Matt Prior insists England have not given up hope of winning the second Investec Test after rain and South Africa's openers repelled their push for victory on the penultimate day.
Kevin Pietersen failed to add to his overnight 149, an innings that single-handedly turned this match on its head, but Matt Prior's counter-attacking 68 helped the hosts to 425 all out - a lead of just six.
And hopes were high that England could force the initiative as Alviro Petersen, who struck 182 for the Proteas, would only bat if needed due to a hamstring strain, while fellow opener Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis were carrying knee and back injuries respectively.
However, Smith, with strapping on his sore left knee, and makeshift opener Jacques Rudolph carried South Africa to 39 without loss from 17 overs before rain brought about an early finish at Headingley.
Prior though, told Sky Sports News: "We know that if we come in hard tomorrow and put them under pressure you never know what can happen.
"If we get a few early wickets we've got an opportunity to push hard and win.
"It's a bit disappointing to not get a bit more of a lead but having said that, to get just ahead was good."
Prior hailed Pietersen's impressive knock yesterday, claiming the pressure is now on South Africa, who are ahead 1-0 in the series after flattening Andrew Strauss' side by an innings and 12 runs in the opening Test.
Although England's seamers failed to take a wicket, their wicketkeeper-batsman felt they bowled well and felt opening pair James Anderson and Stuart Broad were unlucky.
"We didn't enjoy the Oval much but this game has been far better. Hats off to South Africa, they're a very good team and they've played very good cricket so far," Prior said.
"But I think the way we bounced back yesterday, KP's innings was superb and we went ahead of them today.
"I thought the way we went out and bowled was absolutely fantastic - Jimmy (James Anderson) and Broady (Stuart Broad) set it up perfectly.
"We were unlucky not to get a few nicks or a few wickets early on but the pressure is now on them.
"It's probably the first time in this series they've had to soak up a bit of pressure so if we can come in tomorrow and get a few early wickets then you never know what can happen."
The Sussex batsman addressed his role in the team, insisting he is content to bat at number seven with the lower order.
"As long as I'm scoring runs and contributing to the team then I'm happy," he added.
"The balance of the side is far more important than any individual's preferences.
"There are times where you think 'I'd love to be out here a bit longer', but there you go.
"If I can contribute and play the role that's needed then that's where I'll play.
"It's a role I've had for a few years now so I am comfortable and quite enjoy batting with the tail."
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The more serious side of specialty coffee
While the taste of beans and freshness of roast is paramount to the specialty coffee scene, so is sustainability and workers’ rights.
The bulk of genuine specialty coffee companies aim to improve on these elements in every stage of production via direct relationships with farmers. For instance, Mokha 1450 on Al Wasl Road strives to work predominantly with women-owned and -operated coffee organisations, including female farmers in the Sabree mountains of Yemen.
Because, as the boutique’s owner, Garfield Kerr, points out: “women represent over 90 per cent of the coffee value chain, but are woefully underrepresented in less than 10 per cent of ownership and management throughout the global coffee industry.”
One of the UAE’s largest suppliers of green (meaning not-yet-roasted) beans, Raw Coffee, is a founding member of the Partnership of Gender Equity, which aims to empower female coffee farmers and harvesters.
Also, globally, many companies have found the perfect way to recycle old coffee grounds: they create the perfect fertile soil in which to grow mushrooms.
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Anxiety, work stress and social isolation are all factors in the recogised rise in mental health problems.
A study UAE Ministry of Health researchers published in the summer also cited struggles with weight and illnesses as major contributors.
Its authors analysed a dozen separate UAE studies between 2007 and 2017. Prevalence was often higher in university students, women and in people on low incomes.
One showed 28 per cent of female students at a Dubai university reported symptoms linked to depression. Another in Al Ain found 22.2 per cent of students had depressive symptoms - five times the global average.
It said the country has made strides to address mental health problems but said: “Our review highlights the overall prevalence of depressive symptoms and depression, which may long have been overlooked."
Prof Samir Al Adawi, of the department of behavioural medicine at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, who was not involved in the study but is a recognised expert in the Gulf, said how mental health is discussed varies significantly between cultures and nationalities.
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