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Success With A Mobile App – Case Study
The app world is becoming like one giant forest, millions and millions of trees. So, if one of those trees falls and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Sure, there are SEO tricks, word-of-mouth marketing tools and built-in demographic identifiers that might help move your product up the ever-growing search list of apps, whether the list is for books, games or lifestyle tools. Moreover, thousands of companies in the market today make extravagant claims of being able to get your app noticed.
Many developers fall into the trap of allocating tight budget dollars to quick "tech" fixes in a desperate attempt to lift their app above the crowd. However, in this age of digital distraction, one mechanism to help that tree stand out is a tried-and-true PR marketing campaign. And the best initiatives are those that involve choosing strategic partners, creating clever story angles that dovetail with newsworthy occasions, and running a cause marketing campaign and contest. This case study will cover some of these tactics and offer some of the lessons we learned along the way.
Case Study: David and Goliath
According to a recent article in Publishing Perspectives, "The children's market is a huge opportunity within the digital publishing arena." Jumping Pages, a children's app developer, decided to enter this market with an expertly produced book app for children, the first interactive app version of the epic tale of David and Goliath. Based on the work of the team of artists, animators and programmers, the iPad app is filled with vivid graphics and 3-D and 2.5-D animation that runs with interactive components at the same time on the same panel. The reader is able to interact with hundreds of original assets: shoot arrows, catapult burning weapons, populate flowers. Shake the iPad to awaken the sleeping Goliath; sway the iPad to swing a hanging lantern; turn the iPad to change the character's points of view.
David and Goliath App
The quality of the work was undeniable, so it was imperative to the developer that the app get attention. But how would the app be differentiated to the consumer, considering that a David and Goliath book app for kids already exists. Strike one. Moreover, regardless of its quality, the likelihood of the app landing on a feature page was slim, considering that most retailers are reluctant to highlight stories with religious overtones. Strike two. A final dilemma was how to make a story that has been around forever feel relevant in the crowded world of kids book apps. Strike three?
DON'T DRINK THE KOOL-AID LINK
From a production standpoint, the David and Goliath for iPad app was ready to launch in July 2011. The only thing that wasn't ready was a plan of action on how to make some noise for a story that, for all intents and purposes, already exists as an app. This scenario holds true for many developers who are ready to submit improved versions of models that exist in various categories; there is a plethora of apps for weather, productivity and games (Who'd like to wager on the best poker app?). Many developers spend countless hours designing, programming and shaping their apps. They become so immersed in the product that they often drink the Kool-Aid, so to speak, and believe that their superior work will speak for itself and that word of mouth about their amazing app will spread quickly. Many developers with this mentality simply see no need to create a cool marketing plan around the app. Sounds like buying a lottery ticket.
Being proud of and confident in your product is nice, but better to be realistic about how to introduce it into the marketplace. Thus, after careful thought and shuffling around scarce budget dollars, Jumping Pages re-examined the landscape and decided to be smart about launching. The company set out to create a targeted and focused consumer marketing strategy. It decided it needed to implement an effective campaign in order to rise above the other book apps that were entering the fray in increasing numbers and to set itself apart from a version of the story that was already available. And because of budgetary constraints, it had no time for a protracted strategy. It's first swing had to be a hit.
FINDING THE PERFECT PARTNER
First, the company wanted an effective "marketing" partner, a narrator for the story who would help sell it. Ideally, the narrator would have a back story that was relevant both to the biblical tale and to the targeted demographic, and who would have broad media appeal (in order to be newsworthy). Jumping Pages reached out to baseball star and 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein to narrate the app. As many sports fans know, Eckstein has had a noteworthy career, overcoming his relatively short stature to achieve glory at the Major League level. Hence, the back story: a modern-day David whose life story mirrors that of the biblical David.
Upon arranging for his participation and partnership, the company moved the launch date of the app to October to coincide with the start of the World Series. Coincidentally, October 2011 marked the five-year anniversary of Eckstein's World Series MVP performance; so, Jumping Pages created an "MVP Edition" of the book (same app, different narrator), which would be released to dovetail with the newsworthiness of the fall classic.
NEWSWORTHINESS NEEDED LINK
Being newsworthy is key, particularly when you're trying to generate media coverage. Many developers view the mere existence of their cool app as being newsworthy in itself, but while the launch might be exciting to the developer, 99 times out of 100, it means nothing to a reporter or blogger. The main objective of a reporter is to speak to their audience's interests and tie those interests to current events — presidential election, Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, the Final Four, the Oscars. Timing is everything when pitching a story. (Coincidentally, given the baseball spin, this article is timely because the annual spring opening of the Major League Baseball season in the US is a newsworthy event.)
PINPOINTING AN AUDIENCE LINK
Additionally, in order to successfully market a new app, particularly a kid's app, the developer has to strike a balance between reaching kids and their parents. David Eckstein fits the bill — a baseball hero to dads and sons who enjoy baseball together. Moreover, Eckstein was featured in the film Champions of Faith, so he appeals to those interested in biblical narratives.
Had Jumping Pages stuck with its original version of the app, the launch would have been too general, and the company would not have had an opportunity to reach a specific demographic. Many app developers feel that their apps are good for everyone — all moms or all kids, for example. Whittling down your audience to a very precise demographic is imperative. Reaching a niche audience, one that will respond positively to your app, is enough to spark word of mouth.
TRIPLE PLAY AND "A" REVIEWS LINK
With David's cooperation, Jumping Pages had a narrator whose back story matched that of the story's protagonist — a star athlete tied to an newsworthy sporting event and who resonates with a specific demographic. Eckstein made for a triple play and thus gave the developer an opportunity for multiple story angles. The app was featured in over two dozen outlets using a variety of angles to appeal to enthusiasts of sports (Yardbarker), religion (The Christian Post), baseball (MLB.com) and technology (Wired and GeekDad).
Also, the timeliness of the World Series gave app reviewers a reason to talk about the app in October. The strategy was effective, and reviews were posted far more quickly than normal. All developers appreciate how important early reviews are, given the usual time lag. The app was praised: "like watching a Disney production," "… animation is picture perfect and it made me want to read the story again and again," "…is outstanding with fantastic, vibrant animations and images…." It continues to receive impressive reviews.
CAUSE, DEMO AND CONTEST LINK
In addition, through Eckstein's involvement, Jumping Pages had an opportunity to incorporate a cause marketing component into the launch. Eckstein's charity of choice, Bags of Hope, helped promote the app to its members and Facebook fans. Next, with Eckstein's involvement, a public reading and demo of the app was arranged, part of a post-launch strategy that would keep the app top of mind during the approaching holidays. A demo and reading of the app featuring Eckstein and his wife, Ashley, took place on November 30th in a Manhattan Apple store, during the start of the hectic holiday shopping season.
Finally, Jumping Pages sought a contest partner to run an iPad giveaway (iPad being the number one requested gift for the holidays and the platform of the David and Goliath app). It approached Smart Apps for Kids, a leading review website for children's apps, to be a partner. The contest, which ran the week before Christmas, garnered over 1,500 new fans for Jumping Pages' Facebook page and generated excitement for the app and for the developer during the critical last-minute holiday shopping period.
HITS THE MARK ON THE FIRST SHOT LINK
The founding of Jumping Pages and the launch of the David and Goliath app were a success. The high praise, along with the company's achievements in development and marketing, have enabled the company to move forward on two forthcoming apps: an original interactive story that teaches kids and parents respect for the home, and an interactive musical app for kids, both set for release in the spring of 2012.
Rather than haphazardly launch its app or throw precious dollars at risky online maneuvers, Jumping Pages has demonstrated that a thoughtful, strategic and patient approach usually works best. Many app developers rush their product to market without considering the consequences. These days, with the overwhelming amount of information and the number of apps, the more carefully a developer plans their strategy, the more likely their product will launch successfully. And like David, they usually have just one shot at getting it right! Thanks to its partnerships, creative story angles, newsworthy connection, cause component, contest and patience, Jumping Pages did it right.
Keep these points in mind when planning your strategy:
Launches work best in pairs! Choose a partner whose background gels with your app. For example, Ruckus Media just announced a unique partnership with New York City's PBS station for the "Cyberchase" app in its math series.
Find a way to tie your app to a current news or seasonal story. News outlets themselves know this better than anyone: just this month, the Washington Post launched a presidential election iPad app.
Don't play to a stadium. Rather, cater to an small meaningful audience. Talking about specific audiences, there are even apps for nose-pickers — as well as lawsuits for alleged patent infringement on those nose-picking apps!
Share the wealth helping a needy organization that fits your app's demographic. This one really woke me up: did you know you could donate $0.25 to charity every time you hit the snooze button?
Incorporate unique ways to address and engage your audience. Self Magazine, a leading women's lifestyle publication, is unveiling a mobile app game of its annual Self Workout in the Park, featuring fitness, health, fashion, games with avatars, virtual goods and puzzles.


I'm very happy to announce that for the second year in a row I will be participating as speaker in this year's SQL Saturday event in Guatemala city!
This is an intro session, where I explore the options that Microsoft Azure offers when deploying SQL Server solutions in the cloud.
This session is about with SQL Server running on Docker containers or Kubernetes. This is topic that I personally enjoy very much to talk about, because is what database experts call "The Future of Database Infrastructure".
This year is a little bit different for me, because the Guatemala SQL Server User group (that I happen to be the leader) will have more participation. Also will like to take advantage of this post thank our user group sponsors MSSQL Tips and Sentry One that offered us help with some swag for the event and also our monthly meeting events.
As any SQL Saturday event organized by PASS, you can register and attend for FREE, this is a really good opportunity to get training for free, networking and also to have fun! Don't miss this opportunity, it takes less than five minutes to register. You can do it here.
This entry was posted in Career, Conferences, PASS and tagged Career, Conferences, Guatemala, LATAM, PASS, Speaking, SQL Saturday, SQL Server on 02/14/2019 by DBA Master.


Scott Sletten, president and CEO of JDS Industries in Sioux Falls, was inducted into the APA Hall of Fame at the Awards and Personalization Association 2019 International Expo held in Las Vegas February 12-15. Inductees are recognized for their leadership, vision, and for making an overall impact on the Awards and Personalization Industry.
Cheryl Loban as communications specialist. Loban started as a customer service representative and has worked in various roles at JDS over the past 18 years.
JDS Industries of Sioux Falls was voted by their customers as a 9th time Supplier of the Year, Multiple Locations at the the Awards and Recognition Association 2019 International Expo held February 12-15 in Las Vegas. This honor has been awarded to JDS more than to any other supplier in the industry.
talent acquisition at Northwestern Mutual, was awarded the Rising in Excellence Award by Sales & Marketing Executives, Inc. of Sioux Falls. The award recognizes an individual in the South Dakota business community who is a current member of SME Sioux Falls, is between the ages of 25-45 and is viewed as a future leader.
Jennifer Johnson was hired as vice president and branch manager at the Sycamore Avenue location of CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls. Johnson enters the job with 16 years of banking experience.
Dave Dancler recently joined Security Savings Bank as vice president of the Sioux Falls location. Dancler has over 38 years of experience as a community banker in Sioux Falls.
Tim Houska joined Security Savings Bank as vice president private banker. Houska previously spent 19 years with Home Federal Bank/Great Western Bank in a similar position.
Austin L. Vanhove, a Modern Woodmen of America representative in Sioux Falls, has completed a five‑day training program at Modern Woodmen's home office in Rock Island, Illinois. The program focused on helping families plan for life and reach their financial goals with Modern Woodmen.
H. Bruce Shreves, a Sioux Falls native and member of the South Dakota Bar, will be honored at the Louisiana Bar Foundation Gala on April 5 as the 2018 Distinguished Attorney of the Year. Shreves is a lawyer at the firm Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn LLP in New Orleans, where he heads the construction/surety practice group in the firm.
Mustang Seeds Inc. of Madison and GDM Seeds have entered into joint venture to expand their seed line-ups. This joint venture is a first for Mustang Seeds, a family owned seed company. Along with the joint venture, the Schultz family has created a new company, Red Horse Seed Production Inc. Justin Wise has accepted the role as General Manager of RHSP. The operations and distribution of all seed products for Mustang Seeds and Coyote Seeds will be the primary focus of RHSP, just as it has been for Mustang Seeds for over 55 years.
The DTSF Board of Directors and members elected Greg Koch, owner of 605 Running Company, as incoming board member. Outgoing board member Nancy Savage, owner of Child's Play Toys, was recognized for her six years of service, and Terri Schuver, owner of Sticks & Steel, will serve as the 2019-2020 board chair.
Gregory L. Stahl of G.S. Financial has been approved for the 2019 Million Dollar Round Table as a qualifying and life member.
Dale Uttecht, a financial adviser with the financial services firm Edward Jones in Sioux Falls, and Suzy Meiners, a branch office administrator, recently attended an invitation-only training opportunity at the firm's headquarters in St. Louis. The three-day Advanced Practice Management Forum is offered to branch teams throughout the country who rank among the top third most successful in the firm in helping clients work toward their long-term financial goals.


Most Western and UN officials were disappointed with the liberation of Aleppo by the Syrian army and have no interest in Syria crisis settlement, the country's incumbent Ambassador to China and former Ambassador to the United States Imad Moustapha told Sputnik on Wednesday.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On Tuesday, foreign and defense ministers of Russia, Iran and Turkey met in Moscow to discuss the situation in Syria, including Aleppo. The countries agreed in a joint statement to revive the political process to end the conflict in Syria. The respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria was reaffirmed in the statement. The ministers also noted the importance of extending ceasefire and voiced willingness to become guarantors of the forthcoming agreement between Damascus and the opposition.
"As for the purported efforts of 'other countries' to achieve progress in the settlement of the crisis, we, in Syria, do not believe that such efforts exist. Actually, we have evidence to the contrary. Most of the Western countries, oil-rich Gulf states and UN officials were distressed by the prospects of liberating Aleppo. They did everything possible to thwart the Syrian government's efforts to unify Aleppo and kick out the terrorist groups from among the civilian population of the city," Moustapha said.
At the same time, he continued, People of Syria and Aleppo in particular will be forever thankful to Russia for help and support in the country's most critical moment of ongoing war.
"On [the] one hand the Syrian people will never forget those who inflicted pain and suffering on their country. On the other hand, they will be forever indebted to the Russian people and leadership who stood with Syria in its most critical historic juncture. One word could not convey the sentiments and thoughts of the people of Aleppo in particular and Syria in general towards Russia, yet I am going to use it: gratitude," Moustapha said.
On September 30, 2015, Russia launched its aerial anti-terror campaign in Syria after an official request from the Syrian government that has fighting numerous extremist groups and opposition factions since 2011.
On December 16, the Russian Defense Ministry's center for Syrian reconciliation said that the Syrian army operation to liberate the eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo was over, and that the Syrian government troops were eliminating separate hotbeds of militant resistance.


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Glory, Games, and Gossip
William Lim, Author|March 7, 2019
The Sword and the Shield
It's been a sunny couple of days, and it looks like spring is just around the corner. Students are starting to plan out their spring breaks (if they haven't already), and what better way to spend your spring break than to stay in your dorm room and play video games? It's been a good week for gamers old and young alike, as a new Pokemon game was announced several days ago. Cyberpunk 2077, the next game on the pipeline for acclaimed developers CD Projekt Red will also be at E3 2019. On other news, Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer Red Dead Online has disappointed fans of the western open-world game with it's aggressive stance on microtransactions. Mortal Kombat 11, the newest fighting game from Netherrealm Studios has also suffered from massive leaks revealing many then-unknown characters from the roster. Without further fanfare, let's get right to it.
Pokemon has been a mainstay of the gaming genre for what feels like decades now. Kids and adults alike have many memories and experiences of Pokemon. Be it the original Pokemon Red or Blue or Yellow, or more recent trends like the phenomenon of Pokemon Go! Almost everyone you know has heard of or has played a Pokemon game. Well, Nintendo isn't stopping anytime soon, with the announcement of a new set of two Pokemon games, Pokemon Sword, and Shield. Coming to the Nintendo Switch late 2019, the two games will take place in a new region called Galar, that people on the internet have already speculated to be modelled after the region of Great Britain. New starters for the game include a grass-type monkey called Grookey, a fire-type rabbit called Scorbunny, and a water-type lizard called Sobble. From the initial video, the series looks to be more of the same Pokemon style gameplay that everyone knows and loves, with a fresh coat of paint thrown on top. Either way, a new Pokemon game is sure to have gamers around the world excited to get back out there, and continue on their quest to catch them all.
The developers of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red have been enjoying their success for quite a while now. The Witcher 3 was critically acclaimed, and their lack of microtransactions (A rare sight to see nowadays), coupled with several instances of free DLC and excellent add-ons to an already massive world have made many in the gaming community excited to see what is next for the Polish developers. What's next is Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red have already dropped several impressive teasers for their new IP, including a 48 minute walkthrough that wowed audiences and critics alike. Hype behind this game is massive, and the developers want to keep it that way. Thus, with a small twitter announcement several days ago stating that they would be at E3 2019 this year, CD Projekt Red have once again rocketed to the top of the gaming hive-mind. What will they show? Will they finally unveil a release date? A playable demo? The questions are endless, and all we can do is wait. The excitement is sure to reach a fever pitch as E3 rolls around in June 2019.
For a game that received critical acclaim and impressed the gaming world with its expansive open-world and immersive single player, Red Dead Redemption 2 has done exactly the opposite when it comes to their multiplayer. RockStar studios recent update to Red Dead Online has annoyed quite a number of the playerbase. Changes to the game included nerfing hunting rewards, hampering players methods of earning income. Emotes were also added, with the most impressive ones locked behind microtransactions as well. For the developers behind such a behemoth game like Red Dead 2, and the gargantuan success that was GTA Online, it seems almost confusing that they seem to be floundering here. Perhaps the atmosphere of the wild west doesn't lead to a conducive environment for multiplayer, or perhaps the developers simply aren't striking a good rapport with what the audience wants for the game. It's just a shame, as this negative reaction only takes away from what is truly an incredible single player experience. One can only hope Rockstar studios can either improve the multiplayer, or add more to the single player game.
Mortal Kombat 11 is coming up only in a couple of months, and people are still kept in the dark when it comes to finding out if their favorite character is playable in the newest installment of the fighting series. NetherRealm studios have kept somewhat quiet about the roster of MK11, preferring to slowly unveil a character a week until the game itself releases. The internet thought otherwise. A leaked picture of the character select screen has surfaced on the internet, revealing dozens of then-speculated characters like fan favorite Noob Saibot and Erron Black, along with new additions to the series, Cetrion and The Kollector who have never been seen before. This leak has led to massive speculation and driven more attention to the game, but it's certainly bad new to NetherRealm, who must have had a different plan to unveil the characters. Whoever leaked the photos certainly broke an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement), and will definitely suffer consequences if NetherRealm find out who did it. Furthermore, I feel as though leaks make game companies less willing to share inside looks to their community out of fear of leaks. The internet in all of its goodness loves to jump to conclusions about games before their released, and one can certainly understand if NetherRealm are quite upset over this event. They haven't commented on these leaks yet, and one doubts if they ever will. Regardless, the game still looks excellent, and aims to reach worldwide markets on April 4, 2019.
I already mentioned it above, but definitely watch out for Mortal Kombat 11. A recent trailer unveiled another classic staple of the series, actor Johnny Cage in all of his nut-punching glory. The game itself looks beautiful for a fighting game, a clear distinction from the somewhat cartoonish look that many other fighting games have evolved towards in the modern world. Developers NetherRealm studios seem to be taking a lot of fan feedback into account, already changing some of the more technical combat details to better suit their audience. Despite the leaks, hype for the game remains high as ever. Pick up MK11 when it releases on the XBOX, Playstation and PC on April 4, 2019, and on the Nintendo Switch on May 10, 2019.
The Outer Worlds, developed by the original creators of the acclaimed Fallout series is another game to watch out for in 2019. Set in a future where massive corporations control the universe, players take control of a character waking from cryosleep in a whole new world. The game itself looks to take some inspiration from Fallout and the dystopian genre. The trailer certainly paints an impressive picture, and audiences have been quick to label the game as the "true" Fallout game. After all, this was directed by the original developers. No release date is solidified, but it will be sometime during 2019. Honestly, if the game is even slightly better than the unfortunate failure that was Fallout 76, fans are going to love it.
And that's about it for gaming news this week. Pokemon has dominated the news since it's announcement, but other than that, we're approaching a lull in game announcements as we trudge towards the spring. Once that rolls around though, we start approaching the massive game conventions, and it is there where we'll really get into the thick of things. Until then, stay safe, and continue to catch 'em all.
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package io.skysail.api.links;

public enum LinkRelation {

    ABOUT       ("about"," Refers to a resource that is the subject of the link's context."),
    ALTERNATE   ("alternate"," Refers to a substitute for this context"),
    APPENDIX    ("appendix"," Refers to an appendix."),
    ARCHIVES    ("archives"," Refers to a collection of records, documents, or other materials of historical interest."),
    AUTHOR      ("author"," Refers to the context's author."),
    BOOKMARK    ("bookmark"," Gives a permanent link to use for bookmarking purposes."),
    CANONICAL   ("canonical"," Designates the preferred version of a resource (the IRI and its contents)."),
    CHAPTER     ("chapter"," Refers to a chapter in a collection of resources."),
    COLLECTION  ("collection"," The target IRI points to a resource which represents the collection resource for the context IRI."),
    CONTENTS    ("contents"," Refers to a table of contents."),
    COPYRIGHT   ("copyright"," Refers to a copyright statement that applies to the link's context."),
    CREATE_FORM ("create-form"," The target IRI points to a resource where a submission form can be obtained."),
    CURRENT     ("current"," Refers to a resource containing the most recent item(s) in a collection of resources."),
    DESCRIBEDBY ("describedby"," Refers to a resource providing information about the link's context."),
    DESCRIBES   ("describes"," The relationship A 'describes' B asserts that resource A provides a description of resource B. There are no constraints on the format or representation of either A or B, neither are there any further constraints on either resource."),
    DISCLOSURE  ("disclosure"," Refers to a list of patent disclosures made with respect to material for which 'disclosure' relation is specified."),
    DUPLICATE   ("duplicate"," Refers to a resource whose available representations are byte-for-byte identical with the corresponding representations of the context IRI."),
    EDIT        ("edit"," Refers to a resource that can be used to edit the link's context."),
    EDIT_FORM   ("edit-form"," The target IRI points to a resource where a submission form for editing associated resource can be obtained."),
    EDIT_MEDIA  ("edit-media"," Refers to a resource that can be used to edit media associated with the link's context."),
    ENCLOSURE   ("enclosure"," Identifies a related resource that is potentially large and might require special handling."),
    FIRST       ("first"," An IRI that refers to the furthest preceding resource in a series of resources."),
    GLOSSARY    ("glossary"," Refers to a glossary of terms."),
    HELP        ("help"," Refers to context-sensitive help."),
    HOSTS       ("hosts"," Refers to a resource hosted by the server indicated by the link context."),
    HUB         ("hub"," Refers to a hub that enables registration for notification of updates to the context."),
    ICON        ("icon"," Refers to an icon representing the link's context."),
    INDEX       ("index"," Refers to an index."),
    ITEM        ("item"," The target IRI points to a resource that is a member of the collection represented by the context IRI."),
    LAST        ("last"," An IRI that refers to the furthest following resource in a series of resources."),
    LATEST_VERSION  ("latest-version"," Points to a resource containing the latest (e.g., current) version of the context."),
    LICENSE     ("license"," Refers to a license associated with this context."),
    LRDD        ("lrdd"," Refers to further information about the link's context, expressed as a LRDD resource. See [RFC6415] for information about processing this relation type in host-meta documents. When used elsewhere, it refers to additional links and other metadata. Multiple instances indicate additional LRDD resources. LRDD resources MUST have an \"application/xrd+xml\" representation, and MAY have others."),
    MEMENTO     ("memento"," The Target IRI points to a Memento, a fixed resource that will not change state anymore."),
    MONITOR     ("monitor"," Refers to a resource that can be used to monitor changes in an HTTP resource."),
    MONITOR_GROUP   ("monitor-group"," Refers to a resource that can be used to monitor changes in a specified group of HTTP resources."),
    NEXT        ("next"," Indicates that the link's context is a part of a series, and that the next in the series is the link target."),
    NEXT_ARCHIVE    ("next-archive"," Refers to the immediately following archive resource."),
    NOFOLLOW    ("nofollow"," Indicates that the context's original author or publisher does not endorse the link target."),
    NOREFERRER  ("noreferrer"," Indicates that no referrer information is to be leaked when following the link."),
    ORIGINAL    ("original"," The Target IRI points to an Original Resource."),
    PAYMENT     ("payment"," Indicates a resource where payment is accepted."),
    PREDECESSOR_VERSION ("predecessor-version"," Points to a resource containing the predecessor version in the version history."),
    PREFETCH    ("prefetch"," Indicates that the link target should be preemptively cached."),
    PREV        ("prev"," Indicates that the link's context is a part of a series, and that the previous in the series is the link target."),
    PREVIEW     ("preview"," Refers to a resource that provides a preview of the link's context."),
    PREVIOUS    ("previous"," Refers to the previous resource in an ordered series of resources. Synonym for \"prev\"."),
    PREV_ARCHIVE    ("prev-archive"," Refers to the immediately preceding archive resource."),
    PRIVACY_POLICY  ("privacy-policy"," Refers to a privacy policy associated with the link's context."),
    PROFILE     ("profile"," Identifying that a resource representation conforms to a certain profile, without affecting the non-profile semantics of the resource representation."),
    RELATED     ("related"," Identifies a related resource."),
    REPLIES     ("replies"," Identifies a resource that is a reply to the context of the link."),
    SEARCH      ("search"," Refers to a resource that can be used to search through the link's context and related resources."),
    SECTION     ("section"," Refers to a section in a collection of resources."),
    SELF        ("self"," Conveys an identifier for the link's context."),
    SERVICE     ("service"," Indicates a URI that can be used to retrieve a service document."),
    START       ("start"," Refers to the first resource in a collection of resources."),
    STYLESHEET  ("stylesheet"," Refers to a stylesheet."),
    SUBSECTION  ("subsection"," Refers to a resource serving as a subsection in a collection of resources."),
    SUCCESSOR_VERSION   ("successor-version"," Points to a resource containing the successor version in the version history."),
    TAG         ("tag"," Gives a tag (identified by the given address) that applies to the current document."),
    TERMS_OF_SERVICE    ("terms-of-service"," Refers to the terms of service associated with the link's context."),
    TIMEGATE    ("timegate"," The Target IRI points to a TimeGate for an Original Resource."),
    TIMEMAP     ("timemap"," The Target IRI points to a TimeMap for an Original Resource."),
    TYPE        ("type"," Refers to a resource identifying the abstract semantic type of which the link's context is considered to be an instance."),
    UP          ("up"," Refers to a parent document in a hierarchy of documents."),
    VERSION_HISTORY ("version-history"," Points to a resource containing the version history for the context."),
    VIA         ("via"," Identifies a resource that is the source of the information in the link's context."),
    WORKING_COPY    ("working-copy"," Points to a working copy for this resource."),
    WORKING_COPY_OF("working-copy-of",
            " Points to the versioned resource from which this working copy was obtained."),

    DELETE_FORM   ("delete-form", "non-standard relation indicating a link to a form issuing a DELETE request");

    private String identifier;
    private String desc;

    private LinkRelation(String name, String desc) {
        this.identifier = name;
        this.desc = desc;
    }

    public String getName() {
        return identifier;
    }

    public String getDesc() {
        return desc;
    }
}

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by Ruth Jolly
I've increasingly been struck this year with the strength of the notion that the way the problem is understood and depicted determines what we do. And the idea that language is generative is becoming more alive to me in all the recent work we've been up to.
Talking about organisations, for example, as open, complex (not complicated!) living networks, requiring healthy feedback loops, living with uncertainty and conflict as part of the terrain, where a member affects the whole and the whole affects each member produces very different results from talking about organisations as if they were closed structures to be managed…
When I offer this description to clients (with huge tribute to Complexity Theory and Systems Thinking) and we work with it, I've been noticing space opening up for new directions and possibilities. What are some of those?
1. Individuals recognise their part in providing feedback, however daunting, because to withhold their feedback deprives the 'complex adaptive system' – their organisation - the chance to learn, adapt and grow. Our language here becomes less about checking, appraising and extracting; more about daring to offer and listen.
2. A genuine connection with the purpose of the organisation is re-kindled – or as the Japanese word 'ikigai' coveys - its reason for being. The language here becomes less about obligations and requirements; more about the change we want to be part of.
3. Closely linked to members embracing their organisation's purpose is a change in the notion of accountability. It becomes less grave and demanding…the leadership function is not burdened with somehow having to instil accountability and individuals are more open to hold personal accountability. The language here becomes less about upwards accountability to donors, less about compliance, less about making an account of yourself to me/us – and more about downwards accountability to our ultimate stakeholders and what we each are always accountable for – i.e. our own ethics and behaviour.
4. With increased displays of personal accountability, motivation and energy appears to grow, and lots of natural innovations and solutions can start lighting up the system at different points. The language here becomes less about managing change and more about allowing space for autonomy and creativity.
5. The 'agency' we often claim to be seeking for our ultimate stakeholders actually starts to happen within our own organisations: dynamic relationships and connectivity start to spark, under self-organising principles, in cross-functional teams, in project working groups, in matrix configurations, in unexpected collaborations and in external links. The language here becomes less about formal hierarchies and more about networks.
6. The machinery of monitoring and evaluation is questioned. The language tends to be less about proving (with checks and measuring and controls) and more about improving our contribution to a compelling purpose.
7. We see more evidence that members of this living system will tackle conversations that matter and that may have been avoided – because these are faced for the betterment of the whole and that whole has a central purpose we believe in. The language here becomes less about blame and circumventing and more about tackling and resolving.
It's claimed we face volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) times - where 'wicked problems' abound – that's to say problems whose solutions require a great number of people to change mind-sets and behaviour.
How do we depict our organisations in language which can engender the types of mind-set and behaviour changes needed for them to flourish in these times?
How do I describe my own organisation – as a structure or an organism – and where does that language take me?


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He says he bought the mobile home in 2007 for $8,000 after he lost his apartment in the Bronx.
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Closing IRRATIONAL GAMES: Why It's the Best and Worst Move
What do you do when your company has produced a series of landmark video games that will go down in history as truly game-changing (ha) creations? You shut that company down, of course.
Or at least that's what Ken Levine is doing. Now before you go all nerd-rage, be reassured that he's not leaving the video game industry and taking it all with him. While Irrational Games is closing up shop, Ken Levine is looking forward toward an ambitious adventure. He'll be heading a small team at Take-Two comprised of fifteen members of Irrational's current team.
Seventeen years is a long time to do any job, even the best one. And working with the incredible team at Irrational Games is indeed the best job I've ever had. While I'm deeply proud of what we've accomplished together, my passion has turned to making a different kind of game than we've done before. To meet the challenge ahead, I need to refocus my energy on a smaller team with a flatter structure and a more direct relationship with gamers. In many ways, it will be a return to how we started: a small team making games for the core gaming audience.
This news is no doubt shocking and a little terrifying, but there is logic behind it. So which side are we on? Do we support Ken's strange move (to be fair, he's never led us astray before, has he?), or are we ready to picket the Irrational Games office building with "CLOSING IRRATIONAL GAMES IS IRRATIONAL" signs? The truth is, we're a little of both. Sure there are some major downsides to this move, but there is a lot to look forward to as well.
We'll start with a downside because it's the most obvious. For starters, a lot of people will be losing jobs. Ken Levine is only taking about fifteen people with him to Take-Two. The plus side is that the rest aren't going to be left out on the street. In a note on Irrational Games' web site, Ken Levine assured everyone that "our first concern is to make sure that the people who are leaving have as much support as we can give them." Those not following Levine on his new venture will be given time at the studio to put together a portfolio. In addition, Take-Two will discuss career opportunities within their company, and Irrational Games will have a "recruiting day" where they invite other publishers to interview the remaining staff, a sort of "pre-sale". These people helped make Irrational Games what it is, and Levine is making sure that they are taken care of.
Another downside can also be found in Levine's letter. While he wants to focus on games with strong narrative and high replayability, he says that he'll be focusing on digital content only, not physical. This is truly sad news for collectors who drooled over the collector's editions of the Bioshock games. Maybe the reasoning behind this is that focusing only on the game itself will make the game better, but video game packaging is an art form, and we hate to see it go.
We also won't likely see a new game from Ken Levine for quite a while. It takes time to close a company, shift a team's work from one place to another, and set up a new, kind of experimental, project. Levine seems sure that the games that this core team will produce will be at least as good as Bioshock, but still, we need something other than Burial at Sea Episode 2 to hold us over!
It almost goes without saying, but the risk behind this move is astronomical. A name only goes so far, and discarding a publisher name as well as most of the team behind it makes us a little uneasy. After all, that team was behind the classic games that Irrational Games has released. Ken Levine may have created the story, but they created the game itself. What will happen now that Levine will be working with a smaller group of people trying to accomplish more than his full team did? Not to mention that Levine is essentially giving the Bioshock franchise to Take-Two so that he can focus on this new project. Take-Two has been with Bioshock since day one, but never without Levine behind it.
Now that that's out of the way, let's look on the bright side. For starters, Ken Levine has more freedom now than he's ever had before. His reputation is allowing him to create pretty much whatever he wants, and publishers will at least be interested. It seems that there are things he's wanted to try but hasn't been able to; now he's taking the opportunity to do so.
Levine is making this move to allow him to focus on the projects that he wants to focus on. This means that Bioshock isn't even his primary focus right now. How many hit games have you created when you really wanted to be doing something else? This is clearly something that he's been considering for a while; you don't just close your company on a whim. We look forward to seeing what Levine's new team can produce with his full excitement and passion behind the project.
In the music world, when an artist wants to do something they've never done before, they often record in exotic locales or use a different producer. What Ken Levine is doing is setting the precedent for the video game version of this. He's done Bioshock for three (or more if you count System Shock) games, and now he wants to get out from under the weight of that series and do something new. It's like The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" or J.K. Rowling's pen name, Robert Galbraith. It's a chance for Levine to take away all of the expectations that have been set and do what HE wants to do.
And with what he's given us so far, we think this is the best move he could make.
What do you think? Best or worst move for Ken Levine, and why? What do you hope to see from Ken and the team at Take-Two?
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This is the 1st post in 2016! Unbelievable how fast previous year flown. I wish you to reach all your targets and of course a lot of luck!
This year I will start with showing you my recent purchases.
Šis ir pirmais ieraksts 2016. gadā! Neticami,cik ātri paskrēja iepriekšējais gads. Novēlu jums šajā gadā sasniegt visu iecerēto un,protam,daudz veiksmes!
Šo gadu iesākšu atrādot savus pēdējā laika jaunumus.
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Have a nice start in 2016!
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Q: Permissions not inherited in Windows 2003 when copying from other folder Today I did a web site update and got this strange behavior I never experienced before.
I always copy files from a build folder to the prod folder. After I copied the file, I started getting a permission denied error in the web site, so I went to the file's property and noticed that it didn't has any of the corresponding permissions.
My thought is that when copied the file, it didn't get the permissions inherited. Do you think this is something possible, and if so, what did I do wrong that caused that behavior?
Thanks!

A: Moving files or folders within an NTFS volume will not cause the moved files/folders to inherit permissions from the destination folder.
If you copy files/folders within a volume OR if you move files/folders to a different volume, the copied items inherit the permissions of the destination folder.
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*Move C:\MyFolder to C:\SubFolder: MyFolder retains its own permissions (moving within the same volume)

*Copy C:\MyFolder to C:\SubFolder: MyFolder inherits the permissions defined on SubFolder (copying within the same volume)

*Move C:\MyFolder to D:\DubFolder: MyFolder inherits the permissions defined on SubFolder (moving between different volumes)

A: The lesson to learn from that is that deployment should be done with scripts. And never by hand. This way errors are reproducible and can be investigated. And this is the way to improve.

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Singapore, 10 June 2013 – CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has increased its presence in the Philippines by securing a contract to manage a serviced residence in Alabang, a major business district in Metro Manila, Philippines. The 150- unit Somerset Alabang Manila is slated to open in 2017. It will reinforce Ascott's position as the largest international serviced residence owneroperator in the Philippines with more than 1,400 apartment units across eight properties.


1. The Fifteenth Finance Commission, constituted on Nov 27 held its first meeting in New Delhi. Who is the Chairman of 15th Finance Commission?
2. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved how much fund for Reliance Bangladesh Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Power Project?
3. Which country has launched a new virtual currency, Petro?
4. Which state hosted the 6th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2017?
5. Which district becomes the 23rd district to be included in the National Capital Region?
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Goffs Land Rover Sale concluded with a flourish today with lively trade throughout Part 2 topped by a Presenting filly from Peter Nolan Bloodstock (Lot 469) that was purchased by Bobby O'Ryan for €57,000. A sister to four winners, she is out of a half-sister to a pair of Grade 2 winners in Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi.
The Ballincurrig House Stud draft provided the next highest price of the day with their son of Kayf Tara out of a sister to Welsh National winner Dream Alliance (Lot 588) that sold to Johnny Hurley for €48,000. Monbeg Stables secured the Busher Bloodstock-consigned Fuisse gelding Peterborough (Lot 471), a brother to a Grade 2 winner in France, for €37,000, while another stand out lot of the final session was a son of Sixties Icon from Ballyreddin Stud (Lot 524) that was knocked down at €36,000 to Margaret Mullins who bought Cheltenham Grade 1 winner Martello Tower at the same sale in 2011.
The Land Rover Sale has been one of the real success stories for Goffs in recent years as it has really come of age and become a first choice sale for so many leading NH breeders. That recent success and the phenomenal racetrack performances of the sale's graduates led to an unprecedented demand for places in 2016 resulting in a three day sale for the first time, with Day 1 expanding into a two day Part 1 catalogue and Part 2 finishing the sale today.
Our top price of €165,000, the third highest in the sale's history, was an obvious highlight and it was pleasing that the number of six figure transactions and €50,000 and above lots grew again, clearly demonstrating that the top of the NH market is as strong at Goffs as anywhere. In addition a lively trade continued to the end which goes some way to vindicating the larger catalogue.
However it would be wrong not to acknowledge that the market is becoming more selective as foal crops and catalogue sizes grow again as evidenced by the slight drop in average although that was nearly inevitable with bigger numbers whilst a clearance rate of 84% over the three days is very acceptable and it is pleasing that the median held steady.
In addition several outside factors certainly played their part in what is almost entirely a domestic (UK and Ireland) sale from a buyers' point of view, not least the huge uncertainty caused by the row currently being played out regarding Britain's membership of the EU. Uncertainty is truly the enemy of any marketplace, not just bloodstock, and the negativity being perpetuated by all sides of that particular argument certainly does not lend itself to confident horse trading. We believe that is the primary, if not only reason for slightly less UK buyers this year as they await the outcome of the 23rd June vote before committing to another horse in training.
As ever I want to pay tribute to our NH vendors who are supporting Goffs, and the Land Rover Sale in particular, in increasing numbers and with increasing quality as we are nothing without their horses or, indeed, the buyers who have flocked to Goffs searching for their next Festival winner.


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They Wore It Once: Calgary Flames Players and Their Unique Numbers
The Calgary Flames have had many players during their thirty years in the league. As a result, many different jersey numbers have been worn. Numbers like 7, 15, 16, 21 and 22, have been extremely popular, worn by 23 different players each, the highest amount of players who have worn any number in Flames history. They also have three numbers that are retired: 9 (Lanny McDonald), 12 (Jarome Iginla), and 30 (Mike Vernon).
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At least one player has worn every number in a Flames jersey from 1-68, however, after 68 there are some that have not been worn at all, as just eight numbers from 69-99 have ever been taken. Despite these numbers having been worn, many have only been used by one player. Today, we will go over those jersey numbers.
#52: Brandon Bollig (2016)
Numbers 1-51 have been worn by many players throughout the history of the Flames, however, that changes at 52. Former enforcer Brandon Bollig wore 52 during his second and final season with the Flames. While he certainly wasn't known for his skill, posting just nine points over those two seasons, he was known for always being willing to stand up for his teammates, proven by his 191 penalty minutes over that time. He also appeared in 11 postseason games in 2015, putting up two goals and 38 penalty minutes.
Brandon Bollig wore #52 with the Flames. (Photo Credit: Andy Martin Jr.)
The two seasons spent with the Flames were Bollig's final two as an NHL player. After the 2015-16 season, he spent two years in the AHL before announcing his retirement. The now 33-year-old played in 241 regular-season NHL games, including a three-year stint with the Chicago Blackhawks before joining the Flames. In those 241 games, he put up ten goals and 23 points. He was also able to help the Blackhawks win a Stanley Cup in 2013, suiting up for five games in the playoff run.
#64: Garnet Hathaway (2016-2017)
After four seasons playing for Brown University, it didn't seem that Garnet Hathaway had an NHL future ahead of him, as the right-winger put up a combined 20 goals and 58 points in 121 games. Despite that, the Flames signed him as an undrafted free agent, and he played 175 games with them. For 26 of those 175 games, he wore the number 64, the only time a player has worn that number for the team. In his Flames career, he posted 16 goals and 40 points while playing a hard-nosed style game. He also appeared in five postseason games in 2019.
Calgary Flames' Garnet Hathaway #64. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
After the 2018-19 season, Hathaway became a free agent and signed with the Washington Capitals, inking a four-year deal with a yearly cap hit of $1.5 million. This deal was a win for the 28-year-old, as fourth-line players don't often get that kind of term. He continued to play his same style while chipping in nine goals and adding seven helpers.
#65: Turner Elson (2016)
Not only is Turner Elson just one of 21 players in Flames history to play just one game for the team, but he is also the only player to wear the number 65. The first stat, especially considering it was his only NHL game played, isn't a great group to be part of, but it's interesting nonetheless. The 27-year-old's lone game came against the Minnesota Wild and he played a big part in the 2-1 win, chipping in with an assist. He is still playing, having spent the 2019-20 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL. In 61 games, he put up nine goals and 22 points.
#66: T.J. Brodie (2011)
One of the longest-tenured Flames, T.J. Brodie, has worn the number 7 for a long time. However, during his first short stint with the team as a rookie during the 2010-11 season, he donned number 66. At the time, the former fourth-round pick was fairly unknown to Flames fans, but that has since changed drastically. The 30-year-old has spent his entire 634-game career in Calgary, putting up 48 goals and 266 points.
TJ Brodie briefly wore #66 with the Calgary Flames. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
While Brodie has always been a Flame, that may soon change. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason as his five-year deal at $4.65 million per season will expire after the upcoming playoffs. It will be interesting to see what the team decides to do with many pending free agents to consider.
#67: Michael Frolik (2016-2020)
Michael Frolik, who was recently traded to the Buffalo Sabres, is the only player in Flames history to wear number 67. Unlike others on this list, this wasn't a number assigned to him that he later changed. He has worn 67 throughout his entire 850-NHL-game career, which has included stints with the Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, and of course the Flames and Sabres.
Michael Frolik, Calgary Flames (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
While the 32-year-old has had a very solid NHL career with 159 goals and 384 points, age appears to have taken its toll as he put up just 14 points in 57 games split between the Flames and Sabres this season. As a result, there have been rumours of Frolik heading overseas to continue his professional career after this season.
#68: Jaromir Jagr (2018)
It seems odd to think back and remember that Jaromir Jagr played with the Flames because it was so short-lived. The then 45-year-old icon was trying to keep his NHL career alive and signed with the team just before the 2017-18 season.
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Unfortunately, father time had caught up to him as he only produced one goal and six assists in 22 games before he and the team decided to part ways.
Jaromir Jagr (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Though Jagr's name won't appear in any franchise scoring records for the Flames as it does for many others, he is part of the team's history as the only player to ever wear the number 68. He's worn that number for his entire 1733-game NHL career. Remarkably, at 48 years old, he continues to wear the number playing in the top professional league in the Czech Republic.
#77: Mark Jankowski (2017-2020)
The second of three current Flames to be on this list is forward Mark Jankowski. The 25-year-old has worn 77 during his entire 208-game career and is the first in franchise history to do so. Like Brodie, he may not be back next season as his contract is set to expire, although he is a restricted free agent. The 2019-20 season was a very rough go for him, as he put up an awful seven points in 56 games.
Mark Jankowski, Calgary Flames #77 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
The former 21st overall pick has had an interesting career path to this point, to say the least. Despite his struggles this season, he was a decent secondary scorer during his first two years in the league, so perhaps he will be able to pick up his game and help the Flames during the upcoming playoffs.
#79. Micheal Ferland (2015-2018)
Before he was traded during the 2018 offseason to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal, Micheal Ferland became a fan favourite in Calgary. It all started in the 2015 Playoffs when he was flying around and hitting everything that moved during their first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks. Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa claimed to the media that Ferland was irrelevant, but it was clear he was getting under their skin.
Micheal Ferland #79 (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
After that playoff showing, Ferland played in three full seasons with the Flames and saw his point totals increase each year. In his final season with the team, he put up career highs with 21 goals and 41 points. He was traded to the Hurricanes that offseason and then signed a four-year deal as a free agent with the Canucks the following year. He continues to wear the number 79.
#86: Josh Jooris (2015)
While no longer in the NHL, most Flames fans will remember the name Josh Jooris. The undrafted right-winger signed with the team after his third season at Union College, and appeared in 60 games with Calgary just two seasons later in 2014-15, putting up 12 goals and 24 points. He also suited up for 59 games during the 2015-16 season but was much less productive with just four goals and 13 points. As a result, the Flames decided not to give him a qualifying offer, and he became a free agent.
Josh Jooris #86 (Photo: Andy Martin Jr.)
Jooris went on to have stints with the New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Hurricanes, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old spent this season playing for Lausanne HC of the Swiss NL A league. As of today, he is the only player to ever wear number 86 for the Flames, although he switched to number 16 for his second season with the team.
#88: Andrew Mangiapane (2018-2020)
The third and final current member of the Flames on this list is Andrew Mangiapane, who wears number 88. After holding out this summer as a restricted free agent, many were ready to wave goodbye to the team's 2015 sixth-round pick. After all, to that point, he had played in 54 career games and was only able to post 13 points.
Calgary Flames' Andrew Mangiapane #88 (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
This season turned out to be a different story. After finally agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract in mid-September, Mangiapane not only made the team out of camp but provided them with very solid secondary scoring. His 17 goals were good for fifth on the team, and his 32 points were sixth. These numbers are even more impressive when you factor in that he only played 68 games this season. He will need another new deal at the end of this season, and will be in line for a raise.
#89. Alan Quine (2019-2020)
While Alan Quine is not a name many may recognize, he has played over 100 games in the NHL, 22 of which were with the Flames over the past two seasons. While he wore number 10 for most of his NHL career with the New York Islanders, he has donned number 89 in two stints with the Flames over those two seasons.
Calgary Flames' Alan Quine #89 (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
The 27-year-old's contract is set to expire after this season, so it remains to be seen whether or not he will be back with the organization for 2020-21. He would be welcomed back by management, as a solid depth player.
#92: Michael Nylander (1994-1998)
Michael Nylander, the father of current NHLers William and Alex, is the final player on this list, as he wore number 92 for parts of four seasons with the Flames between 1994-1998.
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While he went on to have a very solid career, putting up nearly 700 points, he was never able to get truly comfortable in Calgary, despite a solid 55-point season in 1995-96.
Michael Nylander wore #92 with the Flames (Photo courtesy of Dan4th/ Flikr.)
Nylander also had stints with the Hartford Whalers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, and the New York Rangers. His two seasons spent with the Rangers were his best in the NHL, as he put up a combined 162 points in 160 games. While William, who is Michael's oldest son, is very talented, he still has a long way to go before he can be considered a better player than his father.
Impactful Players
Perhaps the most interesting thing about this list is how many solid players are on it. For many teams, the numbers that have only been worn once were from part-time NHLers who were assigned the number, rather than selected it themselves. Not the Flames. Besides Quine and Elson, everyone on this list has had a solid career as an NHLer.
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It sounds like a stupid thing to say, but from our experience, defining a group size, and travel date, makes the planning experience so much easier. It's simple to add or remove group members, or adjust the date after you have begun planning, but what's complicated is to plan a tour for an undefined group size, on undefined dates. Get a rough idea of who wants to join your tour to Petra, and when will be convenient to travel, and contact us. Once we have this information we will be able to work with you to plan your trip.
College and university groups planning tours can often be super-democratic in how they work, with all members being involved in the planning process. From our experience, working with groups where one member is designated responsible for the trip is far smoother for everybody involved. Whilst it seems like a great idea to have everybody in the email loop, what can result from this is a level of confusion. We find that the best planning strategy is for one person to be designated as contact person and discuss the trip with our team. We'll then prepare an itinerary and proposal for the group, and can take the discussion from there. It's a less stressful approach for everybody, and can make everything smoother.
Often when a group becomes larger than 6 people, the price for a private and custom tour to Petra can be similar to that of joining one of our regular group tours to Petra. A private tour to Petra means that we can totally customize the itinerary to your preferences, timeframe, and demands and wishes. It's usually a preferable way to travel and suits the requirements of college and university groups very nicely. Having said that, joining a group tour can keep things more simple, and can eliminate a lot of the planning time and decision making which can make planning a college group tour to Petra a lengthier process, with many opinions and ongoing discussions.
In a large group there will always be differing opinions, that's obvious. But when it comes to visiting a once-in-a-lifetime destination such as Petra, people can become emotional and persistent with their demands. The best way to resolve these issues is to be democratic and take the group to vote. Remember our team has lots of experience in handling groups and is there to help you at all times.
We provide confirmation for our tours with clear details about the payment terms (usually taking place on the day of the tour), cancelation policy (usually possible up to 48 hours before), and any other special arrangements. It's important to make sure that all members of the group are aware of these things.
Remember that when planning your trip with a professional agency, we have large experience in working with groups like yours. Planning a group trip to Petra is a super rewarding experience, and our team is there with you along the way to ensure that it's as great as it possibly can be.
Why rush? Contact us early and we'll be happy to take the rush out of your tour, and smoothly plan it from conception to travel.


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Tristan Teo
Instructors: Sasha Starcevich, Aline Banno
About Tristan:
Fourteen year old Tristan Teo started piano lessons at age six and now studies with Dr. Sasha Starcevich. A native of Canada, Tristan placed first in both the Solo and Concerto Pre-college Divisions of the 2009 Kingsville International Isabel Scionti Piano Competitions in Texas; he was a prizewinner at the 2010 Cooper Piano Competition in Oberlin; and won 1st prize at the 5th Bösendorfer and Schimmel USASU International Piano Junior Competition in January 2011. Most recently, Tristan won 1st prize in both the Solo and Concerto Competitions of the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition in California. Tristan performs frequently in the Vancouver area. In his spare time, Tristan enjoys reading, building LEGO, and travelling.
Disklavier Audition
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, First Movement
F. Schubert/F. Liszt Ständchen from Schwannengesang, R245/7
Nikolai Kapustin "Toccatina" Concert Etude Op. 40 No. 3
Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, WTC I, BWV 865
Maurice Ravel Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs
Franz Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 No. 1, in C Minor, D899
Sergei Prokofiev Toccata in D Minor, Op. 11
F. Schubert/F. Liszt Staendchen from Schwannengesang, R245/7
George Gershwin Rhapsody in blue
J. S. Bach/F. Liszt Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, S.462/1
Ludwig van Beethoven Thirty-Two Variations in C Minor, WoO 80
Frederic Chopin Berceuse, Op. 57
Franz Liszt Rhapsodie Espagnole S.254
Frederic Chopin Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11, First Movement
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This page will tel you the history of the old Brno circuit in the Czech Republic. From the first ever Grand Prix of Czechoslovakia to the current circuit, home of the annual Moto Grand Prix of the Czech Republic.
The street circuit near Brno, the capital of the Czech region Moravia, was used for the first time on september 28, 1930 for the first ever Grand Prix of Czechoslovakia. The race was won by the German Hermann zu Leiningen in his Bugatti.
The official name of the Brno circuit was "Masarykův okruh" (Masaryk Circuit). The track was 29.142 km (18.109 Miles) long and was driven anti-clockwise.
It was a very various circuit with long straights an fast kinks, but also a very twisty section with an endless series of hairpins and elevations. The track was also leading through the villages Kohoutovice, Žebětín, Ostrovačice and Bosonohy.
From 1930 to 1949 the Grand Prix of Czechoslovakia was held on the Brno Circuit. Only in 1936 and the period 1938 to 1948 there was no grand Prix.
In 1935 the famous Tazio Nuvolari celebrated almost his first victory at the Brno Circuit… At least, when he didn't get a puncture at the end of the race. He became second behind Bernd Rosemeyer.
The last pre-war Grand Prix, also the last one at the original Brno Circuit, was in 1937 and was won by Rudolf Caracciola in his Mercedes-Benz. Due to political tension (the Sudeten crisis) and the outbrake of World War Two the next Grand Prix was held in 1949.
The first post-war Grand Prix of Czechoslovakia was held in 1949. The country was ruled by a communist Government after World War Two. The Brno Circuit was dramatically changed for this race. The length was shortened to 17.8 km (11.061 Miles) and the driving direction was changed to clockwise. The race was won by the Brittisch driver Peter Whitehead in his Mercedes-Benz.
It was also the last Czechoslovakian Grand Prix because the new communist regime found car racing "bourgeois". The following decades there where only motorcycle races at Brno. The next car race was in 1968.
In 1965 the circuit was shortened again to keep it suitable for the motocycle World Championship. The length was now 13.941 km (8.663 Miles).
In 1968 the reformists came to power in Czechoslovakia and car races where no longer banned. That year a round for the European Touringcar Championship took place at the circuit.
The old Brno Circuit was shortened again in 1975 to 10.925 km (6.789 Miles). This because of ney safety requirments from the FIM. In 1982 the last Grand Prix for motocycles took place at the old Brno Circuit. It was impossible to keep the track longer suitable for motorcycle races.
To make it possible to organize a motorcycle Grand Prix near Brno they start with the construction of a brand new circuit in 1985. To build this track they had to fell tons of trees which where "replanted" at another site to compensate the lost trees.
In 1986 a round of the European Touringcar Championship took place at the old Brno Circuit. But after the opening of the new race track in 1987, there was never raced again on the old street circuit.
The new Brno circuit is localized inside the original street circuit from 1930. Since 1987 the motorcycle Grand Prix has been held here every year. Except in 1992 when the country was in a crisis which resulted in a split from Czechoslovakia in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.
Because the new circuit is situated into a beautiful rolling landscape it is seen as one of the most beautiful circuits in Europe. But it has by far not the alternation of the great old street circuit from 1930.


Sugru rocks, but it can be expensive and permanent, duct tape holds the universe together but it's sort of permanent and not at all repositionable, and can be stiff and thick. That's where coflex comes in. Coflex is inexpensive, sticks to itself and you don't have to wait for it to dry or set. Also known as vet wrap, coban, flex wrap, cohesive bandage wrapping tape, sport wrap, and a bunch of other names, it's used in medicine for bandaging, holding things together and a bunch of other uses that aren't official. If you look around you can find it for a buck, give or take, a roll. I think coflex is the official Andover brand name adhesive bandage, but it's what I've always called it, so that's the word I'm going to use for the rest of this instructable (I'm also guilty of calling all cotton swabs Q-tips). You can order it online or buy it from pharmacies or feed stores (used in bulk on horses, for bandaging and for decoration) or places that carry veterinary supplies. I buy it by the case for work and for home. If you have latex allergies, be careful, most coflex is made with latex unless otherwise noted. It comes in just about every color and multiple patterns, so it can pretty things up while being useful.
Step 2: Stop Losing Things!
I have perpetually chapped lips and while I'm quite sure I own at least 547 tubes and tubs of assorted lip balms, I'm also positive that the sock gremlins that live under the dryer sneak out at night and eat my chapstick, which is why I can never find any. Whenever I get a little sun, or a cold, I need to re-apply every 10 minutes or I turn into a bloody mess. The problem is, while I start with the best of intentions, and try to remember where I plopped down the chapstick, I see something shiny and the chapstick promptly runs away while I'm not paying attention. Co-flex to the rescue! A nice little string to keep around my neck and a quick strip of coflex keeps the chapstick where dumb sick girl can't lose it. This is a much better option than tape, it stays in place but can be easily removed and holds on to the string. When the chapstick runs out I can attach a new one with the same coflex. Unlike tape, the coflex will also mold to oddly shaped objects (pens, pencils, magnifying glasses, little flashlights, etc.) Hang things around your neck, from your belt or on the wall.
Step 3: Attach Things to Things.
Attach a water bottle holder to your bicycle. Attach emergency tools to the things that need emergency tools. The coflex can be taken off and reattached, and can be repositioned. Things can be slid under the coflex and held, removed and replaced. Especially good for not losing the nozzles from spray cans or attaching tiny spoons to little jars of spices, coflex doesn't snap or disintegrate like rubber bands and can be put in places rubberbands don't fit. Coflex will also hold things without having to be as tight as a rubber band.
Keep in mind, the coflex will wear out if repositioned several times and won't stick to itself if it is too dirty.
Step 4: Color Code and Mark Things.
Coflex is great for color coding, since there are so many colors and patterns. Instead of tape or a pen, coflex creates a temporary or semi-permanent color code that can be taken off and put on to something else. Works especially well with things that tape won't stick to and ink won't stay on, I have on more than one occasion used coflex to code test tubes and little jars; bonus, it gives a little patch of slip resistance.
Having a party with drunken adults or small children? (I suggest avoiding parties with small, drunk children.) Everybody gets a roll of coflex and a pair of comical safety scissors as a party favor. Put a strip around each person's wrist to identify them and then have them put a band of coflex around cups, silverware, associated small drunk people, etc. Once, at a bachelorette party, we used coflex to identify items on a treasure hunt, each of us got a coflex bracelet and had to find all the items banded with the same color (the treasures were the party favors, little piles hidden in different locations).
Step 5: Quick Repairs to Things.
The sun visor on my car started to disintegrate. The fabric was worn out and the foam was turning to horrible eye seeking powder that was determined to blind anyone who used the visor. Sewing some sort of cover or replacing the visor both fell under the category of "things I am way too lazy and not talented enough to do." So I just wrapped the whole thing in coflex. Shaped itself to the visor and has stayed in place for years now.
Step 6: Add Pockets to Things.
My ipad case needed a pocket to hold things. So I made one out of coflex. Lots of things need pockets.
Step 7: Get Lids Off Things.
Bands of coflex make great slippery lid aids. Especially for opening and closing little lids.
Beyond the obvious mummy suit, coflex is great for costumes and even fashion. Coflex can be used to make quick sleeves or pants, or to attach masks and accessories. Since it is designed to be used on people, it is usually safer than taping things to yourself. I've also used coflex to protect myself from exposure and itchy costume bits. Coflex also makes a great impromptu garter or holster. I've used coflex to attach my license and cash to my thigh when going out with no pockets, beats worrying about losing a purse.
As always with using coflex on living things, make sure you take allergies into account and never wrap it too tight, unlike elastic or ace wraps, coflex really doesn't stretch much once it's applied.
Of course, if you really wanted, you could use coflex for what it's actually made for, bandaging people and animals. You can wrap it like you would an ace wrap or use it in place of a band-aid. The great thing is, it doesn't stick to hair. But, it can be wrapped too tight and can contain latex, so make sure you know what you're doing if you use it on living things.
All I can say to this is WOW!
Obviously a huge failure as a grandmother here we start the kiddos on alcohol at a MUCH younger age than 8!
We should have a contest to see who can come up with the most "Brand Name" items that have come to represent any similar type of item---I am sure there is a MUCH less awkward way of phrasing this!
instead of the generic sport wrap or vet wrap. Step 4 mentioned drunken parties and using sport wrap to color code attendees.
Vetwrap, from farm stores, is quite cheap, and a bit sticky.
@Author and Sharon- I totally concur! FYI- I've purchased it as Co- ban in wal-Mart, CVS, etc. I believe it's 3-M's version, possibly.
I am a pt and use a lot of coflex but I never even thought of most of these uses. Thank you!
The stuff is useful and generics are sketchy on usefulness at times, as they don't always stick properly.
I carve , and making a thumb guard with it is nice. The colors can over time come off on you, so while you shall be blue , you could get a tinge over time.
To make a thumb guard wind some backwards , (sticky side away from you), on your thumb, until you have it go from the base of the thumb to tip and past a bit, then close it off, twist it glue side to you and make a big fat cartoon thumb. You must make it loose, it should move about.
This stuff shrinks over time and if it is tight, in about 2hours or less it wont come off so easy. I store them on a Mini Mag flashlight as it is the right size.
These are very nice to use when you clip green beans, I take 4-5 at a time and lop off the stems all at once. I used to use Adhesive Strip bandages 3-4 , but coroflex is much better.
The color does come off though, over time. and so with carving wood white is best. It is not cheap however, and it can just fall off, it is a temporary glue like a Post It Note.
My apologies, but your post has me utterly lost. Maybe we are talking about different products?
Coflex doesn't have a "sticky side", both sides stick to each other, not to other things. Coflex shouldn't shrink beyond the normal snap back effect associated with elasticity. Once applied, coflex configuration should stay the same unless and until you manually adjust it. When using it on people or animals, it can be constricting if wrapped too tight. It sounds like your thumb is swelling under whatever you're using, causing it to seem like the bandage is constricting when in fact it is the digit that is becoming larger. If this is the case, please talk to your doctor before continuing to use it; you could cause damage if you're cutting off circulation.
As to your temporary glue comment, there is no glue in coflex. It is by definition NON ADHESIVE bandaging. It is not at all like post it glue, and if used properly should never just "fall off." It varies depending on the brand, but some of the colors will rub off and mark skin or objects; moisture, rubbing or wrapping *too* tightly can exacerbate this.
To me it seems stickier on one side then the other, but if their claim to fame is both sides are sticky I will agree, but it is not my experience.
As far as shrinkage is concerned, it shrinks. I have made "thumbs" by wrapping it around my thumb backwards and it comes right off, then over a few hours (or overnight) it definitely shrinks. I expand them on my Mini Mag flash light as it is bigger then my thumb. Cheap imitation stuff varies in it's stickieness. It can come right off. No difference with cheap adhesive bandages .
I've been a physical therapist for 20 years I use more coflex than most people use toilet paper. Spark master I don't know what you are using or how you are using it. But either you are doing something very wrong or you are using something else thats not coflex. I have used almost every brand on the market and none of them behave like you are describing. Coflex does not shrink and it does not have glue and there is no stickier side and I have never found any brand that just falls off unless it is applied incorrectly.
....when wet (ie, sweating or condensation)?
Works great when wet, it is what it's designed for, stands up to sweating as a bandage. I've used it in the fridge without any problems, haven't tried freezing it yet.
Update: For the heck of it; I performed some franken-surgery on a few chicken breasts (okay, so really I butterflied them, pounded them flat, stuffed them and sutured them shut, but franken-surgery sounded like so much more fun). To give them an odd tube shape, I wrapped them in a single layer of wax paper and then used coflex to squeeze them into submission before freezing them. Not only did the coflex hold up fine in the freezer, but now I have weird little logs of frozen stuffed chicken. Maybe I'll bake them in a salt mold and see if I can retain the odd shape? So, to answer your question: yes, at least for the brand I use, coflex seems to freeze just fine. It does get stiff when frozen but still stuck together and held its shape. When defrosted, the coflex seemed back to normal.
Awesome! Thanks for all the follow-up! Seems like this stuff can really hold it's own in many kitchen applications.
I've never heard of this, so thanks very much for the informative post! I found mine on Amazon, searching for "coflex". It looks like 3M sells something similar which also has good reviews.


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Natalie and Mark are a wonderful example of why we love what we do so much! Hearing the story of how they met and how Mark proposed just brightened up our day and we believe it is such a privilege to get just a tiny insight of someone's love story. These two met during orientation in the very beginning of med school, having both grew up in California was an obvious ice-breaker. For us it is never just "another engagement session" because every couple is different and unique.
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John Arch - A Twist Of Fate (Metal Blade) 2003
1. "Relentless" (12:23)
2. "Cheyeene" (15:36)
Early Fates Warning fans all over the world must be rejoicing. Original Fates Warning vocalist John Arch teamed back up with Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos and released one stellar, albeit short EP. A Twist Of Fate employs the assistance of Armored Saint/Fates Warning bassist Joey Vera and Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy. Together they have created an album that is worthy of the accolades that the CD has been getting. Personally I have been a fan of Fates since I first heard them on one of those old Metal Blade compilations. Their "Spectre Within" CD is still among my favorites. It was the perfect combination of Maiden-inspired metal music and those signature vocals that I like so much. John has a unique voice that is strong and high, without sounding strained or fake. But enough of old albums. What of this CD? Despite the fact that John has not released anything in over a decade, I think he has improved with age. His vocals seem more controlled than they ever were. I really think this is better than anything he actually did in Fates Warning. When listening to this disc for the first time, when John sings "Fly awaaaaaaaay", it's at that very moment that I knew that he is back. This disc is chock full of patented Arch style vocal melodies made famous in those early Fates Warning days. The only real negative I have to say about this heavy metal platter is that there are only two songs. Granted that together they are almost 30 minutes in length, but I am still left wanting more. This actually says alot though, as lengthy songs are sometimes boring. That is not the case here whatsoever. Of the two tracks, "Relentless" is the heavier of the two, while "Cheyenne" is more melancholy and has a more somber, even ambient feel. The violin solo at around 4:30 into "Cheyennes" is beautiful, as is the acoustic opening. However, don't let the mention of a violin or ambience fool you, the riffs are pure Fates Warning circa Awaken The Guardian/No Exit. So, as I said, early Fates Warning fans, rejoice, for the mighty Arch is back. Let's just hope he doesn't disappear for another decade before we get a full length follow-up.


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