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Buying a new car can be exciting and scary. I love the new car smell and all the new features that come with it.
For me, however, the scary part is driving it off the lot. No, it's not the depreciation. It's the fact that my new baby (investment) is now out on the open road. All of a sudden, I'm worried about stone chips, road debris, and other drivers ... things I normally don't think about after I get my first ding or scratch.
While it's not fun to buy auto insurance, imagine life without it. We would be responsible for paying for damages out of our own pockets for things like:
-Medical bills
-Legal fees
-Property repair
-Actual repairs to our car and others.
When you purchase auto insurance, you protect your family, and your investment. And when it comes to purchasing insurance, many factors determine your premium. Unfortunately, people believe various myths about how insurance premiums are calculated. The list below identifies some of these myths and explains them so you have a better understanding of how auto insurance works.
1.The color of your car determines your auto insurance costs. Your auto insurance costs are not based on the color of your car at all; in fact, the most important factor to consider is the type of car you select. When it comes to your car alone, auto insurance premiums are based, in part, on the purchase price of the car, its safety record, the engine size and body type, the repair costs, and the likelihood of theft. So while the make and model do factor into your costs, the driver is also an important part of the equation. Insurance premiums are also based on the age of the driver, driving record, and a driver's credit history. The key takeaway: before you buy a new or used car, do some research and check into the insurance costs.
2. As you get older your auto insurance rates will increase. You might be surprised to learn that mature drivers can actually qualify for a number of discounts on their insurance premiums. Many drivers over the age of 55 can qualify for reduced rates if they successfully complete an accident prevention course or defensive driver training. Moreover, if you are retired or work part-time, you may also be eligible for a discount of up to 5 percent on your auto insurance. West Bend's Home and Highway Association Plus program provides discounted pricing to members of participating associations, corporations, and other special groups, including individuals who belong to a membership organization for people ages 50 and over.
3. Credit score does not affect insurance rates. Your credit-based insurance score is important in the evaluation of your insurance rates. An insurance score measures how well you manage your financial aairs, not your financial assets. Many insurance companies will consider your insurance score if you decide to purchase, change, or renew your auto insurance coverage. The good news is that most individuals have good credit and good credit history, which means that in many cases, insurance costs are lower when insurance scores are included in the pricing equation.
4. Auto insurance covers you if your car is stolen, vandalized, or damaged by hail, falling tree limbs, flood, or fire. If you want to fully protect your vehicle from all types of damage, it is important to know that comprehensive and collision coverage are optional. While many lenders require drivers to purchase comprehensive and collision coverage as a condition of a car loan agreement, many individuals drop comprehensive coverage as their vehicles depreciate because they figure these cars are not even worth repairing. But remember that comprehensive insurance is required to cover vandalism and falling tree limbs. Dropping these coverages may make sense for you only if your car is worth less than $1,000, or less than 10 times the insurance premium.
5. The minimum amount of liability insurance, as required by law, is enough. Almost every state requires drivers to purchase a minimum amount of auto liability coverage, but in most cases, the coverage is not adequate. If you are involved in an accident, chances are that you will need more than the minimum limits to cover your accident costs, which means your out-of-pocket costs could be very high. The insurance industry and consumer groups generally recommend that all drivers purchase a minimum of $100,000 of bodily injury protection per person and $300,000 per accident.
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But happiness floats.
It doesn't need you to hold it down.
It doesn't need anything.
Naomi Shihab Nye
I would rather be known for the things that I am good at, but the truth is, I'm becoming famous for my inability to swim. How I got to be this age without having acquired that skill is a story in itself, but it's a limitation that is impossible to deny or conceal at a school where the curriculum includes a week at Catalina and P.E. classes in the pool. One afternoon it became clear to me that it was my duty to at least get wet. I had been telling kids repeatedly to push themselves, accept new challenges, and do what seemed most difficult. Being fearful and fifty didn't feel like a good enough excuse for not trying.
And so I immersed myself tentatively, a large terrestrial mammal in an alien element. And the wonder wasn't in the cold refreshing slap of it, nor the shimmer of sun on aquamarine, but the circle of students that gathered around, instructing, encouraging, and supporting me. "Lean back and float," they urged, and they showed me how. "Put your face in the water! Hold onto the wall and keep kicking!" Isn't it funny how something that is so easy and natural to one person can seem impossibly difficult to someone else? It's a good thing for a teacher to remember.
But these were gracious instructors and benevolent graders. Even when I felt I had accomplished very little, they gave me credit for my effort and assured me that I had done well. I wanted so much to succeed and make them proud of me, but they were pleased just knowing that I had tried hard. They believe that I can accomplish this, and it gives me a feeling that I might.
And so, though I never actually learned to float, I left the pool feeling absolutely buoyant.
Small miracles happen every day at Dunn — it's a community of learners, and the lessons are not always the ones we expect.
I remember now why I chose to teach. And I understand that teaching and learning are not opposites at all, but two faces of the same fluid process, and depending on the play of light on the water, we glimpse one or the other in any given moment.
– Cynthia

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An original strip today. This is actually for an upcoming issue but you get to see it first here. Enjoy!
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Charlton 6-1 Lewes
Report by David Brenchley
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After an early scare, the Charlton womens team made a dream start to the FA Womens Premier League season, thrashing Lewes Women 6-1 at Sporting Club Thamesmead on Sunday.
And they had to come from a goal down, after Katie McIntyre had put the visitors ahead after just seven minutes. The response came from Charlotte Lee, set up by new signing Ellie Dorey before an own goal and one from Dorey herself put Charlton two goals to the good at the interval.
Second half sub Kit Graham bagged a brace, while Charlotte Gurr, another new signing, put the gloss on the result in added-on time.
It was, as predicted, a much-changed starting 11 for Charlton, with a quartet of debutants in Dorey, Gurr, goalkeeper Katie Startup and Chloe Brunton-Wilde making their bows.
While it was the Addicks who had the first chance of the match, with Lewes keeper Lauren Dolbear saving easily from Charley Clifford's snap shot, Charlton were made to pay for some early loose passing.
McIntyre did well in the end to nick the ball 20 yards out and fire an effort goalwards that Startup got something on but could not keep out.
Lee then twice went close to an equaliser as the hosts improved while Dorey was also unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet earlier than she did.
But there were plenty of signs of worry at the back for Charlton, with all three defenders contriving to give away possession in dangerous positions more than once. They had Startup to thank once, making an excellent stop after a Lewes attacker had won possession just outside the Addicks' penalty area.
But it was a wonderful move that culminated in the eventual leveller, with Dorey collecting the ball from Flack on acres of space on the left. The winger used that space to drive at the Lewes defence and send in a wicked low cross that Lee was on hand to sweep home from five yards out.
With scores finally back at parity, Charlton slowly but surely began improving in possession and finding their passing range. Dixson wasted one chance shooting well wide from long range while Dorey, in the thick of the action more than most, shot into the side netting.
Still, Lewes posed plenty of threats – a more clinical side would probably have punished Charlton. McIntyre in truth was very unlucky to see one shot hit the post, with Grace Coombs on hand and alert to poke the ball out for a corner, and Lane blasted over after latching onto another poor pass when well placed to score.
That allowed Charlton to gain even more confidence and nudge themselves in front when Charley Clifford took range from 30 yards out. Normally deadly from even that position, the midfielder was desperately unfortunate to see her drive cannon back off the crossbar; Dolbear, though, was even more unlucky as the ball ricocheted off her back as she fell to the floor and into the net.
Four minutes later, and just before the half time whistle went, it was 3-1. Gurr slid a sublime through ball to Dorey, who cut in from the left flank, advanced on Dolbear and finished well.
The final action of the first 45 saw Dolbear pull off an excellent stop to deny Lee a second goal, tipping the ball over the bar.
The second period started off a cagey affair, with few early chances, the first of which saw Dorey flash one narrowly over.
Graham was introduced on the hour mark and, as ever, made an instant impact, setting Dorey free for the winger to unselfishly square for Clifford to send a tame effort into the keeper's grateful arms.
Clifford saw a strike ruled out for offside after Dolbear head saved a Dorey shot well, but it was eventually four on 73 minutes, and it was an inevitable goal from the ever-dangerous Graham.
Brunton-Wilde fed the striker with a perfectly weighted through ball and Graham stroked home with the outside of her boot. 10 minutes later she had her second, firing into the corner of the goal from 25 yards out.
And Graham was left to assist the final goal, sending Gurr through one-on-one with Dolbear. It was a brave finish from Gurr, nipping under the Lewes custodian and taking a big knock for her troubles.
But it ended the perfect start for the south-east Londoners, though sends them just third, after big victories for Crystal Palace and Coventry, 9-0 and 8-0 respectively.
Charlton are next in action on Sunday 27 August as they take on local rivals Gillingham at K Sports FC, Aylesford. The Gills left it late to defeat West Ham United 1-0 on Sunday.
Charlton: Startup, Flack, Brunton-Wilde, Dixson, Coombs, Dorey, Clifford, Gurr, Pepper (Bottom 83), Lee (Graham 61), Nash (Sullivan 79). Subs (not used): Southgate, Weller.
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The city of Abel Beth Maachah is not one of the more readily identifiable locations in Israel, but it was a city of strategic importance during Old Testament times. When the Israelites invaded Canaan the land around Abel Beth Maachah was given to the tribe of Naphtali. Until this year, the tel had never been excavated. Even with the renewed interest in archaeology in Israel, this tel was over looked due to lack of interest or funding. In addition, its proximity to the Lebanese border has provided hesitancy with some. However, for a few weeks this summer, work started on the excavation and it has already produced some interesting results.
In the first information that I have read about it, Professor Robert Mullins from Azusa Pacific University discusses the findings from the initial dig.
As the digs continue, I am sure that more information will be found to help us understand the Biblical times.
(NOTE: The picture is of Abel Beth Maachah that I took in 2010. It is a view from the northwest.)
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Asian Disease Forces Jumbo Price Hike for Shrimp in USA
A Big Problem With Shrimp
The sales success of Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. notwithstanding, the United States produces only about 10 percent of the shrimp we consume. The rest comes from Asia, and all across the continent, a disease known as early mortality syndrome is killing farm-raised shrimp. That's hurting shrimp supplies and raising the cost of the shrimp that the U.S. imports.
Complicating matters, last summer the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a ruling penalizing China, Ecuador, India, Malaysia and Vietnam for unfairly subsidizing their shrimp exports -- i.e., selling shrimp too cheaply to the U.S. (The U.S. International Trade Commission ultimately decided not to impose countervailing duties on these countries' exports. But just the threat of doing so in future may act to support prices.)
According to the Beaumont Enterprise newspaper, Gulf of Mexico headless shrimp are fetching $7.50 right off the boat. Restaurants pay about $2 more a pound for these same shrimp -- and by the time it reaches your plate, the price has risen even more to pad the restaurateurs' profit margins.
Shrimp's Shrinking Popularity
Yet even so, last month, the Associated Press reported that the spiking price of shrimp did a real number on shrimp specialists like Darden Restaurants' (DRI) Red Lobster, inflating costs by 30 percent and scaring away sticker-price-shocked customers. Even offers of all-you-can-eat shrimp, at higher prices, weren't enough to prevent an 8.8 percent decline in sales last quarter.
Sales are likely to fall outside the restaurant industry as well. According to analysts at Rabobank, Americans consume an average of four pounds of shrimp per person annually. But with prices rising relentlessly, Rabobank thinks that number fell in 2013. With prices still higher in 2014, consumption is likely to fall even further.
To Every Shrimp, There Is a Season
Given all this bad news for shrimp-lovers, is there any good news to report? There is -- courtesy of Economics 101.
%VIRTUAL-article-sponsoredlinks%Low supplies beget high prices, which in turn encourage shrimp producers to find ways to boost supply and capture those high prices as profit. Reporting on the shrimp story earlier this week, the Beaumont Enterprise expressed the hope that "farmers will eventually find" a cure for early mortality syndrome, curing the crisis of high shrimp costs soon after.
Meanwhile, these high shrimp prices will give greater incentive to growers in other countries, where early mortality syndrome hasn't reared its ugly head, to increase their own production and claim those high profits for themselves. When these two trends merge, we could quickly see an influx of new shrimp onto the market, driving prices back down.
How soon could that happen? Sooner than you think. According to research out of Louisiana State University, "the life cycle of a shrimp" is exceedingly short, and your average shrimp only needs about one year to go from egg to trawler to dining table.
Could be, a year from now, CNN will be reporting not on an "acute shrimp shortage," but on the amazing American shrimp glut. Bon appetit!
Correction: This article has been updated to clarify the source of price information for headless shrimp, as well as the expressed expectation for finding a cure for the mortality syndrome.
Motley Fool contributor Rich Smith has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.


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Equation: COOKING = NOT COMPATIBLE to be able to prepare this Steamboat for the family is a major milestone and an accomplishment.
Zahra' wanted to eat Steamboat for a change. When she mentioned her desire last Sunday, we were on our way home from my in-laws. Since we've passed the junction that can take us to where we can dine this dish, her dad was already not in the mood to turn back. In order not to upset her further, I told her I'll cook the dish for her and us. She looked at me in disbelief. Inwardly, I smiled because I knew what she was thinking.
So, after her piano class this morning, we set about buying the ingredients needed to prepare this dish at Giants Supermarket, Ampang Point. I knew she is still not very certain I can prepare this dish.
In the end, I was able to cook up a storm and this is what we had for dinner.
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PS. The culinary items are all mismatched. This is because I am on the second phase of renovation and so most of my kitchen wares are still in boxes.


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Can Dogs Be Declawed? The Answer will Surprise You
Declawing and dogs in one sentence just do not seem right. Chances are you have probably heard of cats being declawed most especially due to its reputable long nails that may cause harm and damage to your otherwise smooth hardwood floors and soft cushioned couch set.
However, some relatively new dog owners may also find that dogs, much like cats, also have nails. This leads to them asking the question—can dogs be declawed?
This is most especially true for those dog owners that have just moved into their new homes or dog owners that have just started adopting a dog and are not used to caring for a dog.
Now, I know it may seem overwhelming but that's why this article is to serve as your ultimate guide. Allow this article to serve as your companion as you find out whether dogs can be declawed and if yes, how can they be declawed. And if not, how, then, can they be prevented from damaging furniture? Read away and find out!
Can Dogs be Declawed?
The simple answer is no, not really. Although, I probably just contradicted myself right there given that the answer is more complex than just a simple yes or no. You see, while it is common for cats to get declawed. It is not really common for dogs and in fact, it is almost pretty non-existent.
One of the reasons why cats can get declawed yet dogs cannot is because their anatomy is designed entirely different. It will be both painful for both animal species.
However, the way a cat's body is built makes it possible for him or her to be declawed while still being able to perform his or her functions properly and normally.
You see, their front claws or claws in general can be drawn back in. In addition to that, they tend to walk more with the use of their pads on the feet.
Meanwhile, in dogs, it goes a bit differently. Their claws are attached to their bone or the end joint in a loose manner. Declawing dogs, per se, would mean complete amputation. This is actually called an onychectomy.
You have to understand that declawing your dogs would really mean removing not just the claws or nails but in actuality, the entire joints.
This can actually be classified as animal cruelty given how painful it is for dogs and completely unnecessary with the exception of a selected set of health complications.
If not for these complications, making your dog undergo through declawing or onychectomy will just be plain animal cruelty.
How can I Maintain their Claws?
So given how declawing is completely out of the equation, how can you then solve the problem of your dogs potentially causing damage and harm to your couch set, smooth floors and all other furnitures?
Well, the solution to that problem is all about maintenance. And not just simple and mere maintenance but careful and consistent maintenance. To completely prevent your dogs from harming your humble abode, all you have to is to trim his or her nails as part of that maintenance.
You see, nails cannot be taken away completely from dogs because your dogs will need it. As an example, they need it for balance or getting a grip.
So let us first start with clippers. Clippers are one good tool you can use to trim your dog's nails. If you have these or if you have had the chance to look at them closely, you may notice and observe that they closely resemble the appearance of the same clippers you use or the clippers human beings used, except these clippers come with a bigger blade.
When you decide to get one from a store, make sure you do get the clipper that is compatible with the thickness and size of your dog's nails. Most manufacturing companies do offer it in varying sizes.
Beware of the quick when using this. It is a dark spot in your dog's nails that signifies blood flow in your dog's body. Do not cut and make sure you trim your dog's nails regularly to prevent your dog's quick from growing longer and bigger.
Unlike clippers, this one is techier. They are very precise and not to mention, swift. This tool which is really more like a device shapes your dog's nails with the use of their rotating block which is a feature used to trim your dog's nails better.
For better results, you may actually form a curve on the tip of your dog's fingernails with the use of these. That will help prevent your dog from scratching any surface.
How will I Know if They Need to Be Declawed?
I've mentioned that there are only few exceptions in which your dog can be declawed. These reasons are actually all about health issues. The medical issues that require declawing include tumor and cancer which causes a disorder in the nail bed.
Watch out and check your dog if he or she is having some difficulty walking? Is there some sort of swelling around his or her nails? Is there obvious pain? If yes is your answer to all of this, it is time to get him or her to the vet.
Final Thoughts
To sum it all up, no, your dogs should not be declawed. It is plain animal cruelty and there is absolutely no need for declawing unless your dog is going through serious medical issues that require amputation.
Most especially, not when nails are actually needed in their way of living. Otherwise, there are other ways for you to prevent your dog from ruining your furniture without the use of amputation. These include maintaining your dog's nails by making sure his or her nails get trimmed regularly.
There you have it, folks! I hope you enjoyed this article. Should you have any other suggestions, comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to leave them down below. I'll see you on the next article!


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The Girl and the Hedgehog
Paris-based photographer Cath Schneider recently became aware of a small hedgehog living in her garden and decided to investigate a bit closer with her daughter. Schneider tells me they set out a small plate of (lactose free) milk and sure enough the fearless little guy ambled over and started blowing bubbles. Camera in-hand and graced with perfect lighting, she captured this amazing shot. If you liked this, you'll also like this shot of a girl meeting a manatee. (via 500px)


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sydney favorites
I wanted to round up a list of a few favorite discoveries from Sydney, Australia. Five days is not a long time to explore a new city, and though I did my best to get out and around different areas of the city, many of these favorites are located in the neighborhood where I stayed, Surry Hills. It's a neighborhood I can heartily recommend visiting, though, and I enjoyed strolling up and down Crown Street, checking out a myriad of awesome local shops and restaurants. But without further ado, on to the favorites:
Hyde Park / Metro St. James
Hyde Park is in the center of town, a gorgeous green couple of blocks full of tree-lined walks and fountains. I found myself in Hyde Park every day I was in Sydney, but the walk through the park early in the morning my first day there was pretty magical. We stopped for breakfast at Metro St. James, a brand new French cafe built into an old building that's part of the entrance to the St. James metro station. The cafe opens up onto the park so that even when sitting inside, you feel like you're out on the terrace. And this place is good. Great coffee, and I had the best avocado on toast of my life. Both the park and the cafe are worth your time.
It's relatively rare to see Hungarian restaurants, bakeries, or shops outside of Hungary, so after my year spent living there I get really excited when I stumble upon one. Kürtősh isn't specifically Hungarian themed, but the prioprietors did take its name from the Hungarian pastry kürtőskalács, one of my favorites (anglicizing the name with an 'h' at the end, so that you might come close to pronouncing it correctly!). They even traveled to Hungary in order to purchase the traditional oven kürtőskalács is baked in, and they trained with Hungarian bakers to learn how to make this specialty properly. I can vouch for the authenticity: their kürtőskalács is super good and exactly like what I've had in Hungary. The philosophy of this cafe, which has a few locations, was to create a cozy space that feels like home, reminiscent of childhood memories of a kitchen filled with the smell of fresh baked goods. The selection of treats reflect that, with a mix of different offerings, from the aforementioned kürtőskalács and traditional Hungarian dobos torta to the less exotic but totally comforting 'mum's chocolate cake'. I visited the Surry Hills location three times in five days, where the staff was super friendly and amazing, and they have two other spots, in Randwick and Crows Nest.
During an afternoon downpour we took refuge inside a little shop called Follow. I didn't get any photos of the shop interior itself, which is a shame, because it's tucked inside a beautiful old pharmacy storefront - and I mean old. All the old wooden pharmacy cabinets lining the walls have been preserved and now showcase beautiful products by independent Australian designers. This is one of the best curated boutiques I've come across in a long time, carrying clothing by independent designers, a range of artwork and other handmade goods, paper goods and stationery, and jewelry. This spot was another Surry Hills find.
Taronga Zoo
As far as zoos go, this one's pretty spectacular. Taronga Zoo is a short ferry ride from downtown Sydney, so the journey to the zoo is a trip in itself, with great views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Everything about this zoo felt so well done, and there's a huge emphasis on education and conservation, helping park visitors to learn about the impact our everyday lives as humans have on the natural world and ideas for how to reduce that impact. (Public thank you to my mom for suggesting a trip to this zoo - we wouldn't have made it over otherwise.)
Mardi Gras Parade
This last one's kind of cheating, because it's time-dependent, but I couldn't not include it in this list. We had no idea until right before we we left for the trip that we'd accidentally booked ourselves into Sydney Mardi Gras's culminating weekend, but I'm so glad we did. Mardi Gras in Sydney is basically a three week-long pride festival, drawing hundreds of thousands of people every year, with a big emphasis on LGBTQI rights and equality. The parade was immensely fun and while I didn't make it to any of the other events going on, this festival is both one big party and a great opportunity for discussion and education. It was hugely inspiring and I encourage anyone interested to check out the official Sydney Mardi Gras website.
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Much is being made about the Seahawks' choice to restrict ticket sales to people with California addresses for Sunday's NFC Championship Game but not to 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, Steve Corkran of Bayareanewsgroup reports.
"Well, it's within the rules," Harbaugh said Monday. "It's within the spirit of the rules of the National Football League. I actually respect it, what you're trying to do for your team, put them in the best possible position to win that you can.
"And I respect that their organization does that for their team. They do that in a lot of ways, with their team, with their fans, with their organization. So, what do I think of it? I respect it."


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And I have failed again! I have to figure out how to start prioritizing my time because I obviously have been too busy lately! It's usually not a problem, I just am not used to being gone all day so I tend to forget how limited my stamping time now is. Anyway, even though I don't have a card for you, I wanted to make sure that you took a peek at the "There's Magic In The Air" blog so that you can see this week's FREE digi stamp as well as the challenge that Nina has given us. I am off to school for now! I hope to get a card completed later this evening!
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Sale Sharks centre Anitele'a Tuilagi will leave the club with immediate effect, Sale announced on Monday.
The centre, known as Andy, joined Sale in August 2008 from newly relegated Leeds and has previously lined up for St Helens RL and Leicester Tigers. The centre, brother to Manu, Henry, Freddie and Alesana, signed a four year contract in 2008, but will not see out the final year of his deal.
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The Springboks under Allister Coetzee has played 5 matches against, average opposition in Ireland (IRB ranked 6) and Argentina (IRB rank 7), they have lost an unacceptable 2 of those 5 matches and were (very) lucky to get away with 2 of their 3 wins.
We have already touched on the reasons for the Springboks poor performance which includes, but is not limited to:
- SARU appointing the wrong coach(es)
- a poor (no) game plan
- questionable team selection
- quota requirements.
- Lack of proper conditioning & modern day skills by players
With that being said, one has to realize Allister Coetzee is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. thus one needs to make peace with the coach if you are going to continue supporting the Springboks. So with Coetzee in the driving seat, what does he need to do, to at least try and make the Springboks semi competitive again?
We believe the answer lies in returning to traditional 10-man bulldozing rugby! Sure, it is a controversial statement, but there are numerous reasons why the above is the only way forward for the Springboks, for the time being, here is why.
Background – Coetzee incapable of playing attacking rugby
We believe a coach plays a vital role in the performance of a team, when Coetzee was at the Stormers he boasted a very impressive win/loss ratio by playing defensive rugby. To the astonishment of the larger rugby community the Stormers managed to top the log for a number of years while scoring on average less than 2 tries per match!
In the last 2 years of Coetzee's tenure at the Stormers, his defensive gameplan slowly started to fail, as opposition teams finally managed to crack the Stormers defensive line. Coetzee started coming under criticism by fans. To counter the failing gameplan Coetzee, with backline coach Robbie Fleck tried to move the Stormers to be more dynamic i.e. playing a more ball in hand style of play, however it failed miserably, and Coetzee eventually decided to step down.
Returning To Traditional Strengths
What is the point of the above? Simple, we have already seen at Super Rugby level Coetzee is not capable of implementing an attacking modern day gameplan. The above point was further emphasized in the Springboks last 6-games, where the Boks tried to be dynamic, they tried to play ball in hand, one could literally see the effort, however they failed miserably, making countless mistakes in their attempts.
If the Springboks are going to continue with the gameplan they have used in their past 6 matches not only will they lose, new records will be set, for all the wrong reasons. Since the Kiwi's (and to a lesser extend the Aussies) feed of opposition mistakes.
If the Springboks want to be competitive, Coetzee needs to scrap the idea of trying to play catch-up with modern day rugby, for the time being. Not only do the Springboks not have the correct coaching team for playing such a type of game, but they also don't have the necessary personnel, with the Springbok backline being very average, and totally incompatible, unable to click as a unit.
Instead of trying to play attractive rugby, Coetzee needs to return to his traditional strength good ol' 10 man rugby, kick and defend, and force the penalty via an enormous forward pack, something which the Springboks can actually field.
Yes, the above is not ideal but we are of the believe one has to play towards your strengths, which in the case of Allister Coetzee is traditional 10-man rugby, NOT attacking rugby.
Conclusion – Going Forward
In terms of players, the current crop of players are not used to playing a faster attacking brand of rugby, and Coetzee, and his backline coach should realize that! Furthermore, and this is important, the current Springbok backline, is woefully incompatible, they are not used to playing together, and constantly shuffling the players around certainly does not help the situation.
The shift in playing style will no happen "magically" a long term plan would need be set in place, for both player and coach development if the Springboks (and South African rugby) ever want to catch up to modern day rugby. A shift in emphasis should start at Currie Cup level, which will get transferred to Super Rugby and then eventually to the national side, only then (with the right coaching personnel) can you start thinking about playing a more attacking game.
For now Coetzee & Stick should stick to what have worked in the past, if for nothing else but to protect the record books.
Australia vs South Africa Rugby Championship prediction?
Australia is currently ranked 4th on the world rugby rankings, although they (Australia) are also going through a transition phase and have their own problems, they are certainly not a bad team and they definitely played a much better game in the 2nd match against New Zealand.
If South Africa struggled to win at home against lowly ranked Ireland & Argentina, we simply cant see how the Springboks can win down under.
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Gasbags (February 1, 1941)
Released on February 1, 1941: The Crazy Gang is a British Comedy Troupe that accidentally invades Germany, with hilarious results.
Directed by Walter Forde and Marcel Varnel
Written by Val Valentine, Val Guest and Marriott Edgar.
The Actors: Bud Flanagan (Bud), Chesney Allen (Ches), Jimmy Nervo (Cecil), Teddy Knox (Knoxy), Charlie Naughton (Charlie), Jimmy Gold (Goldy), Moore Marriott (Jerry Jenkins), Wally Patch (Sergeant Major), Peter Gawthorne (Commanding Officer), Frederick Valk (Sturmfuehrer), Eric Clavering (Scharffuehrer), Anthony Eustrel (Gestapo officer), Carl Jaffe (Gestapo chief), Manning Whiley (O.P. Colonel), Torin Thatcher (SS man), Irene Handl (burgomaster's wife), Felicity Andrae (the Baroness), Rolf Brandt (orderly), Richard Morrell (O.P. First Lieutenant), Gerald Cooper (General Rathaus), Rowland Douglas (head waiter), Frank Henderson (steward), James Knight (German Major), Henry B. Longhurst (woodcutter), John Lothar (Sergeant in forest), George Merritt (German General), Pat Noonan (woodcutter), Gerik Schjelderup (O.P. Sentry), Leonard Sharp (chip shop customer), Mavis Villiers (American girl), Theodore Zichy (second in command).
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The movie starts with our gang of soldier misfits running a fish and chips restaurant at the army camp in England. They are using an overhead helium balloon to advertise their business, but when the commanding officer spots their advertising balloon, he rushes over to their location to put a stop to their shenanigans. But alas the balloon breaks free and takes the boys up into the air with it, landing many hours later in Germany. They are soon captured by the Germans and put into a prisoner camp. There they learn that a scientist has recently been killed who invented a tunnelling machine that if discovered could end the war. There is a map of the location tattooed on the back of one of the prisoners.
Our group of comedians includes one who has a moustache like Hitler, and they volunteer him for a suicide mission as Hitler's double. Our comedian who is impersonating Hitler, and is scheduled to be assassinated, manages to avoid all of their attempts to kill him, killing several German officers in the process. Finally our boys discover the secret weapon and tunnel underground right back to sunny England, where their officers are still mad at them and have them put in prison.
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Tennis: Nadal, Del Potro set up Olympic semi-final showdown
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 13 (IANS) Spain's Rafael Nadal and Argentine Juan Martin del Potro continue to overcome injury concerns and defy expectations in their men's singles quarter-final match here at the ongoing Rio Olympics.
Both the tennis stars, set up a mouth-watering semi-final clash with victories over their opponents here at Olympic Tennis Centre on Friday, reports Efe.
The third-seeded Nadal, who typically has plenty of support in Latin America, faced a totally different scenario against Local Hope Thomaz Bellucci and a raucous crowd trying to will their man to a first-ever Olympic tennis medal for the South American country.
Inspired by the fans, Bellucci stormed out of the gates to take the first set and then rallied from a second-set deficit to get back on a serve and put a scare into the Spanish great.
But the 14-time Grand Slam champion Nadal leveraged his big-match experience to break Bellucci's serve to win the second set and then seize full control of the contest in the decider to win 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.
With victory secured, the 30-year-old Spanish covered his face and looked to the heavens. A wrist injury that had forced him earlier this year to withdraw mid-tournament from his beloved Roland Garros had cast doubts on his tennis future, but Rio has given his career new life.
Standing in the Spaniard's way to the finals on Saturday will be a player whose comeback story handily trumps his own.
The 27-year-old unseeded Del Potro of Argentina, whose promising career has been derailed by wrist injuries and who has competed in just one of the last 10 Grand Slam tournaments, has been on a magical run in Rio.
After kicking off the singles tournament with a massive upset of Serbian World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round, the 141st ranked Del Potro has defeated Portugal's Joao Sousa, Japan's Taro Daniel and Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, the No. 10 seed to reach the semi-finals of the event.
Both sets in Friday's quarterfinal unfolded in similar fashion, with Del Potro racing out to early leads only to see Spanish Bautista Agut rally and get back on serve.
The Argentine got a critical late service break en route to taking the first set, but the second set came down to a tie-breaker that Del Potro won to wrap up the contest in straight sets 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) and avoid the further wear-and-tear on his body that a third set would have entailed.
The crowd was jubilant, while the 2009 U.S. Open champion sat down on his chair and for several minutes cried tears of gratitude, relishing a moment in the sun that seemed light-years away when his wrist surgeries were piling up faster than meaningful tennis matches.
Meanwhile, the bottom half of the draw was somewhat less emotional but more tightly contested.
British defending Olympic men's singles champion Andy Murray, the No. 2 seed, blitzed through the first set but then had to battle tooth-and-nail to defeat the American Steve Johnson 6-0, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2).
His semi-final opponent on Saturday will be Japanese No. 4 seed Kei Nishikori, who scraped past Frenchman Gael Monfils 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 7-6 (8-6).
In women's semi-final action here on Friday, Puerto Rico's Monica Puig pulled off a historic victory over Czech Petra Kvitova, a win that assures she will become the first-ever female athlete from the U.S. commonwealth to win an Olympic medal.
Puig will now try to become the first Puerto Rican to ever win a gold medal when she takes on German world No. 2 Angelique Kerbera , 6-3, 7-5 winner over Madison Keys of America in Saturday's final.
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Spring has arrived, marking that we've been working on this retrofit for one year! Optimism is high, but these things always take longer than you think. The push is on to move in by late summer/fall. Gauntlet thrown, etc... realistically we'll move in when it's ready.
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SHANKSVILLE, Pa. — First lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush made a rare joint public appearance Saturday at the United Airlines Flight 93 crash site here in Western Pennsylvania to pay tribute to the 40 passengers and crew members who died nine years ago and "changed history's course."
Speaking to approximately 5,000 people on a clear and blustery morning, both Obama and Bush, in separate keynote speeches, praised the heroism of the passengers on the ill-fated flight from Newark, N.J., to San Francisco, which was hijacked by Islamic terrorists.
Obama said Americans "were proud. We were awed [and] we were inspired" by the heroism of a group of passengers who tried to wrestle control of the plane from the hijackers, while others onboard were "giving comfort instead of seeking it" before the plane crashed.
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"In that awful moment, when the facts became clear and they were called to make an impossible choice, they all found the same resolve," the first lady said, as some family members in the hushed crowd dabbed their eyes. "And then they rose as one. They acted as one and together they changed history's course."
Bush, whose husband, President George W. Bush, led the country through that dark September day and its aftermath, said the Flight 93 passengers helped prevent further disaster by thwarting what officials believe was the hijackers' plans to ram the jetliner into its intended target in Washington.
"Nine years ago, in the skies above this field, and in Washington and New York City, we saw the worst of our enemy and the best of our nation," she said. "We saw that there is evil in the world, but also good at the heart of our country."
Nine years later, Bush added, the events of Sept. 11 "grow distant in time, but they remain vivid in the memory of our nation and in the hearts of those who suffered so great a loss."
The two first ladies bridged a political divide of sorts with their joint appearance, even if that was not their aim, at a time when divisiveness on the political landscape appears more intractable than ever. Even though the two first ladies were invited to speak at the ceremony separately, they warmly shared the stage.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Santa Clara men's tennis team concluded their 2008 season with 4-2 loss to Gonzaga in the third round consolation bracket of the WCC Championships.
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In singles, the Bulldogs picked up two early points over the Broncos at the No. 4 and No. 5 spots. Kenzo Hirakawa-Wong responded with Santa Clara's second point of the day, to tie Gonzaga at two. Hirakawa-Wong defeated the Bulldogs Roman Dojack, 6-4, 6-2, at the No. 2 position.
The Broncos could not take the lead and fell at the No. 3 and No. 6 spots to give Gonzaga the win. With the loss, Santa Clara finished their season in eighth place in the West Coast Conference.
No. 1 SCU Jay Wong/Kenzo Hirakawa-Wong d. GON Stefan Feddersen/Zach Radetzky 8-4
No. 2 GON Conor Feeney/Cooper Fratt d. SCU John Iwanski/Justin Wong 8-1
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No. 1 GON Stefan Feddersen vs. SCU Jay Wong 4-6, 5-2 DNF
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Yes, I have been a terrible blogger the last couple weeks, my kitchen is many pieces right now unfortunately, my landlord is redoing out countertops and cabinets, which is great, but… I can't even boil water right now. However, I have written something for Scout Magazine on baguettes http://scoutmagazine.ca/2011/11/11/on-a-mission-gone-hunting-for-the-most-authentic-parisian-baguette-in-vancouver/ which can (hopefully) fill you up for another day or two until things are back to normal around here.
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Legendary 1960s folk singer Donovan has taken a surprising new turn in his career - releasing a reggae single.
The 68-year-old songwriter, whose hits include hippy anthems Hurdy Gurdy Man and Mellow Yellow, recorded the song One English Summer in Jamaica.
He said: "I had written the song and my wife Linda and I were going to Jamaica, to celebrate my birthday.
"After we had landed, I was whisked off to the recording studio - where Linda had organised as a surprise birthday present - a recording session of One English Summer which we recorded in one take."
It is not the first time Donovan has re-invented himself - he was briefly involved in the Madchester scene when he supported The Happy Mondays who named a track after him on one of their albums.
The singer - real name Donovan Leitch - is celebrating half a century in the music business this year with a greatest hits album and a new tour, as well as the new single.
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Every six months for the past five years, Deutsche Bank's New York offices have tested their disaster recovery plan, intentionally failing-over all of their mission-critical applications and servers between the bank's two data center locationsthe World Trade Center in New York and a location in neighboring New Jersey. At the time, no one could have predicted that the exercises would provide the Deutsche Bank staff with enough knowledge and experience to bring their entire IT infrastructure back online almost immediately after the September 11 attacks. But that is exactly what their planning and practice allowed them to accomplish.
"We started our recovery plan straight away," says Tony Kerrison, Deutsche Bank's head of enterprise services. "We had systems that failed over [immediately]." Other nonessential systems were back within a week, as IT staff reinstalled data that had been backed up to tape.
Tragically, Deutsche Bank lost two employees and its officesincluding 5,000 PCsin the terrorist attack. According to Jeff Baer, the company's chief information officer for the Americas, the company was able to get its workers back on the job quickly, because Deutsche Bank's IT disaster recovery plan was tied to an overall business continuity plan. By the end of the week, more than 2,000 new laptops were purchased, and employees were working again, either from home or in the New Jersey office.
Deutsche Bank's diligence may be as uncommon as the events that proved its mettle. In today's environment, less than 50 percent of medium-size businesses and only 25 percent of small businesses have disaster recovery plans, according to research firm Gartner. The lessons to learn are large, since even small businesses spend thousands on IT infrastructure. If Deutsche Bank had been less prepared, it might have ended up the same as the many World Trade Center companies that have yet to get back to business and probably never will, according to analysts.
"Planning for disaster recovery is an exercise that takes a little time but doesn't cost a lot of money," says Donna Scott, vice president and research director at Gartner. That's not to say that implementing the plan will be inexpensive, but the main point is to do the thinking before the plan is actually needed. "When a crisis occurs is not the time to do the planning," says Scott. This is especially true when there are plenty of tools and shortcuts available that almost any company can implement.


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The Ancient Magus' Bride
Oct 07, 2017 AT-XBS11Tokyo MXMBSTV AichiTV SaitamaChiba TV
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Chise Hatori, 15 years old. Lost, without hope, and without family, she is bought for money – not by another person, but by a non-human sorcerer named Elias. Though she hesitates, she begins life anew as his apprentice and future wife.
Original title 魔法使いの嫁
First air date Oct 07, 2017
Last air date Mar 24, 2018
Seasons 1
Episodes 27
Duration 23m


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Posted by John Gall on May 24, 2001
In Reply to: Beg the question posted by john on November 16, 2000
: The one meaning I find in the list is far different from whatI have been told this phrase means. Does anyone know another definition?
Though I do not have a definition of the phrase "beg the question, " I have heard used entirely differently. I have generally heard it used when a question is avoided: that begs the question.
When the question was asked for another definition to a phrase, my answer "begged the question" by not answering it. Since the meaning to the phrase (as I knew it) didn't match the meanings of the words, I looked up the definiton.
I hope somebody can shed some light on this phrase.


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12th Annual YSC Tour de Pink Rolls October 9-11; Features a Three-day and One-day Century Option to Support Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Under the Age of 40
The 12th Annual YSC Tour de Pink® – the premier cycling ride designed to raise funds and to empower young women battling breast cancer, announced a new route through Delaware for its three-day, 200+ mile East Coast journey taking place October 9-11.
On Saturday October 10, the second day of the Tour now features a one-day century (100 mile) or metric century (62 mile) loop beginning and ending at Dover Downs in Dover, DE. On the third and final day of the Tour, riders will travel east and finish their journey on the sandy beaches of Rehoboth, DE. Cyclists interested in joining this rolling community of support can register to join the fight at www.YSCTourdePink.org.
"Delaware is a tremendous place for cycling in the fall. The new YSC Tour de Pink route features a more scenic journey through the state and serves to accommodate additional one-day riders looking to join more than 300 other cyclists in support of the YSC," said Jennifer Merschdorf, Chief Executive Officer, YSC. . "We look forward to spending more time in Delaware this October as we continue to raise awareness and funds specifically for young women battling breast cancer."
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the leading nonprofit organization focused exclusively on the unique needs of young women affected by breast cancer.
The three-day journey kicks off from suburban Philadelphia and heads south traveling through scenic back roads and stopping for an evening celebration at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. The second day, also doubling as our flat and fast century ride accommodating our one day riders, will loop through Delaware finishing back at Dover Downs. Finishing on day three, riders travel east directly towards the shore and finish on the beach in Rehoboth, Delaware.
The ride, features full rider support, including hotel accommodations, catered meals, rest stops, ride marshals, support and gear (SAG) vehicles and mechanics.
Corporate sponsors interested in supporting the Tour or riders looking to register, can visit www.ysctourdepink.org.
About YSC Tour de Pink®
Co-founded in 2004 by Lisa J. Frank and Matt Purdue, YSC Tour de Pink was created to raise awareness and funds for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), the first national organization to focus exclusively on the unique needs of young women affected by breast cancer. Growing from six participants in 2004, YSC Tour de Pink® has generated more than $8 million and now consists of two outdoor bike rides on the East Coast and West Coast. YSC anticipates over 500 riders will participate in this year's national events.
About Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
Established in 1998, Young Survival Coalition (YSC) was the first nonprofit organization to focus exclusively on the unique needs of young women affected by breast cancer. Founded by young survivors for young survivors, YSC began as a grassroots organization to advocate on behalf of all young women diagnosed with breast cancer to increase their length and quality of life. Based in New York City, with networks nationwide, YSC today provides free comprehensive resources, support and educational materials such as the ResourceLink program, Newly Diagnosed Treatment Navigator, Post-Treatment Navigator, Long-term Navigator, Multi-media Tools and is well known for its two national YSC Tour de Pink bike rides. For more information please visit: www.youngsurvival.org.
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More DPIs can be conducted at different stages along the production period depending on complexity of products, production process, order quantity, reliability of the factory, etc.
Final Random Inspection (FRI)
Our inspector pulls a random sample of finished and packed goods, based on internationally recognized statistical random sampling technique(AQL). Quantity, workmanship, function, size specification, etc. will be verified to ensure the required product specifications are met. The goods should be at least 80% in packed and balance goods should be under finishing process. None of good should be in section or cutting section. GSCS follows your requirements. In case, no set up requirements provide by any customer, GSCS follow generic criteria.


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With the saturation in the seven and ten inch tablet market, both Samsung and Apple are looking for new tablet sizes to explore. The 12-inch market is the next step and the two biggest players are ready to take it on.
Rumour has it Samsung is preparing a 12-inch tablet and Apple is preparing to do the same. With Windows 8 moving to hybrids and everyone jumping for a cheap seven-inch tablet, we can see these two new 12-inch tablets taking a different approach to the conventional tablet.
Samsung and Apple may add different software suitable for a larger tablet, it would seem odd to have a 12-inch Android tablet, but if Samsung optimises it for desktop functionality, it may work out. We believe Apple will do the same, designing the tablet with an optional keyboard and some new software.
Currently only Samsung and Apple are invested in this new 12-inch market, with the smaller Android competitors sitting back. The tablet gains have not been great for most companies, apart from ASUS with the Nexus 7 and Amazon with the Kindle Fire. Samsung has had some success, but the wide range of tablets brought out fail to gain any traction.
We hope to see these new tablets before the end of the year, Samsung could bring the 12-inch device to IFA and we may see Apple bring the larger iPad to an event sometime in September or October.
Source: Android Community


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Pumpkin Breakfast Blondies
Could it be? The last pumpkin recipe of the autumn season? I love baking with pumpkin so for me it's a year-round affair, but this is one of my new favorites! This recipe uses oats as the starchy base and lots of other delicious and nutritious whole foods, making these pumpkin blondies breakfast-worthy. It takes…… Continue reading Pumpkin Breakfast Blondies