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Posted on October 31, 2020 November 3, 2020 by Alison "MetalBabe" Cohen
A Conversation in Creativity with Multi-genre Artist Michael Nero
by D'Monic Boris Lee
Writing about your friends is something I have heard others advise against. The reasoning presented for being against writing about your friends has merit to it. However, I disagree with this concept. I say write about your friends, especially if you are new to writing in a journalistic capacity. Your friends are a comfort zone of material. All parties involved have equal opportunity to grow from the experience of your writing about your friends. It's an opportunity to connect with those you know on a creative level that grants them a chance to showcase their talents, and you the writer, a chance to get your typing toes wet in the literary lake.
Five years ago, I started my journey in music journalism by writing about local bands playing for a promoter in the Hollywood area. The Sunday matinee shows I attended were hit and miss on the crowd gatherings, but always on point with the talent taking the stage. Some bands that took the small stage of the "Venue Room" in the now defunct Loaded, launched off to successful international touring careers, while others remained local acts with a steady fanbase for garnering the glory they desired at home.
There was, and remains, some of the most talented musicians that go unnoticed being "Local," who put out music more deserving of the recognition some current international touring acts receive. That does not just apply to the Los Angeles and So-Cal area, as the same can be said for just about any "Local" music scene. Check out Austin, Dallas, Charlotte, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Portland, Pittsburgh and other cities and you'll find creative creatures dedicated to capturing your senses with their own symphonic sorcery.
One of my earliest writing's based on the aforementioned matinee shows was of a band bringing some P-Town Punk to the Hollywood Pit. Sick Six Sex, an industrial punk band fronted by Micheal Nero, with members Bobby Abagado, Jim Kirk, Phil James, and the Master of Metalmanliness himself, Justin Hellfire, fought through poor sound and burned out amps to leave an impression of their determination to defile the normal, and leave your entertainment senses beautifully brutalized. Later in the year, Sick Six Sex would play their last show with the original line-up and once again I was able to catch the show at Loaded for a late Sunday evening set. The thirty-minutes the band had on stage turned into the best live performance I would see in the Los Angeles area until the end of twenty-seventeen, when a little coven of creative cuteness called Sirenhex cast their spell upon my metal mentality.
Twenty-seventeen also marked the year I ended up listening to the best industrial metal/punk record I had heard to date and is arguably still the best to this date. Sick Six Sex released their final (as of this writing) studio album, Crucible of the Jackal, an All Killer No Filler, frantic face-smash of hauntingly heavy riffs and lyrics.
The production of the album superseded the band's previous material, and if there ever was a concept in successful creative growth, Crucible of the Jackal is the definitive example of such. Though the band has done little in the past three years, primarily because of guitarist Justin Hellfire's battle with a brain tumor that left him in a coma for a year and in continuous recovery since, the band's frontman, the Maestro of the Musical Macabre, Michael Nero, has kept the Sick Six Sex spirit soaring through memories and even a new single which he released this past spring in tribute to the "Un-Fallen" brother, Justin Hellfire.
Nero's idea design capacity is a cacophony of creativity that ventures beyond the primary focus of Metalmanliness, Sick Six Sex. An accomplished artist whom has had gallery showings of his works, a published author of dark poetry (an under appreciated literary art in my opinion), and accomplished music producer, Nero is venturing into new ground with Beats by Nero, a more Hip-Hop based brand of musical mastery.
Recently I had the opportunity to converse with Brother Nero about his creative endeavors in all fashion from the past, present and future.
D'Monic Lee: Mike, thanks for joining me here at Symptom of the Metalverse. It's our first opportunity to talk about things outside of the Sick Six Sex realms, so let's launch into this. Do you recall your earliest influences creatively? Were you exposed to film, literature, music, art on canvas and paper?
Nero: My very first creative outlet was drawing. It was something that I could do anywhere at anytime. I was going through some old boxes of stuff recently and came across an old comic book that I made for a third-grade project. I called the comic "Robot World." Art really helped me grow as a creative individual because it inspired me to expand my creativity and allowed me to grow through trial and error. There were no rules to art. There is only what you like and dislike.
I was always a horror film junkie. The Entity and The Thing (the '80's version) remain two of my favorite horror films today. I guess the darker elements of my work could be traced back to my early taste in film. Film remains a go-to source of entertainment for me as it incorporates art, word, and sound. All of which are an inspirational source for me.
DL: Drawing was my first creative outlet as well. I recall being in second grade and taking to drawing pictures of fire engines, cars, and then on to King Kong, Superman and others. Old-school horror films are definitely my strongest creative influence, with the old Hammer Horror films and Vincent Price/Roger Corman films coming in alongside them as the earliest impressions upon my already darkened youthful mind.
Being a multi-genre creative creature, what prompts you to change your creative mediums? Is it about putting all facets of yourself to creative use, marketing, or that gut feeling that a certain way to express yourself is better than another maybe at a certain time?
Nero: I never wanted to box myself in as a specific type of creator. I feel that I have many ideas I like to explore and present, so it was natural for me to toggle between various forms of artistic expression. Stories can be told in many ways, and I enjoy the exploration of multi-dimensional art. As long as I am pleased with the product I don't really worry about the medium.
DL: Memoirs of an Exquisite Mephistophelian, is a book of dark poetry and art. The drawings you present in the book are a balanced collaboration of beauty and brutality. Which of the two is the key ingredient to your energetic recipe when putting the pencil to paper to create these images? What brought about the creation of the book?
Nero: For me, art, word, and sound are equal. They can coexist together or stand apart. With Memoirs, I focused more attention and energy to the words and let them dictate the direction of the visual art. At the time, my mind was overflowing with poetry and storytelling, using what I call abstract poetry that is mainly influenced by the Dada Movement of the early twentieth century. Tristan Tzara is one of my favorite "Word" artist to this day.
The book was an introspective journey for me prior to its completion. I had suffered a severe case of anxiety. It's difficult to describe exactly how I felt. The best way I can put it is like having a heart attack, a bad acid trip and a stroke all at once. This lasted for months and forced me to go on medication to balance out the chemicals that were lacking in my brain. I wasn't your typical anxiety patient that was afraid of crowds or wanted to harm themselves. It was mostly a physical ailment triggered by an imbalance of chemicals in my brain. There were no mood swings or personality malfunctions during or since. It just felt like my body was dying for twenty-four hours a day. The book chronicled my journey back from that dark period of my life and is a redemption story of sorts.
DL: How did the writing process for Memoir's poetry differ from the lyric writing process for Sick Six Sex?
Nero: For the lyrical content for Sick Six Sex, I approached it from an entirely different perspective. I mainly wanted to touch upon injustice and the outside world. The message of the band is "Don't be an asshole." The world would be a much better place if we as a people could refrain from acting out the "Assholiness" parts of our thoughts and desires. I like to bully the bullies with my content, so to speak. Unfortunately, I will never run out of material because of the overabundance of assholes in this world.
DL: "I Look Around and I See a Handful of Diamonds Amongst the Coal," comes across as a message of finding inner strength in solidarity rather than support from the crutch of society. A message for those who find strength in solitude, even though there is a darkened loneliness that accompanies this path. Was this a message from you for others to let them know, it's okay to find your own path and praise in the belief of yourself, or was it more of a message to those who rely on instant gratification and false praise from anyone willing to pat them on the back?
Nero: That piece was a rally cry at its core. I wanted to show that there are many ways to achieve strength and pride in oneself other than the conventional methods pushed on us as a society. Whether that epiphany and self-worth comes from solitude or by expressing yourself to the masses is really up to you. Validation comes from within. I see so many expectations forced upon us by corporate entities as opposed to actual people. Life is not a competition, it's a personal journey. I want to give out the message that, "You don't have to compromise yourself or let outside 'Criticism' taint your perspective and feeling of self worth."
DL: As an artist, your work has been displayed at gallery showings. What was that experience like, to have a piece of you looked upon and judged by strangers passing through a room?
Nero: I have been very fortunate to have had my artwork showcased at various galleries and the feeling is exhilarating. You have your positive and negative feedback, but I don't take that to heart. I'm only presenting my work. I'm not looking for praise. Instead, I like to inspire thought and conversation. If the viewers can gain new ideas from my work, then that is the ultimate compliment. If I can inspire others to really think about life in a constructive way, then I feel like a success.
DL: My thoughts on what a reader takes away from my fictional works are like yours on the results of a gallery showing. If my stories entertain readers and stimulate the "What if?" factors in thought, then the work was a success. As an author, praise is helpful in marketing attention via social media, however, I don't write for attention. I write because it's my creative passion.
Most of the "Creative Creatures" in the Los Angeles, Pomona, and surrounding areas know you as the passionate frontman for the industrial punk band, Sick Six Sex. Your latest project, "Beats by Nero," is a step in the world of beats and sample creation.
What are the origins to Beats by Nero? How much of your creative formula was altered or borrowed from the Sick Six Sex creative process when coming up with Beats by Nero?
Nero: Years ago Justin Hellfire and I were discussing the direction of Sick Six Sex and what we would do in the future. I saw that Rap, Hip-Hop, Trap, were going to be the dominant genres of music, so I created a Beat Stars account. Justin was doing side work in the movie industry and was getting a few connections in that field. I figured that we would need some job security because being in a band is not exactly like it used to be monetarily speaking. I thought it would be wise to venture off into behind-the-scenes production with the beat creation specifically. I saw it as an opportunity, and since I've been a fan of the genre my entire life, I thought it would be fun overall. Well, the future is now my present and unfortunately Justin is battling cancer, so I had to go down the road alone for the time being.
The creative formula is similar to Sick Six Sex as far as the basic method of songwriting. The key differences lie in the vocals and guitar production. I don't have to worry about vocals or playing the harsh guitars that you would find in a Sick Six Sex song. I can just focus on the sound and structure of the beat. No matter what, the product will always have my signature sound or arrangements hidden within the music. I am the one behind the controls so it will have my flavor and influence.
DL: A signature, an imprint of our creative DNA is what all us mad scientists strive for when life is given to our creations. If there is no "Master to Monster" kinship, do we even create something from our heart? For me, in writing fiction tales, each story has my imprint. Whether I intentionally instill this, or it is a natural byproduct of my creativity, there is a piece of me in every scenario that plays out in the reader's mind. I can say the same for the column articles or my other journalistic work. What are your thoughts on the "Master to Monster" relationship?
Nero: I believe that art is everywhere, and we can find every artist's signature in every aspect of their own lives. Speech, clothing, and even personality are all a part of the collective identity and artistic forms of expression. With that in mind, I think it's only natural to find that "Imprint" in their work. When an artist is working on a commission for someone else, it kind of becomes a collaboration. I believe that even though you are working to create someone else's vision, you inject parts of yourself into the work and that becomes your signature. In short, I believe in the "Master to Monster," relationship.
DL: From a creative standpoint, I seem to have lost the memory of a few things I created over the years. However, I never forgot my first. My first drawing, painting, song, or story I created. There is something about the conception and evolution of an artist first creation you just never completely forget (for me at least). Do you recall the first musical piece you wrote? What was that experience like versus when you created your first beat? What's been your creative evolution when it comes to knowing something is going to work rather than hope what you are creating will work?
Nero: I remember my first musical piece as a small cluster of work from my days as a fledgling composer. I usually work on several song ideas simultaneously. That provides me with enough space to flesh out ideas in order to capture one to really focus on. With my current venture into crafting beats, I find the experience very similar. I approach beat making with the same idea in mind. I guess you can say that for every musical composition I release, there are several other experiments sitting in my hard drive. Music is both a journey and a destination for me.
DL: Have you considered rewriting some Sick Six Sex material as beats and if you were to do so, where in the s6s catalog would you look for a root riff to write from?
Nero: I have considered it but never fully committed to focusing on anything I would be happy to release at this time. We rooted the music of Sick Six Sex in beat making. It's a marriage of beat and riff. Justin Hellfire would provide most of the riffs with a few contributions of my own, and vice versa with writing the drums and rhythm section.
I have a very old unreleased Sick Six Sex song that I think would make for an interesting beat. It was written using an old MPC 2000 many years ago with my friend, Andrew Chavez. I remember an aspiring rapper at the time was interested in using the piece in some capacity with what he was working on. As I've stated before, Sick Six Sex is essentially grounded in beat making, so this is a natural step for me.
DL: How does somebody create a beat they know is a good beat? Is there more instinct in the creativity to know the hook you feel in the beat is something others will latch onto, or is it more marketing and testing the beat with the other creative components that make up a completed song? For me, the beat is the background to which the musical landscape takes shape. Is that the idea when you create a beat for Beats by Nero?
Nero: Like all forms of creative expression, the beat will only be good if you are pleased with it. No matter what you do in life, there are always going to be people that disagree. But, if your music/beat is bringing in money, then apparently there are other people who think it is good as well. You have to create for the right reason though because if you're just trying to make a buck, most likely your product will reflect that and come out stale, bland and homogenized. In this type of creation, the beat is a focal point as opposed to rock music. The beat, melody, and vocals are what's important. I like that because it allows me to focus and turn my attention to one specific thing. With Sick Six Sex, I have to spread myself a little thin because there are so many elements that go into each song, so this formal creativity is refreshing to me.
DL: Have you considered fusing your beats with Sick Six Sex material to give life to a new monster?
Nero: On our first Sick Six Sex album, Nuclear Immaculate, there are a lot more influences in line with this form of beat making. That record has more of a fused sound. Even back then I was planning ahead to get into beat production, so I flirted with it on that album. Our second album, "Crucible of the Jackal," was more angry and heavy. That was a very emotional record with anger as the central focus and theme.
DL: Crucible of the Jackal was a superior album in energetic flow with the final product reflecting the message you intended to share with listeners. I stand by what I have said privately to you and publicly to everyone, that record is "Beautifully Brutal."
As a writer, I have a ritual for getting into my creative chaos. Do you have a ritual, and if so, what is your ritual for getting into the proper mental place for working on your creativity?
Nero: Yes, I do have a ritual. First, I have to make sure I have a sizable chunk of open time to work and stay in the rhythm of creation. I like to have a huge breakfast. I also make sure I don't have any reason to leave my house, so I do all of my errands in the days prior. I like to listen to a few songs from other artist to get in the right head space, set up and pretty much blast off from there. When I'm working, I usually need to be alone to concentrate. That is also important unless it's a collaboration.
DL: Do you have any advice for aspiring creative creatures looking for their niche in the chaos that is being an artist of one form or another?
Nero: I would say to an aspiring artist in any field to make sure you love what you do. The life of an artist is unconventional with peaks and valleys. Dedication to your craft is everything. You need to develop thick skin because your work will be scrutinized and criticized. It's inevitable. Don't go into it expecting to become some famous millionaire. Expect nothing, but dedicating yourself to creating the best possible work that you are proud of. After you have enough material, then you can start to get into the business aspect of it.
As far as my work is concerned, I would just like to thank everyone that took the time to delve into my creations. I appreciate every single one of you.
DL: Thank you Brother Nero for joining me here for this installment of Symptom of the Metalverse. It's been my honor to be a part of your sharing all facets of your creativity with our readers. I look forward to the success of Beats by Nero, and the release of other creative material from you in the near future.
To learn more about the Maestro of Metalmanliness, Michael Nero, his latest project Beats by Nero, Sick Six Sex, purchase a copy of Memoirs of an Exquisite Mephistophelian, and other Nero related materials, follow the links below.
Checkout the world premiere of "Derailed" from Michael Nero by clicking this link here:
Derailed on Bandcamp
Beats by Nero
Beats by Nero Instagram
Beats by Nero YouTube
Art by Michael Nero
Memoirs Of An Exquisite Mephistophelian (Paperback)
Sick Six Sex YouTube
Sick Six Sex Albums
by Michael Nero
The pathogen favors no prejudice
No rhetoric, nor sentiment
You can't bully it or yell at it
Calling it names does nothing
And when the times call for us
to do nothing
We self-destruct
I look outside and always try
To see the good in us
I consume reports, opinions, and facts
At a level that helps me to adapt
There comes a time in every life
That a true test of character
Will present itself
The time when questions are asked
"What are you going to do about it?"
"What does your heart really look like?"
I take another look outside and realize
That the foolish
will punish the innocent
And strength really means nothing
Without a core
They scream at me
From their little TV's
Wanting me to follow the pack
That will crash the ship
They want to sow discord
Unwilling to accept their own flaws
Allowing the ego to block the arteries
And everything becomes painfully obvious and unintelligible
I live in a time where the fake
Will call the truth a lie to disguise the wolf in wolf's clothing
But the pathogen,
the virus, the nothing
Cares not and does not
Follow the cult of personality
It is only
An open door to the end
Symptom of the Metalverse columnist, D'Monic Boris Lee, is also an accomplished horror and thriller author. His book, The Shadows of Insanity (available here), was a top ten finalist in the Author Elite Awards Best Thriller of 2020 category. You can learn more about Lee though his website, The Tenor of Terror, and follow him on Instagram and YouTube.
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describe('Home page', function () {
  var mockPhones = [
    {name: "phone B", snippet: "about B", id: "detail-B",
        imageUrl: "phoneB-png", age: 1},
    {name: "phone A", snippet: "about A", id: "detail-A",
        imageUrl: "phoneA-png", age: 2}
  ]

  beforeEach(function () {
    var mockApi = function () {
      var mockPhones = arguments[0];
      angular.module('tddSpecHelper', ['ngMockE2E']).
          run(['$httpBackend', function ($httpBackend) {
            $httpBackend.whenGET('components/data/phones.json').
                respond(mockPhones);
            $httpBackend.whenGET(/.*html/).passThrough();
          }]);
    };
    browser.addMockModule('tddSpecHelper', mockApi, mockPhones);

    browser.get('app/index.html#/phones');
  });

  afterEach(function () {
    browser.removeMockModule('tddSpecHelper');
  });

  it('user sees phones default sorted by most recent release',
      function () {
        var firstRow = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(0));
        var lastRow = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(1));
        expect(firstRow.getText()).toMatch('phone B');
        expect(lastRow.getText()).toMatch('phone A');
      });

  describe('select to sort phone list alphabetically', function () {
    beforeEach(function () {
      $('option[value="name"]').click();
    });

    it('user sees phones sorted alphabetically',
        function () {
          var firstrow = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(0));
          var lastrow = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(1));
          expect(firstrow.getText()).toMatch('phone A');
          expect(lastrow.getText()).toMatch('phone B');
        });

    describe('select to sort phone list by most recent release', function () {
      beforeEach(function () {
        $('option[value="age"]').click();
      });

      it('user sees phones sorted by most recent release again',
          function () {
            var firstRow = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(0));
            var lastRow = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(1));
            expect(firstRow.getText()).toMatch('phone B');
            expect(lastRow.getText()).toMatch('phone A');
          });
    });
  });

  it('user can filter the list of phones by name', function () {
    $('input').clear().sendKeys('phone A');
    var phones = element.all(by.repeater('phone in phones'));
    expect(phones.count()).toBe(1);
    expect(phones.getText()).toMatch('phone A');
    expect(phones.getText()).not.toMatch('phone B');
  });

  it('user can filter the list of phones by snippet', function () {
    $('input').clear().sendKeys('about B');
    var phones = element.all(by.repeater('phone in phones'));
    expect(phones.count()).toBe(1);
    expect(phones.getText()).toMatch('phone B');
    expect(phones.getText()).not.toMatch('phone A');
  });

  it('user can click on a phone to visit the detail page', function () {
    var imageHref = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(0)).
        $('a.thumb').getAttribute('href');
    var nameHref = element(by.repeater('phone in phones').row(0)).
        element(by.binding('phone.name')).getAttribute('href');
    expect(imageHref).toMatch('#/phones/detail-B');
    expect(nameHref).toMatch('#/phones/detail-B');
  });
});

describe('Details page', function () {
  var mockPhone = {
    name: 'the phone',
    images: [
      'the-phone-0.png',
      'the-phone-1.png'
    ]
  };

  beforeEach(function () {
    var mockApi = function () {
      var mockPhone = arguments[0];
      angular.module('tddSpecHelper', ['ngMockE2E']).
          run(['$httpBackend', function ($httpBackend) {
            $httpBackend.whenGET('components/data/phones/the-phone.json').
                respond(mockPhone);
            $httpBackend.whenGET(/.*html/).passThrough();
          }]);
    };
    browser.addMockModule('tddSpecHelper', mockApi, mockPhone);

    browser.get('app/index.html#/phones/the-phone');
  });

  afterEach(function () {
    browser.removeMockModule('tddSpecHelper');
  });

  it('user sees phone details', function () {
    var phoneName = $('h1').getText();
    expect(phoneName).toEqual('the phone');
  });

  it('user sees primary phone image', function () {
    var phoneImage = $('img').getAttribute('src');
    expect(phoneImage).toMatch('the-phone-0.png');
  });
});

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a conventional septic system collects waste in a septic tank where solids and fats are trapped, while liquids flow out to a drainfield for bacterial decomposition
Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Types of Septic Systems
Liquid waste from houses can be processed by an onsite sewage disposal system using a septic tank and a leach field, which is also known as a drainfield. Septic tanks were invented by Louis M. Mouras in France in 1860. He added a sealed concrete tank between his house and a cesspool. Solids were deposited in the tank while liquids flowed on to the cesspool.
After ten years, Mouras opened the tank and discovered it was nearly empty. He realized that microbes were digesting the solids in the waste and patented his invention. The term "septic tank" was created by Donald Cameron in England in 1895. He installed a 53,000 gallon tank, 65' x 19', in which anaerobic bacteria processed the organic material for a portion of the town of Exeter.
At the time, there were no drainfields. Liquids which left a septic tank flowed into cesspools for evaporation, or into a nearby stream. The benefit of the septic tank was that the solids were removed by bacteria, improving the quality of the wastewater. As described by Cameron:1
The septic tank itself is merely a receptical designed to favour the multiplication of the micro-organisms, and bring the whole of the sewage under their influence.
septic tanks were installed without drainfields in the 1800's
Source: University of Leeds, The "Monster Septic Tank"
Today, septic systems are most common in rural areas, where residential density is too low to make it cost-effective to install sewer pipes connecting to a central wastewater treatment plant. In urban areas and higher-density subdivisions, such as places with four dwelling units or more per acre, there is not sufficient space for drainfields to be separated from building foundations.
In a conventional septic system, solids flushed down a toilet or kitchen sink are trapped in a septic tank, along with grease and fats (scum). The tank has enough capacity to store wastewater for two-three days, during which solids accumulate on the bottom and grease/fats rise to a layer of scum on the top. A pipe leading out of the tank to the drainfield is located in the middle of the three layers, so scum and solids stay in the tank.
The tank's capacity to store effluent ensures that just liquid flows gradually into the drainfield pipes, mitigating the surges that occur when toilets are flushed or showers taken.
Liquids flow through the septic tank into underground drainfield pipes. The drainfield pipes are perforated with small holes, so the liquid escapes slowly. The pipes are laid in shallow (two-three feet deep) trenches filled with stone or gravel, which facilitates the flow of liquid out of the holes in the pipes by gravity. Multiple lines of pipes are buried, and in a conventional system each line must be no longer than 100 feet in length. A distribution box may be used to spread flow evenly among the pipes, and a pump may be used to force the effluent from the septic tank to a drainfield at a higher elevation.2
septic tanks gradually fill with solid waste, so they must be pumped out to ensure continued separation of solids, liquids, and grease/fats
Anaerobic bacteria which thrive without oxygen and then aerobic bacteria gradually decompose organic material in the liquid waste. Septic tanks are anaerobic unless a special design is used, but retention time of liquid in a septic tank is very brief. Bacterial activity in a septic tank is largely decomposition of the trapped solids, with minimal impact on the liquid that flows into the drainfield pipes.
Clog-eliminating drain cleaning chemicals such as Drano are not safe to use in a house with a septic system. The harsh, high-pH chemicals can kill the healthy bacteria in the septic tank and drainfield that are required to decompose organics in wastewater.
Additives such as bacteria, enzymes, or chemical degreasers are advertised to enhance septic systems. When flushed into the septic tank, the enzymes and chemical degreasers have little time to affect even the top of the pile of compressed sediment in the tank before getting flushed into the drainfield pipes. The added bacteria end up as just extra food for the full complement of more-competitive bacteria already in the tank. Additives do little harm, but rarely increase decomposition in any significant way.
Sludge accumulates in a tank, so the material must be pumped out in order to retain adequate space for the liquid. State law requires pumping septic tanks located in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas every five years.3
solid waste and fats/oils accumulate in septic tanks, and must be pumped out regularly
solids pumped from septic tanks are hauled away for treatment at large wastewater facilities
Aerobic bacteria decompose organic wastes in the liquid within the gravel and in a biofilm layer at the edge of the gravel-soil. Pathogens in the wastewater which manage to pass through the biofilm are eliminated by biological activity in the soil within a few feet of the gravel trench. Liquid entering a drainfield is a threat to human health, but by the time water from a drainfield reaches the surface it is not harmful - assuming the system is operating correctly.
Septic systems are classified as "failed" if they release inadequately treated water beyond the boundary of the drainfield, or at the surface of the ground. Failure may occur if the soil is not permeable enough. The liquid released from the pipes in the trenches needs to percolate past the gravel and move between soil particles. If there is too much clay in the soil blocking the flow, liquids may back up in the drainfield pipes and into the house.
Roots of plans, especially trees, can grow into pipes and block them. Drainfields are typically planted in grass and mowed in order to prevent tree roots from becoming a problem. Evidence of septic system failure is clear if someone flushes a toilet and septic fluid backs up enough to come out of the drain in a shower.
roots from trees and shrubs can block pipes, so most drainfields are covered in grass and mowed regularly
Source: Virginia Department of Health (VDH), SepticSmart Week
If the soil in a drainfield does not "perc" fast enough, perhaps because grease has flowed out of the septic tank and clogged the pores in the soil, liquids leaving the holes in drainfield pipes may rise up to the surface rather than sink down to the water table. Using a garbage disposal in the kitchen sink can create fine particles that do not settle in the septic tank, but instead flow while suspended into the drainfield pipes. Even if an effluent screen is added at the septic tank, those particles can reduce porosity in the soil and cause a septic system to fail.
Drainfields are sized for expected flow of liquid, 150 gallons per day per bedroom. The drainfield of a two-bedroom house is smaller than for a three-bedroom house. If bedrooms are to be added to a house with a septic system, then the drainfield usually needs to be expanded as well. In places where there is no suitable soil for a drainfield expansion, the local government will not issue a building permit for adding the extra bedrooms.4
Source: Virginia Department of Health, What to Know When Buying a Home with a Well and Septic System in Virginia
Septic systems can also fail if the drainfield pipes deliver carbon-rich nutrients faster than the aerobic bacteria in the trench can decompose the material into carbon dioxide and water. Where the flow saturates the soil and blocks access to oxygen on the bottom and sidewalls of the trench, anaerobic microorganisms can form a biomat where the gravel meets the soil. Slimy, jelly-like, layers of biomat are formed by a combination of undigested organic material and anaerobic bacteria. The anaerobic bacteria decompose organic material far slower than aerobic bacteria.
The biomat is basically impermeable. Instead of the wastewater liquids draining out of the drainfield pipes and through the trenches into the soil, the liquid can be trapped in the trenches. If a biomat ends up coating all the drainfield trenches, the liquid backs up into the pipes and the house and it becomes obvious that the wastewater treatment system has failed.
Pumping the septic tank will not solve the problem, other than to create storage space briefly to accommodate the wastewater created by a few showers. The cure is to allow regrowth of the aerobic bacteria, which will digest the biomat and restore permeability. If residents in a home reduce the flow of organic-rich fluids into the trenches, perhaps by taking a two-week vacation, then the aerobic bacteria can slowly repopulate the trenches and eliminate the biomat.
If a local jurisdiction will allow it, "greywater" from showers, sinks, and the washing machine could be diverted from the septic tank. Sending just the "blackwater" from the toilet will reduce the volume of liquid, enhancing access to oxygen for aerobic bacteria in the drainfield.5
If an extra number of people live in a house, then extra liquid waste will flow from showers/sinks/toilets into the septic tank. If too much fluid flows into drainfield pipes, then the bacteria may not have enough time to process the organic matter before it flow away from the pipes. That sort of failure can be revealed by an unpleasant smell where the groundwater flowing off the drainfield enters a stream.
If heavy equipment is driven across a drainfield, pipes buried just 6-12" underground can be cracked. If the soil in a drainfield is soft after rainstorms and horses walk through the field, a hoof can sink into the mud and crack a pipe. Cracked pipes release liquid quickly at the break when a toilet is flushed, rather than gradually through the holes in the pipes. When broken pipes release more fluid than can percolate through the soil, the surface of the ground above a broken pipe becomes soft and the smell of the unprocessed waste is often easy to detect.
Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Shield Your Field!
The Virginia Department of Health establishes standards for septic systems, and local officials require a "perc test" before authorizing construction of new houses that will rely upon a septic system. Two nearby parcels of undeveloped land may have dramatically different values, if the percolation test holes do not drain fast enough on just one of the parcels.
Sites with high groundwater levels, where the leachate leaving the pipes would reach groundwater before bacterial decomposition was completed, do not qualify for a septic system. Similarly, sites with too rapid a percolation rate (such as a sand dune or karst areas) or too little soil above bedrock also do not qualify.
The Virginia Department of Health estimates there are 1.1 million septic systems in the state. The first statewide database was not established until 2003, and the specific location of many pre-2003 drainfields is not documented.
Rising sea levels are causing old septic systems in Tidewater to fail. Groundwater levels are rising and septic tanks are flooding. When originally permitted, those systems met the standards - but conditions have changed over the last 50 years. The Middle Peninsula has gained a reputation as the "septic repair capital of the world." Roughly 4% of the nitrogen reaching the Chesapeake Bay comes from drainfields.
"Skip" Stiles of Wetlands Watch has warned that flooded septic systems are a precursor to flooded houses:6
The septic system is the canary in the coal mine... If you've got a house and the septic is starting to flood, it won't be long before the house goes. We ought to be using septic failures as an early warning system for those areas we're going to have to take people out of.
In 1997, the General Assembly authorized alternative on-site septic systems. That change made it possible to build houses on parcels of land where a conventional system was not feasible. What were once unbuildable properties in areas with "blackjack" soils rich in clay, or in karst, became valuable homesites even though an alternative system could cost as much as $50,000.7
One of the common alternative on-site septic systems is a mound, a drainfield constructed above normal ground level with a pump to raise effluent up to the mound:8
Mound systems are an option in areas of shallow soil depth, high groundwater, or shallow bedrock. The constructed sand mound contains a drainfield trench. Effluent from the septic tank flows to a pump chamber where it is pumped to the mound in prescribed doses. Treatment of the effluent occurs as it discharges to the trench and filters through the sand, and then disperses into the native soil.
Mounds and drainfields that require pumps, rather than rely upon fluid to flow by gravity, are useless if the electricity fails.
Sewage Treatment in Virginia
Spray Irrigation for Wastewater Disposal at Coles Point
soil can be mounded to create enough volume to process liquid waste
Septic Systems (Onsite/Decentralized Systems)
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
How a Septic System Works
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Division of Onsite Water and Wastewater Services
Virginia Onsite Wastwater Recycling Association
1. "The History of Septic Systems," August 31, 2021, John Kline Septic Services, https://www.johnklineseptic.com/the-history-of-septic-systems; Lloyd Kahn, John Hulls, Blair Allen, Julie Jones, The Septic System Owner's Manual, Shelter Publications, 2006, pp.135-137, https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Septic_System_Owner_s_Manual/Bh_435bOI74C; David Cameron, "Some Recent Experiments In Sewage Treatment at Exeter," Engineering, August 21, 1896, https://sleigh-munoz.co.uk/wash/Mara/History/Cameron1896.pdf (last checked April 13, 2022)
2. "How Systems Work," Virginia Department of Health, https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/onsite-sewage-water-services-updated/how-systems-work/; "12VAC5-610-930. Gravity distribution," Virginia Administrative Code, Title 12, Article 5, https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter610/section930/; Lloyd Kahn, John Hulls, Blair Allen, Julie Jones, The Septic System Owner's Manual, Shelter Publications, 2006, p.7, pp.14-15, https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Septic_System_Owner_s_Manual/Bh_435bOI74C (last checked April 13, 2022)
3. "Onsite Sewage System Owner Responsibilities," Virginia Department of Health, https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/onsite-sewage-system-owner-responsibilities/; "Frequently Asked Questions, Virginia Onsite Wastwater Recycling Association, http://www.vowra.org/content.asp?contentid=59 (last checked April 13, 2022)
4. "What You Should Know When BUYING A HOUSE WITH AN ONSITE SYSTEM," Virginia Department of Health, https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-health/what-i-should-know-when-buying-a-house-with-an-onsite-system/; Lloyd Kahn, John Hulls, Blair Allen, Julie Jones, The Septic System Owner's Manual, Shelter Publications, 2006, p.32, https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Septic_System_Owner_s_Manual/Bh_435bOI74C (last checked April 13, 2022)
5. "Biomats," Penn State Extension, https://extension.psu.edu/biomats (last checked April 13, 2022)
6. "Backed-up pipes, stinky yards: Climate change is wrecking septic tanks," Washington Post, April 13, 2022, https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/04/12/backed-up-pipes-stinky-yards-climate-change-is-wrecking-septic-tanks/; "Septic system failures expected to increase in coastal Virginia," Bay Journal, July 29, 2019, https://www.bayjournal.com/news/pollution/septic-system-failures-expected-to-increase-in-coastal-virginia/article_3fed2079-1b2a-5e5c-a8a0-e1080844cc16.html (last checked April 13, 2022)
7. "A growing problem underground: Sea level rise is compromising septic systems," WHRO, December 6, 2021, https://atacrossroads.whro.org/?p=766 (last checked April 13, 2022)
8. "Types of Septic Systems," Environmental Protection Agency, https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#mound (last checked April 13, 2022)
looking down into a septic tank, prior to pumping it out
Waste Management in Virginia

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The Revolution Stratos and CarboAir kit gives you everything you need for unbeatable extraction. Stratos fans move an incredible amount of air and are the result of years of testing and millions of pounds of research by their manufacturer System Air. Unlike RVK fans, which output air at around 90 degrees, air exits the Revolution Statos in almost a straight line, making it travel much more efficiently down your ducting and create less noise along the way. Not only that, it's a single sealed unit so you can rest assured no smells will escape from your fan housing.
Until now carbon filter manufacturers have given you the choice between filters which either massively stifle your fan or inefficiently remove smells. The included CarboAir filters cater to the pro grower, offering thicker beds (60mm opposed to the industry average 50mm) of coarser, higher quality carbon. This not only allows incredible air flow it removes any possible traces of smells. Alongside this ultimate duo you will receive Acoustic Ducting, insulation lined to remove any excess air movement noise from your extraction set up.
The kits are available in multiple sizes, please click the drop down to view available set ups. Use our handy guide below to figure out which is best for you.
Buy any duct fan or extraction kit and get £40 off the G.A.S Enviro Controller!
Includes Acoustic Ducting, removing unwanted air movement noise from your extraction.
Which size kit do I need for my Grow Tent?
There exists a (relatively) easy formula to work out which size extraction you need for your space, find out the volume in m3 (meters cubed) of your grow space with Width x Length x Height = Volume. Then, using that figure do, Volume x 60 = Air Movement Per Hour (this will refresh the air in your grow room every minute).
Bear in mind it's always better to over spec your fan and reduce its output with a controller, this gives you the flexibility to increase it's output to maintain optimum conditions for your plants, for example in the middle of summer.
Revolution Stratos fans have been designed specifically for the CarboAir filters and system air have gone to the trouble of measuring airflow with filter attached, please see the figures below. The drop off in airflow is much smaller than any other fan!
The extractor fan in your grow room removes hot, stale air and excess moisture from your grow room, which in turn draws fresh air in, controlling the environment and replacing CO2. If you're growing plants that have strong, unwanted odours, you're going to need to filter this air first before ducting it to an outside point. Your carbon filter attaches to your extractor fan - air gets sucked through an outer layer of mesh and through an internal layer of carbon before passing through your extraction system. It then leaves clean and free of any odours, keeping unwanted smells locked firmly inside the grow space.
Before connecting to a power supply, join the Fan and Carbon Filter together using the fast clamp, ensuring that the fan is placed so that, when powered-up, it will be drawing air through the filter. There are hanging attachments on either side of the fan to help position the fan and filter easily. Rope Ratchets make a great additional purchase: they're perfect for supporting larger items, and, hanging fans in this way helps to lower vibration and reduce noise. Always position the fan and filter high-up in your grow space, in order to remove hot air as it rises, helping to control your grow area's temperature. Place one end of the Acoustic Ducting onto the outlet side of the Fan and secure it into place using the duct clip. The ducting should then be placed so that it runs to a suitable outlet point, preferably to an outside area.
Keep the layout of your Acoustic Ducting simple, forming the shortest, straightest route to an outside area possible. Following this advice will lower air-resistance and allow you to get as close to 100% efficiency as is achievable. Ducting arrangements that are too long or have too many bends will create unnecessary noise and lower the effectiveness of your extraction. Putting a little time and effort into planning this aspect of your grow will pay dividends, helping to keep the air that your plants depend on as fresh as possible.


Does your Windows XP system takes hours to startup or shutdown? Do you often lose interest in work while waiting for your applications to load? If yes, then in nine out of ten situations the problem actually lies within the registry of your system.
The Windows XP system uses the registry to store all its critical data. All software and hardware installed on your system, access the registry to perform each and every action. Therefore, during operation, a large number of entries and values are either added to the registry or referred from it.
The windows registry was first introduced with the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. Prior to this, all configuration files were stored in the form of INI files that were located throughout the computer hard disk. This made the system slower and reduced the data access speed. With the introduction of the registry, Microsoft ensured that all system configuration files are stored in one place and also ensure that the system response time increases.
Although the Windows registry is an advantage for Windows operating systems, it is not perfect. Over time, the registry gets cluttered with a large number of incorrect and invalid entries pertaining to shared DLLs, defective installations/uninstallations, empty spaces such as registry holes, and malicious entries by viruses, Trojans, and spyware/adware. All of these entries and values cause errors in the registry, make it unstable, and increase its size. A registry full of errors tends to get corrupted and eventually leads to system failure.
Therefore, it becomes imperative for you to fix registry errors and prevent these error messages. Do you know that most of the error messages that are displayed on your PC are due to registry problems? So, if you free your registry from errors, then you can not only make your registry more stable and consistent but also improve system performance. Additionally, you can reduce the chances of malware attacks.
Now, if you think you will have to go through a complicated process of manually scanning each key in the registry using the registry editor, analyze each entry to check it for errors and clean them, then you are absolutely incorrect. Today, a larger number of third-party registry utilities are available on the Internet. These utilities are easy to download and install.
A registry utility helps you scan the entire registry for errors with just a few mouse clicks, and the utility displays the errors on the screen for you to review. You can choose between deleting all the errors automatically or reviewing each error and selecting the ones you want to rectify.
A registry utility helps you effortlessly remove obsolete and redundant information from your PC. An advanced registry utility gets deep into the registry to dig out embedded keys added to it by malware. Embedded keys are untraceable keys that malware uses to gain access to important information on your PC.
Using an advanced registry maintenance product, you can schedule periodic registry scans and backup all registry files before going ahead with any changes. Using a good registry utility, you can also defragment the registry and ensure that its files are re-indexed to ensure faster data access.
These days, registry utilities come equipped with a number of other features that enable you to perform different system performance tasks such as managing startup programs, Browser Help Objects (BHOs), program shortcuts, and Internet Explorer files.
The registry is vital for optimal performance of your PC. Therefore, it is important for you to keep your registry error free. The best and simplest way to maintain a healthy registry is to download and install a reliable and efficient registry utility on your system. Using a registry utility, you can easily scan and repair registry errors and enhance your computing experience.


Rounding out the trio are "incredibly gifted" Allison de Groot on the banjo and "virtuoso" Stash Wyslouch on the guitar, Molsky said.
The concert will feature music that's based around the old-time Southern Appalachian folk style, Molsky said, and they play a lot of dance tunes and ballads.
But he said the trio also has its own voice and interpretation, opting to do some more modern stuff, too.
"We just have a good time with the music, and we like to drag folks along with that," Molsky said, laughing.
His favorite thing about playing in Molsky's Mountain Drifters?
Molsky said it's been great to see two younger musicians develop their voices in folk music, and that it helps him with his own voice.


Learn how to make your own laminated pins & badges.
We're assuming you are capable of doing this without our help. If you can't think of a single image or idea for making a button, then go here.
Depending on the the size of the image you have and the size of the button you want to make, you may want to crop or resize the image (using computer, scanner, copy machine, etc).
The modern way to create an image is to do so using a computer and a graphics software program.
The great thing about using a computer to create your image is that you can create a large image (which can be easier to work with) and then 1. reduce the size of your working image to make it as small as you'd like and 2. easily make and print out multiple copies.
Here I am using my old "guillotine" cutting board to cut a master sheet of 16 (4 x 4) pin images. I trim the sheets, then cut them into rows, and then cut the rows into individual pieces of paper. You don't have to use a cutting board (and if you do, you'll probably want to use a more modern and less dangerous one than this). Of course, you can also just use scissors to cut out the pieces of paper. If you like straight edges, however, your going to want to use a cutting board or a ruler and razor knife. Using a cutting board seems to be the quickest and most efficient way to cut up a lot of pieces of paper. Cutting the paper pins up as precisely as you'd like may take some practice, however, so always be prepared to screw up and waste some of your paper pins during this part of the process.
Buy your own double sheets (also called "pouches") of thermal laminating plastic from an office supply store (like Staples) or a copy center (like Kinko's--now FedExKinko's). These sheets/pouches come in various thicknesses. I like to use 5 mil or 10 mil thick laminating plastic -- otherwise the little pins and badges are not strong or durable enough for my tastes. Your own preferences about this may vary, so try out various thicknesses before committing yourself to buying a box of pouches.
Here I am laying out a 9x11-inch laminating pouch with individual pieces of the pin image. I use just a touch of the glue stick to give the back of the pin image just enough stickiness to stick to the laminating plastic. I created this cardboard graph-paper board to help me layout my pin images in precisely straight rows and columns--leaving just enough space between and above each pin for the clear laminating plastic that will frame each pin. Laying the images out in straight rows and columns make the job of cutting up the laminating plastic into individual pins much easier than if each pin has to be cut out by hand.
If you don't have easy access to a laminating machine to melt and press your laminating sheets, then you will need to find a local outlet (such as Kinko's) who will do this for you (for a fee or the laminating may be included in the price of the laminating pouch).
Here I am running a sheet of badges through my own laminating machine. Notice how the "milky" laminating plastic is a lot clearer after it has gone through the laminating machine and been fused together by heat.
If you find yourself making a lot of these laminated pins and badges, you may want to get your own laminating machine. They come in various shapes, sizes, and prices. Don't rush into this. Do your homework before buying.
Here I am using my cutting board, again. This time I am trimming and cutting the laminated sheets into columns (or rows) and then cutting each column (or row) into individual badges. You will find that cutting through laminated plastic is harder than cutting through paper, but the clear plastic also makes it easier to line up your cuts. You could also cut the individual badges out by hand using scissors. Scissor-cut lines are usually less than perfectly straight...but you may actually like how that looks.
I use a small handheld mechanical paper punch to put holes in the laminating plastic. If I use one hole, the laminated badge will "dangle" from the safety pin. If I use two holes, and put the safety pin through both holes, then the pin is snuggly fastened to the clothes. Paper punches come in different sizes and make holes from 1/8-inch, to 3/16-inch to 1/4-inch. The 1/4-inch punch is the most common and easy to find, but I like to use a 3/16-inch punch for badges because the hole is smaller and doesn't require as much clear plastic above the image (i.e., gives me more choice and room). I like to use the smallest size hole punch--1/8-inch--to make the two holes for a pin. These smaller holes hold the safety pin more tightly insuring the pin won't slip sideways. The 1/8-inch hole punch, however, is the hardest size to find in retail stores.
Hand hole punchers - three different hole sizes.
When making badges, I use the paper punch to put one medium-sized round hole in the center at the top of the badge (in the the clear plastic above the image). I sometimes punch the hole off-center so the badge will hang at an angle.
When making pins, I use the paper punch to put two small-sized round holes in the clear plastic at the top of the pin. The holes should not be too close, but also not further apart then about three-quarters the length of the safety-pin you are using. You can put the safety pin on the front of the pin and pin it to the cloth or you can push the safety-pin around and through the holes (revolve it from front to back through the holes) so it is on the back of the plastic rectangle. This style holds the pin out from the cloth and some people like this style better--some find it easier to use and affix to their clothes and the safety pin stays with the laminating plastic at all times). My own preference is the regular pin type with the safety pin on the front. It's simpler and easier to assemble. Your preferences may differ and may vary depending on the pin, the audience, and the project.
All three fastening methods are illustrated in the picture below.
Safety pins come in lots of different sizes. Size 2 is the most common. I like to use size 1 for my pins and size 1 or 2 for my badges. It depends on the size of the pin or badge and other considerations. Experiment and find your own size preference. Mostly, I use silver safety pins, but I have also used brass and even enameled safety pins. I use so many safety pins, that I now buy them only in bulk quantities. They are a lot cheaper to buy in bulk than in the small packaged amounts you typically find in craft or sewing stores.
Step 6 - Wear it and hand them out!
Although the creative process is (or should be) its own reward and pleasure, wearing these pins and badges out and seeing (or imagining) the reactions of others is also fun. Most people on the planet have never or rarely seen a laminated pin or badge before, so they are often impressed by the simplicity and novelty of it. Make a bunch of pins and hand them out to family, friends, and strangers!
If you're like me, you'll like this game--you'll be thrilled to create, make and handout your own laminated images and statements as laminated badges and pins. You may also want to expand the game and 1. add these pins to your other art work or creative projects and/or 2. "package" these badges and pins up in their own little envelopes or paper folders--adding new meanings, references, and elements to your pins (and expanding this game and its possibilities). You can see some examples of the different things I have done with laminated pins by exploring what I have done with rock bands and other projects (the examples also include metal buttons I have created, too). Like all creative games, there are an infinite number of possibilities here and there will always be lots of new territory and possibilities to be explored (no matter what has been done before). If you find yourself taken with the idea of making these pins and you find yourself having lots of ideas for different ways to make these pins and different things to do with them, then welcomed to the club--this may turn out to be one of your creative games, too.


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Picking a PVC roofing system for your flat roof is a great option. Though there are pros and cons to each material you get, PVC roofing is a top quality product that can stand the test of time. Your flat roof will get at least 10 years from of this product and can possibly last up to 50 years if it is cared for correctly and weather conditions are good. The roll of material is put onto your roofing system and leaves a smooth appearance. It is best known for its strong appearance, durability, resistance against fire and moisture protectant. Because of those things, it has become a very popular choice to put on your flat roof and because it is also extremely economical.
PVC Roof Repair PVC is a commonly used plastic base roof because of its strong material, but also because it is cheaper and the product works well.
A solid option that you can make is to get your roof restored instead of replacing it. Sometimes over time, your roofing system can get worn down and begin to wear heavily in certain places. We can decide if you will need to replace your roofing system or if you are able to restore it. If you call us, we will send someone out to decide if the roof can be restored or not. Not only is this process way more economical than having an entirely new roof applied, but it also saves a ton of time and it is smarter for the environment. A roof restoration is smarter than a replacement because it doesn't contaminate the earth. A roof restoration will allow you to keep your roof and make it look new again.
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There's no doubt that healthcare has changed over the years. What has become commonplace in medicine today would have once been considered impossible - laser and robotic surgeries, organ transplants, fertility treatment, miraculous medications and more. Likewise, chiropractic treatments have reached new heights of technological advancements, the likes of which could never have been imagined decades ago. One such piece of technology - Ultralign - actually allows chiropractors to make adjustments to patients of any age - newborn to the elderly - safely, gently and comfortably while the patient is sitting in an upright position - eliminating the need for potentially uncomfortable changes in position to achieve an effective adjustment.
Ultralign is a revolutionary piece of technology that allows the chiropractor to scan your spine and immediately analyze the specific points on your body that need attention. By addressing these particular points of weakness in your body, the chiropractor can begin the process of balancing your body so that central nervous system function is greatly improved and optimal health can be achieved. Ultralign has revolutionized the chiropractic field and Advanced Family Chiropractic is among those Milwaukee chiropractors who are proud to include this state-of-the-art technology as part of our patient treatment plan.


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National Capital Area Skeptics: Jun 21 - NCAS Special Event: Maryland Premiere: "An Honest Liar"
Jun 21 - NCAS Special Event: Maryland Premiere: "An Honest Liar"
The film is now screening at the AFI DOCS documentary festival.
Note: AFI Silver advises, "Arrive early. If you are not in your seat 15 minutes before the show, we may sell it to another guest from the standby line."


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Coffee And Wine Inform and Inspire at Atelier de Fer in Pittsburgh
Howard Bryman | January 19, 2018
Atelier de Fer in Pittsburgh. Photo by Julie Kahlbaugh.
At a new establishment in Pittsburgh's Strip District called Atelier de Fer Coffee and Tea, the coffee program takes inspiration from the world of wine, where the lingua franca between the two beverages applies to customer service as much as it does to flavor and terroir.
The company, which initially launched with a wholesale roasting program out of a 300-square-foot production space in April of last year, has relocated its San Franciscan SF6 roaster into the roughly 2,700-square-foot cafe space, about 600 of which is dedicated to coffee production.
Owner Matt Marietti, who did an internship at E. & J. Gallo Winery in California while pursuing his MBA, told Daily Coffee News that he has already found wine to be an effective analogy for certain coffee customers.
Photo by Julie Kahlbaugh.
"For instance, we find that a lot of people want coffee with big flavor, but mistake the desire for big flavor and body with 'dark'," said Marietti, who might in those cases liken a fully developed Brazilian coffee to a Cabernet, or a coffee exhibiting deep, ripe fruit flavors to a zinfandel.
Elsewhere Marietti finds a pinot noir reference might help wrap one's mind around a nuanced washed Ethiopian, and it's exactly this sort of balance between general origin character and additional variables such as processing, altitude, and other conditions from year to year that inform his techniques at the SF6.
Atelier de Fer translates in French to iron workshop. Photo by Keri Allison.
"I don't think we're different from a lot of micro roasters who roast high-end coffee," he said. "We just want to develop a particular coffee to the level where it accentuates and highlights the qualities of that coffee that are inherent in its growing region, terroir, processing method, etc."
Marietti noted that while a roaster's exploration of flavor and balance is exciting, the real fun starts once an array of carefully crafted coffees is made available to a curious customer.
"It's almost always possible to find something that will both surprise and delight them — and that's what it's all about," Marietti said. "Philosophically, what may set us apart more than our roasting style is the fact that we believe that a coffee's quality should primarily be determined by [the] customer."
Green coffees sourced by way of Keffa Coffee, Cafe Imports and Farm to Roast are roasted on site for extraction on a La Marzocco FB-80 MP and other methods behind a bar where, as soon as the liquor license is approved, wine and cocktails will also be on offer. Another correlation that Marietti sees between coffee and wine is one that he hopes to avoid — the tendency for experts to dictate what is or isn't "good."
"For some time now, I think most people have realized 'good wine' is whatever wine tastes good to the person who's paying the money and ultimately drinking it, Marietti said. "We realize that great coffee and tea is about a lot more than the liquid in the cup. It's about the packaging, the people roasting, preparing and serving the coffee, the way that we treat our vendors and supplier-partners, how our café looks and smells, the type of foods we offer, customer service, the charitable causes we support — all of those things combine to inform the total experience, and ultimately how enjoyable that coffee is."
Photo by Keri Allison.
Atelier de Fer is open now at 2002 Smallman Street in Pittsburgh, and plans on holding a grand opening event sometime in the spring, safely after the liquor license comes through.
Tags: Atelier de Fer, Cafe Imports, E and J Gallo, Farm to Roast, Keffa Coffee, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, San Franciscan, wine


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Q: Free variable in GHCi debugger In the GHC user manual GHCI debugger section, it is stated:

GHCi has provided bindings for the free variables of the expression on which the breakpoint was placed (a, left, right), and additionally a binding for the result of the expression (_result).

Thus, the free variables here are a, left, right.
How come the variable as is not a free variable?

A: The breakpoint was placed at line two which reads
qsort (a:as) = qsort left ++ [a] ++ qsort right

but the breakpoint will be on the expression on the right of the =, as it says:
Breakpoint 0 activated at qsort.hs:2:15-46

so that's characters 15-46 - the right hand side. as doesn't appear on the right hand side, so that's why it's not a free variable of that expression.

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Q: How to use fontawesome-icon component in bootstrap-select component in vue app? I would like to use the font-awesome-icon component in a b-form-select-option component in my vue app.
  <b-form-select id="icon-select" v-model="selected">
    <b-form-select-option :value="coffee"><font-awesome-icon :icon="['fas', 'coffee']" /></b-form-select-option>
    <b-form-select-option :value="user-secret"><font-awesome-icon :icon="['fas', 'user-secret']" /></b-form-select-option>
  </b-form-select>

<script>
    import { library } from '@fortawesome/fontawesome-svg-core'
    import { faUserSecret, faCoffee } from '@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons'
    library.add(faUserSecret, faCoffee);

      export default  {
        name: 'rooms-vue',

        props: [],
        data () {
          return {
            selected: null,
        }
      }
</script>

The code looks (condensed) as above. The icons are not being display. What am I missing out?
Until now, I have found e.g. this thread:
Font Awesome Icons not loading as expected in Option List (But are when selected)
But as far as I understand, this is not the suggested way in the fortawesome specs.


Orthodox icon of Saint Dorotheus of Gaza (Dorotheos, Icon of 12 cent. Monastery of Doinysiou Mount Athos.
"The Holy Abba Dorotheus was a disciple of St John the Prophet in the Palestinian monastery of Abba Seridus in the sixth century. In his youth he had zealously studied secular science. "When I sought worldly knowledge," wrote the abba, "it was very difficult at first. When I would come to take a book, I was like a man about to touch a wild beast. When I forced myself to study, then God helped me, and diligence became such a habit that I did not know what I ate, what I drank, whether I had slept, nor whether I was warm or not.
I was oblivious to all this while reading. I could not be dragged away by my friends for meals, nor would I even talk with them while I was absorbed in reading. When the philosopher let us go, I went home and washed, and ate whatever was prepared for me. After Vespers, I lit a lamp and continued reading until midnight." So absorbed was Abba Dorotheus in his studies at that time. He devoted himself to monastic activity with an even greater zeal.
Upon entering the monastery, he says in his tenth Instruction, he decided that his study of virtue ought to be more fervent than his occupation with secular science had been. For ten years Abba Dorotheus was cell-attendant for St John the Prophet (Feb. 6). He was happy to serve the Elder in this obedience, even kissing the door to his cell with the same feeling as another might bow down before the holy Cross.
Distressed that he was not fulfilling the word of St Paul that one must enter the Kingdom of Heaven through many tribulations (Acts 14:22), Abba Dorotheus revealed this thought to the Elder. St John replied, "Do not be sad, and do not allow this to distress you. You are in obedience to the Fathers, and this is a fitting delight to the carefree and calm." Besides the Fathers at the monastery of Abba Seridus, St Dorotheus visited and listened to the counsels of other great ascetics of his time, among whom was Abba Zosima.
After the death of St John the Prophet, when Abba Barsanuphius took upon himself complete silence, St Dorotheus left the monastery of Abba Seridus and founded another monastery, the monks of which he guided until his own death. Abba Dorotheus wrote 21 Discourses, several Letters, and 87 Questions with written Answers by Sts Barsanuphius the Great and John the Prophet.
In manuscript form are 30 Talks on Asceticism, and written counsels of Abba Zosima. The Discourses of Abba Dorotheus are preliminary books for entering upon the path of spiritual action. The simple advice, how to proceed in this or that instance, together with a most subtle analysis of thoughts and stirrings of soul provide guidance for anyone who resolves to read the works of Abba Dorotheus. Monks who begin to read this book, will never part from it throughout their life.The works of Abba Dorotheus are to be found in every monastery library and are constantly reprinted. Dorotheus died ca. 560.


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Rhulani Safari Lodge, situated in Madikwe Game Reserve, is set along a crest with commanding stunning vistas of Madikwe. Rhulani Safari Lodge offers 5 star luxury accommodation in a malaria free environment. Early morning and late afternoon game drives will give you the opportunity to view a wide variety of wildlife species, including the legendary Big 5 mammals.
All accounts to be cleared at guest's arrival.
Rates are per person sharing per night.
One extra bed (stretcher bed) for a child up to 15 years can be added;Children under the age of 6 years stay free of charge;Children between 6 and 15 years pay 50% of the adult rate when sharing the room with two adults.
2 game drives of 3-3.5 hours each in an open game viewer, accompanied by a qualified ranger.
Complimentary sundowners on game drive.
Lunch on your day of arrival (upon request).
Pick-up and drop-off at Madikwe's Western airstrip.
Rhulani Safari Lodge - Luxury private chalet features a King size bed or 2 single beds with mosquito net (curtain), possibility to add a bed (stretcher bed) for one child up to 15 years, full ensuite bathroom with inside and outside shower and bathtub, Nespresso coffee machine with tea & coffee, mini bar fridge, mini safe, hangers, hairdryer, climate control air-conditioning, morso fireplace, private deck with 2 deck chairs, private plunge pool, wifi Internet connection, international power plug and adapters.
Madikwe is one of the largest game reserves in South Africa. The reserve is well known for its abundant wildlife (including the "Madikwe Top 10") and diversity of habitats, ranging from the perennial Marico River, to its large open plains, woodlands and steep cliffs, to the Dwarsberg Mountains which stretch across the southern border.
All private guest lodges offer visitors a unique and personalised adventure in the real African bush, going every extra mile to ensure their Madikwe memories linger for years to come. There are no day-visitor facilities in Madikwe and the reserve is only open to those who have made a booking at one of the lodges, which ensures that all guests are able to enjoy an exclusive safari experience.


Oregon State missed every three pointer in the first half and only made seven shots in the first 20 minutes. The No. 7 Beavers suffered just their fourth loss of the season and their first road loss all year. Stanford tops Oregon State, 61-44.
Redshirt sophomore Destiny Slocum led the team with 23 points. Unfortunately for the Beavs, Slocum was the only player in double figures.
Sophomores Taya Corosdale and Aleah Goodman played a combined 65 minutes and missed 12 shots between the two of them.
In 11 minutes off the bench, senior Joanna Grymek hit all three of her shots and scored eight points.
Only five players scored for the Beavers against No. 11 Stanford. Along with Slocum and Grymek, Oregon State got six points from junior Mikayla Pivec, senior Katie McWilliams scored five and junior Madison Washington put in one bucket off the bench for two points.
Overall, the Beavers shot 28.6 percent from the floor. Stanford (19-3, Pac-12 9-2) didn't shoot much better at 35.8 percent, but they didn't need to on Friday night.
The Cardinal were led by sophomore Kiana Williams' 18 points and senior Alanna Smith's 17 points. Stanford dominated in second chance points with a margin of 17-4 over OSU.
Oregon State (19-4, 9-2) will have a chance to get right on Sunday in Berkeley, where the Beavs will battle Cal. Oregon hammered the Golden Bears on Friday.


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And the Award for Best PG Family Christmas Movie of All-Time Goes to…
Photo Credit: Getty
By Dan Andros
The website Ranker.com uses interactive lists to help rank things, and it looks like (so far, anyway) there's a clear winner for best family family Christmas movie of all-time, and the award goes to: Elf, starring Will Ferrell.
While the Ranker list included modern favorites like the Home Alone movies and The Polar Express, it initially appeared to be lacking some older hits (check out the full results HERE). Fans have started to add in classics like It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street to the list, and we at Faithwire decided to put together a roundup of some of our favorite family-friendly holiday films:
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
We'd watch this Peanuts favorite for the soundtrack alone, but it also offers an important lesson on the true reason for the season.
Charles Dickens' timeless redemption tale proves that it is never too late for a second chance.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1967)
While there have been many adaptions of this Dr. Seuss masterpiece over the years, including a 2000 live action version starring Jim Carrey, we remain partial to the animated original.
Elf (2003)
There's a good reason it's darn near impossible to get through the holiday season without hearing someone quote one (or many) of elf Buddy's endearing witticisms. After all, who doesn't love to smile?
Home Alone (1990)
An all-to-important reminder that, no matter how crazy they may drive us, there is nothing more important than family.
Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Only Tim Burton could combine the joy of Christmas and the spookiness of Halloween with such festive flair.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
We laugh. We cry. We learn that every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings. But, most importantly, we are reminded just how blessed we are to be alive.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Aesthetically speaking, has there ever been a better movie Santa than Edmund Gwenn?
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
The stop-motion animatic version of the beloved Christmas story has an enduring charm, and Burl Ives' narration is the cherry on top.
The Polar Express (2004)
Who hasn't dreamed of hopping aboard the North Pole-bound locomotive with a hot coco in hand and hearing the sweet sound of Santa's bell?
It's hard to decide which is cooler: Finding out your dad is Santa Claus, or having Tim Allen be your dad.
White Christmas (1954)
The singing and dancing talents of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney are too good to resist in this World War II-era classic.
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Each day, children are invited to participate in Collective Worship. This varies throughout the week but is led by both children and staff.
On a Monday, children have the opportunity to learn about the Gospel of the week as a whole school. This is led by Mrs Blanch and the Chaplaincy Team.
On a Tuesday, the children pray through hymns and they learn hymns that are appropriate to the liturgical time of year.
On a Wednesday, children worship within their Key Stages and they learn about a Gospel value. These values are chosen each term by the children through a voting system.
On a Thursday, collective worship takes place within their classrooms and is led by a group of children from that class based on our prayer progression throughout the school.
Friday is a day where we thank God for the many achievements we have had this week in our Celebration Assembly.
The Friends of Saint Gregory's School purchased new prayer books for the children.
The School Council had a competition to write a School Prayer, which could be added to the prayer book.
The prayer that was chosen was written by Leah Brooke Year Six.
The Diocese inspected the school in the Autumn term of 2016 and found us to be Outstanding. Below is the report in full.
Please CLICK HERE or the below link to view our RE Inspection - Denominational Report and any other Important Documents/Policies or other information you need. It has all been alphabetised so you should be able to find what you are looking for relatively easy.
If however you need some assistance please do not hesitate in contacting the School Office as we are happy to point you in the right direction.


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Q: How to parse Json in scala I want to know how to parse JSON
I am trying to parse json in scala.
But I do not know how to parse
Is there any better way?
key is numbered sequentially from 1
I use circe library...
Thanks
{
  "1": {
    "name": "hoge",
    "num": "60"
  },
  "2": {
    "name": "huga",
    "num": "100"
  },
  "3": {
    "name": "hogehuga",
    "num": "10"
  },
}

A: Assuming you have a string like this (note that I've removed the trailing comma, which is not valid JSON):
val doc = """
{
  "1": {
    "name": "hoge",
    "num": "60"
  },
  "2": {
    "name": "huga",
    "num": "100"
  },
  "3": {
    "name": "hogehuga",
    "num": "10"
  }
}
"""

You can parse it with circe like this (assuming you've added the circe-jawn module to your build configuration):
scala> io.circe.jawn.parse(doc)
res1: Either[io.circe.ParsingFailure,io.circe.Json] =
Right({
  "1" : {
    "name" : "hoge",
    "num" : "60"
  },
  "2" : {
    "name" : "huga",
    "num" : "100"
  },
  "3" : {
    "name" : "hogehuga",
    "num" : "10"
  }
})

In circe (and some other JSON libraries), the word "parse" is used to refer to transforming strings into a JSON representation (in this case io.circe.Json). It's likely you want something else, like a map to case classes. In circe this kind of transformation to non-JSON-related Scala types is called decoding, and might look like this:
scala> import io.circe.generic.auto._
import io.circe.generic.auto._

scala> case class Item(name: String, num: Int)
defined class Item

scala> io.circe.jawn.decode[Map[Int, Item]](doc)
res2: Either[io.circe.Error,Map[Int,Item]] = Right(Map(1 -> Item(hoge,60), 2 -> Item(huga,100), 3 -> Item(hogehuga,10)))

You can of course decode this JSON into many different Scala representations—if this doesn't work for you please expand your question and I'll update the answer.


Passenger Fares | Virtu Ferries Ltd.
Passengers travelling with vehicles must check in one and a half hours prior to departure. Embarkation may be refused to passengers and vehicles arriving after the set time.
Passengers are to be seated in areas of the vessel as indicated by the Crew.
Baggage – passengers may take to their seats or allotted places only one item of hand luggage of not more than H 37cm x W 45cm x L 25cm in measure and 5 Kg in weight. All other luggage to be deposited by the passengers in the storage place reserved on the vessel as indicated by the vessel's crew. Maximum 3 pieces of baggage per person. Any one piece of baggage must not exceed H 50cm x W 40cm x L 80cm (170 linear cm). Excess Baggage: A charge of € 20.00 per piece applies. The Compnay is not responsible for loss or wilfull damage to luggage. In the interest of safety, the Company may destroy any unaccompanied baggage or luggage left behind after disembarkation.
Drivers are to ensure vehicle documents are in order.
Passenger and vehicle tickets that are not utilised on the date of travel are not refundable and cannot be utilised on another date.
Passengers are advised to read the contract of carriage and boarding conditions which are included in the passenger tickets and on the boarding passes respectively.
Delay / Cancellation / Rerouting – The company reserves the right to delay, cancel or reroute the sailing of the vessel without prior notice whether on the outbound or inbound journey, if this is required for safety or technical reasons or due to force majeure. In the event of cancellations, the Company shall refund the unutilized portion of the ticket but shall in no circumstances whatsoever be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage caused thereby and will not accept any claim to reimburse any supplementary expenses.
Scheduled timings are for normal sea conditions.
The Company reserves the right to introduce a fuel surcharge from time to time without prior notice.
Virtu Ferries Conditions of Contract apply. These may be viewed at Virtu Ferries offices or www.virtuferries.com and any authorized Travel Agent.


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You might want to check out their makeup. I stopped by Big Lots at lunch to look for some goodies for Halloween bags and found TONS of makeup at 50% of the drugstore price. It was mostly Cover Girl, Maybelline, and NYC but I also spotted L'oreal and Sally Hanson. It's in a special section of drugstore closeouts and not with the other makeup.