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Change History of GAMESS
Note that the version is not a number, but rather a date printed in the box appearing at the top of output files. This changes periodically when some new scientific capability appears. The weekly or even daily source code changes to fix bugs, support new machines, or add minor scientific capabilities are not noted here.
Release Notes:
Release beyond Sept 30th, 2017 are now available at:
Sept 30, 2017:
OpenMP threaded RI-MP2 (energy) - see tests/rimp2omp for usage examples.
OpenMP threaded EFP Charge Transfer (energy) - see tests/efp-mpiomp for usage examples.
OpenMP threaded MAKEFP - see tests/efp-mpiomp/makefp for usage examples.
QMC-EFMO interface between QMCPACK and GAMESS - see tools/qmc_efmo/README for more information.
Apr 20, 2017:
GPU-accelerated resolution of the identity (RI) approximation for RHF (energy and gradients) or UHF (energy) based MP2 calculations is added to LIBCCHEM. See new input group $CCHEMRI in INPUT.DOC for more details. Input examples are available in the libcchem/tests/rimp2Tests folder.
Aug 18, 2016:
Changes to solvent models can be found in EFP2 (where the exchange repulsion for EFP2/quantum systems is coded, and for which a R^(-7) term is added to the dispersion energy and gradient), and in PCM which can be used with multireference perturbation theory. For heavy element chemistry, the LUT-IOTC method allows quick and accurate energy and gradient calculations, for all ab initio runs, with Sapporo bases provided for all 6th row elements. There are substantial improvements made to the bonding analysis using Singular Value Decomposition orbitals, such as bond orders and energy breakdowns. FMO calculations now include the following: UMP2 and DFTB energy and gradient; Hessians, IR, Raman for RHF/FMO3, ROHF, DFT, and FMO/FDD; PCM solvation with ROHF, UHF, and DFTB; SCZV gradient terms for FMO3, DFTB, DFTB3; use of ECP potentials; RATTLE in MD, and IRC runs. The ZAPT2 energy has been added to libcchem.
Dec 5, 2014:
Analytic hessians for UHF, R-DFT, and U-DFT are implemented. Chemical bonding analyses include Valence Virtual Orbitals following RHF (and DFT), ROHF, GVB, and MCSCF calculations, forming atomic- or split-localized orbitals, and localization of the external orbital space. Single and multi-reference CEPA, ACPF, and AQCC correlation energies may be computed. Frequency dependent alpha and beta polarizabilities may be obtained for DFT cases. Solvation modeling changes include EFP discrete solvation for CI functions and the CMIRS continuum model. Density-functional tight-binding (DFTB) calculations may be performed (energy and gradients). Major new FMO capabilities are fully accurate gradients for R-DFT, ROHF, and FMO-DFTB, approximate gradient for U-DFT, FMO hessians for RHF and UHF (with IR or Raman spectra), and computation of UTDDFT energies. Multiple open shell FMO fragments may now be used in single reference methods. Dual basis FMO is available (FMO/AP). SIMOMM is interfaced with FMO (FMO/MM).
May 1, 2013:
Several new electron correlation treatments are added: Correlation Energy Extrapolation by Intrinsic Scaling (CEEIS) for excited states, Multi-reference perturbation theory for Occupation Restricted Multiple Active Space (ORMAS) references, and the Clusters in Molecules (CIM) approach for large molecule coupled cluster energies. Diabatic potential surfaces can be obtained at the MCSCF and multi-reference perturbation levels. Solvent model changes include the use of EFP or PCM models with spin-flip TD-DFT, dispersion in the EFP2 method, and the use of PCM with semi-empirical MOPAC wavefunctions. Spin-restricted "constrained UHF" (CUHF) open shell SCF calculations are possible. The EFMO model (Effective Fragment Potential version of Fragment MO theory) contains many improvements, including dispersion, charge transfer, exchange repulsion, and charge penetration terms, and may be used for fragments connected by covalent bonds, with multilayer capability and frozen domains. The Fragment MO method has fully accurate gradients for RHF and UHF, gradients for PCM with MP2, and an energy analysis for EFP water solvent interactions. Gas phase energy calculations may use h & i Gaussian basis functions, and thus any member of the correlation consistent or polarization consistent basis sets.
The C++ add-on program "libcchem" now permits evaluation of the closed shell MP2 and closed shell CCSD(T) energy on GPUs.
May 1, 2012:
Technical improvements such as Z-vector solutions to the MCSCF response equation solver mean that state-averaged MCSCF gradients or NACME vectors are available, for CAS-SCF and ORMAS. The state-averaging weights may be dynamically adjusted. The multi-reference calculations (MCSCF, MRMP, and MRCI) are interfaced to the MPQC program to obtain PT2-R12 corrections. Valence Virtual Orbitals (for example, useful for starting MCSCF) are available for all elements to Xenon. The VVOs may also be used to speedup up charge-transfer in EFP2 calculations. The FMO program's fully analytic gradient can be used with EFP particles present. Changes to the DFT program include the availability of M11 functionals, and two photon absorption cross-sections during TD-DFT. The source code for the VB2000 valence bond program is now included, and compiled by default on some machines.
August 11, 2011:
Solvation model changes include implementation of the SMD parameterization for continuum solvation. The EFP discrete solvation model and the PCM, COSMO, and SMD continuum models are fully integrated with all MP2 and TDDFT gradient codes. QM/EFP energy analysis is possible. Excited state calculations can be performed by spin-flip of open shell references at the CIS and TDDFT levels, for nuclear gradients. The Tamm/Dancoff approximation to TDDFT calculations is enabled. Conical intersections may be found on MCSCF or TDDFT potential surfaces. The QuanPol program, including polarizable aqueous solvation, is provided for QM/MM or MM calculations such as MD simulations. Accuracy for the closed shell Fragment Molecular Orbital gradients is improved, and geometrically frozen domains can be used. The Local Response Dispersion correction for DFT calculations may be evaluated. Sapporo-family basis sets for all-electron scalar relativity are offered for the first 5 atomic periods.
A C++ program "libcchem" permitting closed shell Hartree-Fock computations by GPU processors is provided as an option.
October 1, 2010:
The EFP solvation program has been extended to TD-DFT gradients. The PCM solvation program has been extended to open shell MP2 gradients. The COSMO solvation program has been extensively revamped, and works for RHF, UHF, and ROHF references at the HF, DFT, and MP2 levels. Relativistic codes added are the Infinite Order Two Component tranformation for scalar effects, and the ability to generate the density matrix and properties for spin-orbit coupled states, along with a much wider range of Model Core Potential basis sets. TDDFT excitation energies can now use all available metaGGA functionals. The semi-empirical RM1 parameterization has been added. FMO changes include the EFMO method (a merger of EFP and FMO) and more accurate gradient calculation. A very efficient resolution of the identity approximation for RHF or UHF based MP2 calculations is added. A special program for integral evaluation and closed shell Fock matrix construction on GPUs is provided, and support for compilation under Windows.
March 25, 2010:
New DFT functionals are allowed: the B97/HCTH family, range separated functionals CAM-B3LYP and the wB97 family, and revised TPSS and M08-type metaGGAs. Additional Coupled-Cluster calculations are the excitation energy left-eigenstate triples corrected CR-EOML, and EA-EOM or IP-EOM methods for electron affinities and ionization potentials. PCM solvation calculations can use heterogenous dielectrics, gradients are allowed for closed shell MP2 and closed shell TD-DFT calculations, and FIXPVA tesselation works for all PCM options. Gas phase TD-DFT and ground state PCM nuclear gradients have been enabled in the Fragment Molecular Orbital (FMO) method, in addition to the calculation of molecular orbitals and their energies for the whole system (FMO/F). An energy decomposition analysis using localized orbitals can be made, for very general wavefunction types in each subsystem.
Special attention has been paid to simplification of the compilation process, particularly for high end machines and Infiniband clusters, together with improvements in the DDI messaging layer.
January 12, 2009:
The continuum PCM and the discrete EFP solvation models have been updated, along with the PCM/EFP interface, with a new PCM tesselation providing very accurate nuclear gradients. Non-adiabatic coupling matrix elements between different MCSCF state-averaged states of the same spin can be evaluated. The DFT program includes the TPSS meta-GGA family of functionals, and solvation effects on vertical TD-DFT excitation energies can be found using either PCM or EFP models. Fragment Molecular Orbital (FMO) improvements include FMO/TD-DFT and FMO/TD-DFT/PCM, increased accuracy in nuclear gradients, the use of MCPs, and the Adaptive Frozen Orbital (AFO) alternative fragmentation. A program for the calculation of SCF/DFT, MP2, and/or CCSD energies by the divide+conquer method is included.
April 11, 2008:
The DFT program now permits the use of many additional GGA and meta-GGA functionals, such as M06. The TD-DFT code will compute nuclear gradients for singlets, runs in parallel, and excited states for a UHF reference can now be generated. Both ground and excited state DFT calculations can use Lebedev or the "standard grid 1" grids. A parallel MP2 energy and gradient program for closed shell references which stores all quantities on disk storage (rather than in distributed memory) has been added.High spin open shell coupled cluster energies can be obtained, including the novel triples correction CC(2,3), for spin-restricted references. The GMCQDPT (general reference multiconfigurational quasi-degenerate perturbation theory) code allows 2nd order energies to be found for ORMAS and other non-complete MCSCF wavefunctions. An automated procedure for extrapolation to full CI energies, the Correlation Energy Extrapolation by Intrinsic Scaling procedure, is included. Changes to the EFP solvation model include treatment of open shells, improved MD, and Ewald sums. The Vibrational SCF (VSCF) program is now capable of working in internal coordinates for increased accuracy, and can utilize "group" parallel computation. Thermochemical data can be computed using the G3(MP2,CCSD(T)) method.
March 24, 2007:
Analytic gradients are now provided for Model Core Potentials (MCP). The Fragment Molecular Orbital (FMO) method now includes 3-body MP2 computations and the pair interaction energy decomposition analysis (PIEDA). FMO has also been interfaced to the Effective Fragment Potential solvation model. The VSCF method for anharmonicity can compute combination bands, and generate its potential surface in internal coordinates. The density functional program has been extended to excited states through the TD-DFT procedure, and the number of ground state functionals is greatly increased. The EFP model's screening has been extended to higher order, and to its polarization. The ORMAS CI code has been enabled for parallel computation. The NEO option has improvements to allow computing positron wavefunctions.
September 7, 2006:
Parallel computation of the closed shell CCSD or CCSD(T) energy is now enabled. The speed of MCSCF analytic hessians is greatly improved, and the ability to compute ORMAS-type MCSCF hessians is added. The minimum energy crossing point between two surfaces (different space and/or spin symmetry) can now be located. The Nuclear-Electron Orbital method (NEO) for treating nuclei quantum mechanically may be chosen as a compile-time option, for nuclear computations at the HF, MP2, CI, or MCSCF levels. The ful model for the Surface Volume Polarization for Electrostatics method of continuum solvation is implemented. The Elongation Method for polymer growth is included. Localized orbital analysis of molecular hyperpolarizabilities may be performed.
These changes are based on the third version of the Distributed Data Interface (DDI), supporting "node-replicated" data structures, stored in SystemV shared memory.
February 22, 2006:
The left eigenstate's method of moments perturbative triples correction, CR-CCSD(T)_L is included. Analytic computation of Raman and HyperRaman spectra for RHF is possible. Analytic gradients for the multi-layer solvent model EFP + PCM have been implemented. The Fragment MO method now can be used together with the PCM solvation model. An extensive library of model core potentials and basis sets has been provided.
June 27, 2005:
ZAPT2 parallel analytic gradients for open shell ROHF references may now be computed. A determinant based multireference perturbation theory program is provided, using direct CI techniques. Charge transfer and disperson terms are added to the EFP2 model, together with a more efficient exchange repulsion gradient. All Effective Fragment Potential computations may now be executed in parallel. The Coupled Cluster program permits the computation of CCSD(TQ) energies, and generation of the density matrix for CCSD or EOM-CCSD states. The Surface and Volume Polarization for Electrostatics continuum solvation model is included. The Fragment Molecular Orbital scheme has been generalized to a multi-level treatment of different fragments, and extended to include MCSCF and Coupled Cluster computations. Two families of systematic basis sets have been provided, namely the Polarization Consistent and Correlation Consistent sets.
November 22, 2004:
Two new codes for faster AO two electron integral evaluation are available, using rotated axis techniques to do s,p,d,L integrals, and precursor Hermite transfer equations for other high angular momentum cases. The accuracy of the TEI programs has been improved. The QFMM code has been extended to computation of nuclear gradients. The Quadratic Force Field approximation has been added to reduce time requirements for computation of anharmonic frequencies by vibrational SCF.
May 19, 2004:
Analytic hessians for full active space MCSCF wavefunctions are now coded, and enabled for scalable parallel calculation. EOM-CCSD excitation energies, and novel triples corrections to these, may be obtained for RHF references. The Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM) for solvent computations has been generalized for use by all SCF wavefunctions and their DFT counterparts, and now defaults to Conductor PCM with Area Scaling tesselation. The PCM interface with the EFP model has also been extended to all SCF types. The Fragment Molecular Orbital (FMO) method for the computation of very large molecules by linked computations of its subunits is included, for RHF or DFT energies and gradient, or MP2 energies.
This version of GAMESS is constructed on top of the second version of the Distributed Data Interface (DDI). The new DDI is optimized for SMP clusters, using SystemV memory calls to implement distributed memory operations inside nodes, with network messaging between nodes. Support for processor subgroups is also included in DDI version two. The installation procedure for GAMESS now has a new, separate step for the compilation of DDI. Some systems may require reconfiguration to permit large SystemV memory allocations.
December 12, 2003:
Parallel computation of the CIS energy and its gradient for RHF references is possible. Relativistic quantum chemistry using a third order Douglas-Kroll transformation for the inclusion of scalar effects is included, along with the ability to compute Spin-Orbit Coupling with Model Core Potentials. Numerical differentiation of any of the available energy values to obtain the nuclear gradient or the nuclear hessian has been coded. An NMR program for RHF wavefunctions is also included.
July 3, 2003:
A distributed memory parallel UMP2 energy and gradient code is now available. The Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM) solvation model now offers accurate nuclear gradients, allowing for PCM geometry searches. Finally, Model Core Potential (MCP) integrals are added, permitting energy calculations with correctly shaped valence orbitals.
January 14, 2003:
Occupationally Restricted Multiple Active Space (ORMAS) can be used as the CI step of MCSCF orbital optimizations, with fewer determinants than FORS (CAS-SCF).
June 20, 2002:
Closed shell reference coupled-cluster energies such as the standard CCSD and CCSD(T) models, and the completely renormalized CC-SD(T) model for bond breaking systems may be computed.
February 16, 2002:
The nuclear gradient for UMP2 wavefunctions may now be computed in serial fashion. Determinant-based direct second order CI computation is also available.
September 6, 2001:
The Optimal Parameter Quantum Fast Multipole Method is included for fast RHF, ROHF, and UHF Fock builds in large molecules. The multi-reference MCQDPT peturbation theory code has been enabled for parallel execution. A general determinental CI program permitting arbitrary specification of the space products has been added. A Jacobi rotation program for MCSCF orbital optimization is also included.
June 25, 2001:
A grid-based Density Functional Theory (DFT) for energy and gradients has been implemented. Spin-orbit coupling using MultiConfigurational Quasi-Degenerate Perturbation Theory (SO-MCQDPT) version has also been included. The RESC integrals can optionally use the uncontracted primitive basis set during resolution of the identity steps.
October 25, 2000:
The determinant CI step during MCSCF calculations can now exploit Abelian point group symmetry. The IEF solver for PCM calculations has been added to the original BEM solver, for more accurate PCM gradients. The energy can be computed for the solvation model of EFP explicit waters surrounded by a PCM continuum. Raman intensities can be predicted.
March 25, 2000:
The effective fragment potential methodology is extended to permit modeling of a system joined by covalent bonding to the ab initio region. Vibrational anharmonic corrections (VSCF) may be obtained. The analytic gradient for the RESC and NESC relativistic corrections has been programmed.
January 10, 2000:
A fully general spin-orbit coupling package (1 or 2 electron operator, arbitrary spin states, any active space dimension) is included. Two options for inclusion of other spin-independent relativistic effects are implemented, namely Nakajima's RESC and Dyall's NESC schemes for elimination of small components. Multireference perturbation theory permits computation of reference function weight, and energy analysis.
June 6, 1999:
A highly scalable parallel MP2 gradient program, based on distributed memory storage, is included. The open shell second order perturbation energy correction known as ZAPT is implemented, and computations in a pure spherical harmonic variational space are now possible.
This version introduces the Distributed Data Interface (DDI), a parallel library supporting distribution of large matrices across all CPUs. DDI replaces the TCGMSG library, with the DDI source codes distributed with the GAMESS program. As part of this change, GAMESS will build for parallel execution on all Unix systems, although the resulting binary can still be run on just one CPU if desired.
December 1, 1998:
The effective core potential (ECP) integrals are rewritten for speed, extension to spdfg basis sets, and to include analytic hessian computation. Automatic generation of Delocalized Coordinates (DLC) for large molecules is provided.
May 6, 1998:
A direct implementation of full CI using a determinantal basis may be used for the CI optimization step within MCSCF calculations.
January 6, 1998:
The full Breit-Pauli spin-orbit coupling operator may be used with a general active space, for singlet-triplet couplings only.
March 18, 1997:
The Polarizable Continuum Model developed at the University of Pisa for treatment of solvation effects is included for RHF and MCSCF wavefunctions, allowing computation of the nuclear gradient and solution phase polarizabilities.
October 31, 1996:
Multiconfiguration Quasidegenerate perturbation theory (MCQDPT) energy corrections for MCSCF wavefunctions can be evaluated to second order. The analytic gradient for CI wavefunctions based on RHF orbitals is implemented.
September 11, 1996:
The Effective Fragment Potential model for the treatment of weak intermolecular interactions is released. A standard EFP for the treatment of aqueous solvent effects is built into the program.
June 22, 1996:
The quasi-Newton orbital optimizer is extended to treat MCSCF functions. MP2 gradients now allow frozen core orbitals to be present.
November 22, 1995:
Analytic gradients for closed shell MP2 can be computed. CONOPT, a new geometry search scheme for locating saddle points is implemented. Two algorithms for tracing gradient extremals on the potential energy surface are included. Morokuma decomposition is enhanced, in particular to allow up to ten monomers.
July 26, 1995:
The quasi-Newton SCF (SOSCF) convergence procedure is extended to include ROHF and all GVB wavefunctions. The DIIS option for GVB is also enhanced.
March 10, 1995:
An approximate second order SCF (SOSCF) method is used for convergence of RHF wavefunctions. Analytic hessian computation now includes IR intensities and the optional computation of the polarizability tensor. The Huckel guess for ECP basis sets is improved.
February 1, 1995:
The Morokuma decomposition of dimer interaction energies is implemented. The spin-orbit coupling code now forms and diagonalizes the spin-orbit Hamiltonian matrix, yielding total energy levels. There is also an option for a simplistic scan of a potential energy surface.
November 17, 1994:
The Dynamic Reaction Coordinate, which is a classical trajectory on the ab initio potential surface, can be computed.
August 11, 1994:
Time dependent Hartree-Fock is added, permitting the analytic computation of the frequency dependent polarizability, and first and second hyperpolarizabilities, for closed shell wavefunctions. These relate to many interesting NLO properties, including the electro-optic Pockels effect.
July 22, 1994:
A spdfg gradient package replaces the former analytic gradient integrals, and runs 3-5 times faster than the former code. The localized charge decomposition (LCD) model permits analysis of energy contributions from each Ruedenberg type localized orbital.
Older versions going back to 1984 can be inferred by looking at the source code file GAMESS.SRC, for the string "new date in box in honor of ..." in the change history.


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Feria del Caballo; April/May: See horses show off their fancy footwork at dressage competitions, watch polo players in action and observe daily equestrian parades during this seven-day horse-centric fair in Jerez.
La Tomatina; August: This tomato-throwing Valencian festival, essentially a giant food fight, is one you are probably familiar with. Thanks to its photogenic nature, pictures of the event in Buñol are plastered across global media every summer.
Festival of San Fermín; July: The small Pyrenees town of Pamplona packs in the revellers for this nine-day festival. The high point for many is the daily running of the bulls, during which six horned beasts are let loose on the streets.
La Mercè; September: The feast day for the Virgin Mary is the last big hurrah of the summer and Barcelona's biggest bash. It's a public holiday, which means all city residents have time to get in on the celebrations, which most famously include castells (human pyramids) and the correfoc (literally 'fire run'), during which people dressed as devils let off fireworks and bangers on the streets.

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North West Counties League Division One
Chadderton 0
FC Oswestry Town 1
A Jack Harris strike on the hour was enough to give Town all three points on the road at Chadderton on Saturday and giving them back-to-back wins.
The win – Town's 10th of the season – keeps the Park hall men within 10 points of AFC Blackpool in sixth spot albeit having played three games more.
Harris's goal sealed a classic away win for Oswestry who have finally found their feet under the management duo Richard Williams-Cooke and Ryan Butcher.
They will look to keep the pressure on the top six when they travel to Eccleshall on Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.
Welsh National League (Wrexham Area)
Premier Division
Chirk AAA 2
Buckley Town 3
In a game of two halves it was Buckley who came out on top with a last-minute winner in a dramatic top of the table clash at Holyhead Road on Saturday.
Chirk took the lead on the half hour mark when Chris Bennion cut in from the right to deliver a great ball for Matthew Woods to tap in from close range.
Chirk looked like they had wrapped up the points on the hour mark when leading scorer Louie Middlehurst put them further ahead when he shot home after a goalmouth scramble.
However, the Bucks had other ideas when Luke Blizard pulled a goal back with 20 minutes remaining. It was looking ominous for Chirk with the away side putting the Colliers under some real pressure.
They got their deserved equaliser with five minutes left through Paul Keenan and it took a fantastic 25-yard free kick from Jake Roberts in the last minute to seal the points for the away side.
A disappointing end to the game for Chirk, who drop into fourth place and will have to pick themselves up for their big Welsh Trophy game at Llanrug next week.
A big bonus will be the return of key defender Jake Ellison who missed the game through suspension.
However both Liam Sklenar and Lewis Clamp miss out with both being cup-tied for the clash which kick-.
In the Welsh National League Reserve Division, Chirk's second string picked up a point in a six-goal thriller but will be disappointed to have missed out on all three points.
Chirk raced into a three-goal lead with two goals from Donal McKenna and an own goal but Mold fought back and equalised with the last kick of the game.
The reserves are without a fixture on Saturday.
West Midlands Regional League
Bilston Town Community 3
Ellesmere Rangers 2
Rangers's miserable run of form after a bright start to the season continued when they lost out to Bilston on Saturday.
The defeat to a team below them has seen the Beech Grove men slip from potential title candidates to ninth in the the table, nearly 14 points off top spot.
The Mere Men will be looking to bounce back on Saturday when they host Dudley Town at 3pm on Saturday.
Division One
St Martins 1
Newport Town 0
The Saints went marching on as top of the table Newport Town were beaten at Park Hall on Saturday.
St Martins started the brighter team, creating the first chance of the game early on when Shawn Melusi plays a great ball for Jamie Hands to run onto but the Newport keeper snuffed out the danger.
Five minutes before half time, Melusi played a ball to the feet of Hands, whose shot was saved by the Newport keeper and the ball was cleared.
A few minutes into the second half and St Martins grabbed the first goal of the game, the home side applying the pressure trying to get a scoring opportunity and the ball fell to Callum Graybrook who took his time to place the ball out of reach of the keeper.
St Martins travel to Worcester Raiders in two weeks for their next game of 2018 and hope to keep the four-game winning streak going.
Shropshire Premier League
Division One
St Martins Village 4
Stoke Heath 0
The Villagers stretched their lead at the top of the division to eight points as they hammered Stoke Heath.
After an end-to-end opening ten minutes, Aaron Davies whipped in a cross which ended up in the back of the net to put the Village in the lead, which they kept until half-time.
The second half saw a continuous amount of pressure and possession from Stoke Heath but the Villagers remained solid and battled well, with a counter attack finishing with top scorer Zakh Ward through on goal to double the lead.
The tide started to change and St Martin's began to play some nice football and looked dangerous on the attack. Substitute Lewis Jones came on and made immediate impact when he slotted the ball past the goalkeeper for a lovely finish, and then Ward scored again to make it 4-0 to the Village.
Man of the Match went to Luke Riley and this week, they host Madeley at the Playing Fields for a 2pm start.
Meanwhile, Gobowen's first clash of 2018 was postponed and this week, they will host Newport Town Reserves at 2pm.
JT Hughes Montgomeryshire League
Four Crosses's Central Wales Cup adventure came to an end on Saturday as they were beaten 3-1 after extra time by Newcastle Emlyn in the third round.
Llanrhaeadr were also knocked out as they lost 1-0 to Radnor Valley.
In Division One, much of the action was postponed while in Division Two, Llanfechain drew 2-2 with Kerry Reserves but Llangedwyn beat Abermule Reserves 2-1.
Fixtures are yet-to-be released for this week.


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Fondation de l'Hermitage
As a small 1825 painting by Camille Corot confirms, from its windows as from its beautiful English park, the view from the Fondation de l'Hermitage has remained miraculously untouched. The cathedral, the Château St-Maire, Lake Geneva and the Savoy Alps framed by high foliage: if the French painter returned to the hill of Sauvabelin, he would hardly notice the changes due to modern life.
Far from the (overly) beaten track
June 1984 marked the beginning of a second life for the majestic 19th century residence, which was donated to the city by the Bugnion family. Spread over four floors it offers the public the attractions of a private setting.
Its first director, François Daulte, was an art historian and well-known publisher, who very quickly helped to promote the name of the Fondation. Impressionists, Bonnard, Boudin, and Magritte are at home at l'Hermitage.
From 1996 to 2011, Juliane Cosandier has proposed a high-reaching eclecticism programme of exhibitions focused on monographs (Brauner, Jawlensky, Caillebotte, Fantin-Latour, Hopper), collections (Weinberg, Planque) and trends (pointillism, futurism, English watercolour, Scandinavian painting, Spanish painting).
Sylvie Wuhrmann, director since August 2011, has taken the reins of the museum, leading it towards new successes, with captivating and varied exhibition projects, from 18th century to nowadays art.
Area outbuildings
A contemporary glass pavilion adjoined to the house serves as its reception and bookstore. An underground extension expands its exhibition spaces and connects to the farmhouse, which hosts concerts, conferences and children's workshops. Its small red-brick "factory", a former pigeon house and orangery built in the style of the period, has been transformed into a charming café-restaurant.
Fondation de l'Hermitage
Route du Signal
1000 Lausanne 8 Bellevaux
Locate on map
Contact us by e-mail
Phone +41 21 320 50 01
Fax +41 21 320 50 71
Jeudi jusqu'à 21h00
Fermé le lundi
Lundi de Pâques et de Pentecôte ouvert
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LSA Received Over 90 Entries & Finalists Include Yext, Waze, PlaceIQ, GroundTruth, ReachLocal, Kenshoo & More
LSA expands board of directors to better represent diversity of companies representing local and location-based marketing.
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Trump Sued for Revoking Protections for Wolves, Bears in Alaska
Lawsuit Is First to Challenge Constitutionality of Congressional Review Act
By Center for Biological Diversity
Lawsuit Is First to Challenge Constitutionality of Congressional Review Act
By Center for Biological Diversity
Censored News
ANCHORAGE, Alaska— In the first constitutional challenge of its kind, the Center for Biological Diversity today sued the Trump administration for repealing protections for wolves, bears and other wildlife on Alaska's national wildlife refuges. President Trump signed legislation on April 3 — rushed through Congress under the Congressional Review Act — that repealed an Obama administration rule that prohibited killing wolves and their pups in their dens, gunning down bears at bait stations and shooting them from airplanes. Under the legislation signed by Trump, all of these practices can now be allowed.
Today's lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Anchorage, challenges the constitutionality of the Congressional Review Act, a 1996 law allowing legislators to repeal federal regulations adopted in the last few months of the previous presidential administration. Before 2017 Congress successfully used it just once, in 2001, but Trump and the current Congress have now used it to revoke 13 different Obama-era regulations.
"Wolf cubs shouldn't be slaughtered in their dens on the very wildlife refuges that are meant to protect biological diversity," said Collette Adkins, a Center attorney and biologist. "It's outrageous that Trump and congressional Republicans used this unconstitutional law to promote the senseless slaughter of some of Alaska's most iconic wildlife. They clearly don't care about the critical role these amazing animals play in healthy ecosystems."
The suit says that the Congressional Review Act violates the U.S. Constitution's separation of powers doctrine by preventing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from future rulemaking that is "substantially the same" as the disapproved rule. By constraining the agency without changing its governing laws through the procedures mandated by the Constitution, the Act unconstitutionally expands Congress's power at the expense of the executive branch.
"The Congressional Review Act throws the balance of power out of whack and opens the door for politicians in Congress to meddle in decisions that ought to be made by experts at federal agencies," Adkins said. "By law the Fish and Wildlife Service must protect biological diversity on Alaskan wildlife refuges. But the Act makes it more difficult for agency officials to carry out their legal duty to protect wolves and bears."
In August 2016 the Fish and Wildlife Service finalized regulations that protected wolves and bears from new predator-control tactics approved by Alaska's Board of Game. These tactics include killing wolf mothers and pups during denning season; killing brown bears over bait; trapping and killing black bears with steel-jaw leg-hold traps or wire snares; and killing brown and black bears from aircraft.
Alaska's predator-control activities are intended to artificially inflate prey populations, such as moose and caribou, for hunters. House and Senate Republicans used the Congressional Review Act to repeal the predator-protection rule on a highly partisan vote.
Predator-protection regulations in national parks and national refuges are also under attack from the state of Alaska, which is challenging those regulations in federal court. The Center and its allies have intervened on behalf of the Interior Department to defend the challenged regulations.
The Center is represented in today's lawsuit by Center staff attorneys along with attorneys from the law firm of Lane Powell.
Gray wolf
Photo by Tracy Brooks, USFWS. Images area available for media use.
The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places.


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According to an agency press release, the interim final rule amends FDA's quality control procedures, requirements about how and when manufacturers must notify the agency about new formulas and changes to formulas, and requirements concerning what manufacturing and related records and reports must be established and maintained. It also establishes current good manufacturing practices specifically designed for infant formula, including required testing for contamination from harmful bacteria such as Salmonella. In addition, the rule will help ensure that infant formula contains all federally required nutrients, such as protein, fat, and certain vitamins and minerals, and supports healthy growth.
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For all his failings on the domestic side of the ledger, I always respected George W. Bush for his commitment to the idea that human beings have intrinsic dignity and therefore deserve liberty. That's probably the best thing he could use his post-presidency to promote, and he's doing just that:
James K. Glassman, Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute, issued a statement today prior to start of the Institute's Conference on Cyber Dissidents: Global Successes and Challenges. The conference is being held in conjunction with the human rights organization Freedom House, on the campus of Southern Methodist University.
"Today's conference launches the George W. Bush Institute's initiatives in human freedom. It features several dissidents from around the world who are using tools made possible by Internet technology in their important work of advancing democracy and freedom. Dissidents are participating from such nations as Venezuela and China, and dissidents in exile elsewhere in the world from such nations as Cuba, Syria, and Iran. This is a historic event. We believe it is unprecedented for freedom advocates of such talent and courage, from so many nations, to gather in one place to discuss the use of new technology. At few times in history, has work like theirs been more important. But is it being fully appreciated? It is here in Dallas."


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Video: I'll be honest, free climbing scares the living hell out of me. The idea that you could plummet from a giant rockface to your spine-smashing death is something I struggle with. So watching climber and avid outdoorsman, Alex Honnold, scale a granite rock face in Yosemite National Park is a compelling experience. Inexplicably, it turns out that the whole thing is a subtle and beautiful ad for web platform company, Squarespace.
The film is shot beautifully, almost as if it's a three-minute Apple commercial. The angles and lighting are both fantastic and really help tell the story of this guy who lives in his van and climbs full time.
It's only when the video has seconds left that the ad portion of the clip comes into play. It's so interesting because it barely mentions Squarespace or what the company actually does. It lets you find that out for yourself.
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|Initially, I was really just going to do one post.
Looking back at the pictures make me immediately realize that is just impossible.
There are too many memories and stories to share.
What do you expect when you are traveling to Inner Mongolia? Endless blue skies, vast grasslands, livestock everywhere, yurts dotting the land sparingly, friendly locals, feasts of lambs, etc. I can confirm that you will get to see all of the above plus more! However, you need to be aware that you are also leaving the comforts of the city and you are going to other people's territory who may lead a lifestyle that is completely different from yours. Most are humble and extremely curious. They are also very hospitable.
It was our last day in Inner Mongolia,we saw many commercialized yurts on our trip but have yet to see how people here really live. Our driver spotted this yurt way off the main road and took us there for a visit. The owners were busy tending their herds but they still allowed us to visit their homes.
|The bigger yurt is their kitchen and the smaller yurt is the bedroom
|Outdoor barbeque?
|Don't think they are not tech savvy...
|real beef jerky
|This is dried cow poop
because they only eat grass, it doesn't smell much
and it is an excellent fuel!
|The real Mongolian milk tea
It is milder than I expected.
|the little lamb that stays close to home instead of following the herd
|And the charismatic award goes to... this grey goat/lamb here!
(poor city girl who can't even distinguish goats and lambs)
|You feel so small in the vast land surrounding you...
|This is where the nomads worships
Tourists are not allowed to go anywhere close out of respect
The nomads will get really mad at you if you taint their place of worship!!!
|I used the ULTRA ZOOM on my camera to take this picture.
|Now my trip to Inner Mongolia is complete!
(I saw everything I wanted!)


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U-Pick Non-browning GMO Apples?
By Tara Okuma
Fall season brings about colder weather, rainy days, overcast skies, and swapping out summer tank tops and shorts for warm bundling winter wardrobes. The faint scent of the holidays is also near with apple-picking season. Although many apple orchards experienced a light apple-producing season and had to close their U-Pick season earlier than usual due to Southern California's drought, unusual humid heat, and wacky El Niño weather, many of the apple orchards are still offering orchard farm activities, such as hayrides, pumpkin patches, and cider pressing. Many of which can be found in Oak Glen and Yucaipa, California.
Apple-picking season usually runs from after Labor Day to Thanksgiving weekend, but Southern California's season was cut short leaving many without the opportunity to pick apples this year. Since we cannot be deprived of picking our own apples due to a short season, why not produce long-lasting, drought and environment tolerant apples? This would entail genetically modifying the apples and none are currently on the market, yet.
Although not drought or temperature resistant apples, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that they have deregulated two genetically engineered (GE) apple varieties February 2015, which will hit select markets in late 2016. Apples contain the enzyme, polyphenol oxidase (PPO) that mixes with polyphenols when an apple is cut or bruised. This oxidative chemical reaction leads the unpleasant browning and mushiness of damaged or cut apples; however, the Arctic® apple has been genetically modified to decrease the amount of PPO being produced in the apple, which means less browning, waste, and unpleasant tastes and textures. It's like hitting the off-button for unappetizing sliced apple browning.
According to The Packer, fresh-cut apples have been steadily increasing in sales and consumer demands over the past 10 years, and between 2011 and 2012, apples used for fresh-cut slices increased over 60%. Fresh-cut apples are quick and convenient for consumers, and consumer demands have contributed to an increase of more than 60% in fresh-cut fruit sales. The USDA patented a technology, NatureSeal®, which treats, coats, and packages cut apple slices and extends the shelf life of apples for up to four weeks in refrigeration; NatureSeal® is now used in apple processing facilities, food retailers, fast-food restaurants, and in schools through the National School Lunch Program. Fresh-cut apples are also found in 84% of supermarkets, making it convenient for parents to pack nutritious lunch snacks for their children.
The NatureSeal® provides the convenience of sliced apples, a blend of added vitamins, minerals, and calcium salts to preserve the apples. In a market where consumer demands preservatives and food additives in their foods, the Arctic® apple would help to decrease the use of preservatives, which may contribute to the off-taste and higher costs of freshly cut apples. The process used to prevent apples from browning is expensive, and one way to lessen those costs is to breed apples that produce little to no PPO. In addition, agro-industrial apple waste is a growing concern. Apples are one of the major fruits consumed globally, and apples that are not fit for the fresh market end up at the apple processing plants. Only 20% of the waste from processed apple products, such as apple juice and jam, get used as animal feed. The other 80% heads for the landfill, which has adverse side effects like producing greenhouse gases, causing dangerous microbial growth in landfills, and the cost to treat and transport the waste. In the near future, using the Arctic® apple for sliced and whole apples would not only over all industry costs and improve taste, it would also be a more convenient and viable option that keeps in line with the consumer market trend today. The long-term effect of the Arctic® apple as opposed to conventional apples is the potential to increase apple production and shelf life, costs, and decrease pesticides use.
Agro-scientists have figured out a way to silence the four genes that produce PPO, similar to how a gun silencer mutes the sound it makes when the gun goes off. The apple still looks, feels, functions, and tastes the same, except there is less production of PPO, the enzyme responsible for apple browning. For those concerned, the Arctic® apple will not affect freshly baked warm apple pies because PPO is not responsible for the caramelized browning most are accustomed to. Malliard browning caramelization are due to the chemical reaction between an amino acid and a reducing sugar in the presence of heat. As for hot spiced apple cider made with Arctic® apples, it may appear lighter in color but will still retain the same delicious apple flavor.
Genes found in conventional apples were silenced to produce the Arctic® apple, but some consumers, such as the anti-GMO movement, fear the franken-fruit (i.e., the Arctic® apple) because the apple is genetically altered. There are pseudoscience-spewing food-mongers, such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, has promoted his ant-GMO stance on his show and have posted videos about why the Arctic® apple is not safe; however The Slate reported that Dr. Oz had received at least three James Randi Education Foundation Pigasus Awards for his "refusal to face reality…and continued promotion of quack medical practices, paranormal belief, and pseudoscience." The Arctic® apple will be the most researched and tested apple by the time it hits the commercial market. This recently deregulated fruit will not only help to costs, waste, and the use of preservatives and pesticides, but will also allow scientists to focus more on determining the optimal packaging, atmospheric environment, and storage temperatures to retain freshness and food safety without added off-flavors or food additives. And one day soon, you may be picking, slicing, or purchasing the convenient and delicious non-browning Arctic® apples.
Although U-Pick season is over this year, you can still head over to some of Southern California's apple picking orchards for other fun-filled activities and get a head start on what to expect next year.


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The contest deadline is October 1st, 2013. For official rules and entry form, go HERE. Good luck!
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The Market of the Gaite
Il Mercato delle Gaite
Bevagna (Perugia, Umbria region)
The Event
Bevagna is a picturesque town of Umbria region, located along the ancient via Flaminia on the fertile flood plain of the Topino river, about 25km from Perugia, 16km from Assisi and 148km from Rome. Bevagna, originally an Etruscan-Oscan settlement, and later a Roman municipium called Mevania, reached its peak during the Middle Ages and keeps still now the charm of its medieval streets and the magnificent square embracing the main sights. The surroundings of Bevagna are known as well thanks to the beauty of the territory rich in small villages, castles and shrines in dominant positions over the Umbrian valley and surrounded by woods rich in Mediterranean flora.
Every summer in the last weekend of June Bevagna is home to the charming Medieval Festival called Mercato Delle Gaite from the name of the four quarters (San Giorgio, San Giovanni, San Pietro and Santa Maria) according to the administrative organization of the town in medieval times. The Festival aims to present a true and accurate historical reconstruction of the daily life of the Bevagna inhabitants in the period between AD 1250 and AD 1350. The main event is the Medieval Market in the impressive medieval shops along the city centre, a kind of travelling back in search of the ancient local crafts traditions. The rich programme includes also meetings and lectures, the Gregorian Mass, medieval banquets, historical parades, religious processions, as well as guided tours and workshops to let the audience learn and experience the life in the Middle Ages. To the main events belong also the tournaments between the four Gaite competing against each other in different challenges (medieval market, crafts, cuisine and archery), and the Medieval Night providing music, dance and several art performances all night long. Cuisine is part of the festival as well thanks to the historical inns and taverns where to taste dishes from ancient cook recipes.
To be mentioned is also the "Medieval Spring", a yearly exposition of local cuisine and artistic products preview of the Market of Gaite held in April.
The Programme
Please contact the Organizers for confirmation and further details.
Info & Contact
Associazione Mercato delle Gaite
Address: P.zza F. Silvestri 1 -06031 Bevagna (Perugia)
Tel.: +39 (0)742 361847
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.ilmercatodellegaite.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mercatodellegaite
Bevagna Town Council / Comune di Bevagna
Address: C.so Matteotti, 58 - 06031 Bevagna (Perugia)
Tel.: +39 (0)742 368111 - (0)742 368111
Fax: +39 (0)742 361647
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Web: www.comune.bevagna.pg.it
Museo Comunale di Bevagna
Address: Corso Matteotti 70 – 06031 Bevagna (Perugia)
Tel./fax: +39 (0)742 360031
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.sistemamuseo.it
Image: Mercato delle Gaite
Text sources: Mercato delle Gaite, Wikipedia, Bevagna Town Council
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[If you don't know who or what these (*) are, check the Glossary page.]
At The Robotic Frog, we like newbies! But…CrunchBang is NOT a distributions for newbies. If you're brand new to Linux, we recommend Xubuntu 12.04. Does that mean that a newbie can't get CrunchBang to work? Not at all. It'll just takes some patience and hard work. If you're a newbie and you think you really want to give CrunchBang a try…and you need help…drop us a comment and we'll do the best we can to help.
I've spent roughly three days with CrunchBang 11…and I think TheFrog got it right. I have never used a Linux distribution that grew on me so fast.
When RoboFrog first loaded CrunchBang, the only thing going through my head was "Wow. That's just butt-ugly!" Call me shallow, but I like a Linux distribution that at least makes an attempt at looking attractive. Xubuntu is difficult to beat for initial impressions. It is stunningly attractive. The impression is that the Xubuntu team put a lot of work into getting everything right. As I said last time, CrunchBang comes up with a face that only a mother could love. Thankfully, it only takes a few minutes to make it much better.
CrunchBang has a minimalist user interface and we like that. Actually, I don't think it's as minimalist as it looks; rather, it's efficient and elegant. In the three days I've been using CrunchBang 11, I'm completely in love with it. Now I understand the look in RoboFrog's eyes. I'm still waiting, holding my breath, hoping a big disappointment doesn't show up. So far, it hasn't; CrunchBang just keeps getting better and better.
Their web site says that CrunchBang is infinitely hackable. Being slightly mathematically inclined, I'm not altogether comfortable with the word infinitely in this context, but let me say emphatically: We haven't found anything that we want to change that we can't…easily. Let's see how to make CrunchBang more presentable.
The unreadable text on the right side of the screen is Conky. Conky solved a couple of problems we've had for a long time. We'll tell you about that another time. First, lets change the Conky display so that we can read it.
You get the System Menu by right-clicking anywhere on the screen. No more chasing after a panel-button in a corner of the screen or on a shortcut panel. You simply right-click wherever your mouse is. There's one exception. If the screen is covered with an application, you'll have to move your mouse to the panel (default: top of screen) and right-click there to get the System Menu. In practice, we don't find that we have to do that much.
[Update: Just found this. If you have a Super key (Windows key on PC keyboard, Command key on Apple keyboard) Conky comes to the rescue. Super+space brings up the system menu even with the screen covered by an application.]
Right-click to bring up the System Menu. Search downward until you find Settings. You'll want to spend a lot of time in the Settings menu. You can change almost everything about how your system looks or operates from this menu.
Choose: Settings->Conky->Edit .conkyrc
This brings up the configuration file for Conky. Once you get used to editing these configuration files, you can turn your system into almost anything you want.
.conkyrc comes up in a text editor. We made three changes to the Conky configuration: 1) We changed the xtfont to Droid Sans, 2) We changed size=12, and 3) changed default_color to ffffff'. We weren't sure Conky would accept color codes in hex, but it appears to work. The lines we changed look like this:
xtfont Droid Sans:size=12
default_color ffffff
Save your changes, and finally, you can read the Conky display. We think it's pretty cool…and useful.
Note: We like the Droid fonts. I can't remember whether the system comes with them loaded or RoboFrog loaded them. If they aren't loaded on your system: $ sudo aptitude install droid-fonts.
Okay, so how about the background? Even easier. Bring up the Settings menu; go to Choose Wallpaper…and you'll find a few really ugly wallpapers. Maybe it wasn't as easy as I implied. Not a big problem, though. Find some wallpapers that you like, maybe you already have some favorites or download some from the Internet. Here's the important part: AS ROOT (sudo cp …), copy them to /home/<username>/images/wallpapers/shared. Once they're copied to this folder, you can go back to Settings->Choose Wallpaper, select the one you want, apply, close, and you have a new background. Now things are getting much better. Most of the ugly is gone.
I don't get all the grayed-out text. We simply can't read it, especially on a gray background. Here's the last change we made for our initial setup. Let's make the clock and workspace numbers so we can read them.
Settings->tint2->edit config file
In this configuration file, we made the following changes:
taskbar_name_font = Droid Sans 12
taskbar_name_active_font_color = #ffffff 100
time1_format = %H:%M
time1_font = Droid Sans Mono 12
clock_font_color = #ffffff 100
Settings->tint2->Restart tint2
That's it! Now, you have an attractive, efficient, elegant user interface, a large selection of up-to-date applications, and a very stable system. Very cool!
Appeal to Reason
Let me make a plea for Linux developers everywhere. These folk put a lot of time, blood, sweat, and tears into creating amazing, free (as in freedom…and beer) OS's and software that enrich our lives. At The Robotic Frog, we've looked for the "right" Linux for a long time. We like Xubuntu, but we LOVE CrunchBang 11. We're so convinced that CrunchBang is what we've been looking for, that yesterday, we sent them a donation. It won't be the last. Some developers are paid for the work they share with us. Most aren't. They do it and make their work available to us for the joy of doing it. That doesn't pay for the servers, the rent, or feed their families, though. Time is ultimately the only currency we have. Let's help these folk keep doing what they love so they can keep providing us with stuff WE love. If you have a Linux distribution…if you have embraced a distribution that you intend to use for more than a few days…consider sending them a donation…even if it's just $1 (US or equivalent). We tried more Linux distributions in the past 9 months than in the entire time we've used Linux. If we had sent $1 (US) to every distribution we tried, it would be less than $30 (US). As I sit here thinking about it…that's not much. I could…and will in the future…gladly pay $1 (US) just for the privilege of being able to try a new Linux distribution. Please consider donating to your favorite Linux distribution. You know what the alternative is if there were no Linux.


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China now admits that animal feed producers commonly add the industrial chemical melamine to their products to make them appear higher in protein. Melamine is use in china's industry in many applications. The same name melamine also use as adhesive, after treat and change into sticky substance.
Facing this situation china government even don't prohibit in use of this chemicals mixed with food, but just limited. As many news in this Internet that says melamine effect if consume for a long time have carcinogenic effect, its mean that our body can't process this chemicals become a safe substance. As long as melamine use for fooling a customer as if protein content is high but actually low protein.
The tools to check the calorie content may cheated by this substance but our body doesn't. Our body can't accept this chemicals as protein but even assume this chemical as poisons. This is why at least 6 babies died after consume milk that contain melamine.
Adding melamine to powdered infant formula is a long-standing, widespread practice in mainland China. Many China's products that have added melamine as protein cheated, beside a milk powder, biscuit, animals food, and many other product that base of milk such as ice cream, chocolate, yogurt, bread, etc.
Melamine also used in fire retardant foams because its high nitrogen content is released as a flame snuffing gas when it reacts with heat or fire. I also know from personal use that melamine is used to coat the outside of particle board to make a smooth white product to use for shelving.


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I've been putting together a shop, mostly out of junk and broken tools, brought back to life. Most recently, I picked up a little air compressor from a friend. "One day it was working, the next it wasn't," he said, and he'd already bought a new one. I didn't particularly want an air compressor. Never used one. No idea what you even use them for. But I knew they could be useful, and it was free for the taking, so I brought it home. It was never really meant to be taken apart or serviced, being a tiny, cheap little thing, and the plastic housing shattered as I tried to remove it. Now, don't go getting the impression that I know what I'm doing, when it comes to fixing things: I don't, but I see it as an opportunity to learn. Each new project starts very slowly: first I try to get everything out where I can see it. Then, I make detailed diagrams of just about everything I can see. Then, I research every angle I can think of. Only then do I start fooling around, seeing how the thing works.
In this case… I soon found that the problem was just a bad connection. When I wiggled a certain wire going into a certain switch, the whole thing powered up. Of course, the plastic housing is now destroyed, so I'm never gonna be able to put this thing back together but… it works! It's not pretty but… it works!
So, for the price of a couple hours, I now have a whole new set of options in my shop. I just now got this thing working. Just about to set out to research what I can actually do with this thing. Figured, though, I might as well as you guys (and gals) for your ideas. Now, I'm a total newbie to woodworking and any sort of serious tool use, so I won't be embarassed by the really obvious stuff!
This is a 1.5 gallon Husky compressor, "portable," meaning that it's powered by rechargeable batteries. I believe it can get somewhere near 130 psi.
One thing that I do know I'd like to hook up to this thing is a die grinder. From preliminary researches, it seems like I have enough pressure. But those same preliminary researches suggest that air power has many uses, and many advantages. What do you think?
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#1 posted 01-13-2013 01:22 AM
Er… really can't seem to find any good stuff, at least so far. Educational links would be greatly appreciated!
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#2 posted 01-13-2013 02:20 AM
I think you could able to run a small spray gun or a nail/brad gun with this compressor. Sorry, I don't have any links to suggest.
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#3 posted 01-13-2013 03:21 AM
The most important spec on a compressor is CFM (cubic feet per minute).
#4 posted 01-13-2013 03:32 AM
Small as this is, it's only good for short bursts of air. Like blowing up balloons or prehaps tires. No way it'll push a sander or spray paint gun. Most air tools need more volume than you'll get from this. You'll be able to blow dust from around other tools when you're cleaning your shop.
It will push an air nailer or stapler. Because these type tools only require short bursts of air, with little recovery time.
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#5 posted 01-13-2013 03:41 AM
With all those wires hanging allover the place it looks to me like a HUGE safety hazzard. If you don't know what your doing, as you have admitted, and from the looks of the picture, I think that you should send it off to the trash before someone gets hurt..
#6 posted 01-13-2013 03:56 AM
Yeah, I figured that this would be, at best, an "entry level" air compressor… a good way to learn about pneumatic tools… the more I learn, though, the more I'm interested. For my purposes, at the moment, 10 seconds at a time with a good die grinder sounds pretty desirable… and they've got a refurbished one at the local hardware store for $39…
Don't get me wrong. From what I've read so far, there's a lot of great reasons to invest in a good air system. It's already jumped to the top of my list. But I am pretty sorely constrained by my budget at the moment, which is basically nonexistent. So, for the time being, I'm stuck with figuring out how to get the most out of this thing. Which, I figure, will be a pretty good education for the eventual upgrade. It's a learner-compressor.
Thanks for the feedback. It's weird how hard it can be to figure things out on your own: it can take you such a long time to figure out the most basic things. I'll be going back over what I've read so far with an eye to CFMs.
My research has me drooling over something like this: https://www.google.com/shopping/product/2280795626355922539?q=air%20compressor&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=lgF&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1357700187,d.dmQ&biw=1171&bih=590&sa=X&ei=LSvyUP77Dayx0QHn_IHYBQ&ved=0CJ8BEPMCMAQ
#7 posted 01-13-2013 04:12 AM
Like was said before, a die grinder is very likely out if range of operation for your compressor. Buying a grinder or most any other air tool will only serve as a reason or need to buy an upgraded compressor sufficient to support your newly acquired air tools. In the low to mid 200 range a nice oil lubricated pump rol air or comparable unit can be had, around 4 gallon tank and 4 or more CFM. Then you can die grind til your hearts content. In fact he upgraded compressor would allow you to spray some really nice finish coats, run nail guns, maybe run a pneumatic screw gun, pump up tires and an assortment of other fun air types of things. Your current compressor though, should run nail guns, which are very important to woodworkers, but I believe that is about it.
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#8 posted 01-13-2013 05:24 AM
Let me rephrase. You MIGHT get 10 seconds of full power with a die grinder. I doubt you'll find the compressor to be adequate for your needs, but its worth a try.
#9 posted 01-13-2013 06:00 AM
Blowing dust is about all you'll be able to do with this size of compressor. The good news is that wands for accishing that are only about five bucks at Harbor Freight. Oh, and it's kind of fun and satisfying to blow out the corners and other impossible-to-reach spots.
An old guy gave me an even older compressor one time, and I was like "what am I supposed to do with this?" Air tools and their care can be expensive and a chore, and frankly they seem like overkill outside of production shops. Still, maybe your kids could have fun with you in shop with the wand that I mentioned, and that wouldn't be all bad.
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#10 posted 01-13-2013 12:08 PM
Well, shoot… yeah, I've come to pretty much the same conclusion myself, that it just isn't fit for much.
@Sawsucker, thanks for the concern. Might not know much about woodworking, per se, but I take great pains to keep myself safe. If this thing had turned out worth the effort, I would have closed it all up safely before really trying to use it.
#11 posted 01-13-2013 02:06 PM
It also seems like an air compressor just really isn't the sort of thing that you'd like to DIY—personally, I usually draw the line at "chance of explosion."
Still have yet to find any real good resources on the topic, beyond some very, very basic introductions. The more I look into it, however, the more I'm convinced that a decent air compressor and some air tools definitely have an eventual space in my shop. So maybe I can run my thoughts by you guys for some more feedback:
What I've found so far tells me to start with the tools you'd like to use, pick the one with the highest SCFM, and then look for a tank that offers 1.5 that. Well… what's really attractive about this, to me, is the combination of power and flexibility. But I don't have a production shop, nor do I really intend to–what I want from my shop is the widest range of possibilities, not just for woodworking but for a variety of what I call "mad science projects." So I'm interested in how pneumatic tools perform at the outside margins. The two tools on my list that seem to have the highest SCFM requirements are paint sprayers and especially the angle grinder (both seem to run in the neighborhood of 6). I can't foresee using either tool all that often. So would it be feasible, given my situation, to get a decent compressor that can manage 6 SCFM and use those tools in intermittent blasts? And in this scenario, will a bigger tank make a difference? From what I understand so far, it would seem that a bigger tank would help that intermittent blast last a little longer. I do realize that this would be a frustrating setup: I'm just trying to get a handle on how, exactly, these things do what they do.
I know that I really don't need anything over 100psi. Also that I'd rather keep the compressor in the 110V range (not hard and fast on that point, but it'd make things easier). So I'm looking at something like Central Pneumatic's 2HP, 29Gal, 150psi compressor, which is capable of 5.9 SCFM @ 90psi. This should easily allow me to power all the things I'd be using regularly, and would want to be able to use reasonably continuously: drill, ratchet, hammer, die grinder. If it will allow me to power an angle grinder and a sprayer (even if I have to use them in short bursts) it should meet all my needs, and then some.
But is that overkill? Also looking at CP's 2.5HP, 10Gal, 125psi compressor, which does 5.3 SCFM at 90psi. That compressor also does 6.2SCFM at 40psi… I could, after all, just buy a separate angle grinder, and continue doing my painting with a brush.
One final question (thanks for your patience): am I correct in thinking that a compressor's horsepower relates to the speed at which it can refill the tank?
Thanks for the help!
#12 posted 01-13-2013 03:00 PM
Horsepower alone isnt what fills the tank faster. The output of the pump is. And yes, the bigger the tank, the more air volume you'll have.
In the short time I've read your posts I think you and I are somewhat alike. I have "Champagne taste on a Dr Pepper budget" and it seems you do also. So I always get a lot of satisfaction in making something when I cant afford to buy it. My compressor is mounted on a 35 gallon tank and although it didnt take too long to refill when the pressure switch kicked in, I always wanted more volume so I could run air powered tools for automotive use. I have DA sanders, air powered drill, an air hammer, several impact guns and paint guns for example.
So what I did was I found a compressor that the motor and pump was burned up (the guy gave it to me) and I stripped it down to just the tank. Since I didnt want to take up any more floor space, I hoisted it up to the ceiling and hung it there with chains. Then I plumbed an airline which daisy-chained it to my existing tank and TA DAAAA, I doubled my air volume for zero cost to me.
If you can find an HVAC guy near you ask if he has any old freon cans that he might give you. You could daisy-chain it to your little tank there and do the same thing I did.
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#13 posted 01-13-2013 03:39 PM
Now that is a neat set up Joe. I have wanted to do that. We run a speedaire 80 gallon with 7.5 hp motor and output of 25 CFM. Yes the specs are very adequate but we run our shop full time, and we run 2 DA, an air.drill, face frame table, other pneumatic clamps, spray guns. Always thinking of a way to maximize our capacity and have wanted to add a 60 gallon tank.
Joe, I would look to Rol Air myself. Price point is very fair for a quality product. American made product verse what you are looking for. A better built unit such as the Rol Air will likely be cheaper in the long run as it will still be hanging out with you 20 years from now. A hf version made cheaper might have you in the market for another or looking to rebuild the pump or looking for a new motor when these things wear out. I have wore out my fair share of heap compressors so I speak from experience. I would have probably 700.00 more in my acct today if I would have avoided cheap compressors from the get go.
Look on CL, every now and then I see a Rol air, a speedaire, an ingersol rand for a good fair price. And look to get an oiled pump. I would stay away from oiless.
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#14 posted 01-13-2013 04:19 PM
Champagne taste on a Dr. Pepper budget, I like it… though for me it's a little more like Bourbon taste on an Old Crow budget…
Thanks for the feedback Joe. If you don't mind, what do you think of the numbers I've posted above? Do they add up? I'm starting to piece it all together, but another (hopefully more experienced) set of eyes is always helpful… I've found enough, researching the matter, to know that I don't want to go the DIY route, not until I understand things a LOT better, so I'll be buying to get myself started. Someday. Might be a little work coming up though, so that might come sooner rather than later. I'm leaning towards something like the second compressor I mentioned, not least because of cost: the Central Pneumatic 2.5HP, 10Gal, 125psi compressor, which does 5.3 SCFM at 90psi—I believe I've found angle grinders that will operate at that rate of flow, at least in shorter bursts, and it seems more than sufficient to do everything else I can foresee wanting to do. Once I get the hang of that, maybe I'd start adding extra tanks…
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#15 posted 01-13-2013 06:28 PM
I use my small compressor, like yours mostly for my air brush.
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