But what concerns me more than this are some of the implications that proponents of the new normal seem to draw when it comes to investing.

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Zanzibar held guest side Zambia to a goalless draw in normal time and the game then went straight to spot kicks.

BBC: Uganda and Zanzibar triumph

The Department of Education has said the grammar schools cannot draw on their normal budget to pay for the tests, but has confirmed that the schools are entitled to use the money raised from parental contributions.

BBC: John O'Dowd calls for exam donor to be named

But Hollande, the self-styled President Normal, is doing everything he can not to draw attention to himself.

BBC: Why Francois Hollande needs to learn to swagger

Under initial proposals, officers who retired between the ages of 55 and 59 would not have been able to draw their police pension until they reached the normal pension age of 60.

BBC: Police pensions: Final reform plan outlined by Theresa May

"Normal" academic institutions are expected to conduct their research first and draw their conclusions second.

ECONOMIST: European politics

When the third-round draw takes place on November 21, a total of 63 balls - as opposed to the normal 64 - will be included and the final team to be picked out will play at home to the wild-card entry.

BBC: News | Football | FA Cup to have 'wild card' entry