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It's perhaps to early to call it, but I think this article on bullshit, more politely titled "How politicians poisoned statistics", by Tim Harford for the FT Magazine, may just be the best thing I read in 2016. "Statistical bullshit", to Tim's definition, is espoused by those who do not actually care about the truthfulness of the statistic, but seek to use it in much the same way as they might a colourful adjective or choice of neck-tie.
I spent the early part of my analytical career in the naive belief that what was right, was right; that – through careful analysis and presentation – my job was to uncover truth, present it to the decision-maker and sit back whilst they used it faithfully to help decide the right course of action. Be that a decision about what car to buy, which capital projects to invest in, whether to purchase a company, or implement some public policy, or not.
It is a common delusion amongst fresh graduates of STEM subjects moving into business. Of course it doesn't take long in the real world to have one's sharp optimistic corners worn down to smooth cynical bevelled edges. But some of that faith in evidence, and its best use, always remains. That's why you'll hear phrases like "evidence-based policy" still whispered, wistfully, by the "pointy-heads" in Whitehall.
Nice analysis. So what?
I've realised for a long time that most decision-makers do not share that intuitive faith in, and understanding of, data. Like most human beings, they work better with narratives than they do with numbers. You can perform the cleverest piece of analysis in the world, but it is worth precisely nothing if it has no useful context and is not effectively communicated. In other words if it does not fit a narrative. Nice analysis: so what? Unfortunately many analysts are uncomfortably with narratives. It's not that they don't get the importance – though they do often underestimate this – it's that they associate narrative with 'spin'. Something subjective. The good analyst has to overcome this aversion, because narratives have the power not just to communicate, but to persuade. And we need to persuade.
Of course, decision-makers are not just people to be persuaded, they are also themselves persuaders. Not only have they to decide the right course of action – something which typically occurs unobserved, in private – they have to persuade others that it is the right course of action. Their boss, their colleagues, the board, the electorate. The success of the decision-maker who is great at the persuading but rubbish at the actual decision-making is something that should concern us all. In business these people can bankrupt you. In politics… well, just look around.
On electoral time-scales, it is much easier to tell whether someone is an effective persuader than it is to tell whether they are an effective decision-maker.
The tendency for modern-day politicians to use statistics in selective, bullshit ways is not just a problem because it upsets my sensibilities. Or even those of Tim Harford. It is a problem because, at best, we the public cannot tell whether the actual decisions – the one's taken in private – are being taken rationally or not. It is a problem because, at worst, we elect our politician purely on their ability to persuade, not on their ability to take good decision in the public interest.
I mean, I enjoy the Boris Johnson buffoonery show as much as anyone. But he clearly and regularly just makes stuff up. Using statistics like kindergarten crayons to cartoonishly illustrate, rather than evidence, his arguments. I actually have no idea whether, in private, he takes and uses evidence in a more sensible fashion. (This is not a party political point, all political colours and creeds are equally guilty. Boris is just more amusing with it.)
Somehow we all need to be able to don analytical x-ray specs. So we can see the truth behind the spin. So we can see how the actual decisions are made.
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Batzorig Batjargal vs Hironori Shigeta
October 21st 2018-Daeduk University, Daejeon, South Korea
Batzorig Batjargal (3-0, 2) vs Hironori Shigeta (5-1, 3)
Earlier today Korean based Mongolian Batzorig Batjargal, faced off with 2017 All Japanese Rookie of the Year at Welterweight Hironori Shigeta [重田裕紀] in an enthralling Welterweight match up.
Batzorig Batjargal Vs Mu Soon Kwon
May 27th 2018-Grand Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
Batzorig Batjargal (2-0, 1) Vs Mu Soon Kwon (1-0)
In May of this year Korean fans got the final of their Battle Royal tournament. In the Welterweight division Korean based Mongolian fighter Batzorig Batjargal faced off with Mu Soon Kwon.
February 25th 2018-Citizen Hall, Dongducheon, South Korea
Batzorig Batjargal (0-0) vs Sung Jin Chun (1-1)
Earlier this year Korean fans saw Mongolian hopeful Batzorig Batjargal make his debut, as he took on Sung Jin Chun
March 31st 2018-Grand Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
Batzorig Batjargal (1-0) vs Sang Min Moon (0-0-2)
Last month in Korea fans saw Korean based Mongolian fighter Batzorig Batjargal take on Korea's very own Sang Min Moon.
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As Master Cempaka and her four disciples – orphans of her enemies, now heirs to the Cane – prepare for the new warrior guardian to ascend, an act of villainous betrayal threatens to destroy the clan and destabilize the realm.
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|Messiah Lutheran Church
6201 W Patterson Av
Chicago IL 60634
September 2014
It's September already! Can you believe it? Where did our summer go?
September brings to my mind being a student at Breton Downs Elementary School in my hometown of East Grand Rapids, Michigan and singing the song "Try to Remember" in Mrs. Lorch's music class, which begins with the following words:
"Try to remember the kind of September
When life was slow and ok, so mellow . . .
Try to remember the kind of Septemper
When no one wept except the willow . . ."
This song was written by Tom Jones more than 50 years ago for a musical called "The Fantasticks".
Since the events of 9/11, this song has seen a resurgence in popularity, as many people in our country find themselves looking back on innocent days gone by.
At times, we too may find ourselves looking back on innocent days gone by, when life seemed "slow and oh, so mellow" and "when no one wept except the willow", especially when our present seems anything but "slow and mellow" and our future seems bleak.
We give thanks to God for the pleasant past memories He has given us, such as those that have occurred during the month of September such as back to school days, the beginning of the football season, the cooler weather, the beauty of the Autumn leaves changing, etc.
However, since the fall of man, every thing in this fallen world has been tainted with sin and its consequences. Realistically, things were never been as "slow and mellow" as we may remember them to be. As one saying puts it, "The best things about the good old days is they're gone!"
For along with seeing friends and getting new clothes, back to school days also means back to doing homework and taking tests; the football season can lead to heartburn when our team underperforms on the field (especially if you happen to be a Lion fan like myself), the cooler weather brings an increase in the heating bill, and the changing of the autumn leaves serves to remind us that raking season is soon on the horizon.
Not that we don't appreciate the pleasant memories we have of the past and all that God has blessed us iwth and his brought us through, but as His forgiven people, we also have been given a future with hope!
As Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." And, because of Christ's sacrificial death on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, we have the most hopeful future of all waiting for us in heaven. And, even in this anything but "slow and mellow" world we live in, Where the consequences of sin can cause us to weep, we have the assurance that God is working out all things for our good" (see Romans 8:28).
And, so we are able to put both the pleasant and not so pleasant memories of the past behind us,and strain towards what is ahead, pressing on toward the goa1 to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus". (see Philippians 3:13-14).
The song "Try to Remember" concludes with the words, "follow, follow,follow . . ." Similarly, we "follow, follow, follow . . ." our Savior wherever He may lead us.
For our mellowness (i.e. peace) is not based upon our outer circumstances, but is based on the inner peace we have been given in Jesus Christ. Our loving Savior leads and guides us throughout our life's journey. He will never leave us or forsake us (see Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5). He .isWithus always (see Matthew 28:20). We can be confident that He who began a good work in us will carry it onto to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (see Philippians 1:6).
And so, we "follow, follow, follow", as our Great Redeemer guides us through this barren land and lands us safe on Canaan's side (i.e. Heaven),and all our tears will be wiped away.
May the "Mellowness" (i.e. "Peace") of the Lord be with You during this "time of September" and always!
Pastor Wendt
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Good outlook for 2018
The global economic momentum improves in Q4 2017 and 2018 starts well. Overall, at the end of 2017, global economic data were surprisingly good. This endorses the CaixaBank Research scenario which predicts world growth will continue to speed up slightly from 3.2% in 2016 to 3.6% in 2017 and up to 3.8% in 2018. The global composite business sentiment index (PMI) (including both manufacturing and services) stood at 54.0 points for the October and November average, well within the expansionary zone and clearly above the average of 51.9 points recorded in 2016. At a sector level, in November the manufacturing index reached its highest level since March 2011 while the services index continued to point to significant growth in economic activity.
Macrofinancial risks may cloud these good prospects, however. Apart from the geopolitical, political and commercial aspects mentioned in last month's Monthly Report, macrofinancial risks remain prominent. There are fears that monetary normalisation, which the Fed is likely to continue, will have a greater impact than expected on world growth. One reason is the high level of global debt, which has continued to grow in recent years, as well as the bullish stock markets in some countries. This could be the case, for example, if US inflation increases more than predicted, forcing the Fed to raise interest rates faster than expected. This cannot be ruled out, particularly as global growth will enter the mature phase of the cycle in the coming years (for more details, see the Dossier «Global macrofinancial risks» in MR12/17).
Good prospects for 2018. Throughout 2017, analysts of the US economy have steadily improved their GDP growth forecasts for 2018, encouraged by strong economic growth and, more recently, tax reforms. In mid-December, the House of Representatives and the Senate finally approved the tax reform bill. Among many other aspects, this cuts corporate income tax from 35% to 21% and the maximum individual rate from 39.6% to 37%. In general, this reform is expected to provide a moderate boost in 2018 and 2019 of around 0.2 pp. However, there is considerable uncertainty surrounding these estimates. This is partly because the US economy is at a very advanced stage in its economic cycle, potentially limiting growth and, conversely, pushing up inflation higher than expected.
Sustained growth in economic activity in Q4. The most recent Q4 economic activity indicators continue to point to solid growth in line with that of Q3. The Atlanta Fed's forecast model (GDP-Now) points to 0.8% growth quarter-on-quarter, matching that of the previous quarter. 228,000 jobs were also created in November, a significant figure especially considering the economy is close to full employment. The unemployment rate remained very low at 4.1% while the broader unemployment rate (U6, which takes into account, among other things, discouraged workers and part-time employees who would like to work full-time) stood at 8.0%, in line with pre-crisis levels.
Inflation remains subdued despite strong growth. Headline inflation stood at 2.2% in November, 0.2 pp above October's figure while core inflation, less exposed to fluctuations in energy and food prices, stood at 1.7%, 0.1 pp below the previous month's figure. The price index for personal consumption expenditure, the Fed's benchmark, stood at 1.6% in October, well below the institution's target of 2%. However, CaixaBank Research's forecasts predict that inflation will recover over the next few months, reaching just over 2% by the end of 2018. This is due to the maturity of the US economic cycle and the disappearance of various temporary elements that pushed inflation down in mid-2017.
The Fed boosts confidence in the economy. In December, given the strong performance by the labour market and expected recovery in inflation, the Fed decided to raise the fed funds rate by 25 bp to 1.25%-1.50%, as implied at previous meetings. The institution also presented its new macroeconomic forecasts, with 2018 growth above the country's potential. This is in line with the estimates by CaixaBank Research, which put annual growth at 2.4% (compared to a potential of 2%).
Japan's Q4 economic activity indicators continue to point to significant growth. The Q4 business sentiment indicator (Tankan) for large manufacturing companies rose to its highest level since December 2006 (25 points) while the index for large service companies remained stable at a high level. The consumer sentiment index also remained high in November.
Economic activity indicators remain firm for China although the government's restrictive stance is coming to light. The most positive notes in November for the largest emerging market were provided by retail sales and exports. The former rose by 10.2% year-on-year, supported by the success of Singles Day on 11 November. On the external front, exports (in nominal terms and in USD) grew by a considerable 12.3% year-on-year and imports by 17.7%. Industrial production was up by 6.1% year-on-year, a positive figure but clearly lower than the average for the first 10 months of the year (6.7%), hampered by far-reaching anti-pollution measures implemented for industries in northern China. Against this backdrop, at its December meeting the Communist Party's Politburo set three economic priorities for 2018: mitigating financial risks, reducing poverty and combating pollution. This suggests that, over the coming months, vigorous environmental measures will continue and economic stimuli reduced. This more restrictive stance could impact economic growth although we expect the effect to be moderate.
Brazil, Latin America's leading economy, continues to recover but very slowly, in the face of weak investment and public consumption. GDP grew by 1.4% year-on-year in Q3, more than the 0.4% growth in Q2 but still 5.5% below the levels of late 2014, before the strong recession. This recovery is likely to continue in the short term. Nevertheless, the political situation (the government's legislature is coming to an end) and uncertainty regarding the important outcome are likely to postpone spending and investment decisions, keeping growth relatively contained.
Turkey outperforms all expectations. Turkish GDP grew by 11.1% year-on-year in Q3 2017 (5.4% year-on-year in Q2). Although this figure is altered by a base effect (in Q3 2016 there was a significant drop in GDP after the attempted coup), the economy has undoubtedly been more dynamic than expected. Although the year-on-year growth rate will probably slow down in Q4, 2017 is likely to be the most dynamic year of the past four. However, the outlook for 2018 points to a clear slowdown in growth due to the accumulation of significant macroeconomic imbalances. In November, inflation stood at a high 13% (an all-time high for the series) while the current account balance was –4.7% of GDP in Q3 (compared to –3.7% at the end of 2016).


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September 14, 2017 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau
Westminster: The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs and an adviser to the Sikh Federation (UK) reportedly met with Iain Bell, the Deputy National Statistician and his team to discuss the demand of a separate Sikh ethnic tick box in the Census 2021.
Preet Kaur Gill the Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston and the Chair of the APPG handed ONS a letter addressed to John Pullinger, the UK National Statistician and Head of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The letter was signed by nearly 140 MPs and demanded a separate Sikh ethnic tick box, claims a press release by the Sikh Federation UK.
Preet Kaur Gill said: "The number of MPs signing the letter could easily have been doubled or even tripled as there is universal support for Sikhs on this issue. We simply stopped adding additional signatures as we were meeting with ONS."
"ONS now know in no uncertain terms that it must recommend to Parliament the inclusion of a separate Sikh ethnic tick box in the Census 2021 or it will be overturned by MPs."
A number of points were put across to the ONS, including Sikhs are a legally recognised ethnic group that are protected from discrimination under UK law following the House of Lords ruling in the Mandla v Dowell Lee case in 1983.
MPs mentioned the last Census in 2011 showed a staggering 83,362 Sikhs ignored the existing tick box options and used the write in option to state their ethnicity as Sikh. This was almost an eight fold increase compared to the Census 2001 and several times higher than any other group choosing to use the write in option.
It was pointed out that in the Census 2011 ONS know that amazingly nearly 7,000 Sikhs when answering the ethnic question wrote in Sikh even though they did not indicate they were Sikh in response to the optional religious question. A clear indicator that the religion question in 2011 underestimated the Sikh population.
Preet Kaur Gill added: "Simple logic and an understanding on the requirements of the Sikh faith should tell ONS that tens of thousands of Sikhs would not have answered the optional religious question alongside the 20 million who did not answer the question or specified no religion. However, they would have been forced to select an existing ethnic group in the absence of a Sikh ethnic tick box."
"I am shocked ONS came along to MPs yesterday and admitted they have done very little work to establish how many Sikhs may not have answered the religious question in 2011. My own personal view is if around 1 in 20 or 1 in 30 of Sikhs who did not specify their religion took the effort to right in Sikh as their ethnic group the number of Sikhs may be underestimated by as much as 200,000."
ONS confirmed that adding a Sikh ethnic tick box was under active consideration and agreed to an urgent meeting and work with the Sikh Federation (UK) and Sikh Network to use alternative methods to establish the extent to which the religious proxy underestimates the total number of Sikhs, reads the release issued by Sikh Federation UK.
The meeting confirmed stakeholder consultation in 2016 showed there was a clear demand for a Sikh ethnic tick box not only from the Sikh community, but those working in the education, health, local government and business sectors. It was confirmed that in the stakeholder consultation no one raised any objections to the inclusion of a Sikh ethnic tick box, the Sikh Federation said.
It further stated that: [d]uring the meeting ONS confirmed they would take into account the results of the UK Sikh Survey 2016 conducted by the Sikh Network and shared with ONS in November 2016. This had over 4,500 Sikh respondents from across the UK and 93.5% stated they wanted a Sikh tick box and 19 out of 20 preferred to be identified as Sikh rather that Indian or Asian given the choice.
Preet Kaur Gill added: "Adding a Sikh ethnic tick box in the next census is a no-brainer given the demand from all concerned including MPs."
"ONS also came under attack for its guidance on ethnic groups to monitor. Public bodies (schools, hospitals, local authorities, police, central government and other public bodies) have been advised by the ONS in guidance issued in 2003 and 2011 to only use ethnic group categories in the census for monitoring purposes", notes Sikh Federation UK.
Preet Kaur Gill added: "I was troubled to learn in the meeting that Sikh organisations had convinced the Commission for Race Equality in 2002 to change its publication 'CRE Ethnic Monitoring, A guide for public authorities, July 2002', to give Sikhs as an example for ethnic group monitoring following the Census 2001. But this has been repeatedly and consistently undermined and contradicted by ONS guidance to public bodies to only monitor ethnic groups in the census."
"ONS were told in the meeting this amounts to discrimination against Sikhs under the Equality Act 2010. The monitoring guidance ONS issued in 2011 given the number of Sikhs who chose the write in option and the Treasury Solicitor's response to the Sikh Federation (UK) judicial review claim in 2010 leaves the ONS exposed to legal action. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will want to take note and follow this up."
The APPG highlighted that in 2011 the ONS introduced two new ethnic group categories one for 'Gypsy or Irish Traveller' and the other 'Arab' although the numbers in these two groups were found to be only around 58,000 and 240,000 respectively.
The APPG reportedly grilled ONS on its test of the Sikh ethnic tick box and asked why a similar test was not carried out for the 'Gypsy or Irish Traveller' and 'Arab' categories last time before these new categories were recommended to Parliament. It was clear from the meeting this additional hurdle was deliberately introduced for Sikhs to maintain the status quo of using the religious question as a proxy that ONS know is inadequate.
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Yukos shareholders seize vodka trademarks in The Netherlands
The former Yukos majority shareholders have seized a number of alcohol drinks trademarks in the Benelux region, which are owned by the Russian Federation. The trademarks include the well-known Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya vodka brands.
The former Yukos majority shareholders are enforcing the Arbitral Awards, which order the Russian Federation to compensate them for the unlawful expropriation of their investment in Yukos Oil Company. In 2014, an independent, international Arbitral Tribunal awarded compensation of more than $50 billion to the shareholders. In February 2020, The Hague Court of Appeal upheld the Arbitral Awards. Following that judgment, The Hague District Court granted the exequatur orders allowing the enforcement of the Arbitral Awards in The Netherlands.
Tim Osborne, Chief Executive of GML, said: "As long as the Russian Federation defies the international courts that have found it liable, we will seize Russian state assets in accordance with the law. The attachment of the trademarks in The Netherlands is just the start."
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The Hague Court of Appeal in the Netherlands today decided to reinstate the Arbitral Awards of 2014, which order the Russian Federation to compensate the former Yukos majority shareholders for the unlawful expropriation of their investment. The Awards amount to more than $50 billion, a measure of the company's success before it was destroyed.
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The laics movement of Osorno, made a call to Pope Francisco to respond to the exhort submitted by the victims of the priest Fernando Karadima. If the initiative is approved , they expect to known the truth before December.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Cairo, Egypt (Reprieve) – MPs today urged David Cameron to raise human rights and Egypt's use of the death penalty with President Sisi, including the case of Ibrahim Halawa, an Irish teenager facing a potential death sentence in a mass trial.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4 in an interview broadcast this morning, Ibrahim's sister Somaia said that her mother had had a distressing visit to Ibrahim on Tuesday at Wadi Natrun prison, where he has said he suffers regular beatings. Somaia said: "She's a mother – she can't hold her tears when she sees her son in this situation. He kept telling her, please Mama don't cry, because if you do I will cry too."
Ibrahim, who was 17 when he was arrested during the Egyptian military's breakup of protests, is facing a potential death sentence in a mass trial of 494 people that has been frequently postponed over the past 2 years. During that time, he has faced torture in prison. His family have written to David Cameron, calling on him to raise Ibrahim's case during the Egyptian President's visit today.
Somaia also spoke of the poor trial conditions, saying that Ibrahim had been beaten and tortured as punishment for demanding a fair trial during at least one hearing. He had been beaten with metal chains by prison authorities, she said, for no reason other than that he is 'foreign'. "Let's not forget that he is facing the death penalty […] just for peacefully protesting", she added. The Halawas are trying to "keep strong",she said, adding that they were "very hopeful" that Mr Cameron would intervene with President Sisi.
The interview came as MPs raised concerns in Parliament about abuses in Egypt, including Ibrahim's case. This morning, an urgent question tabled by Tom Brake MP asked if the Prime Minister would raise the case. In response, Foreign Office minister Tobias Ellwood confirmed that British officials had raised it with Egypt "this summer". However, he stopped short of confirming that Mr Cameron would press the case during his meeting with Mr Sisi, saying only that "many matters" relating to human rights would be discussed. Other MPs, including Foreign Affairs Committee chair Crispin Blunt MP, raised concerns about the timing of Mr Sisi's visit, amid widespread reports of torture and political repression in Egypt.
Human rights organization Reprieve, which is assisting Ibrahim, has urged the Prime Minister to raise Ibrahim's case during Sisi's visit.
Commenting, Maya Foa, head of the death penalty team at Reprieve, said:
"Ibrahim and his family have been through a heartbreaking ordeal since he was swept up in Sisi's brutal crackdown on dissent. Despite having been just a child when he was arrested for the 'crime' of attending a protest, Ibrahim is facing a death sentence in a manifestly unfair mass trial of 494 people. Cameron must make clear to Sisi that the UK rejects these terrible abuses – the Prime Minister must demand Ibrahim's release, and urge Sisi to end his wave of repression."
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I seriously never imagined that I would have so much to talk about, but once the floodgates opened I couldn't seem to stop expounding on one theory after another I often wonder if therapists get bored, I mean dealing with all that grief day in day out, and trying to guide people to the other side.
I had 2 shots at therapy and the first time I don't think i was really ready, I wasn't quite a believer that my problems were real or indeed worth paying out £80 per hour for, especially as we never seemed to talk about what I wanted to talk about, that used to make me angry and my therapist patiently explained all things are connected it's never just one thing.
I did continue for a while, even though I felt worse and didn't have anywhere to put all that emotion, let alone now crying over stuff that I thought I had dealt with, so I stopped going, and relied on councillors which I'd found through work, we had private medical insurance so I talked to them for free, and they were pretty good, but using them as a band-aid didn't really work either.
It was suggest I try again so back I went to the same therapist, who incidently was very nice, and we began again, and this time I opened my mind to it, well also this was last chance saloon to be blunt.
This time I stayed longer and we really got into the nitty-gritty of areas of my life and I did find it beneficial, though the talking was akin to splitting open a vein each week, I was never really comfortable with that, as essentially I'm quite a private person(even though I blog!!!!) what I mean to say is that there are somethings I your life that shouldn't necessarily see the light of day, as these are thing that can never be resolved so it's just best to keep them in their box and leave them there.
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New Canaan slips past Warde, 10-9, in FCIAC girls lacrosse quarterfinals
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For the most part, that's a style that's paid off for the Rams — evident in their 13-4 record — but sometimes, patience can win the day.
Such was the case in the opening game of the postseason Thursday afternoon.
After the Warde Mustangs scored four straight to get to within one goal of the lead, the Rams played the possess-and-pass game to perfection, burning most of the final five minutes off the clock to earn a 10-9 victory in the FCIAC quarterfinals at Dunning Field.
"I've always worried about slowing the ball with those team because they like to push it, push it, push it," head coach Kristin Woods said. "We're learning; we're getting there. They did a great job staying composed at the end of the game. I'm proud of what they did today and we'll move on from here."
"We've had some trouble with throwing the ball away at the end of the game, so we've been working on holding it, and holding under pressure," junior middie Karlie Bucci said. "As Woods always says if we have the ball, they can't score, so if we can possess, we're good."
The victory puts No. 2 New Canaan into the FCIAC semifinals, where they'll take on No. 6 Ridgefield on Monday at Norwalk High School. The Tigers knocked off No. 3 Greenwich, 15-14, in double overtime of the quarterfinals.
The two other quarterfinals will be played at 4 p.m., Friday, with No. 1 Darien hosting No. 8 Trumbull, and No. 4 Wilton hosting No. 5 Staples.
Seventh-seeded Warde (12-5) gave the Rams all they could handle in the quarterfinals, as New Canaan went up 5-2 in the first 12 minutes, and 10-4 in the second half, only to have the Mustangs battle back.
The Rams were able to solve Warde's freshman goalie Abby King just enough to get the win, but she and attacker Libby McKenna kept the Mustangs in the game.
"Warde's goalie played spectacular, the heat was definitely a factor for both teams, and draw controls —(McKenna) did a spectacular job on the draw controls," Woods said. "I knew Warde was going to fight and I knew no matter who we got as the seven seed, they were all really tough competitors. The FCIAC this year has got so much depth; there are seven teams who can really get after it."
New Canaan had scoring from seven players, with Bucci, Campbell Armstrong and Gianna Bruno each scoring twice — Armstrong and Bruno also had assists — and Braeden Dial collecting four points on one goal and three assists. Bucci was key in the possession game with nine draw controls.
Lauren Bisceglia, Tigger Nesbett and Julia Ozimek each scored once.
Ozimek, who has guarded opposing teams' biggest offensive threats this season, helped slow McKenna, holding her to three goals.
"Julia is a rock star," Woods said. "She is my workhorse. I love that kid. She is hard-working, diligent, and UConn is very lucky to have her coming."
Despite several offensive pushes, the Mustangs were never able to break through to tie the game, as the Rams' defense responded under pressure each time.
Goalie Cameron Blair made five saves, and the defense was led by Ozimek, Leigh and Jane Charlton, Bucci, Cailtin Hevesey and sophomore Caroline Schuh, who caused a few turnovers.
"Whenever they scored, our defense would get together and we would just talk about what went wrong, what we saw, and what we could do about it," Bucci said. "They had a bunch of draw and dumps, and after they did two or three of those, we were able to fix it.
"We felt good today. Our communication could've been better, but we really stepped up. It's hot out, but we hustled and worked hard, and I think that's where we were strong."
New Canaan took a 4-1 lead early, as some killer B's — Bisceglia, Bucci and Bruno — scored consecutive goals to snap a 1-1 tie.
After Warde's Olivia Seymour broke the run, Bruno set up Dial for New Canaan's fifth tally.
McKenna responded with a couple of goals to close the gap to 5-4 with 3:33 remaining before halftime, but Bucci won the ensuing draw and Armstrong cashed in for her second goal to boost the lead to two.
Bruno then netted the final goal of the first half on a free position, and New Canaan had a 7-4 halftime advantage.
The Rams continued their run in the second half, with Bucci going top shelf, and Nesbett scoring in close for a 9-4 lead with 19:29 to go.
After Seymour scored for Warde, Ozimek found the net to make it 10-6.
Warde, however, heated up and scored four straight, including three in a span of less than two minutes, to make it a 10-9 game with 6:43 on the clock.
New Canaan took control of the ball down the stretch, ran it out with patience and poise, and advanced to the semifinals.
The Rams will see a familiar team in the semis against Ridgefield, as the Rams defeated the Tigers, 16-10, last Tuesday, May 9, at Tiger Hollow. Ridgefield has won four straight since that loss, and has scored 69 goals in those games.
Getting the chance to take on the FCIAC's strong teams a second time, and possibly a third when the Class L playoffs begin, is a challenge the Rams welcome.
"We had a great regular season," Bucci said. "So we're so excited to play these teams again."


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Part of the development of Together York is our commitment to run associated projects each year. The projects are developed and delivered jointly with the University's Students' Union (YUSU) and Graduate Students' Association (GSA).
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Winning season: the Aga Khan Award for Architecture releases 2016 shortlist
We are definitely entering the awards season for architecture. Following hot on the heels of the Pritzker Prize announcement, RIBA's Regional Awards and the recent shortlist announcement of the RIBA International Prize, the Aga Khan international gong for architecture is also joining the race to find the world's best new offering in the field.
The prestigious Aga Khan Foundation and its coveted Award for Architecture (since 1977) has been supporting and rewarding architecture and building concepts for 'communities in which Muslims have a significant presence'.
This year, 19 projects have been selected from a pool of some 350 applicants to make up the honour's thirteenth cycle. In the end, there is $1 million US Dollars prize money to be handed to the worthy winners.
The nominees are varied, in both geographical location and typology. From urban planning in Copenhagen and infrastructure in Baku, to a floating school in Lagos and a contemporary tower in Qatar, the selection is rich.
This award is after all known for its wide range, examining from humble community projects made with modest budgets, to state-of-the-art high rises. The common thread is that they all need to 'not only exhibit architectural excellence but also improve the overall quality of life' for their communities, explain the organisers.
As we speak, reports are being drawn up by local and international experts, evaluating each of the 19 buildings. These will be examined by the Grand Jury, who will announce the overall winner in autumn this year.
Judges this year include Riwaq Centre for Architectural Conservation founder Suad Amiry, architect Emre Arolat, Columbia University's Akeel Bilgrami, Arquitectura Viva editor Luis Fernàndez-Galiano, Herald Publications' Hameed Haroon, University of Johannesburg's Lesley Lokko, Harvard University's Mohsen Mostafavi, architect Dominique Perrault and Web Structures director Hossein Rezai.
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Cryptocurrency is now the new gold in the market. And that's not some kind of exaggeration. Millions of people are now investing their money into cryptocurrency, and popular ones like BitCoin and Ethereum has proven this claim of been the new gold.
Best Cryptocurrency Tips
From the many cryptocurrencies recommended by experts and investors in the market, we have been able to come up with the top cryptocurrency tips. The tips in cryptocurrency are listed below:
Bitcoin has taken the top position on our tip and it will still be the best in the digital currency. All coins are converted to Bitcoins and it looks like the leading coin. Most of the top companies and country of the world like Russia already confirmed it as a legal tender. That is why bitcoin occupy the top spot on our digital currency list.
Ripple is another digital currency that is different from Bitcoin. Bitcoin is decentralized, Ripple has a central organization. This makes decisions within the network faster than that of bitcoin. Ripple has, for example, received the confidence of a number of (large) banks in that's why most investors think this is a digital currency created by banks. Ripple act as a bridge between the different currencies (physical or digital), countries and banks. Because transactions are done faster, on the Ripple network, at little cost as possible. A lot of banks will definitely benefit Ripple.
Litecoin can view as the little brother to Bitcoin or silver compared to bitcoin. The same problem bitcoin is trying to solve is what Litecoin is trying to solve also, but there are still few differences between the two digital currency. This is in the transaction speed. Litecoin has adopted the protocol, which allows the speedy transaction. You can handle payment with this coin faster and cheaper than Bitcoin.
Dash is another cryptocurrency created based on Bitcoin technology. The Dash was developed for performing fast semi-anonymous transactions, by the users. About 10% of all transaction fees are used for the development of this digital currency. The development is not from voluntary donations.
IOTA is a digital currency for IOT (Internet of Things), hereby allowing microtransactions. These microtransactions are done by devices connected to the internet or companies. The network is different from those Bitcoin runs on. IOTA creates a protocol, for safe, free and faster transactions. This allows your refrigerator to communicate with Heineken in a fast and inexpensive way (this is when your refrigerator detects a low beer stock). We think there is a future here.
Monero another good digital currency built on blockchain technology, but with different orientation from Bitcoin. It is a crypto coin with which payments can actually be made, but it differs from Bitcoin. You can use it to make payment but its different from Bitcoin. Monero is completely anonymous: different technologies are applied to make this happen. This is because your transaction can't be tracked. Monero is for everyone can be used by everyone and you don't need some high end computer to use it. Transactions are faster reducing the transaction fee. Monero technology offers it advantage over the big brother Bitcoin.
NEM is an abbreviation for 'New Economy Movement'. This coin is developed with a unique blockchain with new features. Miners use powerful computers to solve maths in exchange for the cryptocurrency, this is becoming difficult and need good money. NEM don't use complex math, they information are rewarded. They depend on you based on your XEM in the network. This procedure is termed PoI (Proof of Importance). That is why expensive device are not needed to confirm of transactions.
Waves develop their own blockchain. This allows you to convert fiat money into Waves tokens. These tokens are the value that can be converted to other currency. The big advantage is the user convenience and speed. Moreover, there is another important advantage. Waves uses fiat makes use of gateways, allowing authorized central parties to convert traditional currencies to Waves tokens in no time. This is why the currency can be easily regulated because the cash flow is supervised.
Decred (DCR) is a digital currency that the Windows, Linux & Mac OSX payment platform use. This coin is developed on blockchain technology, and different from that of bitcoin. The Bitcoins are mined on PoW, Decred make use of both PoW & PoS. The advantage of the combination (PoW & PoS) is that both wealthy minors and ordinary consumers can win a small fee. The holders of DCR have more control (than a miner) on decisions made within the network.
Ethos is planning to launch a universal crypto wallet. They want to be different via their user-friendly wallet, were complete novice can step into the cryptocurrency world. You will be able to spread your risks. The good part about the digital currency is the strong community behind it, which s constantly giving a rating of the cryptocurrency. The price and value of the coin are constantly predicted on money that can be earned.
Invest in the top crypto coins of 2018?
You can invest in these coins and this is not as difficult as you think it is. You can follow the step by step method of buying of coins on a different exchange. You are of course investing or returns, but it can also be different! You can also anticipate a fall in the price. We wish you the best in your various digital currency investments in 2018 and the wisdom needed in trading with these wonderful coins. Make use of our cryptocurrency tips and sign up. In conclusion, Make sure you do this with money that you can discount!


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My spouse and i love that first moment when you walk into a on line casino when typically the atmosphere just right away overpowers your senses. This lamps, sounds, smells, and even strength in a internet casino are usually unlike any different devote the world like in prediksi bola parlay game, especially while you wander between the particular rows and lines of port machines on either section of the aisle. Slot machine machines are created to make anyone feel like a new victorious one, with their flashing lighting, different sounds, and place traditions references.
Nonetheless they will were definitely not generally like that.
Original slot machines did not use energy, therefore, the blinking lights and looks of which we are accustomed for you to right now were not still possible if they were primary invented. Rather, they ended up simple equipment that made use of levers together with springs to be able to spin reels with basic symbols on them. Would an individual know that slot unit is an abstract for "nickel-in-the-slot machine"? (Click here intended for more details on in which other gambling establishment games find their names. ) As well as that the original reward was commonly a ingest at the bar instead connected with coins, tokens, or chips?
Slot machines have got absolutely come a long way since they have been initially designed, but they are usually at this point facing a fresh period connected with change. Millennial gamblers happen to be adults that increased upwards playing online video games and online games upon the internet, and the simple slot machines are not really able to carry his or her interest. Why might they will play a simple game where they push a similar button or pull exactly the same lever frequently while dreaming about a different outcome? In particular when you consider the simple fact that they may build worlds, deal with conflicts, and race autos on their Xbox 360 or X-box anytime they would like to.
Gambling establishment operators have been realizing the anti-slot machine trend for many years, so they knew which they possessed to do something about it. Game designers are working on building fresh types of slot models that require problem-solving knowledge and can be played with other people. Let's take on a look at just how slots have evolved above the years and exactly what often the newest generation of gaming device will look just like.
The History connected with Position Machines
Slot machines were very first invented in typically the late 1800s, but their design changed several times in the next several years. As they grew to be more popular, many people also started to be more managed because clergymen and even congress were firmly against gambling of any kind. They acquired reinvented again back in the 1980s to turn into typically the electronic machines that we prefer today.


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This past summer was a productive one for Motorola, and we saw the arrival of not just the flagship Moto X, but the new Droid Ultra (above) series of models for Verizon. What's next for Motorola, though? There's that Moto-X-inspired DVX that's been flirting with release for a while now, that Droid 5 that's made its presence known, and the confirmation we got from CEO Dennis Woodside ...
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OBITUARY: Harold "Harry" PIKE
Harold "Harry" Pike died at Tidewell Hospice on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of 50 years to Judy Pike (nee McIntyre), father of Cathy Haun (Steve Haun), Susan Pike, Tara Pike and Jude Evans (Dave Evans); grandfather to Ashley, Meaghan, Steven, Michael, Grace, Charlotte and Avery; and great-grandfather to Nicole and Georgia. Son of late John and Margaret (née Alcrow) Pike. Loving brother of Earl (Louise) and Linda Smith (late Barry Smith). Predeceased by his siblings William Jr., Mary Lapointe (John), David (late Louise), Barbara Stewart (Glen) and Stanley (Marlene). There will be no visitation. If so desired, contributions to Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, Florida, or to the Société Canadienne du Cancer would be appreciated by the family.


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text: Cook to Showcase Family-Sustaining Job Opportunities in the Trades Sep. 17, 2019 BELLE VERNON – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) will host his first-ever Showcasing the Trades event on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mon Valley Career and Technical Center, 5 Guttman Ave., Charleroi. "The 49th District was once a hotbed for trade-based jobs," said Cook. "Steelworkers, coal miners, railroad workers, carpenters and electricians were all predominant throughout the Mon Valley. For this event, we have extended an invitation to all our trade unions and other potential employers to share with our future student leaders and other job seekers the outstanding opportunities, competitive pay and benefits that a trades career can offer them. Best of all, these family-sustaining jobs are available NOW!" The following participants are scheduled to attend: • Douglas Education Center. • GMS Corporate. • Intermediate Unit 1. • Intermediate Unit 3. • Intermediate Unit 7. • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local # 5. • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. • Mon Valley Initiative. • Penn Commercial Business and Technical School. • Plasterers and Cement Masons Local # 526. • Plumbers and Pipefitters Local # 354. • Sheet Metal Workers Local #12. • United Mine Workers of America. • Waste Management. "Whether it is coming from a private sector company or a trade union, we are hearing that all are facing two major hiring barriers: first, finding individuals who want to work, and secondly, individuals that can pass a drug test," said Cook. "This is why our upcoming Trades Showcase event is open to everyone. Students, parents, grandparents or anyone else looking for work or potentially changing careers should come and meet with our region's professional tradesmen. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to see what new doors are open for the people of the 49th Legislative District." For more information, please contact Cook's Belle Vernon district office at 724-929-2660. 49th Legislative District Representative Bud Cook Pennsylvania House of Representatives Contact: 724.929.2660 RepBudCook.com / Facebook.com/RepBudCook Share


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I welcome Leslie Liautaud to my blog today. A Kansas City native, Leslie is the author of several full-length stage plays and the recent novel, Black Bear Lake. She currently splits her time between Champaign, IL and Key Largo, FL with her husband, three children and three dogs.
Do you outline your books or wing it? Describe your process.
I've done both. With Black Bear Lake I completely winged it. However, I knew the story inside and out in my head. It was already mapped out mentally beginning to end; I just never put it to paper. With the book I'm currently working on, I outlined the entire thing. Then I went back and broke down that outline even further. For me, outlining is the way to go. It keeps me moving forward even when I'm not "feeling it".
What is your favorite part of writing?
I can honestly say I truly love it ALL! I love thinking about it for hours on end before I ever put my pen to paper. I love walking along when suddenly, out of nowhere, a piece of dialogue pops in my head. I love when a scene comes together so magically that is gives me goose bumps. Or better yet, makes me cry. And believe it or not, I actually LOVE editing. I love revision; I love seeing what I can slash out to make the story better as a whole.
What inspired your latest release?
Black Bear Lake was inspired by true events. The location is based on a family compound our extended family shares in northern Wisconsin. The WWII references were based on stories I've heard from friends and family of my mother in law who was a war refugee from Lithuania. She lived in a DP camp with her family for a few years and then finally came to the States when she was 12. The large extended family and the love and bond they all share are based on my husband's band of many many many relatives. The cabin explosion and all of the chaos that followed also was a true event that happened at the compound while a large group of us were present vacationing. I doubt the details of that tragedy will ever be erased from my mind. The book was definitely cathartic, though, in expressing some of the emotions we all felt while it was happening.
What is your latest book, in the works or just published?
I'm currently working on a new novel about a small group of college friends. I'm exploring the complexity of female friendships; the jealousy, possessiveness, and competitiveness all rolled into one. I find it fascinating! Because women are such emotional creatures by nature, we also treat our friendships with high emotion. I think this is especially true when we're in our early 20's because it's not just about the friendship. That's when we're figuring our own selves out as well, so those relationships are even MORE important and layered. Talk about a lot of onion peel!
What else have you written already?
Until Black Bear Lake, I've written exclusively for the stage. I grew up working in theatre and it's simply second nature for me to write for it. I love dialogue! I've written several full-length dramas and a few one acts. In theatre, I love dark stories, uncomfortable dialogue and shocking twists. It's such an intimate setting in a theatre that it gives the writer the chance to be right in the audience's face to tell the story. That's a powerful tool if you know how to use it. My plays tend to go that route…dark, secretive and lots of skeletons in the closet!
Have you had other careers before becoming a writer?
I've worked since I was a kid in theatre and dance. From acting on the stage to acting in commercials to choreography in dance. My mother was an actress and I was basically born into it…it's all I ever knew! As an adult, I spend the majority of my time holding down the fort. My husband is founder/owner of Jimmy John's Sandwiches and that tends to take up the bulk of our time together. So, while he runs the company, I run the family!
Do you have a view in your writing space? What does your space look like?
My main windows in my office look out over my backyard and my flower gardens. The space is off of the rest of the house, very quiet and very isolated. I keep a desk, couch, coffee table and overstuffed chair in the room. However, because I don't use it just for writing (it's where I pay bills, figure out scheduling, work on other projects), it will sometimes feel overwhelming to me. That's the beauty of laptops! I just pick it up and move. Then suddenly I have a new space that isn't cluttered by papers or to-do lists!
What do you read? Do you read different genres when you're writing versus not writing?
I read everything! Anything I can get my hands on, really. I love a good YA and I easily fall in love with deeply layered literary fiction. I adore historical fiction and the occasional dystopian. My favorite, by far, is a good thriller or horror. I don't tend to connect what I'm reading with what I'm writing. In fact, I'd say it's probably better that it remains diverse. Reading a variety of genres keeps my brain moving in all different direction.
What books are on your nightstand or by your chair?
I keep copies of Stephen King's On Writing everywhere. I probably have 20 copies of it! And it definitely have one on my nightstand. It's one of the most practical and motivating books on writing that I've ever read.
What might we be surprised to know about you?
I've been hit by lightening. Literally! I was standing in a camp kitchen during an intense summer storm in Wisconsin. Lightening hit a flagpole right outside of the lodge. The lightening jumped from the pole to the roof of the kitchen, went through all the wiring and zapped all metal and appliances. I just happened to have my hand of the refrigerator door at the time. The jolt was powerful enough that it went straight through me, lifting me up off the ground and throwing me back several feet. We had a doctor as a neighbor at the time and he came to check me out. I was a little shaken but no worse for wear!
For more about Leslie Liautaud, visit her on Goodreads and Twitter!
Black Bear Lake: Adam Craig, a forty year-old stock trader in Chicago, finds his marriage teetering on the rocks and his life at a standstill. Desperate and on the edge of personal collapse, Adam takes the advice of a therapist and travels to his childhood family compound on Black Bear Lake with hopes of making peace with his past. Stepping onto the northern Wisconsin property, he relives the painful memories of the summer of 1983, his last summer at the lake. In August 1983, a self-conscious fifteen year-old Adam carries a world of worry on his shoulders as he arrives at Black Bear Lake for a month long family reunion. Between anger and fear of mother's declining health as she quietly battles a quickly spreading cancer and his cherished cousin's depression over her parents' bitter divorce, Adam is swept up in smothering familial love among the multiple generations and heartbreaking misunderstanding and betrayal. The arrival of a sensual but troublesome babysitter throws the delicate balance of his family into a tailspin. Blinded by his attraction to the newcomer, Adam fails to see his cousin's desperate cries for help and the charged electrical current running through his family's hierarchy. Crushed in the middle of it all, Adam is forced to learn that there's a fine line between self-preservation and the strength of family blood, all the while unaware of the impending tragedy that will ultimately change his life forever.
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How to Fly in Survival Mode in "Minecraft"by Katherine HarveyUpdated September 22, 2017
"Minecraft" can be described as the world's most complex digital Lego set. There are no real goals in "Minecraft." Your player character must mine and harvest resources in order to build whatever you can imagine. Survival mode adds an additional twist to the game by having animate skeletons, giant spiders and zombies wander the landscape, seeking to devour the player and destroy whatever she builds. By modding the game, players can enable the player character to fly in survival mode, allowing her to escape hostile situations.
Register for an account at "World of Minecraft."
Download the World of Minecraft Wrapper Client and "Minecraft.jar" after you register. The website will redirect you to the client after you register. See Resources for further information on "Minecraft.jar".
Navigate to your "Downloads" folder, right-click Minecraft.jar and click "Copy".
Navigate to your "Minecraft" folder.
Open the folder labeled "womclient-1.5.9\lib".
Paste Minecraft.jar.
Double-click the file "run.bat" under the "womclient-1.5.9\lib" folder.
Close the folder, then start a game of Minecraft in survival mode.
Press the "Z" key to enable flight. Hold down "Q" to fly up, "E" to fly downward and "X" to be able to fly through objects.