology, pelion was the home of the mythical centaurs, which is why it is widely known as the mountain of the centaurs. it is also mentioned as the summer residence of the olympian gods.
the 24 villages of pelion, as we know them now, were formed during the ottoman occupation and from 1750 onwards they met a great period of economic and cultural growth.
with its distinct traditional architecture, its numerous local customs and traditions, a most delicious cuisine and a rich history in the fields of arts and literature, pelion can fascinate every visitor.
combining the seaside with the mountain scenery, filled with charming beaches and forested slopes, pelion is a hidden and magical place waiting to be explored and discovered throughout the year.


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In their own words “Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool that helps you discover and save creative ideas”. In reality, it’s much more than that as Pinterest is also about inspiration and aspiration. How does that translate to business? For the right business, Pinterest can be a hugely effective marketing tool but how does it work?
If you’ve never used Pinterest, one of the easiest ways to describe it is as a cross between a virtual pin board and photo album. As you come across images or ideas that you like (or create) you can Pin them to your profile. Users create their own boards and Pin their image to their preferred board. With the Pin It button on your web browser you can Pin images and ideas from across the web as well as within Pinterest itself. When you’re in Pinterest it’s all about discovering Pins, boards, and profiles that you can follow and Repin. The social aspect is when you comment on or like a Pin, follow a board or a profile or repin a Pin and copy it from someone else’s board onto one of your own. With the new “Tried It” option you can also let others know you’ve tried something and what you thought of it.
With approximately 175 million active users using Pinterest every month, Pinterest is a significant member of the social media market. Unlike other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, however, users visit the platform to discover and find rather than to communicate. It does have a social aspect but it’s secondary to the discovery aspect. For businesses, this means that successful engagement usually comes from Pins and Repins rather than comments. When products are Pinned there is also a much higher chance of it being used as research for a purchase – 87% of Pinners have purchased a product because of Pinterest and 93% have used the site to plan a future purchase. For businesses that’s a powerful reason to use Pinterest to engage with their customers.
Pinterest is very much a visual and image focused platform. Lifestyle images which are portrait oriented work best and fit the visual feel and layout of the platform. Photos have to be visually appealing for someone to want to Pin them so the quality is absolutely vital. Poor quality images or dull settings or lighting doesn’t encourage Pins so should be avoided. Pinterest is a real opportunity for you to showcase your products as a business so make sure the images reflect who you are.
All profiles have separate boards and these usually group preferred Pins under themes, ideas or topics. For users, you can go wild and set up a board you want, be it for home, business or the life you’d like to have. Many will use it for pulling together a future plan or idea whether that’s the ideal bedroom at home or even their dream wedding – 81% of engaged Pinners admit to planning on Pinterest before they were even engaged. For businesses, you should show a variety of boards to engage with and entice your audience. You should have boards for what you offer or your products but you should also have a mix of other related boards. So if you’re a wedding cake company you should also have boards on wedding trends, colours, and themes, flowers, dresses etc. A great example of this is Aspire Style, a fashion boutique based in the Midlands. Their boards are a combination of fashion, different styles, seasons, bloggers and products all of which appeal to their audience.

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in their own words “pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool that helps you discover and save creative ideas”. in reality, it’s much more than that as pinterest is also about inspiration and aspiration. how does that translate to business? for the right business, pinterest can be a hugely effective marketing tool but how does it work?
if you’ve never used pinterest, one of the easiest ways to describe it is as a cross between a virtual pin board and photo album. as you come across images or ideas that you like (or create) you can pin them to your profile. users create their own boards and pin their image to their preferred board. with the pin it button on your web browser you can pin images and ideas from across the web as well as within pinterest itself. when you’re in pinterest it’s all about discovering pins, boards, and profiles that you can follow and repin. the social aspect is when you comment on or like a pin, follow a board or a profile or repin a pin and copy it from someone else’s board onto one of your own. with the new “tried it” option you can also let others know you’ve tried something and what you thought of it.
with approximately 175 million active users using pinterest every month, pinterest is a significant member of the social media market. unlike other social media platforms like facebook, twitter, and instagram, however, users visit the platform to discover and find rather than to communicate. it does have a social aspect but it’s secondary to the discovery aspect. for businesses, this means that successful engagement usually comes from pins and repins rather than comments. when products are pinned there is also a much higher chance of it being used as research for a purchase – 87% of pinners have purchased a product because of pinterest and 93% have used the site to plan a future purchase. for businesses that’s a powerful reason to use pinterest to engage with their customers.
pinterest is very much a visual and image focused platform. lifestyle images which are portrait oriented work best and fit the visual feel and layout of the platform. photos have to be visually appealing for someone to want to pin them so the quality is absolutely vital. poor quality images or dull settings or lighting doesn’t encourage pins so should be avoided. pinterest is a real opportunity for you to showcase your products as a business so make sure the images reflect who you are.
all profiles have separate boards and these usually group preferred pins under themes, ideas or topics. for users, you can go wild and set up a board you want, be it for home, business or the life you’d like to have. many will use it for pulling together a future plan or idea whether that’s the ideal bedroom at home or even their dream wedding – 81% of engaged pinners admit to planning on pinterest before they were even engaged. for businesses, you should show a variety of boards to engage with and entice your audience. you should have boards for what you offer or your products but you should also have a mix of other related boards. so if you’re a wedding cake company you should also have boards on wedding trends, colours, and themes, flowers, dresses etc. a great example of this is aspire style, a fashion boutique based in the midlands. their boards are a combination of fashion, different styles, seasons, bloggers and products all of which appeal to their audience.


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Dublin Castle lies at the heart of Dublin city. The city derives its name from the Black Pool known as ‘Dubh Linn’. Dublin castle is a premier historic building that adorns the capital city. It is one of the most famous castles in Dublin.
The history of Dublin Castle involves the Vikings as well as the British. It is situated to the south of River Liffey. The castle was constructed on the Viking fortress site. It became the home of British royalty in Ireland.
The palace is located at the meeting point of the rivers Poddle and Liffey. This creates a black pool. This pool is known as ‘Dub linn’ in Irish. To reach the castle, move westward of City Hall. This allows you to make an entry through the Cork Hill gate. The castle is situated on Castle Street, which is in west Dublin.
Tourists can make good use of the guided tours to the castle. Many officials in the Ireland Government use the site as a hub for state functions and government events. The primary State Apartments offer guided tours. These apartments are situated on the southern side of Upper Castle Yard. These luxurious and opulent apartments served as a home to English viceroys. Presently, the apartments are utilized as a venue to host visiting foreign dignitaries and heads of state. The apartments are replete with fancy carpets, opulent ceilings, and wonderful glass chandeliers.
The history of Dublin is constantly evolving. St Patrick’s Hall is a famous room in the castle. Presidents of Ireland are inaugurated here. The castle has a perfect blend of the new world and the old world. It serves as a link to the Viking culture and history of Great Britain.
Dublin castle is famous for its Record Tower. Dublin castle is the largest surviving relic of the Norman dynasty. The castle was constructed between 1208 and 1220 by King John. Dublin castle is replete with a courtyard and a clock tower. The Great Courtyard is renowned the world over as a site of the Black Pool.
The Round Drawing Room in the castle is an architectural wonder. It was first built in 1411, with extensive renovations in 1777. The Bermingham Tower served as a prison for Irish leaders. This tower has a close resemblance to Britain’s Tower of London.
The premises of the castle are also home to a church: Church of the Holy Trinity. This church was also known as Chapel Royal. The chapel is adorned with stained-glass windows, oak panels, and a mesmerizing display of fan vaults.

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dublin castle lies at the heart of dublin city. the city derives its name from the black pool known as ‘dubh linn’. dublin castle is a premier historic building that adorns the capital city. it is one of the most famous castles in dublin.
the history of dublin castle involves the vikings as well as the british. it is situated to the south of river liffey. the castle was constructed on the viking fortress site. it became the home of british royalty in ireland.
the palace is located at the meeting point of the rivers poddle and liffey. this creates a black pool. this pool is known as ‘dub linn’ in irish. to reach the castle, move westward of city hall. this allows you to make an entry through the cork hill gate. the castle is situated on castle street, which is in west dublin.
tourists can make good use of the guided tours to the castle. many officials in the ireland government use the site as a hub for state functions and government events. the primary state apartments offer guided tours. these apartments are situated on the southern side of upper castle yard. these luxurious and opulent apartments served as a home to english viceroys. presently, the apartments are utilized as a venue to host visiting foreign dignitaries and heads of state. the apartments are replete with fancy carpets, opulent ceilings, and wonderful glass chandeliers.
the history of dublin is constantly evolving. st patrick’s hall is a famous room in the castle. presidents of ireland are inaugurated here. the castle has a perfect blend of the new world and the old world. it serves as a link to the viking culture and history of great britain.
dublin castle is famous for its record tower. dublin castle is the largest surviving relic of the norman dynasty. the castle was constructed between 1208 and 1220 by king john. dublin castle is replete with a courtyard and a clock tower. the great courtyard is renowned the world over as a site of the black pool.
the round drawing room in the castle is an architectural wonder. it was first built in 1411, with extensive renovations in 1777. the bermingham tower served as a prison for irish leaders. this tower has a close resemblance to britain’s tower of london.
the premises of the castle are also home to a church: church of the holy trinity. this church was also known as chapel royal. the chapel is adorned with stained-glass windows, oak panels, and a mesmerizing display of fan vaults.


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Also Europe has a tool for evaluation of the universities. After an initial phase of experimentation, last Tuesday, the European Commission officially launched U-Multirank website that collects 'report cards' of the universities and allows students to perform a custom search of the most suitable to their own objectives, according to the subject and the type of preparation that they propose to obtain. The portal has been funded with two million euro recieved from Brussels and it is based on the assumption that it is not possible to draw a real ranking of the top ten, fifty or a hundred universities in the world, because each of them has its own value.
U-Multirank was developed by a consortium led by Professor Frans van Vught of the Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (Cheps) in the Netherlands and Professor Frank Ziegele of the Centre for Higher Education (CHE) in Germany. Other partners such as the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University, the Catholic University of Leuven, Elsevier academic publishers, the Bertelsmann Foundation and the software company Follow 3 have collaborated with the project. For 2014 the site shows the evaluation of more than 850 high schools, 1,200 university faculties and 5,000 study programs from 70 countries around the world.
The portal provides both an assessment on the general level of each institution and judgments about the performance of each university at specific levels of study fields. Regarding the latter, this year only Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Business Studies will be considered, but after 2014 the coverage of institutions and fields will expand: for the 2015 edition, in fact, the goal is to add from 150 to 250 new universities and three new disciplines (Psychology, Computer Science, Medicine). The approach used by U-Multirank is multidimensional and allows to provide useful information not only for the most suitable choice of the university by students, but also by university administrators, politicians, academics and entrepreneurs.

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also europe has a tool for evaluation of the universities. after an initial phase of experimentation, last tuesday, the european commission officially launched u-multirank website that collects 'report cards' of the universities and allows students to perform a custom search of the most suitable to their own objectives, according to the subject and the type of preparation that they propose to obtain. the portal has been funded with two million euro recieved from brussels and it is based on the assumption that it is not possible to draw a real ranking of the top ten, fifty or a hundred universities in the world, because each of them has its own value.
u-multirank was developed by a consortium led by professor frans van vught of the center for higher education policy studies (cheps) in the netherlands and professor frank ziegele of the centre for higher education (che) in germany. other partners such as the centre for science and technology studies at leiden university, the catholic university of leuven, elsevier academic publishers, the bertelsmann foundation and the software company follow 3 have collaborated with the project. for 2014 the site shows the evaluation of more than 850 high schools, 1,200 university faculties and 5,000 study programs from 70 countries around the world.
the portal provides both an assessment on the general level of each institution and judgments about the performance of each university at specific levels of study fields. regarding the latter, this year only electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics and business studies will be considered, but after 2014 the coverage of institutions and fields will expand: for the 2015 edition, in fact, the goal is to add from 150 to 250 new universities and three new disciplines (psychology, computer science, medicine). the approach used by u-multirank is multidimensional and allows to provide useful information not only for the most suitable choice of the university by students, but also by university administrators, politicians, academics and entrepreneurs.


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Illinois hospitals prepare for all types of emergencies—infectious disease outbreaks, catastrophic weather and terrorism. IHA partners with hospitals to enhance their emergency preparedness efforts.
Effective Nov. 15, 2017, hospitals must comply with regulations in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' final rule on planning for natural and man-made disasters in coordination with federal, state, regional and local emergency preparedness systems. Learn more about the rule through these resources.
IHA’s Emergency Preparedness Exercise on Nov. 8, 2018 offered hospitals the opportunity to practice their emergency response plans to an interal active threat.
Increase your knowledge of Emergency Medical Services terms, including Hospital Health Alert Network, as part of your hospital's emergency preparedness.
To assist hospitals with implementation of PA 100-1051, IHA is providing a list of recently published Joint Commission resources, including an advisory that summarizes several de-escalation models.

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illinois hospitals prepare for all types of emergencies—infectious disease outbreaks, catastrophic weather and terrorism. iha partners with hospitals to enhance their emergency preparedness efforts.
effective nov. 15, 2017, hospitals must comply with regulations in the centers for medicare & medicaid services' final rule on planning for natural and man-made disasters in coordination with federal, state, regional and local emergency preparedness systems. learn more about the rule through these resources.
iha’s emergency preparedness exercise on nov. 8, 2018 offered hospitals the opportunity to practice their emergency response plans to an interal active threat.
increase your knowledge of emergency medical services terms, including hospital health alert network, as part of your hospital's emergency preparedness.
to assist hospitals with implementation of pa 100-1051, iha is providing a list of recently published joint commission resources, including an advisory that summarizes several de-escalation models.


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The undergraduate pharmacist research award is for projects undertaken in mental health by undergraduate pharmacy students.
The award includes attendance at CMHP’s annual conference, usually held in October, with all accommodation and reasonable travel costs included. The award will be made to a winner and runner up.
To be eligible, your project must have been undertaken during your undergraduate course. It is expected, but not essential, that this was as part of your final year project (or equivalent for sandwich courses). However, it must not have been part of your pre-registration training. The project can be undertaken in any sector of pharmacy, including community, hospital, primary care, academia and industry.
Your project must be wholly or mainly about a subject related to the practice of mental health pharmacy. It is anticipated that most projects undertaken by undergraduate pharmacy students will be as part of the audit cycle, or a literature search as part of service development or evaluation, although applications need not be limited to such projects.
Your work must have been undertaken wholly by you, the applicant, although the project may have been supervised. You must have undertaken the project during in the year preceding the call for applications.
If successful, you must be willing to submit your project as a poster at the CMHP Annual Conference, usually held in October. We expect to share winning abstracts with the wider membership.
Your project must be written up as a brief report describing the work.
The call for submissions opens on 15 April.
Please submit your application before the closing date, which is 5pm on 28 June 2019.
A panel of three judges will consider the applications anonymously.
An award will be made to a winner and runner up. We expect to notify the winner and runner-up in writing by 1st September. The award will include attendance at the CMHP Annual Conference, where the award will be made. All accommodation and reasonable travel costs will be funded as part of the award.
2018: Matthew Francis Spreadbury, The University of Manchester: Exploring the Potential Role of Community Pharmacy Teams in Suicide and Self-harm Awareness and Prevention.

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the undergraduate pharmacist research award is for projects undertaken in mental health by undergraduate pharmacy students.
the award includes attendance at cmhp’s annual conference, usually held in october, with all accommodation and reasonable travel costs included. the award will be made to a winner and runner up.
to be eligible, your project must have been undertaken during your undergraduate course. it is expected, but not essential, that this was as part of your final year project (or equivalent for sandwich courses). however, it must not have been part of your pre-registration training. the project can be undertaken in any sector of pharmacy, including community, hospital, primary care, academia and industry.
your project must be wholly or mainly about a subject related to the practice of mental health pharmacy. it is anticipated that most projects undertaken by undergraduate pharmacy students will be as part of the audit cycle, or a literature search as part of service development or evaluation, although applications need not be limited to such projects.
your work must have been undertaken wholly by you, the applicant, although the project may have been supervised. you must have undertaken the project during in the year preceding the call for applications.
if successful, you must be willing to submit your project as a poster at the cmhp annual conference, usually held in october. we expect to share winning abstracts with the wider membership.
your project must be written up as a brief report describing the work.
the call for submissions opens on 15 april.
please submit your application before the closing date, which is 5pm on 28 june 2019.
a panel of three judges will consider the applications anonymously.
an award will be made to a winner and runner up. we expect to notify the winner and runner-up in writing by 1st september. the award will include attendance at the cmhp annual conference, where the award will be made. all accommodation and reasonable travel costs will be funded as part of the award.
2018: matthew francis spreadbury, the university of manchester: exploring the potential role of community pharmacy teams in suicide and self-harm awareness and prevention.


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NF45 Antibody | Bethyl Laboratories, Inc.
The 45kDa nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NF45) functions as part of a heterodimeric complex with NF90 to form the transcription factor, NFAT (nuclear factor of activated T-cells). The NF45/NF90 complex binds the interleukin-2 promoter and regulates transcription of the IL2 gene during T-cell activation. It has also been shown that the NF45/NF90 complex can function as a negative regulator of miRNA biogenesis.

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nf45 antibody | bethyl laboratories, inc.
the 45kda nuclear factor of activated t-cells (nf45) functions as part of a heterodimeric complex with nf90 to form the transcription factor, nfat (nuclear factor of activated t-cells). the nf45/nf90 complex binds the interleukin-2 promoter and regulates transcription of the il2 gene during t-cell activation. it has also been shown that the nf45/nf90 complex can function as a negative regulator of mirna biogenesis.


text: Put the sugar in glass, add rum and Kahlua, warm gently. Add coffee and stir well. Put a dash of whipped cream on top. Enjoy!

lowercased: put the sugar in glass, add rum and kahlua, warm gently. add coffee and stir well. put a dash of whipped cream on top. enjoy!


text: You may chose laser engraved, diamond engraved or sublimated card cases. The sublimated # 2837 will really show off your colorful logo. Monograms and company logos are popular engraving options.

lowercased: you may chose laser engraved, diamond engraved or sublimated card cases. the sublimated # 2837 will really show off your colorful logo. monograms and company logos are popular engraving options.


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Congress can do what employers can’t when it comes to health coverage: use tax-advanced funds to reimburse workers who buy individual health care policies on exchanges. Employers face a tax penalty of $100 a day per worker for violations.
Yet the government gives lawmakers and Capitol Hill staffers tax free contributions to help offset insurance premiums, covering about 72% of exchange-bought insurance. The government allowed the payments because of concerns about higher premiums and the loss of the government subsidy for insurance for both lawmakers and staff.
The IRS restated its view that such subsidies aren’t permitted in the private sector after some vendors told employers that the pretax payments would allow them to meet the mandate to provide insurance. The double standards isn’t likely to change.
This entry was posted in Government, Health Care and tagged affordable care act, congress, health care premiums, insurance exchanges, obamacare by Tom Schuman. Bookmark the permalink.

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congress can do what employers can’t when it comes to health coverage: use tax-advanced funds to reimburse workers who buy individual health care policies on exchanges. employers face a tax penalty of $100 a day per worker for violations.
yet the government gives lawmakers and capitol hill staffers tax free contributions to help offset insurance premiums, covering about 72% of exchange-bought insurance. the government allowed the payments because of concerns about higher premiums and the loss of the government subsidy for insurance for both lawmakers and staff.
the irs restated its view that such subsidies aren’t permitted in the private sector after some vendors told employers that the pretax payments would allow them to meet the mandate to provide insurance. the double standards isn’t likely to change.
this entry was posted in government, health care and tagged affordable care act, congress, health care premiums, insurance exchanges, obamacare by tom schuman. bookmark the permalink.


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When sewing long runs of fabric together in a straight seam (stitching panels for curtains or joining large pieces of quilt backing for example) it can be difficult to keep a lengthy seam nice and straight. Any variation from the straight line of stitching can cause wobble or even a pucker. We’ve got some simple tips for sewing straight seams that can help!
You may have seen this tool floating around and wondered what it was and how to use it. The BERNINA Seam guide fits snugly on the front edge of the slide-on table, and you can move the guide to any position left or right of the presser foot.
Simply set the guide to your seam allowance measurement and you’ve got a nice edge to line-up and follow when sewing those long, straight seams.
The guide runs the full length from the front of the slide-on table to well behind the foot.
By lining the fabric against the full edge of the guide you can be assured that your seam will be nice and straight. It’s also a great tool for precisely topstitching a perfectly straight line.
The Free-Hand System, or FHS for short, is like an extra helping hand when sewing. Give the lever a quick little knee-lift to raise the presser foot without taking both hands away from your project. Use the FHS in conjunction with the needle-down feature; with the needle down in the fabric, use the FHS to raise the presser foot to make any re-adjustments in your project to keep your seam as straight as possible!
Watch a quick video that shows how to work the FHS here at WeAllSew, learn some of the other benefits of this great little helper in this post, and read about which BERNINA model was the very first machine with a patented, knee-activated presser foot lifter!
Using a presser foot created to aid in straight stitching will help you sew a straighter seam. These feet include the Jeans foot #8/#8D, Patchwork foot #37/#37D, Patchwork foot with guide #57/#57D, and Patchwork foot #97/#97D. All of these feet are designed with a small needle opening, leaving a large area of the foot flat to support the fabric. This helps to prevent flagging (fabric being dragged up or down with the needle) and skipped stitches.
Use a straight stitch needle plate in conjunction with any of these straight stitch feet to keep fabric supported from underneath.
Give the Seam guide, Free-Hand System, and straight stitch feet a try on your next long seam sewing project.
You can purchase the seam guide for the slide-on table (and any of the other accessories mentioned in the tips) at your local BERNINA store.
Great idea, but it doesn’t work for 1/4″ seam – the presser feet are too wide. Try 97D with dual feed and seam guide.
Is it compatible with 1230 ?

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when sewing long runs of fabric together in a straight seam (stitching panels for curtains or joining large pieces of quilt backing for example) it can be difficult to keep a lengthy seam nice and straight. any variation from the straight line of stitching can cause wobble or even a pucker. we’ve got some simple tips for sewing straight seams that can help!
you may have seen this tool floating around and wondered what it was and how to use it. the bernina seam guide fits snugly on the front edge of the slide-on table, and you can move the guide to any position left or right of the presser foot.
simply set the guide to your seam allowance measurement and you’ve got a nice edge to line-up and follow when sewing those long, straight seams.
the guide runs the full length from the front of the slide-on table to well behind the foot.
by lining the fabric against the full edge of the guide you can be assured that your seam will be nice and straight. it’s also a great tool for precisely topstitching a perfectly straight line.
the free-hand system, or fhs for short, is like an extra helping hand when sewing. give the lever a quick little knee-lift to raise the presser foot without taking both hands away from your project. use the fhs in conjunction with the needle-down feature; with the needle down in the fabric, use the fhs to raise the presser foot to make any re-adjustments in your project to keep your seam as straight as possible!
watch a quick video that shows how to work the fhs here at weallsew, learn some of the other benefits of this great little helper in this post, and read about which bernina model was the very first machine with a patented, knee-activated presser foot lifter!
using a presser foot created to aid in straight stitching will help you sew a straighter seam. these feet include the jeans foot #8/#8d, patchwork foot #37/#37d, patchwork foot with guide #57/#57d, and patchwork foot #97/#97d. all of these feet are designed with a small needle opening, leaving a large area of the foot flat to support the fabric. this helps to prevent flagging (fabric being dragged up or down with the needle) and skipped stitches.
use a straight stitch needle plate in conjunction with any of these straight stitch feet to keep fabric supported from underneath.
give the seam guide, free-hand system, and straight stitch feet a try on your next long seam sewing project.
you can purchase the seam guide for the slide-on table (and any of the other accessories mentioned in the tips) at your local bernina store.
great idea, but it doesn’t work for 1/4″ seam – the presser feet are too wide. try 97d with dual feed and seam guide.
is it compatible with 1230 ?


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AllSeats.com provides the ability for you to easily order your Shaky Beats Festival tickets with an easy to use system that will provide you with great tickets at great prices. Let us help you find exactly what you’re looking for whether it’s tickets to a sporting event, a concert, or theater event. AllSeats.com is one of the top providers of tickets for sporting events, concert events, and theater events. When you order your Shaky Beats Festival tickets through AllSeats.com, you are guaranteed to have your tickets delivered to you on time. Why go through the hassle of waiting at the box office and hoping there are still tickets available to purchase? We make it so you have great tickets in hand for the event you’re attending. AllSeats.com strives to provide the best tickets at great prices so you never have to miss an event.
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Sometimes it’s hard to find Shaky Beats Festival tickets, that’s why we update our site every day! If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, check back later if your tickets aren’t available yet. AllSeats.com is a premium ticket selling website that provides you with sports tickets, concert tickets, and theater tickets for events all over the world. Thank you for visiting AllSeats.com and we hope that you have a wonderful time at your event!
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allseats.com provides the ability for you to easily order your shaky beats festival tickets with an easy to use system that will provide you with great tickets at great prices. let us help you find exactly what you’re looking for whether it’s tickets to a sporting event, a concert, or theater event. allseats.com is one of the top providers of tickets for sporting events, concert events, and theater events. when you order your shaky beats festival tickets through allseats.com, you are guaranteed to have your tickets delivered to you on time. why go through the hassle of waiting at the box office and hoping there are still tickets available to purchase? we make it so you have great tickets in hand for the event you’re attending. allseats.com strives to provide the best tickets at great prices so you never have to miss an event.
don't forget to pick up some great shaky beats festival merchandise!
when you order your shaky beats festival tickets through allseats.com you will receive a receipt for your purchase in your email address too. every ticket that is sold from allseats.com comes with a tracking number so you know exactly where your tickets are at and when they will be delivered! we have been selling tickets since 1999 and provide you with some of the best tickets at great prices for top sporting events, popular concerts, and world-renowned theater shows for over 14 years now. allseats.com has sold thousands of tickets for events all over the world. we understand how important shaky beats festival tickets are to you; that’s why we guarantee that your order will be properly processed and shipped in a timely manner.
sometimes it’s hard to find shaky beats festival tickets, that’s why we update our site every day! if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, check back later if your tickets aren’t available yet. allseats.com is a premium ticket selling website that provides you with sports tickets, concert tickets, and theater tickets for events all over the world. thank you for visiting allseats.com and we hope that you have a wonderful time at your event!
thank you for considering us for your shaky beats festival ticket purchase!
where can i purchase shaky beats festival tickets?
you can purchase shaky beats festival through online ticket providers such as allseats.com. allseats.com gives you access to buy tickets throughout the united states and other countries around the world by connecting you with ticket brokers that have shaky beats festival tickets available for sale.
how much are shaky beats festival tickets?
the cost of shaky beats festival tickets can vary depending on many factors. the costs can be affected by where you buy them, when you buy them, the popularity of the specific venue and also where in the venue that you are looking for shaky beats festival tickets.
when do shaky beats festival tickets go on sale?
depending on the shaky beats festival tour, the exact date that the tickets go on sale is usually released close to sale date.