Specialists with firearms and night vision will hunt foxes on Granite Island over the coming fortnight in an effort to save what is left of a once burgeoning little penguin population south of Adelaide.

A fox attack that killed up to nine penguins earlier this month has reduced the population to as few as 12 birds, with fears another attack could wipe out the population altogether.

A bait laid by the Department of Environment and Water (DEW) has since been taken by a predator, but sightings of a fox crossing the causeway has prompted further action including the island's closure at night on Monday to Thursdays.

"We'll have people over there with firearms looking for the foxes, so it's just a temporary closure while we make sure there are no foxes over there," DEW Conservation and Wildlife director Lisien Loan told ABC Radio Adelaide.

"Since the bait was taken we've seen no evidence of a fox but after this more recent sighting we are getting some of our specialist pest controllers down there who can use night vision and thermal imagery to double check there's none on the island.

"We've also installed an ultra-sonic fox deterrent on the causeway [to Victor Harbor], so that emits a high frequency that dogs and foxes do not like."

She said it had been 14 years since foxes were last on the island.

Ms Loan said the last official count of penguins in 2012 recorded 30 on the island, although it was reported last year that the population had increased to 44.

It is a dramatic reduction from more than 1,000 at the start of the century, a decline that has been attributed to a variety of causes, from seal and fox predation, to climate change, fishing and human interference.

Victor Harbor City Council Mayor Moira Jenkins said, between the department and volunteers counting the penguins, it was estimated there were between seven and 12 penguins left.

"We really want to be able to protect them," she said.

"It's just so sad."

She said several members of the public had reported seeing foxes on the causeway and the council was keen to work with the Government to erect a fox-proof gate.

Ms Loan said DEW was in talks with the Department of Infrastructure about installing a fox-proof fence with a "spring-loaded gate" on the causeway.

The State Government also has plans to demolish the heritage causeway altogether and replace it with a concrete and steel structure a proposal that has prompted a protest petition that has been signed by nearly 9,000 people.

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Should you be in Serbia at Christmas, you may well see men running around their houses chanting (in Serbian) the equivalent of Do not listen, God, to Jack, who is full of cack (cack being excrement).

Christmas in Serbia is at a much more sensible time when the crops are gathered, the pantry is full and the weather more suitable for cosy socialising, and it is when they crack the first walnut of the harvest. The chant is done to thwart the bad omen of discovering a shrivelled kernel apparently an ominous sign that the forthcoming year will not be prosperous. Such is the importance of walnuts in Europe and what was once Persia, which is where our common, so-called English, walnut originated from.

As far back as the fourth century, Alexander the Great recognised the attributes of the nut of the god Jupiter (which is where the Latin name for the walnut family, Juglans, originates). Since then, hybridisation and selection evolved the trees that still dominate the forests of Kyrgyzstan into the trees with the larger fruit that we know today. They were traded on the Silk Road, the Romans distributed them throughout Europe, and the Reverend Paul Crath imported tonnes of seeds into America in the 1930s. English merchants took walnuts aboard ships and to the rest of the world, but they were never grown in England on any extensive scale.

In the 1980s, the New Zealand Tree Crops Association (NZTCA) set about to select varieties suitable for our climate. Members collected more than 800 walnuts from trees throughout the country, and selected nuts for quality (taste, colour), suitability for commercial production (size, shape, seal and storage) and crack-out (how full the shell is). The best were then grown at Lincoln University to determine yield, biennial bearing, form and flowering times.

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A walnut seedling.

This research has initiated a walnut industry based in Canterbury which produced more than 200 tonnes last year and expects to triple that when trees already planted mature.

The top performer of the Lincoln trial was cultivar number 152, henceforth called Rex, and it constitutes about three-quarters of the New Zealands commercial crop.

Rex is a lateral bearer yielding heavy crops from a young age, but its small nut requires a factory to process.

Growers who sell in-shell nuts directly to customers prefer the larger nuts of the terminal bearing varieties from which it is easier to extract whole or half kernels. (Some walnut varieties bear fruit only on a terminal shoot at the end of one-year-old wood. These are called terminal bearing varieties. Other varieties bear fruit on shoots sprouting from the full length of the one-year-old wood. These lateral bearing varieties lead to higher yields when the tree is young.)

North Island growers in particular favour the long nuts of Meyric, or the heavy crop of Shannon. Trials and research in different locations prove that seasonal influences are the biggest variable affecting nut production, and variety selection to suit regional climates is important.

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Walnuts at various stages of dryness.

Propagation & pollination

Because walnuts can cross-pollinate, a seedling-grown nut can be an unknown mix of both parents.

Seedlings are reputed to take a little longer to start bearing nuts, but several experienced growers refute this, saying tree care and variety selection have a bigger influence on bearing age. In general, seedlings tend to be more resistant to pests and disease, so they grow to become a healthier and more robust tree.

Since grafted cultivars can be expensive ($30$114) and of limited supply, it is certainly worthwhile finding a good walnut tree in your area and planting some nuts from it.

Plant the nut on its side, so when the embryo splits the shell, it does not fill and hold water.

Walnuts are self-fertile, but the chances of selffertilisation are not high. The overlap of pollen shedding and receptivity of the female flower is very short. However, walnut pollen can travel for many kilometres on the wind and even seemingly isolated trees usually get pollinated.

Climate too plays a part with warm weather inducing early pollen release and extending its viability. For maximum production, commercial growers plant two different varieties to cross pollinate one another.

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The first leaves of Juglans regia.

Care & maintenance

Walnuts take seven to 15 years to get into production, and a tree needs about 10 square metres. If you have the space, a walnut tree provides a beautiful shade tree with very little maintenance. They dont usually have single leader and naturally form a lovely rounded shape. They dont usually need to be pruned either.

They will grow in most situations and soils doing better in sheltered fertile soils, of course but will not tolerate wet feet.

On planting, dig the hole at least a metre deep to ensure good drainage.

Boron is notably lacking from most New Zealand soils. Deficiencies can reduce a walnut crop by up to 300 per cent and cause new growth to snake head, growing up and over like the handle of a walking stick.

OrganiBOR is a simple way to add boron to your soil.

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Catkins in spring.

If there is any possibility your soil might have Phytophthora, then it is worth the trouble to get a grafted tree on Juglans nigra rootstock.

The most common issue is walnut blight a fungus that attacks the nuts and new growth, and thrives in warm wet spring weather. Some cultivars are naturally more resistant.

Planting where there is good airflow hampers fungal growth, as does copper spray at bud burst.

Once established, walnuts will bear nuts for some 120 years.

Just to be confusing, a walnut is not a nut. Like a peach, it is a drupe with flesh surrounding a kernel. This flesh, aka the husk, contains a strong brown pigment which can be made into a dye for fabric or hair, or an ink that artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt used.

The shells are great fire starters and are commercially crushed for use as an abrasive (the walnut equivalent of sand blasting) or added to facial scrubs as an exfoliator.

The foot of the trunk is sought after for gunstocks and even the leaves were used in a decoction for treating diabetes in traditional Austrian medicine.

All of the Juglans family produce juglone, a toxic substance that reputedly stunts the growth of neighbouring plants.

However, growers and orchardists in New Zealand have not seen any effect of this perhaps something in our soil counteracts this. Juglones is reputedly strongest in the black walnut (Juglans nigra), which though edible is small and hard to extract and usually only grown for its timber.

Juglone has been used as a herbicide and is also toxic to many insects and at least one farmer I know specifically plants them as shade trees for his cattle, observing that they deter the flies.

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Picked green, before the shell forms, any of the walnut family can be pickled.

Foodies favourite

Walnuts are known to benefit cholesterol levels, heart function, gut health and brain power.

Somehow though, they have fallen out of fashion and less than 5 per cent of people surveyed now eat them regularly.

Part of this could be attributed to the lack of fresh, tasty nuts. Without the space or patience to grow our own, we buy old, shrivelled and imported nuts, store them until they are rancid, then throw them into a carrot cake or the bin.

New Zealand walnut growers are horrified by such practices. For those in the know, a fresh, well-harvested and stored walnut is a gourmet food. Its high oil content delivers plenty of health benefits, but these omega-3 and polyunsaturated fats go rancid with time and warm temperatures.

New Zealand nuts are harvested as soon as they fall, and are dried and sweetened with optimum air-flow and temperature. Our cultivars have been selected to produce a honey-coloured, sweet and tasty nut, which, though it will store in shell for about a year, is kept at premium if cracked and stored in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until required.

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Wanganuis Nuts 'n May Orchard.

Picked green, before the shell forms, any of the walnut family can be pickled. The best are the small and sweet heart-shaped nuts of Juglans ailantifolia, the Japanese walnut, which is classified as invasive as it has overwhelmed many riparian zones in the North Island. Foraging the nuts will help prevent it spreading.

Another member of the family worth growing is the butternut (Juglans cinerea). It is a large tree producing football-shaped nuts which have a sweet, creamy flavour more like a pine nut than a walnut.

Most walnut orchards in New Zealand are certified organic. But walnuts are so easy to grow, even if not certified, it is unlikely the crop has needed a regimen of nasty chemicals.

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Canterburys walnut industry produced more than 200 tonnes last year and expects to triple that when trees already planted mature.

A number of New Zealand growers sell their walnuts. You can find their contact details online, walnutsplease.nz. The website also has recipes and more information about walnut growing and storage.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE: RVLV) today announced the appointment of retail industry veteran Melanie Cox to its board of directors, as well as the audit and compensation committees, effective immediately. Cox is CEO of Backcountry, a leading online retailer of premium outdoor sports gear and apparel. Drawing on more than 25 years of industry experience, Cox has served in CEO, president and chief merchandising executive roles for several prominent retail brands where she had a significant positive impact.

Prior to Backcountry, Cox served in various senior leadership roles, including as CEO and interim CEO of womens fashion retailers Wet Seal and rue21, respectively. Earlier in her career, Cox served in senior-level roles at Urban Outfitters, Gymboree, Scoop NYC and Contempo Casuals (acquired by Wet Seal). She is also the founder of MBC Consulting, where she advised private equity and corporate clients on retail industry trends, risk assessment, strategic direction and identifying market opportunities including mergers and acquisitions.

Melanie is a proven leader with deep apparel industry experience, said co-founder and co-CEO Michael Mente. Her experience successfully guiding public and private companies in our industry is a great complement to our already strong board. I am excited to tap into Melanies breadth of industry knowledge and confident that her contributions to our board will be invaluable in shaping REVOLVEs future strategies for growth and unlocking shareholder value.

I am thrilled to join the REVOLVE board and excited to contribute to the companys continued success, said Melanie Cox. Mike, Michael and their talented team have built REVOLVE into a globally recognized brand serving a loyal and growing customer base. Powerful e-commerce tailwinds, generational shifts and global expansion opportunities create a long runway to further capitalize on their success in the years ahead.

Cox is replacing Jennifer Baxter Moser on the board. Moser, a managing director at TSG Consumer and a REVOLVE director since 2012, submitted her resignation from the board on July 28, 2020.

On behalf of the board and leadership team, I want to thank Jenny for her dedicated service and outstanding contributions to our success during the past eight years, said co-founder and co-CEO Mike Karanikolas. Her considerable talents and deep insights into the REVOLVE core customer demographic have played a critical role in the development of our margin-accretive portfolio of owned brands, our industry-leading marketing strategy and the launch of REVOLVE Beauty, which has become our fastest-growing product category in recent months.

I feel honored to have been part of the REVOLVE journey over the past eight years, said Jennifer Baxter Moser. I have been a passionate REVOLVE fan from the very beginning, and I am so proud to see what Mike, Michael and the team have created. What began as a bootstrapped startup has emerged as an industry leader and a brand that is shaping the future of fashion. They have been innovators in every aspect of the business. I know they will continue to do great things and I am excited to watch their continued success.

About Revolve Group, Inc.

Revolve Group, Inc. (RVLV) is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and hundreds of emerging, established and owned brands.

We were founded in 2003 by our co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas. We sell merchandise through two differentiated segments, REVOLVE and FORWARD, that leverage one platform. Through REVOLVE we offer a highly curated assortment of premium apparel and footwear, accessories and beauty products from emerging, established and owned brands. Through FORWARD we offer an assortment of iconic and emerging luxury brands. For more information, visit http://www.revolve.com.

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UK multi-channel retailer The White Company is upgrading its Northampton fulfilment centre with a new automated packaging system.

The retailer will install Quadients CVP Everest at its centre in August.

CVP Everest is a high-speed fit-to-size packaging technology and will support The White Companys future e-commerce orders.

It will also allow the company to cut down on the environmental impact of its distribution centre and fulfilment and delivery operation.

The White Company DC continuous improvement manager Rob Gascoigne said: To meet the uplift in e-commerce order volumes and to efficiently comply with new health and safety requirements brought on by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, we decided to invest in an automated packaging technology that could not only deliver speed, but importantly, would present a sustainable packaging solution for the future. Im happy to say that we found it in Quadients CVP Everest.

Designed to measure, construct, seal and label each parcel in a seamless process, CVP Everest reduces package volumes by up to 50% and cardboard usage by 20%.

The system can customise each package to the required individual order size.

For Quadient, this is the first commercial installation of this technology since its launch in January this year.

Quadient emerging operation executive vice-president Jrme Vigier said: We pride ourselves at Quadient on being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation and are delighted to be supporting The White Company with a sustainable solution for its e-commerce channel.

The CVP Everest is an innovation designed, created and built by our R&D teams in Drachten, Netherlands.

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RICHMOND, Ind. Reid HealthCommunity Benefit is awarding $150,378 in grants for 25 programs throughout Reid Health's service area.

Programs receiving the grants are designed to improve health by encouraging physical activity, good nutrition and healthy weight control, according to a release.

These grants are the second awards of two grant cycles for this year. A committee of Reid Health's governingboard and community members reviews requests for grants to promote health and wellness locally, and to target prioritized health needs in Reid's service area. "The grants are awarded as part of the health system's efforts as a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization," the release stated. "The work of Reid Health Community Benefit provides millions of dollars of support to our communities each year."

Grants awarded this cycle are:

"Community benefitis defined as programs or activities that improve access to health services, enhance public health, advance increased healthknowledge, and/or relieves the government burden to improve health. It is the basis of the tax-exempt status of not-for-profit hospitals, and ensures that tax-exempt hospitals are meeting the health needs of their communities while demonstrating transparency and accountability to those they serve," the release stated.

In addition to grants, Reid Health Community Benefit supports various programs focused on community health, specifically in the areas of mental health and substance misuse, nutrition, physical activity and weighand adverse childhood experiences. Information: reidcommunities.orgor reidhealth.org

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METRO DETROIT Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated both issues, with families staying at home more and the closure of many public buildings typically sought after for shade.

Consumers Energy and DTE encourage customers to shift energy use away from peak times, typically 2-7 p.m. weekdays in the summer, when demand rises and electricity is more expensive to provide.

According to DTE, the number of 90-degree days in Detroit is already three times higher this summer compared to last summer at this point.

Michigan residents should know they can take simple steps in their homes every day to reduce energy waste and lower their bills, Consumers Energy Vice President of Customer Experience Lauren Youngdahl Snyder said in a prepared statement.

Youngdahl Snyder recommended clearing leaves and debris away from central air conditioning units and compressors and replacing dusty filters, which make air conditioners work harder. Replacing or tuning up old air conditioners also will increase energy efficiency.

She said to seal and insulate homes, which keeps cool air inside in the summer, as well as keeping hot air inside during the winter.

She also recommended setting thermostats at 78 degrees while at home and higher when away. Automatic setback or programmable thermostats can start air conditioners shortly before returning home.

Operate appliances such as stoves, ovens, dishwashers and clothes dryers during morning or evening hours when its cooler outside, as they add extra heat to the home and make the air conditioner work harder, Youngdahl Snyder said.

Roger Morgenstern, the senior public information director for Consumers Energy, said residential energy use has increased, while commercial use has decreased. Many employees are working from home and families are staying in.

Our offices are closed at Consumers Energy, he said. Obviously, there are crews you see out there day and night taking proper COVID-19 safety measures, and the dispatchers. You cant pack up an 800 megahertz radio and take it home with you.

Using less energy also decreases the need for energy companies to build more power plants and reduces pollution, Morgenstern said.

Brynn Guster, a senior communication specialist at DTE Energy, recommended closing blinds and drapes during the day to keep out the heat from the sun. Window film and solar screens can also be used on west- and south-facing windows to block sunlight.

Guster also recommended ensuring that furniture is not covering registers, which blocks cold air from circulating into the home, and closing doors and windows to trap in cold air.

Other tips provided by DTE Energy include using microwaves or grilling outdoors, instead of using stoves or ovens, to avoid adding extra heat, or if cooking inside is necessary, turn on exhaust fans to move the hot air outside.

Taking quicker, cooler showers will also prevent bathrooms from filling up with hot, humid air; installing an attic fan can reduce the need for air conditioning; and using box, ceiling or hand-held fans can provide instant relief.

(Fans) create a cooling effect on skin because they move air around and cool your body. Its great for instant relief, and its not going to cause your energy to go through the roof, Guster said.

In case of power outages, fans are energy experts No. 1 recommendation.

Its important to stay out of the sun and hydrate, Morgenstern said.

Guster said to practice safety first by taking breaks and avoiding becoming overheated.

We definitely have seen the summer temperatures with 90-degree days. Its fun to feel in summer mode when youre next to a pool, but not everybody can do that. It becomes draining. You feel your body become lethargic, she said. Were all under some additional stress with COVID happening, and everyone at DTE takes it very seriously.

Royal Oak Assistant Fire Chief Jim Cook recommended installing smart thermometers, which can be controlled remotely; purchasing dry ice in case of extended power outages, which can keep frozen and refrigerated foods cold; and cooking outdoors.

You can also do some outdoor water stuff if you have kids. You can use the garden hose or sprinklers you dont need power for that, Cook said. When the pandemic started, you couldnt find kiddie pools in southeastern Michigan. They were completely sold out because everybody was snatching them up.

He said the Fire Department, to his knowledge, has so far only responded to one call of an overheated, elderly patient, who ultimately recovered, and its biggest issue has been responding to more than 100 calls for service for downed power lines due to recent storms.

For more information about DTE Energy or its energy incentives, call (800) 477-4747 or visit dteenergy.com.

For more information about Consumers Energy or its energy incentives, call (800) 477-5050 or visit consumersenergy.com.

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Detectives investigating two burglaries in Chester are appealing for information from members of the public.

Two houses on Sealand Road were broken into whilst no-one was at home on Tuesday 21 July.

A quantity of cash and jewellery were stolen from both houses.

One of the victims saw a man coming out of his address when he returned home at around 3.40pm.

He attempted to pursue the man in his car but lost sight of him near The Mulberry Centre.

The man knew the victim was attempting to catch up with him and fled on a bicycle.

He is described as white, in his late 20s or early 30s and around 6 tall with a slim build.

The man had short, scruffy, black hair and a gaunt face and was wearing a grey hooded jacket.

The mountain bike he was riding had silver and green colours on it.

Enquiries in relation to the two burglaries, which detectives believe to be linked, are ongoing.

As part of their enquiries detectives are urging anyone with any information or footage that may aid their investigation into the incidents to get in touch.

Detective Constable Tom Philpotts, of Chester Local Policing Unit, said: Burglary is a serious offence in which victims are targeted in their own home, which is the place you should be able to feel most safe.

I would like to reassure members of the community that we are doing everything we can to establish who committed the two burglary offences on Sealand Road and bring them to justice.

They were committed at some point after 2pm on Tuesday 21 July.

If you were in the area that afternoon and saw something that may be relevant to our investigation please get in touch.

The same goes for anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam footage in relation to the man who was seen coming out of one of the burgled addresses and subsequently fled the scene on a mountain bike.

Anyone with information or footage that may help the investigation should call Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 760271, give the details via our website or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Raw cookie dough has always been a no-no, until now. Pillsburys beloved refrigerated cookie and brownie dough products are now safe to eat raw, if it has our seal, and is bakeable as always. To add to the fun Pillsbury has teamed up with Haylie Duff, actress and mom of two, to launch a #SayYesChallenge.

Parents are encouraged to record their kids reactions to finally being told yes! to eating raw cookie or brownie dough, and then share their video clips on social using #SayYesChallenge and tagging @Pillsbury for a chance to be featured on the brands channels.

Pillsburys refrigerated cookie and brownie dough are made using the same delicious recipe, except now they use heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs so families can safely enjoy the dough raw or baked.

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The Lincoln Project released another ad slamming President TrumpDonald John TrumpRead: Attorney General William Barr's written testimony to the House Judiciary Committee Barr expected to blast Democrats for efforts to 'discredit' him in upcoming hearing 22 people facing federal charges in connection to Portland protests MORE on Monday, this time featuring a former Navy SEAL who said the president is not a real conservative.

Dan Barkhuff, a former Navy Seal and ER doctor, criticizes Trump for disrespecting the Constitution and conservative values in the ad, the second to feature him. Barkhuff is thefounder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership.

Former U.S Navy SEAL Dr. Dan Barkhuff knows @realDonaldTrump isn't a conservative he's weak.

And he's the most easily fixable problem in America today. pic.twitter.com/Ep5cCdY0pw

The Lincoln Project is run by Republicans opposed to Trump, including George ConwayGeorge Thomas ConwayLincoln Project ad features former Navy SEAL: 'Trump is not conservative' Sinking Trump seeks to squash GOP dissent Conservative think tank director says Lincoln Project members beholden to pro-business Republicans MORE, the Washington lawyer married to White House counselor Kellyanne ConwayKellyanne Elizabeth ConwayLincoln Project ad features former Navy SEAL: 'Trump is not conservative' The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Trump pivots on convention; GOP punts on virus bill GOP questions whether Trump will stick to new coronavirus approach MORE.

Im an American combat veteran and a conservative. I don't agree with Joe BidenJoe BidenObama, George Clooney to hold virtual fundraiser for Biden on Tuesday Tlaib opens up about why she hasn't endorsed Biden yet It's 1980 in reverse MORE on many issues. But one thing that we agree on is we are a nation of laws and the Constitution is a sacred document. Its a document I fought for and some of my friends died for, Barkhuff says in the ad.

Trump, he adds, shows no such respect for the Constitution.

He and his cronies disrespect freedom of assembly, due process and states rights, Barkhuff says, as the ad flashes to video clips of recent Black Lives Matter protests and federal officials detaining demonstrators.

The ad also flashed to a clip of Trump and several administration officials standing outside St. Johns Church, with Trump holding a Bible, that was taken after demonstrators were forcibly removed from Lafayette Square.

Erin Perrine, spokesperson for the Trump campaign, dismissed The Lincoln Projects latest attack ad.

This is the swamp yet again trying to take down the duly elected President of the United States, Perrine said in a statement. President Trump is the leader of a united Republican Party where he has earned 94 percent of Republican votes during the primaries something any former president of any party could only dream of.

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Flintshires summer play schemes are gearing up for another summer of fun albeit a little differently this year.

The schemes will be delivered by the Councils Play Development Team in partnership with local town and community councils, Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Flintshire Families Disability Service and Welsh Government.

Due to the current situation, the play schemes will run from Monday 17 to Friday 28 August (Monday to Friday). Pre-registration is essential for all site locations and there will be a maximum 28 children permitted per session.

All sessions are free of charge for children aged 5 to 12 years and all Covid-19 controls will be in place on site, including gel stations at entrance and exit points.

All games and activities will be organised with social distancing measures in place.

Full information and parent/carer consent forms are now available online on the Flintshire County Council website:Summer Play Schemes. Assistance in completing the forms is available.

Due to the ongoing situation, we are sadly unable to offer the Share your Lunch scheme this year.

The Flintshire Buddy scheme as in previous year will be an integral part of this provision providing 1- 1 support for children with disabilities.

For further details please contact:-

Janet Roberts, Flintshire Play Development Officer

Mob. 07518602614 e:mail:Janet.Roberts2@flintshire.gov.uk

Flintshire County Summer Playscheme, 2020

Monday 17 Friday 28 August (Monday to Friday)

Morning Playscheme Sites 10:30 am -12:30 pm

Northop Hall, Rec Ground

Leeswood, Phoenix Park

Broughton, Brookes Avenue Playing Field

Northop Ysgol Owain Jones

Mold, Parkfields Play Area

Flint, Albert Avenue Rec Ground

Brynford, Rec. Ground

Greenfield, Community Centre (Ground)

Caerwys, Memorial Institute Playing Fields

Bagillt, Victoria Road Rec Ground

Carmel, Ysgol Bro Carmel

Holywell, Pen y Maes Rec. Ground

Pentre Halkyn, Play Area

Hawarden, Level Road

Mancot, Playing Fields

Buckley, Westwood CP School

Buckley Elfed Field

Sealand Manor, Rec Ground

Flint Mountain, Play Area

Connahs Quay, Central Park

Connahs Quay, Hillside Avenue, Play Area

Trelogan Community Centre

Pontybodkin Play Area (Mon/Wed/Fri)

Cymau Play Area (Tue/Thu)

Mynydd Isa, Wats Dyke Play Area

Mold, Ysgol Maes Garmon (Welsh Medium)

Gwernaffield,Ysgol y Waun

Afternoon Playscheme Sites 2:00 pm -4:00 pm

Gwernymynydd, Play Area

Penyffordd (Chester), Play Area

Sychdyn, Play Area

Mold, Gas Lane Play Area

Flint, Dee Cottages

Lixwm, Play Area

Holway, Meadowbank Rec Ground

Penyffordd (Holywell) Play Area

Bagillt, Ysgol Merllyn

Whitford, Glebe Field.

Holywell, Penrhyn Play Area

Rhosesmor Rec.Ground

Hawarden, Gladstone Playing Fields

Sandycroft, Playing Fields

Buckley, Drury Park

Buckley, Common

Garden City, Welsh Road

Flint, Cornist Park

Aston, Gary Speed Playing Fields

Shotton, 33 Club Field

Flint, Coed Onn

Gronant, Adventure Playground

Abermorddu, CP School Mon/Wed/Fri

Ffrith, Play Area Tues/Thu

New Brighton, Football Field

Mostyn, Maes PennantPlay Area

Saltney, Park Avenue Rec Ground

Flint, Ysgol Gwynedd (Welsh medium) accesss from Coed Onn Road

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OBUSE, Nagano Prefecture--An extremelyrarehand-drawn portrait likely by renownedukiyo-e woodblock artist Katsushika Hokusai that recently came to light has triggered a quest to identify the man in the picture.

Hokusai (1760-1849) is regarded as one of the greatest ukiyo-e artists of the late Edo Period (1603-1867).

A resident of Gunma Prefecture donated the portrait to the Hokusai Museum here at the end of last year.

Art historian Toshinobu Yasumura, who heads the museum, noted that the drawing carries the artists signature and seal and determined it was authentic, judging from the style, sharp outline and the way the man's limbs were depicted.

The portrait apparently was executed byHokusai in his early 40s, based on kanji characters that state it was done in1803 in the Japanese imperial era.

Only a few original portraits drawn by Hokusai survive today, according to Shugo Asano, who heads the Museum Yamato Bunkakan in Nara and is well-versed in ukiyo-e.

It is drawn in a straightforward manner, compared with other portraits (by Hokusai), said Asano, after viewing a photo of the image. Since it was drawn relatively early in his career, he had probably yet to establish his style. It is an interesting work.

Yasumura believes the man in the portrait is a money changer as he holds what appears to be an abacus in one hand. A scale and a book for keeping track of money are also depicted.

Sentences written on the upper part of the portrait say the mans family name is Kamiyama. But the name of his store and its location are unknown, Yasumura said.

The Hokusai Museum plans to put the portrait on public display at an exhibition scheduled to start from Sept. 5.

Please provide us with information about the man to determine who he is, said Yasumura.

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By Trudy Chuoke, Happy Handyman

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HAPPY HANDYMAN: Howards Wax-It-All has many versatile uses

Howards makes great products for wood. No one will question that. And you dont have to be a pro to use them, they are the do-it-yourselfers friend.

So, when I was whining to them about NO HARDWARE SHOW in Las Vegas this year, they said they had a new product. Hungry for a new product I said to send me a sample. I am so glad I did, and I think you will too.

When you go to the Howards website you will see that they show Wax-It-All as a food grade wax. So, you assume its strictly for cutting boards, butcher block, wooden bowls and utensils. But you can use it on so much more like outdoor iron furniture. I have wrought iron chairs and table, and even when they are squeaky clean, it just looks dull.

So, I tried it on my metal furniture, and I was amazed. It left a soft sheen on the metal and the color had a new depth. It also felt soft to the touch if metal can feel that way. I waxed two of the four chairs, and I will take before and after pictures.

When I did the chairs, I really didnt read the directions, because I assumed you just apply and wipe off. Well, read the directions, and dont do as I did. You need to apply the wax, let it dry, and then polish off with a clean cloth. There is no telling how great they will look if I follow the directions.

Well after I did the chairs, I polished the metal frame on my sliding glass door, but you can use it on concrete, stainless steel, soapstone slate and laminate. For those of you that have granite composite sinks, I think you have found an answer to the dull look of your sink.

Question: Hope you can help me or direct me to a great source. We have just re-decked our patio and it looks great. We stained with water seal and all went well. About 3-4 days later, there was one board slat and another very small area where tree sap is soaking through. I initially tried sanding and sap stuck to the sandpaper. Duh! I have left it to dry for about two weeks, but the sap is still coming through on the board, sticky. Can you help with a recommendation product or a procedure? Just love your article in our weekly community paper. Keep up your suggestions. I am ALWAYS reading and listening.

Answer: Some wood is just like that, but you can clean it off with mineral spirits or paint thinner. Just remember to work toward the center of the stain and dont spread the sap. I have to warn you, it may come back, and then you will need to clean it again.

Question: A while back you had an article about cleaning/restoring fence surfaces with some sort of mist or spray. We have a cedar fence that has weathered over the years and we'd like to restore it as much as possible.

Answer: Oh wow, we just talked about that product yesterday on the radio show. Its called Miracle Mist. Spray it on the fencing and just watch it work. I have never seen anything like it. Its so much better for the fence than power washing.

Question: I left a return Christmas tree box in the backseat of my convertible and discovered a mold formed around the seat belt and on the leather seats. Doesnt help that I let the 3 yr. old grandson eat in the car either. I have tried vinegar, leaving the top down to get sun on it and leather cleaner. Any ideas?

Answer: For the belt, use Moldex Mold Remover. Its a bleach-free formula that should not remove any color or leave any residual odor. For the leather, I would use Leather Only. It would be the only safe answer. Good question!

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POLICE and RSPCA officers are drawing up a plan to protect Weymouth's resident seal from attack.

The seal, nicknamed Sammy by locals, has been spotted on the beach regularly over the past two months.

However, there has been an increasing number of reports of people throwing stones at Sammy and videoing others doing so.

A spokesman for Weymouth and Portland Police said: "Officers met with the RSPCA to discuss the seal that is residing in the Weymouth area.

"All agencies involved will be working together to maintain the safety of the seal and that of the public using the beach where the seal is present.

"Please take care when swimming in the area and do not encourage contact with the seal.

"Please maintain a safe distance at all times to protect yourself and the seal.

They were forced to take action after repeated reports of youngsters throwing stones at 'Sammy'.

As previously reported Andy Tolley, an engineer, was walking along Bowleaze Cove when he saw two parents with their two children.

The children were throwing rocks at Sammy whilst the parents recorded them doing so on their phones.

Andy, 63, said: I was just walking with my friend and we could see the family and they were looking at something.

Then all of a sudden I could see it was a seal trying to come onto the beach and the kids were throwing rocks at it while the parents filmed it.

The kids were only about 10 feet away from the seal and they could have been doing some real damage to it at that close range.

The seal was trying to get onto the beach and, because of the kids throwing stones, it kept going back into the water, swimming further up and then trying to come in again. Eventually it disappeared as it couldnt get safely onto the beach.

I was stuck for words. I couldnt believe what I was seeing. There were other people on the beach watching them as well and I dont think they could believe it either.

I wish I had gone up to them and taken photos of what they were doing so that the pictures could be used to demonstrate what others shouldnt be doing. I was just gobsmacked.

This is not the first report of stones being thrown at seals on the beach as members of the public have been getting increasingly closer to the wild animals. A child was bitten last month after trying to stroke Sammy. A dog also attacked the seal.

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The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is now offering drug disposal bags and naloxone training.

MINNEAPOLIS While the coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines in recent months, that doesn't mean other areas of community concern have suddenly vanished.

According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), there have been several spikes in opioid overdoses over the past four months, including at least 50 fatal cases.

"We arent hearing about these incidents as often but they are happening," Sheriff David Hutchinson said.

Officials with the sheriff's office say COVID-19 has created unique challenges around the opioid addiction crisis. For instance, social distancing measures have changed the ways deputies can help people prevent or survive an overdose.

Sheriff Hutchinson and his department have developed two new strategies to combat the opioid crisis during the pandemic.

One new effort involves mailing Deterra drug disposal bags to people in Hennepin County who want a safe way to dispose of unwanted or expired medications.

"Deterra drug disposal bags offer a simple, safe way to dispose of medications at home," Hutchinson said. "People place their unwanted medication in the bag, add water, seal, and shake. The entire bag can be disposed of in household trash."

The sheriff's office is also offering online training courses to help people learn how to properly administer naloxone to someone experiencing an overdose. Also known by its brand name Narcan, naloxone is often considered the opioid overdose antidote for its ability to reverse the effects of an overdose.

To request a Deterra bag or schedule naloxone testing, email the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.

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Global Repair Tire Sealant Market: Trends Estimates High Demand by 2027

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Adding a deck to your property is a smart move that could pay off in different ways. But not all decking material is created equal, and these days, many homeowners are opting for composite decking over classic wood. The reason? Composite is much easier to maintain. But in spite of that, it could still pay to opt for a wooden deck, especially if you're flipping a house or preparing your own house to sell.

The average cost to add a wooden deck onto a home is $14,360, according to Remodeling Magazine's most recent Cost vs. Value Report. By comparison, the average composite deck costs $19,856. As such, there's a lot of upfront savings to be reaped when you choose wood over composite.

But that's not all. From a return on investment perspective, wood is also a better choice. The average homeowner or house-flipper who installs a wooden deck will recoup $10,355, or 72.1% of that project's initial cost. By contrast, with composite decking, the average amount recouped is $13,257, representing a cost recovery of 66.8%. As such, if your primary goal in installing a deck is to add to your home's resale value and recoup the largest chunk of your investment, then wood may be the smarter choice.

From an investment perspective, it's clear that wood decking over composite is a good bet. But what if you're not flipping or selling a house? What if you're installing a deck for your own enjoyment? In that case, it could actually pay to choose composite.

Wood decking requires a lot of ongoing maintenance. You need to seal and sand it every year and paint or stain it every other year. You'll also need to pressure-wash your deck every year, and sometimes more frequently than that. If you don't maintain your wooden deck properly, it can warp, splinter, and even rot through completely, resulting in a major hazard.

Composite decking, on the other hand, requires very little maintenance. You may need to pressure-wash it every year, but that's really about it. In fact, over time, you're apt to spend a lot less money maintaining a composite deck than a wooden deck. If you're adding a deck and selling your property shortly after the fact, that's not a concern, as you won't be the one stuck with that maintenance. But if you're planning to stay in your home for a long time, then you may be better off spending more on composite and saving yourself the money and hassle over time.

Of course, if you happen to prefer the look of wood, then you might opt for it anyway in spite of that maintenance. Aesthetics should play a role in your decision, too.

Ultimately, any type of deck is a good addition to your home. It can help you better enjoy your outdoor space and add to your property's resale value. While wood decking may offer a better return on investment, if that's not your primary concern, then composite may be a more suitable choice.

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THE WASHINGTON POST Mexican cuisine, said Eddie Garza, doesnt have to be all about cheese, meat and lard. In his 2016 cookbook, Salud!, he points to pre-Hispanic Mesoamericas big focus on fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains. As his grandmother told him, Before the Spanish came to Mexico, food was provided by the Sun and Earth.

The son of Mexican immigrants who grew up in a border town at the southern tip of Texas, Garza now works for the Humane Society of the United States, where he helps reform food systems in Latinx communities and trains cooks in the joys of plant-based recipes. I first started cooking from Garzas book because his adaptations of traditional dishes are rooted in a deep understanding of Mexican cooking instilled by his abuelita. And the results have never disappointed me.

Theyre not all pre-Hispanic, either. My latest obsession is his Tofu Steak Veracruzana, seared cutlets smothered in a classic Veracruz-style salsa that includes bell peppers, tomato, olives, capers and white wine. Those capers and olives, he writes, represent some of the European ingredients that came to characterise the coastal states cooking, along with tropical fruit and, of course, seafood.

Tofu, famous for its mildness, works well with the salsas tart, salty, slightly spicy punch.

But Garza adds flavour wherever he can, so before you sear it and sauce it, you treat the tofu to a lime-heavy marinade. Theres nothing fishy about that.

TOFU STEAK VERACRUZANA

Active: 30 minutes | Total: one hour

Four servings

Seared tofu cutlets get a classic coastal Mexican treatment usually reserved for seafood. Serve with rice and/or a green salad, if youd like.

INGREDIENTS

One package water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained

Two garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided

1/4 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought vegetable broth

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

One teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

One tablespoon vegetable oil

One medium red onion, thinly sliced

One medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced

One jalapeo chile pepper, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced

1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped

1/4 cup capers, drained, rinsed and chopped

Three large plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced

One tablespoon vegan butter, such as Miyokos or Earth Balance

STEPS

Wrap the tofu in paper towels or a clean dish towel and microwave on high for one minute.

Unwrap, rewrap with fresh towels, and repeat. (This gets rid of excess liquid and is faster than pressing the tofu.)

Unwrap, let cool, and cut into four planks.

Combine the tofu, half the garlic, the stock, lime juice, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl or zip-top bag.

Cover or seal and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to one hour, turning occasionally. (If desired, you can marinate the tofu in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.) Drain the tofu and reserve the marinade for another use.

In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the drained tofu and sear it without disturbing until well browned, four to six minutes.

Turn each piece over, and sear on the other side until browned, about four minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeo to the skillet and cook, stirring, until they start to soften, about four minutes.

Stir in the olives, capers and the remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until all the vegetables are tender, about three minutes.

Add the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium, return the tofu to the skillet, and cook until the sauce reduces slightly and the tofu is heated through, about five minutes.

Stir in the butter, then taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

To serve, either leave the tofu planks whole or slice them on the bias, and spoon over the sauce and vegetables. Serve hot.

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Empire Metals Limited (), the resource exploration and development company, lost a quarter of its value at 2.3p following an announcement by Aussie miner Artemis Resources.

Empire has previously announced its intention to acquire from Artemis a 58.6% interest in Munni Munni, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Artemis that holds a 70% interest in the Munni Munni Palladium Project.

Platina, Artemiss 30% joint venture partner in the Munni Munni Project, has started legal proceedings against Artemis because it claims the proposed sale of a controlling interest in its Munni Munni subsidiary breaches the joint venture agreement.

AstraZeneca PLC () was the best performing blue-chip, up 2.8% at 9,255p, after promising developments on an experimental coronavirus vaccine.

The vaccine, which is being developed by Oxford University in collaboration with AstraZeneca, has proved safe with some signs of efficacy in its first human trial.

More than 1,000 people took part in the trial, with signs that the vaccines boosted both antibodies and cells to fight the virus.

1.00pm: Pensana Rare Earths surges after finding potential partner for its Longonjo Project

(LON:PRE) climbed 12% to 24p after entered into a heads of agreement with China Great Wall Industry Corporation.

The two will cooperate on Pensanas rare earths Longonjo Project in Angola.

China Great Wall is a company with expertise and experience in international engineering that is actively engaged in a range of engineering projects in Africa.

(), up 311% at 150p, was easily the top riser in London after it announced heartening results of a potential coronavirus treatment.

Chief executive Richard Marsden said positive results from a clinical trial of its drug to tackle the severe symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) could signal a major breakthrough in the treatment of hospitalised patients.

People who received SNG001, an inhaled formulation of interferon beta had a 79% lower risk of developing a severe disease compared to those given the placebo, the data revealed. They were also more than twice as likely to recover from the illness than those receiving the substance with no therapeutic value.

UK Mortgages Limited (LON:UKML) advanced 14% to 63p after it emerged it had rebuffed several bid approaches from M&G Investment Management Limited.

The most recent approach was made on July 15 and proposed a cash offer at 67p per share.

M&G said the board of UkMortgages has declined to enter into discussions that might lead to a firm offer being made and has, therefore, made the bid approaches public to allow shareholders to decide for themselves on the merits of the possible offer.

() has been granted vehicular access to its Lahtojoki diamond deposit, sending the shares 35% higher at 2.85p.

The granting of vehicular rights of way by the National Land Survey of Finland will facilitate the company in its technical assessment of the Lahtojoki diamond deposit over which it has been granted a mining concession.

The two-hectare Lahtojoki diamond deposit is located in the Kaavi region of Eastern Finland and lies in the Karelian Craton which extends across north-eastern Russia and northern Finland. The world-class Lomonosov and Grib Pipe diamond deposits have been discovered in the Russian sector of the Craton.

Sealand Capital Galaxy Limited () sank 6.1% lower to 1.55p in early trade on Monday despite announcing a contract win for its ePurse subsidiary.

Epurzse has signed a 24-month strategic partnership with JM International, the Hong Kong company behind the Qiaohuajiao brand, which includes a variety of fish maw products, used in numerous industries, such as health, cosmetics and food production.

ePurse has successfully helped JM International to enter Tmall International, an online marketplace that is part of the .

Haydale Graphene PLC (), however, climbed 6.3% higher to 4.2p after it signed an exclusive distribution agreement with US-based Zirconia Inc.

The agreement is for 30 months and allows Haydale full distribution rights of Zirconias CeramycShield geopolymers in the UK water infrastructure sector. The plan is to address previously unsolvable water infrastructure problems in the UK.

Zirconia's patented Ceramic Surface Treatment technology is a new, advanced material technology, in a new class of inorganic ceramic polymers, that uses Haydale's silicon carbide microfibre as a reinforcement. This technology has now been commercialised by Zirconia in the US where the products are readily available.

() chief executive Richard Marsden said positive results from a clinical trial of its drug to tackle the severe symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) could signal a major breakthrough in the treatment of hospitalised patients. People who received SNG001, an inhaled formulation of interferon beta had a 79% lower risk of developing a severe disease compared to those given the placebo, the data revealed. They were also more than twice as likely to recover from the illness than those receiving the substance with no therapeutic value. A total of 101 people took part in the clinical assessment at nine sites between March 30 and May 27.

s () Cascadura project has been confirmed as a significant discovery in a new independent reserves report. Consultant GLJ Ltd has estimated Cascadura hostsbetween 241.2 and 571.5 billion cubic feet of discovered natural gas in place, with the best estimate pitched at 398.5bn. GLJ gives the project some 73,19mln barrels of oil equivalent (boe) reserves in the 3P (proved, probable, possible) category, with 2P (proved and probable) reserves set at 45.03mln boe and theres 23.62 boe of proved reserves. The reserves are valued by GLJ in a range between US$802.9mln and US$287.7mln, with 2P reserves valued at US$519.2mln.

Shanta Gold Ltd () produced 22,216 ounces of gold from its New Luika mine in Tanzania during the second quarter of 2019, up on the 20,167 ounces produced in the first quarter. Free cash flow amounted to US$15.5mln, up from US$3.9mln in the first quarter. The company said it has also been working up the resource at Singida, which now stands at 243,000 ounces.

() said a decision to focus in-house activities on its retinal disease and exosome-based programmes will provide significant near-term opportunities to deliver value-enhancing data and commercial partnerships as it updated on the progress of its various treatments. In its results for the year ended March 31, 2020, the cell-based therapeutics firm said its hRPC stem cell therapy candidate for the retinal disease had delivered positive and sustained top-line efficacy data in an ongoing US Phase 1/2a clinical trial, with further readouts from an expanded study expected over the next 12 months, leading to intention to file an application in the second half of 2021 to commence a pivotal clinical study. The company also said it has received regulatory approval in the US and UK to expand the Phase 2a study to allow for a subsequent potential single pre-approval clinical study and shorter route to market.

MTI Wireless Edge Ltd () said its Mottech Water Solutions subsidiary has launched a new wireless irrigation solution developed for the French wine market. The system, dubbed Tethys, already has a customer list of 200 French vineyards since it is used by four water associationswho provide irrigation services to the wine producers. The Tethys water management system enables accurate water distribution and irrigation management, resulting in a 30% increase in crop yields while reducing costs by around 30% from efficient use of water, fertiliser, energy and labour, MTI Wireless noted.

Alien Metals Limited () has said finalisation of the geophysical review for the Donovan 2 copper-gold project in Mexico is essentially complete. The company is hoping to finalise the upcoming drill programme at Donovan 2 at the end of next week. The independent review confirms the company's internal work, providing some priority targets that have the potential to delineate hidden copper-gold mineralisation. The company said it will push ahead with drill planning in the third quarter of this year.

() said the first half of 2020 saw all of its divisions make progress towards its goal of being profitable this year. The functional fibres division reported a profit during this period, the ProBiotix division was profitable in three of the six months, and the consumer health division was profitable in one of the six months, OptioBiotix told investors. Total invoiced sales of LPLDL and SlimBiome as an ingredient or final product shot up by 398% to 741,504 from 148,818 in the first half of last year.

() said its first-half trading was in line with forecasts with momentum continuing into the second six months of the year. The software group, which has developed and sells packages used to record R&Ddata, said revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2020, were up 20%, or 12% on a like-for-like basis. Cash generation was strong, leaving Instem with 9.1mln, which when added to the 15.75mln raised earlier this month leaves it with significant capital to accelerate its acquisition strategy. It said it has many potential compelling opportunities for bolt-on deals, with more substantial targets havealso been identified.

() has welcomed legal changes to allow battery projects larger than 50Mw in England and 350Mw in Wales. The new legislation removes energy storage, except pumped hydro, from the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regime in England and Wales, said the fund. This will allow larger projects to receive planning permission without government approval.

() said the results of a new study from the University of Southern California (USC), published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, have highlighted the key advantages of its Parsortix liquid biopsy system compared to a standard of care tissue biopsy. The AIM-listed firm said in addition to the known advantages of a non-invasive, repeatable and low-cost procedure, the USC study showed that potential actionable therapeutic targets were found in the Parsortix biopsy that were missed in the tissue biopsy of a single metastatic site.

() has been granted rights of way over the entire Naviskangas private forest road, together with a side road, giving vehicular access to the companys Lahtojoki diamond deposit, the adjacent Lahtojoki South exploration permit area and the surrounding reservation in the Kaavi region of Finland. The granting of vehicular rights of way by the National Land Survey of Finland will facilitate the company in its technical assessment of the Lahtojoki diamond deposit over which it has been granted a mining concession. The two-hectare Lahtojoki diamond deposit is located in the Kaavi region of Eastern Finland and lies in the Karelian Craton which extends across north-eastern Russia and northern Finland.

() has updated on its operations, revealing that drilling of the Duff well at the Greater Stanley projectwill start in the fourth week of July. Additionally, the group said, results of a workover in the Stanley-1 well are expected shortly and preparations are underway for the Falcon-1 well with site works due in late August ahead of drilling in September.The project operator is also planning the proposed Stanley-4 well.

() has booked A$903,215 in second quarter royalty payments from the Koolyanobbing iron ore project in Australia. The increased payment is a result of strong iron ore prices, as well as the continued ramp-up of operations at Koolyanobbing. The iron ore price increased significantly over the second quarter, rising by 19% to US$99.4 per tonne from US$83.3per tonne, with an intra-month peak of US$105.7 per tonne. Whats more, that price trend has continued into the third quarter, with spot prices reaching US$112 per tonne in mid-July.

() has completed its due diligence concerning the Hope copper project in Namibia, and the parties are now proceeding to the administrative process of completing the acquisition. As announced onJune 19, 2020, theacquisition of 100% of Virgo Resources Ltd and its interests in the Hope copper-gold project in Namibiawas subject to certain conditions precedent, including completion of due diligence, regulatory consents for Bezant to proceed, and execution. "The completion of our corporate and technical due diligence on the acquisition of Virgo and its +70% interest in the Hope gold-copper project is an important milestone for Bezant, executive chairman Colin Bird said in a statement.

Bezant Resources also said its annual general meeting (AGM) will be held at 7/8 Kendrick Mews, South Kensington, London SW7 3HG, England, at 10.00am. on Monday, August 10, 2020. In light of current restrictions on public gatherings and to ensure shareholders can comply with the government measures, the company has concluded that shareholders will not be permitted to attend in person and therefore requests that shareholders cast their votes by proxy 48 hours in advance of the AGM.

() said theMinto copper mine in the Yukon, Canada, which it partially owns, produced 6,820 wet metric tonnes of concentrate during the second quarter of 2020. Payments of US$9.8mln were received by Minto from its major customer Sumitomo, itadded. The next shipment to Japan is planned before the end of the third quarter, based on current production levels.

() () (OTCQB:NQMIY) said it has appointed Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Wertpapieranalyse GmbH (DGWA - the German Institute for Asset and Equity Allocation and Valuation), a mining and resource focused European investment banking boutique, as its Investor and Corporate Relations advisor in Europe. With offices in Frankfurt, Berlin and Vienna as well as representatives in Australia and Canada, NQ said DGWA will focus on the growing interest in mining and exploration within the European financial community due to Europe's considerable investment commitments in the clean energy, electric vehicle and energy storage systems industry.

() said its BlackOak Alpha Growth Fundhad seen a significant rise in interest since April though there has been an impact from the coronavirus (COVID-19) disruption. Several major US registered investment advisors, or RIAs, havenow moved to the next step of conducting due diligence on the BlackOak fund, it added. Alpha Growth hasalso started discussions with certain proprietary funds to manage the longevity assets within those funds through separately managed accounts. Longevity assets are life insurance policies sold before the maturity date to a third party for cash.

() (CSE:XOP) said it has raised 1.3mln in a share placing and has also reached a debt exchange agreement with creditors. The placing investors comprise two institutions and two high net worth investors. Some 621mln new shares will be issued, at a price of 0.3p each. In the proposed debt exchange transaction, the company will issue around 411mln new shares as settlement of debts to unsecured creditors, along with accrued payments due to employees and management.

Galantas Gold Corporation () (), the gold producer and explorer with a 100% interest in Northern Ireland's Omagh gold mine said its proposed private placement for 2,833,132 common shares for gross proceeds of C$637,454 (376,240), previously announced on June 26, 2020, and July 03, 2020, has now closed and was fully subscribed. A four-month hold period will apply to the common shares issued under the private placement which will expire on November 18, 2020.

(LON: CTEA), the AIM-quoted provider of digital media and technology, has announced that Guy Meyer, its interim chief executive officer, has taken on the role of permanently with immediate effect. The firm also said it has conditionally granted options to certain directors over 15,631,579 new ordinary shares, with all of the options having an exercise price of 3.8p: Meyer has been conditionally granted options over a maximum of 11,578,947 new ordinary shares (representing a maximum of 5.34% of the current issued capital of the company); John Farthing, its chief financial officer, has been conditionally granted options over a maximum of 4,052,632 new ordinary shares (representing a maximum of 1.87% of the current issued capital of the company).

() (), a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing novel therapeutics to treat patients suffering from serious and lie threatening rare diseases has said it will issue its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, on August 6, 2020, at 12.00pm BST. It added that management will host a webcast for analysts and investors on August 6 at 1.30pm BST.

() has said its annual general meeting will be held at 12.00pm BST on August 5, 2020, at the offices of Novum Securities, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, Belgravia, London, SW1W 0DH. Whilst the UK government's current social distancing rules and guidelines remain in place, no shareholders will be permitted to attend the meeting in person and any shareholder who attempts to attend the meeting in person will have to be refused entry.

Quadrise PLC () announced that its chairman, Mike Kirk, and CEO, Jason Miles, will provide a live presentation at a Shares & AJ Bell investor evening webinar on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. It will be the first of four companies presenting, each having a presentation slot followed by Q&A, with the webinar taking place from 6.00pm BST. The group said no new material information will be disclosed at the presentation and a copy of the company's updated presentation being provided will be available on the Quadrise website on the evening of Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Hardman & Co Research has issued a research note on (), a long-established specialist in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of allergies. It noted that another reassuring trading update stated that the company has hit new records and has the resources in place to fund its pending R&D investment programme required to get its products approved by the regulators. The research report can be viewed at: https://www.hardmanandco.com/research/corporate-research/record-sales-and-a-covid-19-wildcard/

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July 15 was our 27th anniversary. Lots of memories throughout the years since Joe and I were married.

This is what my mother wrote in her column in July 1993 about our wedding. Mother wrote:

The weather was ideal for the wedding of daughter Lovina to Joe Eicher. Lots of work at such a time.

The Tuesday before the wedding, which was Thursday, July 15, about two dozen women came to help. They baked 90 pies (oatmeal, cherry, raisin, and rhubarb) and made 14 batches of nothings. Didnt really want that many pies, but that number came upon us before we knew or thought of it. Well anyways no worry to run out of pies.

Wednesday about a dozen girls came to peel potatoes, cut up vegetables for the dressing and make potato salad for which I had cooked a twenty-quart cooker full of potatoes. Also, the tables were set and the last minute cleaning done. Our wash house or shed saw lots of life out there, as all the work was done in there to prepare for the wedding ceremony. Wednesday evening quite a few of our friends came to see the wedding tables, and refreshments were served to the ones that came. It was an enjoyable evening.

Then came the wedding day. We started to fry chicken (300 pounds) at 4:15 a.m. which was served for dinner. Had enough for supper too and also served boneless ham. Our meals consisted of chicken and noodles, gravy, mashed potatoes, dressing, chicken, buttered corn, green beans (which came out of our garden), pork and beans, potato salad, carrot salad, lettuce salad (plenty from the garden), hot peppers, Swiss cheese, fruit salad, tapioca pudding, pies, cakes, nothings, celery sticks, coffee, bread, rhubarb jam, and butter. There were around 18 skillets used to fry the chicken. We cooked 3 twenty-quart cookers of potatoes for dinner for mashed potatoes and 2 twenty-quart cookers for chicken and noodles. In the afternoon we again cooked over 3 twenty-quart cookers of potatoes to be mashed and more chicken and noodles for supper. Also 16 quarts of gravy. There were 28 women to prepare the meals. We could seat 98 people in the house and 70 in the wash house. The tool shed was cleaned out where the wedding services were held and later used to set up a table for the children for the noon and evening meals. We had quite a crowd here for both meals. Well enough of this for now. What a relief to have it over with.

I have so many precious memories of mother and how much she did for her family. Joe was called back in to work this week after being laid off since March 23. It sure is a relief to us to have his income coming in again.

Yesterday, son Benjamin turned 21, so he wanted the family to come home for supper. He ordered out pizza and wings for all of us. What a treat is was! Chips, cheese ball and crackers, and ice cream were also added to the menu. I didnt get time to make a cake and didnt for daughter Lorettas birthday either. With son Josephs birthday coming up next week, it looks like we will have one cake for all the July birthdays. Its almost too much cake for one month if we have three. Benjamin said he wouldnt eat cake anyway, so he didnt care that there wasnt a cake.

Since I am running out of space, I will write about our family gathering at sister Leah and Pauls house next week. I will share the recipe for Mothers raisin pie. God bless!

2 (8-inch) unbaked pie crusts

1 C. raisins

2 T. clear gelatin

pinch of salt

1 C. sugar

1 T. apple cider vinegar

1 C. water

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Use one crust to line an 8-inch pie pan. Cook the raisins with water to cover in a kettle over medium heat until plump and juicy, about 15 to 30 minutes. In a bowl, make a thickening with the gelatin, salt, sugar, vinegar, and water. Pour into the raisin mixture. Cook until the mixture is thick enough to stick to a spoon. Add more sugar if it is not sweet enough for you. Pour into the pie shell. Cover the top with the remaining pie crust and seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in the center for steam to escape. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Makes 1 (8-inch) pie.

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Lovinas Amish Kitchen is written by Lovina Eicher, Old Order Amish writer, cook, wife, and mother of eight. Readers can write to Eicher at PO Box 1689, South Holland, IL 60473 (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply); or email LovinasAmishKitchen@MennoMedia.org and your message will be passed on to her to read. She does not personally respond to emails.

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