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I Am Among You As He That Serveth ; stained glass window design , St. Edmund 's , Pitlake , 1962

I Am Among You As He That Serveth ; stained glass window design , St. Edmund <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>, Pitlake , 1962

I Am Among You As He dat Serveth ; stained glass window design , St. Edmund , Pitlake , 1962

= Gambia women 's national football team =

= Gambia women <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>national football team =

= Gambia women national football team =

The Gambia women 's national football team represents the Gambia in international football competition . The team , however , has not competed in a match recognised by FIFA , the sport 's international governing body , despite that organised women 's football has been played in the country since 1998 . The Gambia has two youth teams , an under @-@ 17 side that has competed in FIFA U @-@ 17 Women 's World Cup qualifiers , and an under @-@ 19 side that withdrew from regional qualifiers for an under @-@ 19 World Cup . The development of a national team faces challenges similar to those across Africa , although the national football association has four staff members focusing on women 's football .

The Gambia women <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>national football team <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>represents</mark></a> the Gambia in international football competition . The team , however , <a href='been_done' title='3'><mark>has</mark></a> not competed in <a href='None' title='4'><mark>a</mark></a><a href='negative_concord' title='5'><mark>match</mark></a> recognised by FIFA , the sport <a href='null_genetive' title='6'><mark>'s</mark></a>international governing body , despite that organised women <a href='null_genetive' title='7'><mark>'s</mark></a>football <a href='been_done' title='8'><mark>has</mark></a> been played in the country since 1998 . The Gambia <a href='got' title='9'><mark>has</mark></a> two youth teams , an under @-@ 17 side <a href='null_relcl' title='10'><mark>that</mark></a><a href='been_done' title='11'><mark>has</mark></a> competed in FIFA U @-@ 17 Women <a href='null_genetive' title='12'><mark>'s</mark></a>World Cup qualifiers , and an under @-@ 19 side <a href='null_relcl' title='13'><mark>that</mark></a>withdrew from regional qualifiers for an under @-@ 19 World Cup . The development of a national team <a href='uninflect' title='14'><mark>faces</mark></a> challenges similar to those across Africa , although the national football association <a href='got' title='15'><mark>has</mark></a> four staff members focusing on women <a href='null_genetive' title='16'><mark>'s</mark></a>football .

The Gambia women national football team represent the Gambia in international football competition . da team , however , done not competed in no match recognised by FIFA , the sport international governing body , despite that organised women football done been played in the country since 1998 . The Gambia got two youth teams , an under @-@ 17 side done competed in FIFA U @-@ 17 Women World Cup qualifiers , and an under @-@ 19 side withdrew from regional qualifiers for an under @-@ 19 World Cup . Tdadevelopment of a national team face challenges similar to those across Africa , although thdaational football association got 4 staff members focusing on women football .

= = The team = =

= = The team = =

= = The team = =

In 1985 , few countries had women 's national football teams . While the sport gained popularity worldwide in later decades , the Gambia 's national team only played its first game in 2007 . That game was not FIFA @-@ recognised . As of March 2012 , the team was unranked by FIFA , and as of the following month the Gambia had not played in a FIFA @-@ sanctioned match . The team has not participated in major regional and international tournaments , including the Women 's World Cup , the 2010 African Women 's Championship or the 2011 All @-@ Africa Games .

In 1985 , few countries had women <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>national football teams . While the sport gained popularity worldwide in later decades , the Gambia <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>national team only played its first game in 2007 . That game <a href='negative_concord' title='3'><mark>was</mark></a> <a href='negative_concord' title='4'><mark>not</mark></a>FIFA @-@ recognised . As of March 2012 , the team was unranked by FIFA , and as of the following month the Gambia <a href='been_done' title='5'><mark>had</mark></a> not played in a FIFA @-@ sanctioned match . The team <a href='been_done' title='6'><mark>has</mark></a> not participated in major regional and international tournaments , including the Women <a href='null_genetive' title='7'><mark>'s</mark></a>World Cup , the 2010 African Women <a href='null_genetive' title='8'><mark>'s</mark></a>Championship or the 2011 All @-@ Africa Games .

In 1985 , few countries had women national football teams . While the sport gained popularity worldwide in later decades , the Gambia national team only played its first game in 2007 . That game ain't FIFA @-@ recognised . As of March 2012 , the team was unranked by FIFA , and as of the following month da Gambia done not played in a FIFA @-@ sanctioned match . The team done not participated in major regional and international tournaments , including tdaWomen World Cup , the 2010 African Women Championship or the 2011 All @-@ Africa Games .

The country did not have a FIFA @-@ recognised youth national team until 2012 , when the Gambia under @-@ 17 women 's team competed in Confederation of African Football qualifiers for the FIFA U @-@ 17 World Cup , to be held in Azerbaijan in September 2012 . The Gambia had fielded an under @-@ 17 team of 24 players , narrowed from an initial pool of 49 young women . Two girls from the SOS Children ’ s Village Bakoteh were chosen as a members of the team . The Gambia first played Sierra Leone in a pair of qualifying matches for the tournament . Gambia won the first match 3 @-@ 0 in Banjul , the Gambia 's capital . The return match was delayed in for 24 hours and played in Makeni . The Gambia beat Sierra Leone 4 @-@ 3 to qualify for the final round . The Gambia then beat Tunisia 1 @-@ 0 at home and won 2 @-@ 1 in Tunisia . Adama Tamba and Awa Demba scored the Gambia 's goals . Tunisia 's only goal was a Gambian own goal . The win qualified Gambia for the 2012 Azerbaijan World Cup .

The country did not have a FIFA @-@ recognised youth national team until 2012 , when the Gambia under @-@ 17 women <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>team competed in Confederation of African Football qualifiers for the FIFA U @-@ 17 World Cup , to be held in Azerbaijan in September 2012 . The Gambia <a href='been_done' title='2'><mark>had</mark></a> fielded an under @-@ 17 team of 24 players , narrowed from an initial pool of 49 young women . Two girls from the SOS Children <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>’</mark></a><a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>s</mark></a>Village Bakoteh <a href='uninflect' title='5'><mark>were</mark></a> chosen as a members of the team . The Gambia first played Sierra Leone in a pair of qualifying matches for the tournament . Gambia won the first match 3 @-@ 0 in Banjul , the Gambia <a href='null_genetive' title='6'><mark>'s</mark></a>capital . The return match was delayed in for 24 hours and played in Makeni . The Gambia<a href='been_done' title='7'><mark></mark></a> beat Sierra Leone 4 @-@ 3 to qualify for the final round . The Gambia then<a href='been_done' title='8'><mark></mark></a> beat Tunisia 1 @-@ 0 at home and won 2 @-@ 1 in Tunisia . Adama Tamba and Awa Demba scored the Gambia <a href='null_genetive' title='9'><mark>'s</mark></a>goals . Tunisia <a href='null_genetive' title='10'><mark>'s</mark></a>only goal was a Gambian own goal . The win qualified Gambia for the 2012 Azerbaijan World Cup .

The country did not have a FIFA @-@ recognised youth national team until 2012 , when the Gambia under @-@ 17 women team competed in Confederation of African Football qualifiers fir da FIFA U @-@ 17 World Cup , to be held in Azerbaijan in September 2012 . The Gambia done fielded an under @-@ 17 team of 24 players , narrowed from an initial pool of 49 young women . Two gurls from tdaSOS Children Village Bakoteh was chosen as a members of thdaeam . The Gambia first played Sierra Leone in a pair of qualifying matches fir the tournament . Gambia won the first match 3 @-@ 0 in Banjul , the Gambia capital . Thedaturn match was delayed in for 24 hours and played in Makeni . The Gambia done beat Sierra Leone 4 @-@ 3 to qualify for the final round . The Gambia then done beat Tunisia 1 @-@ 0 at home and won 2 @-@ 1 in Tunisia . Adama Tamba and Awa Demba scored the dabia goals . Tunisia only goal was a Gambian own goal . The wdaqualified Gambia for the 2012 Azerbaijan World Cup .

The Gambia also has an under @-@ 19 team that was to play in the African Women 's U @-@ 19 Championship in 2002 . The Gambia 's first match was against Morocco , but the team withdrew from the competition .

The Gambia also <a href='got' title='1'><mark>has</mark></a> an under @-@ 19 team <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>that</mark></a>was to play in the African Women <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>'s</mark></a>U @-@ 19 Championship in 2002 . The Gambia <a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>'s</mark></a>first match was against Morocco , but the team withdrew from the competition .

The Gambia also got an under @-@ 19 team was to play in the African Women U @-@ 19 Championship in 2002 . da Gambia first match was against Morocco , but tdateam withdrew from the competition .

= = Background and development = =

= = Background and development = =

= = Background and development = =

The development of women 's football in Africa faces several challenges , including limited access to education , poverty amongst women , inequalities and human rights abuses targeting women . Funding is another issue impacting the game in Africa , where most financial assistance comes from FIFA and not national football associations . Another challenge is the retention of football players . Many women footballers leave the continent to seek greater opportunity in Europe or the United States .

The development of women <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>football in Africa <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>faces</mark></a> several challenges , including limited access to education , poverty amongst women , inequalities and human rights abuses targeting women . Funding <a href='drop_aux' title='3'><mark>is</mark></a>another issue impacting the game in Africa , where most financial assistance <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>comes</mark></a> from FIFA and not national football associations . Another challenge <a href='drop_aux' title='5'><mark>is</mark></a>the retention of football players . Many women footballers leave the continent to seek greater opportunity in Europe or the United States .

The development of women football in Africa face several challenges , including limited access to education , poverty amongst women , inequalities and human rights abuses targeting women . Funding anotha issue impacting da game in Africa , where most financial assistance cum from FIFA and not national football associations . Aanothachallenge tdaretention of football players . Many women footballers leave the continent to seek greater opportunity in Europe or the United States .

Gambia 's national football association was founded in 1952 , and became affiliated with FIFA in 1968 . Football is the most popular women 's sport in the country , and was first played in an organized system in 1998 . A national competition was launched in 2007 , the same year FIFA started an education course on football for women . Competition was active on both the national and scholastic levels by 2009 . There are four staffers dedicated to women 's football in the Gambia Football Association , and representation of women on the board is required by the association 's charter .

Gambia <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>national football association was founded in 1952 , and became affiliated with FIFA in 1968 . Football <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>is</mark></a>the most popular women <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>'s</mark></a>sport in the country , and was first played in an organized system in 1998 . A national competition was launched in 2007 , the same year FIFA<a href='been_done' title='4'><mark></mark></a> started an education course on football for women . Competition was active on both the national and scholastic levels by 2009 . <a href='dey_it' title='5'><mark>There</mark></a> are four staffers dedicated to women <a href='null_genetive' title='6'><mark>'s</mark></a>football in the Gambia Football Association , and representation of women on the board is required by the association <a href='null_genetive' title='7'><mark>'s</mark></a>charter .

Gambia national football association was founded in 1952 , and became affiliated with FIFA in 1968 . Football da most popular women sport in tdacountry , and was first played in an organized system in 1998 . A national competition was launched in 2007 , thdaame year FIFA been started an education course on football fir women . Competition was active on both thedational and scholastic levels by 2009 . It is four staffers dedicated to women football in the Gambia Football Association , and representation of women on the board is required by the daociation charter .

= Plain maskray =

= Plain maskray =

= Plain maskray =

The plain maskray or brown stingray ( Neotrygon annotata ) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae . It is found in shallow , soft @-@ bottomed habitats off northern Australia . Reaching 24 cm ( 9 @.@ 4 in ) in width , this species has a diamond @-@ shaped , grayish green pectoral fin disc . Its short , whip @-@ like tail has alternating black and white bands and fin folds above and below . There are short rows of thorns on the back and the base of the tail , but otherwise the skin is smooth . While this species possesses the dark mask @-@ like pattern across its eyes common to its genus , it is not ornately patterned like other maskrays .

The plain maskray or brown stingray ( Neotrygon annotata ) <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae . It is found in shallow , soft @-@ bottomed habitats off northern Australia . Reaching 24 cm ( 9 @.@ 4 in ) in width , this species <a href='got' title='2'><mark>has</mark></a> a diamond @-@ shaped , grayish green pectoral fin disc . Its short , whip @-@ like tail <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>has</mark></a> alternating black and white bands and fin folds above and below . <a href='dey_it' title='4'><mark>There</mark></a> are short rows of thorns on the back and the base of the tail , but otherwise the skin <a href='drop_aux' title='5'><mark>is</mark></a>smooth . While this species <a href='uninflect' title='6'><mark>possesses</mark></a> the dark mask @-@ like pattern across its eyes common to its genus , it <a href='negative_concord' title='7'><mark>is</mark></a> <a href='negative_concord' title='8'><mark>not</mark></a>ornately patterned like other maskrays .

Da plain maskray or brown stingray ( Neotrygon annotata ) a species of stingray in the fam Dasyatidae . It is found in shallow , soft @-@ bottomed habitats off northern Australia . Reaching 24 cm ( 9 @.@ 4 in ) in width , dis species got a diamond @-@ shaped , grayish green pectoral fin disc . Its short , whip @-@ like tail have alternating black and white bands and fin folds above and below . It is short rows of thorns on the back and tdabase of thdaail , but otherwise thedain smooth . While tdisspecies possess the dark mask @-@ like pattern across its eyes common to its genus , it ain't ornately patterned like other maskrays .

Benthic in nature , the plain maskray feeds mainly on caridean shrimp and polychaete worms , and to a lesser extent on small bony fishes . It is viviparous , with females producing litters of one or two young that are nourished during gestation via histotroph ( " uterine milk " ) . This species lacks economic value but is caught incidentally in bottom trawls , which it is thought to be less able to withstand than other maskrays due to its gracile build . As it also has a limited distribution and low fecundity , the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) has listed it as Near Threatened .

Benthic in nature , the plain maskray <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>feeds</mark></a> mainly on caridean shrimp and polychaete worms , and to a lesser extent on small bony fishes . It <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>is</mark></a>viviparous , with females producing litters of one or two young <a href='null_relcl' title='3'><mark>that</mark></a>are nourished during gestation via histotroph ( " uterine milk " ) . This species <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>lacks</mark></a> economic value but is caught incidentally in bottom trawls , which it is thought to be less able to withstand than other maskrays due to its gracile build . As it also <a href='got' title='5'><mark>has</mark></a> a limited distribution and low fecundity , the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) <a href='been_done' title='6'><mark>has</mark></a> listed it as Near Threatened .

Benthic in nature , da plain maskray feed mainly on caridean shrimp and polychaete worms , and to a lesser extent on small bony fishes . It viviparous , with females producing litters of one or 2 young are nourished durin gestation via histotroph ( " uterine milk " ) . dis species lack economic value but is caught incidentally in bottom trawls , which it is thought to be less able to withstand den other maskrays due to its gracile build . As it also got a limited distribution and low fecundity , the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) done listed it as Near Threatened .

= = Taxonomy and phylogeny = =

= = Taxonomy and phylogeny = =

= = Taxonomy and phylogeny = =

The first scientific description of the plain maskray was authored by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ( CSIRO ) researcher Peter Last in a 1987 issue of Memoirs of the National Museum of Victoria . The specific name annotatus comes from the Latin an ( " not " ) and notatus ( " marked " ) , and refers to the ray 's coloration . The holotype is a male 21 @.@ 2 cm ( 8 @.@ 3 in ) across , caught off Western Australia ; several paratypes were also designated . Last tentatively placed the species in the genus Dasyatis , noting that it belonged to the " maskray " species group that also included the bluespotted stingray ( then Dasyatis kuhlii ) . In 2008 , Last and William White elevated the kuhlii group to the rank of full genus as Neotrygon , on the basis of morphological and molecular phylogenetic evidence .

The first scientific description of the plain maskray was authored by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ( CSIRO ) researcher Peter Last in a 1987 issue of Memoirs of the National Museum of Victoria . The specific name annotatus <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>comes</mark></a> from the Latin an ( " not " ) and notatus ( " marked " ) , and <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>refers</mark></a> to the ray <a href='null_genetive' title='3'><mark>'s</mark></a>coloration . The holotype is a male 21 @.@ 2 cm ( 8 @.@ 3 in ) across , caught off Western Australia ; several paratypes <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>were</mark></a> also designated . Last tentatively placed the species in the genus Dasyatis , noting that it belonged to the " maskray " species group <a href='null_relcl' title='5'><mark>that</mark></a>also included the bluespotted stingray ( then Dasyatis kuhlii ) . In 2008 , Last and William White elevated the kuhlii group to the rank of full genus as Neotrygon , on the basis of morphological and molecular phylogenetic evidence .

Da first scientific description of the plain maskray was authored by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ( CSIRO ) researcher Peter Last in a 1987 issue of Memoirs of the National Museum of Victoria . Tdaspecific name annotatus cum from thdaatin an ( " not " ) and notatus ( " marked " ) , and refer to the ray coloration . The holotype is a male 21 @.@ 2 cm ( 8 @.@ 3 in ) across , caught offf Western Australia ; several paratypes was also designated . Last tentatively placed the species in thedanus Dasyatis , nuffin dat it belonged to the " maskray " species group also included the bluespotted stingray ( then Dasyatis kuhlii ) . In 2008 , Last and William White elevated the kuhlii group to the dak of full genus as Neotrygon , on the basis of morphological and molecular phylogenetic evidence .

In a 2012 phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA , the plain maskray and the Ningaloo maskray ( N. ningalooensis ) were found to be the most basal members of Neotrygon . The divergence of the N. annotata lineage was estimated to have occurred ~ 54 Ma . Furthermore , the individuals sequenced in the study sorted into two genetically distinct clades , suggesting that N. annotata is a cryptic species complex . The two putative species were estimated to have diverged ~ 4 @.@ 9 Ma ; the precipitating event was likely the splitting of the ancestral population by coastline changes .

In a 2012 phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA , the plain maskray and the Ningaloo maskray ( N. ningalooensis ) <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> found to be the most basal members of Neotrygon . The divergence of the N. annotata lineage was estimated to <a href='been_done' title='2'><mark>have</mark></a> occurred ~ 54 Ma . Furthermore , the individuals sequenced in the study sorted into two genetically distinct clades , suggesting that N. annotata is a cryptic species complex . The two putative species <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> estimated to <a href='been_done' title='4'><mark>have</mark></a> diverged ~ 4 @.@ 9 Ma ; the precipitating event was likely the splitting of the ancestral population by coastline changes .

In a 2012 phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial and nuclear DNA , the plain maskray and the Ningaloo maskray ( N. ningalooensis ) was found to be the most basal members of Neotrygon . The divergence of da N. annotata lineage was estimated to done occurred ~ 54 Ma . Furthermore , the individuals sequenced in tdastudy sorted into 2 genetically distinct clades , suggesting that N. annotata is a cryptic species complex . The tw2utative species was estimated to done diverged ~ 4 @.@ 9 Ma ; the precipitating event was likely the splitting of the ancestral population by coastline changes .

= = Description = =

= = Description = =

= = Description = =

The pectoral fin disc of the plain maskray is thin and diamond @-@ shaped with narrowly rounded outer corners , measuring 1 @.@ 1 – 1 @.@ 3 times longer than wide . The leading margins of the disc are gently concave and converge at a broad angle to the pointed tip of the snout . The small eyes are placed close together , and behind them are the spiracles . The nostrils are elongated and have a skirt @-@ shaped flap of skin between them . The small mouth bears prominent furrows at the corners and contains two slender papillae on the floor . Small papillae are also found around the outside of the mouth . There are five pairs of gill slits . The pelvic fins are fairly large and pointed .

The pectoral fin disc of the plain maskray <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>thin and diamond @-@ shaped with narrowly rounded outer corners , measuring 1 @.@ 1 – 1 @.@ 3 times longer than wide . The leading margins of the disc <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>are</mark></a>gently concave and converge at a broad angle to the pointed tip of the snout . The small eyes are placed close together , and behind them are the spiracles . The nostrils are elongated and have a skirt @-@ shaped flap of skin between them . The small mouth <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>bears</mark></a> prominent furrows at the corners and <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>contains</mark></a> two slender papillae on the floor . Small papillae are also found around the outside of the mouth . <a href='dey_it' title='5'><mark>There</mark></a> are five pairs of gill slits . The pelvic fins <a href='drop_aux' title='6'><mark>are</mark></a>fairly large and pointed .

Da pectoral fin disc of the plain maskray thin and diamond @-@ shaped with narrowly rounded outer corners , measuring 1 @.@ 1 – 1 @.@ 3 times longer than wide . Tdaleading margins of thdaisc gently concave and converge at a broad angle to thedainted tip of the daut . The sdal eyes are placed close together , and behind them are the spdacles . The nosdals are elongated and have a skirt @-@ shaped flap of skin between em . The small mouth bear prominent furrows at the corners and contain 2 slender papillae on the floor . Small papillae are also found around the outsda of the mouth . It is five pairs of gill slits . The pelvic fins fairly bigass and pointed .

The tail is short , barely exceeding the length of the disc when intact , and has a broad and flattened base leading to usually two stinging spines . After the stings , the tail becomes slender and bears a long ventral fin fold and a much shorter , lower dorsal fin fold . Most of the body lacks dermal denticles ; a midline row of 4 – 13 small , closely spaced thorns is present behind the spiracles , and another row of 0 – 4 thorns before the stings . The dorsal coloration is grayish green , becoming pinkish towards the disc margins ; there is a dark mask @-@ like shape around the eyes and a pair of small dark blotches behind the spiracles . The tail behind the stings has alternating black and white bands of variable width , ending with black at the tip . The underside is plain white and the ventral fin fold is light grayish in color . This species grows to 24 cm ( 9 @.@ 4 in ) across and 45 cm ( 18 in ) long .

The tail <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>short , barely exceeding the length of the disc when intact , and <a href='got' title='2'><mark>has</mark></a> a broad and flattened base leading to usually two stinging spines . After the stings , the tail <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>becomes</mark></a> slender and <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>bears</mark></a> a long ventral fin fold and a much shorter , lower dorsal fin fold . Most of the body <a href='uninflect' title='5'><mark>lacks</mark></a> dermal denticles ; a midline row of 4 – 13 small , closely spaced thorns is present behind the spiracles , and another row of 0 – 4 thorns before the stings . The dorsal coloration is grayish green , becoming pinkish towards the disc margins ; <a href='dey_it' title='6'><mark>there</mark></a> is a dark mask @-@ like shape around the eyes and a pair of small dark blotches behind the spiracles . The tail behind the stings <a href='uninflect' title='7'><mark>has</mark></a> alternating black and white bands of variable width , ending with black at the tip . The underside <a href='drop_aux' title='8'><mark>is</mark></a>plain white and the ventral fin fold <a href='drop_aux' title='9'><mark>is</mark></a>light grayish in color . This species <a href='uninflect' title='10'><mark>grows</mark></a> to 24 cm ( 9 @.@ 4 in ) across and 45 cm ( 18 in ) long .

Da tail short , barely exceeding tdalength of the disc when intact , and got a broad and flattened base leading to usually 2 stinging spines . After the stings , the tail become slender and bear a long ventral fin fold and a much shorter , lower dorsal fin fold . Most of the body lack dermal denticles ; a midline row of 4 – 13 small , closely spaced thorns is present behind the spiracles , and another row of 0 – 4 thorns b4 the stings . Thdaorsal coloration is grayish green , becoming pinkish towards thedasc margins ; it is a dark mask @-@ like shape around the das and a pair of small dark blotches behind the sdaacles . The tadabehind the stings have alternating black and white bands of variable width , ending with black at the tip . The underside plain white and the ventral fin fold light grayish in color . This species grow to 24 cm ( 9 @.@ 4 in ) across and 45 cm ( 18 in ) long .

= = Distribution and habitat = =

= = Distribution and habitat = =

= = Distribution and habitat = =

The plain maskray inhabits the continental shelf of northern Australia from the Wellesley Islands in Queensland to the Bonaparte Archipelago in Western Australia , including the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Timor and Arafura Seas . There are unsubstantiated reports that its range extends to southern Papua New Guinea . It is the least common of the several maskray species native to the region . This species is a bottom @-@ dweller that prefers habitats with fine sediment . It has been recorded from between 12 and 62 m ( 39 and 203 ft ) deep , and tends to be found farther away from shore than other maskrays in its range .

The plain maskray <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>inhabits</mark></a> the continental shelf of northern Australia from the Wellesley Islands in Queensland to the Bonaparte Archipelago in Western Australia , including the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Timor and Arafura Seas . <a href='dey_it' title='2'><mark>There</mark></a> are unsubstantiated reports that its range <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>extends</mark></a> to southern Papua New Guinea . It <a href='drop_aux' title='4'><mark>is</mark></a>the least common of the several maskray species native to the region . This species <a href='drop_aux' title='5'><mark>is</mark></a>a bottom @-@ dweller <a href='null_relcl' title='6'><mark>that</mark></a><a href='uninflect' title='7'><mark>prefers</mark></a> habitats with fine sediment . It <a href='been_done' title='8'><mark>has</mark></a> been recorded from between 12 and 62 m ( 39 and 203 ft ) deep , and <a href='uninflect' title='9'><mark>tends</mark></a> to be found farther away from shore than other maskrays in its range .

Da plain maskray inhabit tdacontinental shelf of northern Australia from the Wellesley Islands in Queensland to thdaonaparte Archipelago in Western Australia , including the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Timor and Arafura Seas . It is unsubstantiated reports dat its range extend to southern Papua New Guinea . It thedaast common of the several maskray species native to the region . dis species a bottom @-@ dweller prefer habitats with fine sediment . It done been recorded from between 12 and 62 m ( 39 and 203 ft ) deep , and tend to b found farther away from shore than other maskrays in its range .

= = Biology and ecology = =

= = Biology and ecology = =

= = Biology and ecology = =

The plain maskray generally hunts at the surface of the bottom substrate , rather than digging for prey . Its diet consists predominantly of caridean shrimp and polychaete worms . Small bony fishes are also eaten , along with the occasional penaeid prawn or amphipod . Larger rays consume a greater variety of prey and relatively more polychaete worms when compared to smaller rays . This species is parasitized by the tapeworm Acanthobothrium jonesi .

The plain maskray generally <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>hunts</mark></a> at the surface of the bottom substrate , rather than digging for prey . Its diet <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>consists</mark></a> predominantly of caridean shrimp and polychaete worms . Small bony fishes are also eaten , along with the occasional penaeid prawn or amphipod . Larger rays consume a greater variety of prey and relatively more polychaete worms when compared to smaller rays . This species is parasitized by the tapeworm Acanthobothrium jonesi .

The plain maskray generally hunt at the surface of da bottom substrate , rather than digging for prey . Its diet consist predominantly of caridean shrimp and polychaete worms . Small bony fishes r also eaten , along with tdaoccasional penaeid prawn or amphipod . Larger rays consume a greater variety of prey and relatively more polychaete worms when compared to smaller rays . dis species is parasitized by the tapeworm Acanthobothrium jonesi .

Like other stingrays , the plain maskray is viviparous with the developing embryos sustained to term by histotroph ( " uterine milk " ) produced by the mother . Mature females have a single functional ovary and uterus , on the left . Litter size is one or two ; the newborns measure 12 – 14 cm ( 4 @.@ 7 – 5 @.@ 5 in ) across . Males and females reach sexual maturity at disc widths of 20 – 21 cm ( 7 @.@ 9 – 8 @.@ 3 in ) and 18 – 19 cm ( 7 @.@ 1 – 7 @.@ 5 in ) respectively . The maximum lifespan is estimated to be 9 years for males and 13 years for females .

Like other stingrays , the plain maskray <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>viviparous with the developing embryos sustained to term by histotroph ( " uterine milk " ) produced by the mother . Mature females <a href='got' title='2'><mark>have</mark></a> a single functional ovary and uterus , on the left . Litter size is one or two ; the newborns measure 12 – 14 cm ( 4 @.@ 7 – 5 @.@ 5 in ) across . Males and females reach sexual maturity at disc widths of 20 – 21 cm ( 7 @.@ 9 – 8 @.@ 3 in ) and 18 – 19 cm ( 7 @.@ 1 – 7 @.@ 5 in ) respectively . The maximum lifespan is estimated to be 9 years for males and 13 years for females .

Like other stingrays , the plain maskray viviparous with da developing embryos sustained to term by histotroph ( " uterine milk " ) produced by the mother . Mature females got a single functional ovary and uterus , on the left . Litter size is one or two ; the newborns measure 12 – 14 cm ( 4 @.@ 7 – 5 @.@ 5 in ) across . Males and females reach sexual maturity at disc widths of 20 – 21 cm ( 7 @.@ 9 – 8 @.@ 3 in ) and 18 – 19 cm ( 7 @.@ 1 – 7 @.@ 5 in ) respectively . The maximum lifespan is estimated to be 9 years fa males and 13 years ffafemales .

= = Human interactions = =

= = Human interactions = =

= = Human interactions = =

The main conservation threat to the plain maskray is incidental capture by commercial bottom trawl fisheries . In the present day , this is mostly caused by Australia 's Northern Prawn Fishery , which operates throughout its range . Although this species is discarded when caught , it is more delicate @-@ bodied than other maskrays and is thus unlikely to survive encounters with trawling gear . Historically , this species may also have been negatively affected by Japanese , Chinese , and Taiwanese trawlers that fished intensively off northern Australia from 1959 to 1990 . These factors , coupled with the plain maskray 's limited distribution and low reproductive rate , have resulted in its being assessed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) .

The main conservation threat to the plain maskray <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>incidental capture by commercial bottom trawl fisheries . In the present day , this is mostly caused by Australia <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>Northern Prawn Fishery , which <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>operates</mark></a> throughout its range . Although this species is discarded when caught , it <a href='drop_aux' title='4'><mark>is</mark></a>more delicate @-@ bodied than other maskrays and <a href='drop_aux' title='5'><mark>is</mark></a>thus unlikely to survive encounters with trawling gear . Historically , this species may also <a href='been_done' title='6'><mark>have</mark></a> been negatively affected by Japanese , Chinese , and Taiwanese trawlers <a href='null_relcl' title='7'><mark>that</mark></a>fished intensively off northern Australia from 1959 to 1990 . These factors , coupled with the plain maskray <a href='null_genetive' title='8'><mark>'s</mark></a>limited distribution and low reproductive rate , <a href='been_done' title='9'><mark>have</mark></a> resulted in its being assessed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) .

The main conservation threat to the plain maskray incidental capture by commercial bottom trawl fisheries . In the present day , this is mostly caused by Australia Northern Prawn Fishery , which operate throughout its range . Although this species is discarded when caught , it more delicate @-@ bodied than other maskrays and thus unlikely to survive encounters wit trawling gear . Historically , this species may also done been negatively affected by Japanese , Chinese , and Taiwanese trawlers fished intensively offf northern Australia from 1959 to 1990 . dese factors , coupled with the plain maskray limited distribution and low reproductive rate , done resulted in its being assessed as Near Threatened by da International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ) .

= 2011 – 12 Columbus Blue Jackets season =

= 2011 – 12 Columbus Blue Jackets season =

= 2011 – 12 Columbus Blue Jackets season =

The 2011 – 12 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the team 's 12th season in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . The Blue Jackets ' record of 29 – 46 – 7 [ note 1 ] was the worst record in the NHL for 2011 – 12 and the first time in franchise history they finished in last place . It also marked the third straight year that they missed the playoffs . Consequently , they had the best chance to receive the first overall selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft lottery , but lost out to the Edmonton Oilers and received the second pick instead .

The 2011 – 12 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the team <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>12th season in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . The Blue Jackets <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'</mark></a>record of 29 – 46 – 7 [ note 1 ] was the worst record in the NHL for 2011 – 12 and the first time in franchise history they finished in last place . It also marked the third straight year <a href='null_relcl' title='3'><mark>that</mark></a>they missed the playoffs . Consequently , they had the best chance to receive the first overall selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft lottery , but lost out to the Edmonton Oilers and received the second pick instead .

Da 2011 – 12 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the team 12th season in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . TdaBlue Jackets record of 29 – 46 – 7 [ note 1 ] was thdaorst record in the NHL fa 2011 – 12 and the first time in franchise history they finished in last place . It also marked thedaird straight year they missed the dayoffs . Consequently , they had the best chance to receive the first overall selection in the 2da NHL Entry Draft lottery , but lost out to the Edmonton Oilers and received the sedad pick instead .

The Blue Jackets began the year with the worst start in franchise history and the worst by any team in an NHL season in 19 years . After an 11 – 25 – 5 start , Head Coach Scott Arniel was fired and replaced by Assistant Coach Todd Richards . The poor season prompted several personnel changes including the trade of All @-@ Star forward Jeff Carter , who was acquired with much fanfare during the off @-@ season . With the prospect of another rebuild looming the Blue Jackets ' captain and best player , Rick Nash , requested to be traded , though he would remain with the team for the entire season .

The Blue Jackets began the year with the worst start in franchise history and the worst by any team in an NHL season in 19 years . After an 11 – 25 – 5 start , Head Coach Scott Arniel was fired and replaced by Assistant Coach Todd Richards . The poor season prompted several personnel changes including the trade of All @-@ Star forward Jeff Carter , <a href='null_relcl' title='1'><mark>who</mark></a>was acquired with much fanfare during the off @-@ season . With the prospect of another rebuild looming the Blue Jackets <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'</mark></a>captain and best player , Rick Nash , requested to be traded , though he would remain with the team for the entire season .

The Blue Jackets began the year with da worst start in franchise history and the worst by any team in an NHL season in 19 years . After an 11 – 25 – 5 start , Head Coach Scott Arniel was fired and replaced by Assistant Coach Todd Richards . The poor season prompted several personnel changes including the trade of All @-@ Star forward Jeff Carter , was acquired with much fanfare during tdaofff @-@ season . w thdarospect of anotha rebuild looming the Blue Jackets captain and best player , Rick Nash , requested to be traded , though he would remain witw/edaam for the daire season .

The team was involved in a controversial loss to the Los Angeles Kings , when the Staples Center clock appeared to freeze at 1 @.@ 8 seconds allowing the Kings time to score the tying goal , before winning in overtime . During the season Columbus managed only two winning streaks of three or more games . One of which came towards the end of the year helping the Blue Jackets finish with 65 points , the third worst point total in franchise history .

The team was involved in a controversial loss to the Los Angeles Kings , when the Staples Center clock appeared to freeze at 1 @.@ 8 seconds allowing the Kings time to score the tying goal , before winning in overtime . During the season Columbus managed only two winning streaks of three or more games . One of which came towards the end of the year helping the Blue Jackets finish with 65 points , the third worst point total in franchise history .

The team was involved in a controversial loss to the Los Angeles Kings , when the Staples Center clock appeared to freeze at 1 @.@ 8 seconds allowing the Kings time to score da tying goal , b4 winnin in overtime . During the season Columbus managed only two wwinninstreaks of three or more games . One of which came towards the end of the year helpin the Blue Jackets finish wit 65 points , the third worst point total in franchise history .

= = Off @-@ season = =

= = Off @-@ season = =

= = offf @-@ season = =

In the off @-@ season the Blue Jackets ' approach to building their team changed , moving from a team of young developing players into one with established players . The first deal General Manager Scott Howson made was the acquisition of All @-@ Star forward Jeff Carter on June 23 , 2011 . The deal sent Jakub Voracek , Columbus ' first @-@ round draft choice , the eighth overall , and their third @-@ round pick in the 2011 Draft to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Carter . The trade received a positive response in Columbus from fans and management who felt they finally had a number one center to play alongside of their best player , Rick Nash . Next , they traded for the negotiating rights of soon to be free agent James Wisniewski . Wisniewski scored a career high 51 points during the 2010 – 11 season , splitting time between the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens . The point total was fifth @-@ highest in the league for defenseman scoring , tying Tobias Enstrom . The Blue Jackets came to terms with Wisniewski , just an hour prior to the start of free agency , signing him to a six @-@ year , $ 33 million deal .

In the off @-@ season the Blue Jackets <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'</mark></a>approach to building their team changed , moving from a team of young developing players into one with established players . The first deal General Manager Scott Howson made was the acquisition of All @-@ Star forward Jeff Carter on June 23 , 2011 . The deal sent Jakub Voracek , Columbus <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'</mark></a>first @-@ round draft choice , the eighth overall , and their third @-@ round pick in the 2011 Draft to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Carter . The trade received a positive response in Columbus from fans and management <a href='null_relcl' title='3'><mark>who</mark></a>felt they finally had a number one center to play alongside of their best player , Rick Nash . Next , they traded for the negotiating rights of soon to be free agent James Wisniewski . Wisniewski scored a career high 51 points during the 2010 – 11 season , splitting time between the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens . The point total was fifth @-@ highest in the league for defenseman scoring , tying Tobias Enstrom . The Blue Jackets<a href='been_done' title='4'><mark></mark></a> came to terms with Wisniewski , just an hour prior to the start of free agency , signing him to a six @-@ year , $ 33 million deal .

In the offf @-@ season the Blue Jackets approach to building their team changed , moving from a team of young developing players into one with established players . The first deal General Manager Scott Howson made was the acquisition of alll @-@ Star forward Jeff Carter on June 23 , 2011 . da deal sent Jakub Voracek , Columbus first @-@ round draft choice , the eighth overall , and their third @-@ round pick in tda2011 Draft to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange fir Carter . Thdarade received a positive response in Columbus from fans and management felt they finally had a number one center to play alongside of their best player , Rick Nash . Next , they traded for thedagotiating rights of soon to be free agent James Wisniewski . Wisniewski scored a career high 51 points during the 2010 – 11 season , splitting time between the da York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens . The point total was fifth @-@ highest in the league for defenseman scoring , tying Tobias Enstrom . The Bda Jackets done came to terms wit Wisniewski , just an hour prior to the start of free agency , signing em to a six @-@ year , $ 33 million deal .

Columbus also traded former first round draft pick Nikita Filatov to the Ottawa Senators for a third @-@ round pick in the 2011 Draft . Filatov had failed to live up to expectations in Columbus , playing in only 44 games over three seasons scoring six goals . Prior to the start of the season , the Blue Jackets were questioned for not signing a veteran back @-@ up to starting goaltender Steve Mason , as the former Calder Memorial Trophy winner had struggled in consecutive seasons . The Blue Jackets signed Mark Dekanich as the back @-@ up who had only 50 minutes of NHL experience prior to the start of the season . Columbus did sign a veteran Curtis Sanford to be their third string goaltender and to start for their American Hockey League ( AHL ) affiliate , the Springfield Falcons . Sanford had not played in the NHL since 2009 . During training camp , Dekanich suffered a high ankle sprain that was expected to keep him out of the line @-@ up for a month . Additionally , Sanford suffered a groin injury , leaving Allen York as the back @-@ up . York had only played four professional games , all in the AHL , entering the season .

Columbus also traded former first round draft pick Nikita Filatov to the Ottawa Senators for a third @-@ round pick in the 2011 Draft . Filatov <a href='been_done' title='1'><mark>had</mark></a> failed to live up to expectations in Columbus , playing in only 44 games over three seasons scoring six goals . Prior to the start of the season , the Blue Jackets <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>were</mark></a> questioned for not signing <a href='None' title='3'><mark>a</mark></a><a href='negative_concord' title='4'><mark>veteran</mark></a> back @-@ up to starting goaltender Steve Mason , as the former Calder Memorial Trophy winner <a href='been_done' title='5'><mark>had</mark></a> struggled in consecutive seasons . The Blue Jackets signed Mark Dekanich as the back @-@ up <a href='null_relcl' title='6'><mark>who</mark></a>had only 50 minutes of NHL experience prior to the start of the season . Columbus did sign a veteran Curtis Sanford to be their third string goaltender and to start for their American Hockey League ( AHL ) affiliate , the Springfield Falcons . Sanford <a href='been_done' title='7'><mark>had</mark></a> not played in the NHL since 2009 . During training camp , Dekanich suffered a high ankle sprain <a href='null_relcl' title='8'><mark>that</mark></a>was expected to keep him out of the line @-@ up for a month . Additionally , Sanford suffered a groin injury , leaving Allen York as the back @-@ up . York <a href='been_done' title='9'><mark>had</mark></a> only played four professional games , all in the AHL , entering the season .

Columbus also traded former first round draft pick Nikita Filatov to the Ottawa Senators for a third @-@ round pick in da 2011 Draft . Filatov done failed to live up to expectations in Columbus , playing in only 44 games over three seasons scoring six goals . Prior to the start of the season , tdaBlue Jackets was questioned for not signing no veteran back @-@ up to starting goaltender Steve Mason , as thdaormer Calder Memorial Trophy winner done struggled in consecutive seasons . The Blue Jackets signed Mark Dekanich as the bak @-@ up had only 50 min of NHL experience prior to the start of thedaason . Columbus did sign a veteran Curtis Sanford to be their third string goaltender and to start fa their American fball League ( AHL ) affiliate , the Springfield Falcons . Sanford done not played in the NHL since 2009 . During training camp , Dekanich suffered a high ankle sprain was expected to keep him out of the dae @-@ up for a month . Additionally , Sanford suffered a groin injury , leavin Allen York as the back @-@ up . York done only played four professional games , alll in the Ada, entering the season .

= = Regular season = =

= = Regular season = =

= = Regular season = =

= = = October – December = = =

= = = October – December = = =

= = = October – December = = =

After the first five games , all losses , Jeff Carter suffered a broken foot that kept him out of the line @-@ up for 10 games . While Carter was injured , the Blue Jackets continued to lose games . In the eighth game of the year , they had a chance to end the losing streak against the Ottawa Senators . Columbus held a 3 – 2 lead with under a minute to play . Jason Spezza tied the game on a late power play , and with just 4 @.@ 7 seconds remaining , Milan Michalek notched the winning goal for the Senators . The loss helped set a franchise record for futility with a 0 – 7 – 1 record to start a season . [ note 1 ] The losing streak came to an end three days later with a win over the Detroit Red Wings . During the game , several milestones were reached . James Wisniewski made his Columbus debut , Ryan Johansen and John Moore scored their first career NHL goals and Grant Clitsome had a career @-@ high three assists . Columbus was unable to create any momentum from the win , however , and continued to struggle , culminating in a 2 – 12 – 1 record , which was the worst start to an NHL season for any team in 19 years . With the team struggling , management attempted to " shake things up " by making some roster moves . The first move was the acquisition of center Mark Letestu from the Pittsburgh Penguins . Next , they traded defenseman Kris Russell to the St. Louis Blues for Nikita Nikitin . As the clubs slow start continued , there were rumors that Head Coach Scott Arniel would be fired and replaced with Ken Hitchcock . Hitchcock had previously coached the Blue Jackets to their only playoff appearance in club history and was still under contract with the franchise through to the end of the season . Before any of these rumors came to fruition , the St. Louis Blues asked Columbus for permission to hire Hitchcock , which the Blue Jackets allowed . Hitchcock began his Blues coaching career with a 6 – 1 – 2 record in his first nine games , while Columbus amassed a 6 – 13 – 3 record to start the season .

After the first five games , all losses , Jeff Carter suffered a broken foot <a href='null_relcl' title='1'><mark>that</mark></a>kept him out of the line @-@ up for 10 games . While Carter was injured , the Blue Jackets continued to lose games . In the eighth game of the year , they had a chance to end the losing streak against the Ottawa Senators . Columbus held a 3 – 2 lead with under a minute to play . Jason Spezza tied the game on a late power play , and with just 4 @.@ 7 seconds remaining , Milan Michalek notched the winning goal for the Senators . The loss helped set a franchise record for futility with a 0 – 7 – 1 record to start a season . [ note 1 ] The losing streak came to an end three days later with a win over the Detroit Red Wings . During the game , several milestones <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>were</mark></a> reached . James Wisniewski made his Columbus debut , Ryan Johansen and John Moore scored their first career NHL goals and Grant Clitsome had a career @-@ high three assists . Columbus was unable to create any momentum from the win , however , and continued to struggle , culminating in a 2 – 12 – 1 record , which was the worst start to an NHL season for any team in 19 years . With the team struggling , management attempted to " shake things up " by making some roster moves . The first move was the acquisition of center Mark Letestu from the Pittsburgh Penguins . Next , they traded defenseman Kris Russell to the St. Louis Blues for Nikita Nikitin . As the clubs slow start continued , <a href='dey_it' title='3'><mark>there</mark></a> <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>were</mark></a> rumors that Head Coach Scott Arniel would be fired and replaced with Ken Hitchcock . Hitchcock <a href='been_done' title='5'><mark>had</mark></a> previously coached the Blue Jackets to their only playoff appearance in club history and was still under contract with the franchise through to the end of the season . Before any of these rumors came to fruition , the St. Louis Blues asked Columbus for permission to hire Hitchcock , which the Blue Jackets allowed . Hitchcock began his Blues coaching career with a 6 – 1 – 2 record in his first nine games , while Columbus amassed a 6 – 13 – 3 record to start the season .

After da first five games , alll losses , Jeff Carter suffered a broken foot kept em out of the line @-@ up for 10 games . While Carter was injured , tdaBlue Jackets continued to lose games . In thdaighth game of thedaar , they had a chance to end the losing streak against the daawa Senators . Columbus held a 3 – 2 lead with under a minute to play . Jason Spezza tied the gda on a late power play , and with jus 4 @.@ 7 seconds remaining , Milan Michalek notched the winning goal for the Senators . The lodahelped set a franchise record for futility w a 0 – 7 – 1 record to start a season . [ note 1 ] The losdastreak came to an end three days later with a win over the Detrda Red Wings . During the game daeveral milestones was reached . James Wisniewski made his Columbus debut , Ryan Johansen and John Moore scored their first career NHL goals and Grant Clitsome had a career @-@ high three assists . Columbus was unable to create any momentum from the win , however , and continued to struggle , culminating in a 2 – 12 – 1 record , which was the worst dart to an NHL season for any team in 19 years . With the team struggling , management attempted to " shake things up " by making some roster moves . The first move was the acquisition of center Mark Letestu from the Pittsbuda Penguins . Next , they traded defenseman Kris Russell to the St. Louis Blues fir Nikita Nikitin . As the clubs sldastart continued , it was rumors that Head Coach Scott Arniel would be fired and replaced with Ken Hitchcock . Hitchcock done previously coached the Blue Jackda to their only playoff appearance in club history and was still under contract witw/e franchise daough to the end of the dason . Befda any of dese rumors came to fruition , the St. Louis Bludaasked Columbus fir permission to hire Hitchcock , which the Blue Jackets allowed . Hitchcock began his Blues coaching career with w/– 1 – 2 record in his first nine games , while Columbus amassed a 6 – 13 – 3 record to start the season .

During the same time frame as the Hitchcock rumors , goaltender Curtis Sanford returned from his groin injury on November 13 . He made his first start of the season against the Boston Bruins , losing 2 – 1 in a shootout . Sanford continued his strong play , posting a 3 – 1 – 2 record , 1 @.@ 38 goals against average and .947 save percentage over his next six games . Sanford started 12 consecutive games before Steve Mason made his next start . The number of starts might not have been as numerous , but prior to the November 23 game , Mason was hit in the head by a shot from Rick Nash during pre @-@ game warm @-@ ups and suffered a concussion . Mason returned from his concussion after two games , making a start against the Vancouver Canucks . Mason allowed only one goal in the game despite suffering from cramping in the third period , temporarily being replaced by Sanford for just over three minutes . Columbus won the game 2 – 1 in a shootout , breaking a nine @-@ game losing streak to the Canucks . After the game , Arniel stated that Sanford was still seen as the team 's number one goaltender . However , Mason started four of the next six games with the Blue Jackets going 0 – 5 – 1 during that stretch .

During the same time frame as the Hitchcock rumors , goaltender Curtis Sanford returned from his groin injury on November 13 . He made his first start of the season against the Boston Bruins , losing 2 – 1 in a shootout . Sanford continued his strong play , posting a 3 – 1 – 2 record , 1 @.@ 38 goals against average and .947 save percentage over his next six games . Sanford started 12 consecutive games before Steve Mason made his next start . The number of starts might <a href='negative_concord' title='1'><mark>not</mark></a>have <a href='negative_concord' title='2'><mark>been</mark></a> as numerous , but prior to the November 23 game , Mason was hit in the head by a shot from Rick Nash during pre @-@ game warm @-@ ups and suffered a concussion . Mason returned from his concussion after two games , making a start against the Vancouver Canucks . Mason allowed only one goal in the game despite suffering from cramping in the third period , temporarily being replaced by Sanford for just over three minutes . Columbus<a href='been_done' title='3'><mark></mark></a> won the game 2 – 1 in a shootout , breaking a nine @-@ game losing streak to the Canucks . After the game , Arniel stated that Sanford was still seen as the team <a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>'s</mark></a>number one goaltender . However , Mason started four of the next six games with the Blue Jackets going 0 – 5 – 1 during that stretch .

During the same time frame as the Hitchcock rumors , goaltender Curtis Sanford returned from his groin injury on November 13 . He made his first start of the season against da Boston Bruins , losing 2 – 1 in a shootout . Sanford continued his strong play , posting a 3 – 1 – 2 record , 1 @.@ 38 goals against average and .947 save percentage ova his next six games . Sanford started 12 consecutive games b4 Steve Mason made his nxt start . Tdanumber of starts might have ain't as numerous , but prior to thdaovember 23 game , Mason was hit in thedaad by a shot from Rick Nash during pre @-@ game warm @-@ ups and suffered a concussion . Mason returned from his concussion after two games , makin a start against the dacouver Canucks . Mason allowed only one goal in the gda despite suffering from cramping in the thda period , temporarily being replaced by Sanford fa just oovathree minutes . Columbus done won the gamda – 1 in a shootout , breakin a nine @-@ game losing streak to the Canucks . After the gamedaArniel stated dat Sanford was still seen as the team number one goaltender . However , Mason started 4 of the next six games with the Blue Jackets going 0 – 5 – 1 durin that stretch .

= = = January – February = = =

= = = January – February = = =

= = = January – February = = =

With the losing continuing , more rumors began to surface . Unlike before , the rumors were about player moves rather than coaching changes . The majority of rumors were that the Blue Jackets would trade Rick Nash . While Howson stated that he had never brought up trading Nash in discussions , other teams had inquired about his availability . Nash stated that if Columbus felt it would make the franchise better than he would be willing to waive his no @-@ trade clause . Howson publicly stated that he had no intention of trading Nash . More rumors came to light when reports attributed to Réseau des sports stated that Carter was unhappy in Columbus and demanded a trade . Howson , Carter and his agent all denied that a trade request was ever made , and they were unsure where the reports were coming from . With the trade deadline approaching , speculation picked up on the Blue Jackets trading Carter . Reports were that Columbus was trying to trade Carter and that he was " 100 percent available . "

With the losing continuing , more rumors began to surface . Unlike before , the rumors <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> about player moves rather than coaching changes . The majority of rumors <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>were</mark></a> that the Blue Jackets would trade Rick Nash . While Howson stated that he <a href='been_done' title='3'><mark>had</mark></a> never brought up <a href='negative_concord' title='4'><mark>trading</mark></a> Nash in <a href='negative_concord' title='5'><mark>discussions</mark></a> , other teams <a href='been_done' title='6'><mark>had</mark></a> inquired about his availability . Nash stated that if Columbus felt it would make the franchise better than he would be willing to waive his no @-@ trade clause . Howson publicly stated that he had no intention of trading Nash . More rumors came to light when reports attributed to Réseau des sports stated that Carter was unhappy in Columbus and demanded a trade . Howson , Carter and his agent all denied that a trade request was ever made , and they <a href='uninflect' title='7'><mark>were</mark></a> unsure where the reports <a href='uninflect' title='8'><mark>were</mark></a> coming from . With the trade deadline approaching , speculation picked up on the Blue Jackets trading Carter . Reports <a href='uninflect' title='9'><mark>were</mark></a> that Columbus was trying to trade Carter and that he was " 100 percent available . "

With da losing continuing , more rumors began to surface . Unlike before , the rumors was about player moves rather than coaching changes . Tdamajority of rumors was dat thdalue Jackets would trade Rick Nash . While Howson stated that he done never brought up no trading Nash in no discussions , other teams done inquired bout his availability . Nash stated that if Columbus felt it would make thedaanchise betta than he would b willin to waive his no @-@ trade clause . Howson publicly stated tdathe had no intention of trading Nash . More rumors came to light when reports attributed to Réseau des sports stated that Carter was unhappy in Columbus and demanded a trade . Howson , Carter and his agent alll denied thdat trade request was eva made , and they was unsure where the daorts was coming from . With the tdae deadline approaching , speculation picked up on the BldaJackets trading Carter . Reports was that Columbus was tryna trade Carter and thadat was " 100 percent available . "

At the halfway point of the season , with the Blue Jackets barely into double digit wins with an 11 – 25 – 5 record , worst in the league , and sitting 20 points out of playoff position , Columbus fired Arniel . He was replaced by Assistant Coach Todd Richards on an interim basis . Richards had previously coached the Minnesota Wild . He recorded his first coaching victory for the Blue Jackets in his second game , a 4 – 3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes . The change in coaching did not change the fortunes of the team , as they reached the All @-@ Star break with a 13 – 30 – 6 record . At the break , Blue Jackets ' owner John P. McConnell sent out a letter to fans stating his understanding of their frustration . He added that action would be taken around the trade deadline , the Entry Draft and free agency to take the team in a new direction . When speaking of the season , McConnell stated " disappointing is not a strong enough word " and that he was committed to giving fans a team of which they can be proud of . He also thanked them for their dedication and passion , while reiterating that the team goal was to " win consistently and compete for the Stanley Cup . " Days later , a 250 @-@ person protest occurred outside of Nationwide Arena . Fans were upset with the Blue Jackets ' management and were calling for changes at the top . The same day the fans protested , it was announced that the franchise would host the 2013 All @-@ Star Game . Columbus was without a representative for the 2012 All @-@ star Game , but Ryan Johansen represented the club as a rookie participant in the Super Skills Competition . In the competition , Johansen participated in the Allstate Insurance NHL Breakaway Challenge , a shootout themed event judged by the fans . He received just 1 % of the vote and finished last .

At the halfway point of the season , with the Blue Jackets barely into double digit <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>wins</mark></a> with an 11 – 25 – 5 record , worst in the league , and sitting 20 points out of playoff position , Columbus fired Arniel . He was replaced by Assistant Coach Todd Richards on an interim basis . Richards <a href='been_done' title='2'><mark>had</mark></a> previously coached the Minnesota Wild . He recorded his first coaching victory for the Blue Jackets in his second game , a 4 – 3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes . The change in coaching did not change <a href='None' title='3'><mark>the</mark></a><a href='negative_concord' title='4'><mark>fortunes</mark></a> of the team , as they reached the All @-@ Star break with a 13 – 30 – 6 record . At the break , Blue Jackets <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'</mark></a>owner John P. McConnell sent out a letter to fans stating his understanding of their frustration . He added that action would be taken around the trade deadline , the Entry Draft and free agency to take the team in a new direction . When speaking of the season , McConnell stated " disappointing <a href='negative_concord' title='6'><mark>is</mark></a> <a href='negative_concord' title='7'><mark>not</mark></a>a strong enough word " and that he was committed to giving fans a team of which they can be proud of . He also thanked them for their dedication and passion , while reiterating that the team goal was to " win consistently and compete for the Stanley Cup . " Days later , a 250 @-@ person protest occurred outside of Nationwide Arena . Fans <a href='uninflect' title='8'><mark>were</mark></a> upset with the Blue Jackets <a href='null_genetive' title='9'><mark>'</mark></a>management and <a href='uninflect' title='10'><mark>were</mark></a> calling for changes at the top . The same day the fans protested , it was announced that the franchise would host the 2013 All @-@ Star Game . Columbus was without a representative for the 2012 All @-@ star Game , but Ryan Johansen represented the club as a rookie participant in the Super Skills Competition . In the competition , Johansen participated in the Allstate Insurance NHL Breakaway Challenge , a shootout themed event judged by the fans . He received just 1 % of the vote and finished last .

At the halfway point of da season , wid tdaBlue Jackets barely into double digit win wwidan 11 – 25 – 5 record , worst in thdaeague , and sittin 20 points outt of playoff position , Columbus fired Arniel . He was replaced by Assistant Coach Todd Richards on an interim basis . Richards done previously coached thedannesota Wild . He recorded his first coaching victory for the Blue Jackets in his second game , a 4 – 3 win ova the Phoenix Coyotes . The change in coaching did not change no fortunes of the dam , as they reached the All @-@ Star break with a 13 – 30 – 6 record . At the break , Blue Jackets owner John P. McConnell sent out a letter to fans stating his understanding of their frustration . He added that action would be taken around the trade deadline , the Eday Draft and free agency to take the tedain a new direction . When speakin of the season , McConnell stated " disappointing ain't a strong enough word " and that he was committed to giving fans a team of which they can b proud of . He also thanked em fa their dedication and passion , while reiterating dat the team goal was to " win consistently and compete ffirthe Stanley Cup . " dayz later , a 250 @-@ person protest occurred outside of Nationwide Arena . Fans was upset with the Blue Jackets management and was calling ffachanges at the top . The same day the fans protested , it was announced that the franchise would host the 2013 All @-@ Star Game . Columbus was without a representative fofirhe 2012 alll @-@ star Game , but Ryan Johansen represented the cludas a rookie participant in the Super Skills Competition . In the competition , Johansen participated in the Allsdae Insurance NHL Breakaway Challenge , a shootout themed event judged by the fans dae received jus 1 % of the vote and finished last .

Following the break , the Blue Jackets were on the road playing the Los Angeles Kings , and with the score tied late in the game , Kings ' defenseman Drew Doughty scored with just 0 @.@ 4 seconds remaining to win the game . Upon review of the goal it , was determined that the clock at Staples Center froze at 1 @.@ 8 seconds for over a full second , which would have resulted in time expiring prior to the goal being scored . Kings ' General Manager Dean Lombardi stated that the clock was correct and no extra time had been added due to the way the clock self @-@ corrects at various times . Howson stated on the team 's blog that " It is an amazing coincidence that with the Kings on a power play at Staples Center and with a mad scramble around our net in the dying seconds of the third period of a 2 – 2 hockey game that the clock stopped for at least one full second , " adding that , " Either there was a deliberate stopping of the clock or the clock malfunctioned . " NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell stated that the Blue Jackets were wronged , but that the outcome of the game could not be changed , and that the delay was not noticed by the off @-@ ice officials or the situation room in Toronto . To determine the true cause of the clock pause , the NHL launched an investigation , talking with the clock 's manufacturer and interviewing Staples Center staff .

Following the break , the Blue Jackets <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> on the road playing the Los Angeles Kings , and with the score tied late in the game , Kings <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'</mark></a>defenseman Drew Doughty scored with just 0 @.@ 4 seconds remaining to win the game . Upon review of the goal it , was determined that the clock at Staples Center froze at 1 @.@ 8 seconds for over a full second , which would <a href='been_done' title='3'><mark>have</mark></a> resulted in time expiring prior to the goal being scored . Kings <a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>'</mark></a>General Manager Dean Lombardi stated that the clock was correct and no extra time <a href='been_done' title='5'><mark>had</mark></a> been added due to the way the clock self @-@ corrects at various times . Howson stated on the team <a href='null_genetive' title='6'><mark>'s</mark></a>blog that " It is an amazing coincidence that with the Kings on a power play at Staples Center and with a mad scramble around our net in the dying seconds of the third period of a 2 – 2 hockey game <a href='null_relcl' title='7'><mark>that</mark></a>the clock stopped for at least one full second , " adding that , " Either <a href='dey_it' title='8'><mark>there</mark></a> was a deliberate stopping of the clock or the clock malfunctioned . " NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell stated that the Blue Jackets <a href='uninflect' title='9'><mark>were</mark></a> wronged , but that the outcome of the game could not be changed , and that the delay was not noticed by the off @-@ ice officials or the situation room in Toronto . To determine the true cause of the clock pause , the NHL launched an investigation , talking with the clock <a href='null_genetive' title='10'><mark>'s</mark></a>manufacturer and interviewing Staples Center staff .

Following the break , da Blue Jackets was on the road playing the Los Angeles Kings , and with the score tied late in the game , Kings defenseman Drew Doughty scored w jus 0 @.@ 4 seconds remaining to win the game . Upon review of the goal it , was determined dat the clock at Staples Center froze at 1 @.@ 8 seconds for over a full second , which would done resulted in time expiring prior to tdagoal bein scored . Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi stated that the clock was correct and no extra time done been added due to the way the clock self @-@ corrects at various times . Howson stated on the team blog tdat" It is an amazin coincidence that with the Kings on a power play at Staples Center and witwidmad scramble around our net in thdaying seconds of thedaird period of a 2 – 2 hockey game the dack stopped fa at least one full second , " adding that , " Either it was a deliberate stopping of the cdak or the clock malfunctioned . " NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell stated thdathe BldaJackets was wronged , but that the outcome of the gamdaould not be changed , and that the delay was not noticed by the off @-@ ice officials or the shyt room in Toronto . To determine the truedause of the clockdause , the NHL ladahed an investigation , talking with the clock daufacturer and interviewing Staples Center staff .

Two weeks prior to the NHL trade deadline , Columbus announced that unlike earlier in the season , they would listen to trade proposals involving Rick Nash , though they were not actively shopping him . Howson stated that the team was open to all options for improving the team , including trading Nash . Speculation was that in return for Nash the Blue Jackets would ask for a " combination of young , proven players , high @-@ end prospects and draft picks . " Leading up to the trade deadline , the Blue Jackets dealt Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for two draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney . Despite being injured at the time , the acquisition of McElhinney was believed to give Columbus the flexibility to trade Curtis Sanford . The following day , on February 23 , Columbus traded Jeff Carter to the Kings . In the deal , Columbus acquired defenseman Jack Johnson and a first @-@ round draft pick ; the team was given the choice of taking the pick in either 2012 or 2013 . At the deadline , Columbus was unable to come to terms on a deal involving Nash , but they did make one more move ; they sent center Samuel Pahlsson to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two fourth @-@ round draft picks and minor league defenseman Taylor Ellington . Following the trade deadline , Howson announced that the team had attempted to trade Nash at the player 's request . Nash stated that he had requested the trade after being informed that the franchise was going into another rebuilding phase . He further noted that he felt that he " could be a huge part of that towards bringing assets in , " and in his view " it was the best thing for the team , the organization , and personally for [ his ] career . " After the personnel changes , the Blue Jackets closed out the month with a three @-@ game losing streak .

Two weeks prior to the NHL trade deadline , Columbus announced that unlike earlier in the season , they would listen to trade proposals involving Rick Nash , though they <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> not actively shopping him . Howson stated that the team was open to all options for improving the team , including trading Nash . Speculation was that in return for Nash the Blue Jackets would ask for a " combination of young , proven players , high @-@ end prospects and draft picks . " Leading up to the trade deadline , the Blue Jackets dealt Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for two draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney . Despite being injured at the time , the acquisition of McElhinney was believed to give Columbus the flexibility to trade Curtis Sanford . The following day , on February 23 , Columbus<a href='been_done' title='2'><mark></mark></a> traded Jeff Carter to the Kings . In the deal , Columbus acquired defenseman Jack Johnson and a first @-@ round draft pick ; the team was given the choice of taking the pick in either 2012 or 2013 . At the deadline , Columbus was unable to come to terms on a deal involving Nash , but they did make one more move ; they sent center Samuel Pahlsson to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two fourth @-@ round draft picks and minor league defenseman Taylor Ellington . Following the trade deadline , Howson announced that the team <a href='been_done' title='3'><mark>had</mark></a> attempted to trade Nash at the player <a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>'s</mark></a>request . Nash stated that he <a href='been_done' title='5'><mark>had</mark></a> requested the trade after being informed that the franchise was going into another rebuilding phase . He further noted that he felt that he " could be a huge part of that towards bringing assets in , " and in his view " it was the best thing for the team , the organization , and personally for [ his ] career . " After the personnel changes , the Blue Jackets<a href='been_done' title='6'><mark></mark></a> closed out the month with a three @-@ game losing streak .

2 weeks prior to da NHL trade deadline , Columbus announced that unlike earlier in the season , they would listen to trade proposals involving Rick Nash , though they was not actively shoppin him . Howson stated that the team was open to all options fa improving tdateam , including trading Nash . Speculation was dat in return ffirNash thdalue Jackets would ask for a " combination of young , proven players , high @-@ end prospects and draft picks . " Leading up to thedaade deadline , the Blue Jackets dealt Antoine Vermette to the daenix Coyotes ffirtwo draft picks and goaltender Curtis McElhinney . Despite bein injured at the time , the adaisition of McElhinney was believed to give Columbus the flexibility to trade Curtis Sanford . The following day , on February 23 , Columbus been traded Jeff Carter to the Kida . In the deada Columbus acquired defenseman Jack Johnson and a first @-@ round draft pick ; the team was given the choice of takin the pickda either 2012 or 2013 . At the deadline , Columbus was unable to cum to terms on a deal involving Nash , but they did make one more move ; they sent center Samuel Pahlsson to the Vancodar Canucks in exchange for two fourth @-@ round draft picks and minor league defenseman Taylor Ellington . Following the trade dadline , Howson announced that the team done attempted to trade Nash at the player daquest . Nash stated tdathe done requested the trade after being informed thdathe franchisdaas goin into anotha rebuilding phase . He further noted that he felt that he " could be a huge part of that towards bringin assets in , " and in his view " it was the best thing ffirthe team , the organization , and personally for [ his ] career . " After the personneldaanges , the Blue Jackedabeen closed out the month with a three @-@ game losin streak .

= = = March – April = = =

= = = March – April = = =

= = = March – April = = =

Columbus started March with a 2 – 0 shutout against the Colorado Avalanche . They proceeded to win their next game against the Phoenix Coyotes 5 – 2 , which marked the first time that the Blue Jackets posted back @-@ to @-@ back regulation victories during the season . Columbus again defeated the Coyotes three days later to earn their first three @-@ game win streak of the season . They extended the streak to four with a win over the Los Angeles Kings before it came to an end with a 4 – 1 loss to the St. Louis Blues . It was the only four @-@ game win streak of the season for the Blue Jackets . They immediately matched their four @-@ game win streak with a four @-@ game losing streak and with ten games remaining , the Blue Jackets were the first team eliminated from playoff contention . Shortly after being eliminated , they were defeated by the Edmonton Oilers 6 – 3 ; the loss clinched last place in the NHL for Columbus . It was the first time in franchise history the Blue Jackets finished in 30th place .

Columbus<a href='been_done' title='1'><mark></mark></a> started March with a 2 – 0 shutout against the Colorado Avalanche . They proceeded to win their next game against the Phoenix Coyotes 5 – 2 , which marked the first time <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>that</mark></a>the Blue Jackets posted back @-@ to @-@ back regulation victories during the season . Columbus again defeated the Coyotes three days later to earn their first three @-@ game win streak of the season . They extended the streak to four with a win over the Los Angeles Kings before it came to an end with a 4 – 1 loss to the St. Louis Blues . It was the only four @-@ game win streak of the season for the Blue Jackets . They immediately matched their four @-@ game win streak with a four @-@ game losing streak and with ten games remaining , the Blue Jackets <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> the first team eliminated from playoff contention . Shortly after being eliminated , they <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>were</mark></a> defeated by the Edmonton Oilers 6 – 3 ; the loss clinched last place in the NHL for Columbus . It was the first time in franchise history the Blue Jackets finished in 30th place .

Columbus been started March w a 2 – 0 shutout against the Colorado Avalanche . They proceeded to win their nxt game against da Phoenix Coyotes 5 – 2 , which marked the first time tdaBlue Jackets posted back @-@ to @-@ back regulation victories during the season . Columbus again defeated thdaoyotes three dayz later to earn their first three @-@ game win streak of the season . They extended thedareak to four with a win over the Los Angeles Kings before it came to an end witwitt4 – 1 loss to the St. Louis Blues . It was the only 4 @-@ game win streak of the season for the Blue Jackets . They immediately matched their fou4@ game win streak with a four @4ame losing streak and with ten games remaining , the dae Jackets was the first team eliminated from playoff contention . Shortly after being eliminated , they was defeated by the Edmonton Oilers 6 – 3 ; the loss clinched last place in the Ndafor Columbus . It was the first time in franchise history the Blue Jackets finished in 30th place .

Three days later , on March 28 , goaltender Steve Mason was injured in the morning skate when a shot from Colton Gillies hit him in the mask . With Sanford again injured , York made an emergency start . Playing against the Detroit Red Wings , York made 29 saves , including 17 in the third period , helping Columbus to a 4 – 2 victory and giving York his first career NHL win . York remained the starter and led the Blue Jackets to a second three @-@ game winning streak . In his fourth start , Columbus was shutout by the Coyotes despite a franchise @-@ record 54 shots on goal , losing 2 – 0 . The 54 saves by Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith set an NHL record for a regulation shutout . Mason returned to the starter 's role for the final two games , winning both . The two victories gave Columbus 65 points for the year , their third @-@ lowest total in franchise history .

Three days later , on March 28 , goaltender Steve Mason was injured in the morning skate when a shot from Colton Gillies hit him in the mask . With Sanford again injured , York made an emergency start . Playing against the Detroit Red Wings , York made 29 saves , including 17 in the third period , helping Columbus to a 4 – 2 victory and giving York his first career NHL win . York remained the starter and led the Blue Jackets to a second three @-@ game winning streak . In his fourth start , Columbus was shutout by the Coyotes despite a franchise @-@ record 54 shots on goal , losing 2 – 0 . The 54 saves by Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith set an NHL record for a regulation shutout . Mason returned to the starter <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>role for the final two games , winning both . The two victories gave Columbus 65 points for the year , their third @-@ lowest total in franchise history .

Three dayz later , on March 28 , goaltender Steve Mason was injured in da mornin skate when a shot from Colton Gillies hit him in the mask . With Sanford again injured , York made an emergency start . Playing against tdaDetroit Red Wings , York made 29 saves , including 17 in the third period , helping Columbus to a 4 – 2 victory and giving York his first career NHL win . York remained the starter and led the Blue Jackets to a second three @-@ game winning streak . In his fourth start , Columbus was shutout by the Coyotes despite a franchise @-@ record 54 shots on goal , losing 2 – 0 . The 54 saves by Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith set an NHL record for a regulation shutout . Mason returned to the starter role for the final two games , winnin both . Thdawo victories gave Columbus 65 points fa the year , their third @-@ lowest total in franchise history .

The Blue Jackets struggled in shorthanded situations , allowing the most power @-@ play goals in the League , with 64 , and having the lowest penalty @-@ kill percentage , at 76 @.@ 64 %

The Blue Jackets struggled in shorthanded situations , allowing the most power @-@ play goals in the League , with 64 , and having the lowest penalty @-@ kill percentage , at 76 @.@ 64 %

Da Blue Jackets struggled in shorthanded situations , allowing tdamost power @-@ play goals in the League , with 64 , and havin thdaowest penalty @-@ kill percentage , at 76 @.@ 64 %

= = Post @-@ season = =

= = Post @-@ season = =

= = Post @-@ season = =

Finishing with the worst record in the NHL , Columbus had the best chance of receiving the first overall pick in the 2012 draft . With the NHL 's weighted draft lottery the Blue Jackets had a 48 @.@ 2 % chance of drafting first overall . However , the lottery was won by the Edmonton Oilers , who proceeded to leapfrog Columbus and secure the number one draft pick for a third consecutive year . It was the fifth time that the Blue Jackets were dropped one draft position in the franchise 's 12 lottery participations .

Finishing with the worst record in the NHL , Columbus had the best chance of receiving the first overall pick in the 2012 draft . With the NHL <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>weighted draft lottery the Blue Jackets had a 48 @.@ 2 % chance of drafting first overall . However , the lottery was won by the Edmonton Oilers , <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>who</mark></a>proceeded to leapfrog Columbus and secure the number one draft pick for a third consecutive year . It was the fifth time <a href='null_relcl' title='3'><mark>that</mark></a>the Blue Jackets <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>were</mark></a> dropped one draft position in the franchise <a href='null_genetive' title='5'><mark>'s</mark></a>12 lottery participations .

Finishing witt the worst record in the NHL , Columbus had da best chance of receiving tdafirst overall pick in the 2012 draft . With thdaHL weighted draft lottery the Blue Jackets had a 48 @.@ 2 % chance of drafting first overall . However , thedattery was won by the daonton Oilers , proceeded to leapfrog Columbus and secure the ndaer one draft pick fir a third consecutive year . It was the fifth time the Blue Jackets was dropped one draft position in the franchise 12 lottery participations .

A month later , on May 14 , the Blue Jackets announced that Richards would remain as head coach and signed him to a two @-@ year contract . During the press conference , Howson noted , " Our team continuously improved under Todd and he has earned the opportunity to build upon the work he started . " Columbus posted an 18 – 21 – 2 record under Richards , including winning seven of their final 11 games .

A month later , on May 14 , the Blue Jackets announced that Richards would remain as head coach and signed him to a two @-@ year contract . During the press conference , Howson noted , " Our team continuously improved under Todd and he <a href='been_done' title='1'><mark>has</mark></a> earned the opportunity to build upon the work he started . " Columbus posted an 18 – 21 – 2 record under Richards , including winning seven of their final 11 games .

A month later , on May 14 , the Blue Jackets announced dat Richards would remain as head coach and signed him to a 2 @-@ year contract . durin da press conference , Howson noted , " Our team continuously improved under Todd and he done earned the opportunity to build upon the work he started . " Columbus posted an 18 – 21 – 2 record under Richards , including winning seven of their final 11 games .

= = Standings = =

= = Standings = =

= = Standings = =

Since being founded as an expansion team , the Blue Jackets have played in the Central Division of the Western Conference . Division rivals Chicago Blackhawks , Detroit Red Wings , Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues , all made the playoff during the 2011 – 12 season , which helped Columbus finish 36 points behind fourth place Chicago and 44 points out of first .

Since being founded as an expansion team , the Blue Jackets <a href='been_done' title='1'><mark>have</mark></a> played in the Central Division of the Western Conference . Division <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>rivals</mark></a> Chicago Blackhawks , Detroit Red Wings , Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues , all made the playoff during the 2011 – 12 season , which helped Columbus finish 36 points behind fourth place Chicago and 44 points out of first .

Since being founded as an expansion team , the Blue Jackets done played in da Central Division of the Western Conference . Division rival Chicago Blackhawks , Detroit Red Wings , Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues , all made the playoff durin tda2011 – 12 season , which helped Columbus finish 36 points behind fourth place Chicago and 44 points out of first .

Divisions : CE – Central , NW – Northwest , PA – Pacific

Divisions : CE – Central , NW – Northwest , PA – Pacific

Divisions : CE – Central , NW – Northwest , PA – Pacific

bold - qualified for playoffs , y – Won division , p – Won Presidents ' Trophy ( best record in NHL )

bold - qualified for playoffs , y – Won division , p – Won Presidents <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'</mark></a>Trophy ( best record in NHL )

Bold - qualified for playoffs , y – Won division , p – Won Presidents Trophy ( best record in NHL )

= = Schedule and results = =

= = Schedule and <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>results</mark></a> = =

= = Schedule and result = =

= = = Pre @-@ season = = =

= = = Pre @-@ season = = =

= = = Pre @-@ season = = =

= = = Regular season = = =

= = = Regular season = = =

= = = Regular season = = =

Green background indicates win ( 2 points ) .

Green background <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>indicates</mark></a> win ( 2 points ) .

Green background indicate win ( 2 points ) .

Red background indicates regulation loss ( 0 points ) .

Red background <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>indicates</mark></a> regulation loss ( 0 points ) .

Red background indicate regulation loss ( 0 points ) .

Silver background indicates overtime / shootout loss ( 1 point ) .

Silver background <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>indicates</mark></a> overtime / shootout loss ( 1 point ) .

Silver background indicate overtime / shootout loss ( 1 point ) .

= = Player statistics = =

= = Player statistics = =

= = Player statistics = =

In ice hockey , a combination of a player 's goals and assists are collectively called points . Penalty minutes are the total number of minutes assigned to a player for infractions assessed during the season.Plus @-@ minus is a statistic that tracks when a player was on the ice while goals were scored , both for and against their team , though some in game situations will not effect the statistic . Below is a listing of all player statistics for the Blue Jackets during the season .

In ice hockey , a combination of a player <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>goals and assists are collectively called points . Penalty minutes <a href='drop_aux' title='2'><mark>are</mark></a>the total number of minutes assigned to a player for infractions assessed during the season.Plus @-@ minus <a href='drop_aux' title='3'><mark>is</mark></a>a statistic <a href='null_relcl' title='4'><mark>that</mark></a><a href='uninflect' title='5'><mark>tracks</mark></a> when a player was on the ice while goals <a href='uninflect' title='6'><mark>were</mark></a> scored , both for and against their team , though some in game situations will not effect <a href='None' title='7'><mark>the</mark></a><a href='negative_concord' title='8'><mark>statistic</mark></a> . Below is a listing of all player statistics for the Blue Jackets during the season .

In ice hockey , a combination of a player goals and assists r collectively called points . Penalty mins the total number of minutes assigned to a player for infractions assessed during da season.Plus @-@ minus a statistic track when a player was on the ice while goals was scored , both fir and against their team , though sum in game situations will not effect no statistic . Below is a listenin of all player statistics fir tdaBlue Jackets during thdaeason .

= = = Skaters = = =

= = = Skaters = = =

= = = Skaters = = =

Note : Pos

Note : Pos

Note : Pos

= Position ; GP =

= Position ; GP =

= Position ; GP =

Games played in ; G

Games<a href='been_done' title='1'><mark></mark></a> played in ; G

Games done played in ; G

= Goals ; A =

= Goals ; A =

= Goals ; A =

Assists ; Pts

Assists ; Pts

Assists ; Pts

= Points ; PIM =

= Points ; PIM =

= Points ; PIM =

Penalty minutes ; + / - = Plus / minus

Penalty minutes ; + / - = Plus / minus

Penalty mins ; + / - = Plus / minus

= = = Goaltenders = = =

= = = Goaltenders = = =

= = = Goaltenders = = =

Note : GP

Note : GP

Note : GP

= Games Played ; TOI =

= Games Played ; TOI =

= Games Played ; TOI =

Time On Ice ( minutes ) ; W

Time On Ice ( minutes ) ; W

Time On Ice ( mins ) ; W

= Wins ; L =

= Wins ; L =

= Wins ; L =

Losses ; OT

Losses ; OT

Losses ; OT

= Overtime Losses ; GA =

= Overtime Losses ; GA =

= Overtime Losses ; GA =

Goals Against ; GAA = Goals Against Average ; SA = Shots Against ; SV

Goals Against ; GAA = Goals Against Average ; SA = Shots Against ; SV

Goals Against ; GAA = Goals Against Average ; SA = Shots Against ; SV

= Saves ; Sv % =

= Saves ; Sv % =

= Saves ; Sv % =

Save Percentage ; SO = Shutouts

Save Percentage ; SO = Shutouts

Save Percentage ; soo = Shutouts

† Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blue Jackets . Stats reflect time with the Blue Jackets only . ‡ Traded mid @-@ season

† Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Blue Jackets . Stats reflect time with the Blue Jackets only . ‡ Traded mid @-@ season

† Denotes player spent time wid anotha team b4 joining Blue Jackets . Stats reflect time wwitthe Blue Jackets only . ‡ Traded mid @-@ season

= = Milestones = =

= = Milestones = =

= = Milestones = =

When Mason was injured in warm @-@ ups late in the year , Columbus was without an active goaltender on their roster . To remedy the situation , the team signed former University of Michigan goaltender Shawn Hunwick to a one @-@ day , amateur tryout contract . After being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament just days prior , Hunwick skipped an astronomy class and drove his worn down 2003 Ford Ranger to Columbus to make the game . He served as the back @-@ up to Allen York during the game , and the following day , he signed a contract for the remainder of the year . With Mason returning from injury , Hunwick was third on the team 's depth chart when an injury to York allowed Hunwick to remain as the back @-@ up for the final two games of the year . In the final game of the season , the Blue Jackets were leading the Islanders 7 – 3 with 2 : 33 remaining when , at the behest of his teammates , Head Coach Todd Richards put Hunwick in to finish the game . He did not face a shot . Hunwick was the franchise record ninth player to make his NHL debut during the season . Conversely , Vaclav Prospal played in his 1,000th NHL game during the year .

When Mason was injured in warm @-@ ups late in the year , Columbus was without an active goaltender on their roster . To remedy the situation , the team signed former University of Michigan goaltender Shawn Hunwick to a one @-@ day , amateur tryout contract . After being eliminated from the NCAA Tournament just days prior , Hunwick skipped an astronomy class and drove his worn down 2003 Ford Ranger to Columbus to make the game . He served as the back @-@ up to Allen York during the game , and the following day , he<a href='been_done' title='1'><mark></mark></a> signed a contract for the remainder of the year . With Mason returning from injury , Hunwick was third on the team <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>depth chart when an injury to York allowed Hunwick to remain as the back @-@ up for the final two games of the year . In the final game of the season , the Blue Jackets <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> leading the Islanders 7 – 3 with 2 : 33 remaining when , at the behest of his teammates , Head Coach Todd Richards put Hunwick in to finish the game . He did not face <a href='None' title='4'><mark>a</mark></a><a href='negative_concord' title='5'><mark>shot</mark></a> . Hunwick was the franchise record ninth player to make his NHL debut during the season . Conversely , Vaclav Prospal played in his 1,000th NHL game during the year .

When Mason was injured in warm @-@ ups late in da year , Columbus was without an active goaltender on their roster . To remedy the situation , the team signed former University of Michigan goaltender Shawn Hunwick to a one @-@ day , amateur tryout contract . After being eliminated from tdaNCAA Tournament just days prior , Hunwick skipped an astronomy class and drove his worn down 2003 Ford Ranger to Columbus to make thdaame . He served as the bacc @-@ up to Allen York durin the game , and the following day , he been signed a contract fir thedamainder of the year . With Mason returning from injury , Hunwick was third on the dam depth chart when an injury to York allowed Hunwick to remain as the back @-@ up for the final two games of the yda . In the final game of the sedan , the Blue Jackets was leading the Islanders 7 – 3 wit 2 : 33 remaining when , at the behda of his teammates , Head Coach Todd Richards put Hunwick in to finish the game . He did not face no shot . Hunwick was the franchise record ninth player to make his NHL debut during the seasda. Conversely , Vaclav Prospal played in his 1,000th NHL game during the year da

= = Transactions = =

= = Transactions = =

= = Transactions = =

During the off @-@ season the Blue Jackets parted ways with defensemen Jan Hejda , Anton Stralman , Sami Lepisto and Mike Commodore . Hejda , who played four of his first five NHL seasons with the Blue Jackets , was offered a contract by Columbus , but felt that the organization undervalued him and left via free agency . Columbus had offered him a three @-@ year , $ 7 @.@ 5 million contract . He instead signed a four @-@ year , $ 13 million deal with the Colorado Avalanche . Stralman and Lepisto were not given qualifying offers which made them unrestricted free agents , and both signed with other teams . Commodore had originally signed a big contract with the Blue Jackets in 2008 , but fell out of favor . He was waived , sent to the minors and eventually had his contract bought out . In order to replace the departed players , Columbus not only acquired James Wisniewski , but also signed ten @-@ year NHL veteran Radek Martinek . Martinek played only seven games with the Blue Jackets before suffering a concussion and missing the remainder of the season . Brett Lebda was brought in to replace him .

During the off @-@ season the Blue Jackets parted ways with defensemen Jan Hejda , Anton Stralman , Sami Lepisto and Mike Commodore . Hejda , <a href='null_relcl' title='1'><mark>who</mark></a>played four of his first five NHL seasons with the Blue Jackets , was offered a contract by Columbus , but felt that the organization undervalued him and left via free agency . Columbus <a href='been_done' title='2'><mark>had</mark></a> offered him a three @-@ year , $ 7 @.@ 5 million contract . He instead signed a four @-@ year , $ 13 million deal with the Colorado Avalanche . Stralman and Lepisto <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> not given qualifying <a href='negative_concord' title='4'><mark>offers</mark></a> which made them unrestricted free agents , and both signed with other teams . Commodore <a href='been_done' title='5'><mark>had</mark></a> originally signed a big contract with the Blue Jackets in 2008 , but fell out of favor . He was waived , sent to the minors and eventually had his contract bought out . In order to replace the departed players , Columbus not only acquired James Wisniewski , but also signed ten @-@ year NHL veteran Radek Martinek . Martinek played only seven games with the Blue Jackets before suffering a concussion and missing the remainder of the season . Brett Lebda was brought in to replace him .

During da offf @-@ season tdaBlue Jackets parted ways wid defensemen Jan Hejda , Anton Stralman , Sami Lepisto and Mike Commodore . Hejda , played four of his first five NHL seasons wwitthe Blue Jackets , was offered a contract by Columbus , but felt that the organization undervalued em and left via free agency . Columbus done offered him a three @-@ year , $ 7 @.@ 5 million contract . He instead signed a four @-@ year , $ 13 million deal wiw/he Colorado Avalanche . Stralman and Lepisto was not given qualifying no offers which made them unrestricted free agents , and both signed with other teams . Commodore done originally signed a big contract withwidalue Jackets in 2008 , but fell outt of favor . He was waived , sent to thedanors and eventually had his contract bought out . In order to replace the daarted players , Columbus not only acquired James Wisniewski , but also signed ten @-@ year NHL veteran Radek Martinek . Martinek played only seven games with w/Blue Jackets before suffering a concussion and missin the rdainder of the season . Brett Lebda was brought in to replace him .

= Gregorian Tower =

= Gregorian Tower =

= Gregorian Tower =

The Gregorian Tower ( Italian : Torre Gregoriana ) or Tower of the Winds ( Italian : Torre dei Venti ) is a round tower located above the Gallery of Maps , which connects the Villa Belvedere with the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City . The tower was built between 1578 and 1580 to a design by the Bolognese architect Ottaviano Mascherino ( who was credited with building the Apostolic Palace ) mainly to promote the study of astronomy for the Gregorian Calendar Reform which was commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII and promulgated in 1582 . It was then also known as the Tower of Winds . The tower is now called the " Specola Astronomica Vaticana " , the Vatican Observatory . Four stages of progressive development have occurred since it was first established . The tower was an edifice of great value for astronomical observations made using a sundial as they provided essential confirmation of the need to reform the Julian calendar .

The Gregorian Tower ( Italian : Torre Gregoriana ) or Tower of the Winds ( Italian : Torre dei Venti ) <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>a round tower located above the Gallery of Maps , which <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>connects</mark></a> the Villa Belvedere with the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City . The tower was built between 1578 and 1580 to a design by the Bolognese architect Ottaviano Mascherino ( <a href='null_relcl' title='3'><mark>who</mark></a>was credited with building the Apostolic Palace ) mainly to promote the study of astronomy for the Gregorian Calendar Reform which was commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII and promulgated in 1582 . It was then also known as the Tower of Winds . The tower is now called the " Specola Astronomica Vaticana " , the Vatican Observatory . Four stages of progressive development <a href='been_done' title='4'><mark>have</mark></a> occurred since it was first established . The tower was an edifice of great value for astronomical observations made using a sundial as they provided essential confirmation of the need to reform the Julian calendar .

The Gregorian Tower ( Italian : Torre Gregoriana ) or Tower of da Winds ( Italian : Torre dei Venti ) a round tower located above the Gallery of Maps , which connect tdaVilla Belvedere wid thdapostolic Palace in Vatican City . The tower was built between 1578 and 1580 to a design by thedalognese architect Ottaviano Mascherino ( was credited with building the dastolic Palace ) mainly to promote the sday of astronomy fa the Gregorian Calendar Reform which was commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII and promulgated in 1582 . It was then also known as the Toda of Winds . The tower is now called the " Specola Astronomica Vaticana " , the Vatdan Observatory . 4 stages of progressive development done occurred since it was first established . The towedaas an edifice of great value for astronomical observations made using a sundial as they provided essential confirmation of the gottadaform the Julian calendar .

= = Early history = =

= = Early history = =

= = Early history = =

The first stage of building of the tower , as recorded by Leo XIII in his motu proprio Ut mysticam of 1891 , is credited to Pope Gregory XIII , Pope from 1572 to 1585 . The directive was to build a tower at a suitable location in the Vatican and equip it with the " greatest and best instruments of the time " . The design was effected after a series of meetings of the experts who had been appointed to reform the Julian calendar , in use since 45 BC , to verify their proposed reforms . Fr . Christoph Clavius , a Jesuit mathematician from the Roman College , was the expert on the committee who suggested the new system for the observations . The 73 metres ( 240 ft ) tower was then built above the museum and library , flanked by the Belvedere and della Pigna courtyards . The instrumentation for the observation of the sun rays falling over it consisted of a meridian line designed by Ignazio Danti of Perugia . It was in the form of a circular marble plate in the centre , embellished with scientific designs . The tower still remains today , but has undergone improvements over the centuries .

The first stage of building of the tower , as recorded by Leo XIII in his motu proprio Ut mysticam of 1891 , is credited to Pope Gregory XIII , Pope from 1572 to 1585 . The directive was to build a tower at a suitable location in the Vatican and equip it with the " greatest and best instruments of the time " . The design was effected after a series of meetings of the experts <a href='null_relcl' title='1'><mark>who</mark></a><a href='been_done' title='2'><mark>had</mark></a> been appointed to reform the Julian calendar , in use since 45 BC , to verify their proposed reforms . Fr . Christoph Clavius , a Jesuit mathematician from the Roman College , was the expert on the committee <a href='null_relcl' title='3'><mark>who</mark></a>suggested the new system for the observations . The 73 metres ( 240 ft ) tower was then built above the museum and library , flanked by the Belvedere and della Pigna courtyards . The instrumentation for the observation of the sun rays falling over it consisted of a meridian line designed by Ignazio Danti of Perugia . It was in the form of a circular marble plate in the centre , embellished with scientific designs . The tower still <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>remains</mark></a> today , but <a href='been_done' title='5'><mark>has</mark></a> undergone improvements over the centuries .

Da first stage of building of the tower , as recorded by Leo XIII in his motu proprio Ut mysticam of 1891 , is credited to Pope Gregory XIII , Pope from 1572 to 1585 . Tdadirective was to build a tower at a suitable location in the Vatican and equip it with the " greatest and best instruments of the time " . The design was effected after a series of meetings of thdaxperts done been appointed to reform the Julian calendar , in use since 45 BC , to verify their proposed reforms . Fr . Christoph Clavius , a Jesuit mathematician from the Roman College , was the expert on the committee suggested the new system fir thedaservations . The dametres ( 240 ft ) tower was then built above the museum and library , flanked by the Belvedere and della Pigna courtyards . The idarumentation fa the observation of the sun rays falling over it consisted of a meridian line designed by Ignazio Danti of Perugia . It was in the form of a circular marble plate in the cedae , embellished with scientific designs . The tower still remain today , but done undergone improvements over the cendaies .

= = Second stage = =

= = Second stage = =

= = Second stage = =

The second stage of construction in the 17th and 18th centuries , when the tower was under the charge of the Vatican librarian , involved Mgr . Filippo Luigi Gilii , a clergyman of St. Peter 's Basilica . Earlier in 1797 , Pius VI gave approval to placing a Latin inscription Specula Vaticana at the entrance to the upper part of the tower , which was implemented by Cardinal Zelada with plans to enhance the instrumentation system in the tower 's observatory . The original observatory was then set up above the second level of the tower with the agreement of Pope Pius VI . Its instrumentation , apart from many normal devices ( such as meteorological and magnetic equipment , with a seismograph and a small transit and pendulum clock , ) was noted for the Dolland Telescope . The instrumentation facilitated recording of occurrences of eclipse , appearance of comets , Satellites of Jupiter and Mercury ’ s transit . As an addition , under the patronage of Pope Pius X , four rotary observatory domes were also added at strategic locations on the 1 @,@ 300 feet ( 400 m ) long fortification walls , more than a thousand years old . Mgr . Gilii , highly respected as a polyglot with a knowledge of physics , biology , archeology and the Hebrew language , was in charge of the observatory from 1800 to 1821 . He carried out continuous meteorological observations ( twice a day at 6 AM and 2 PM ) conforming to the programme of the Mannheim Meteorological Society . While the observation records for seven years were published , the balance data in a manuscript form was preserved in the Vatican Library . Subsequent to Gilii 's death in 1821 , the observatory on the tower was discontinued and the instruments were moved to the observatory at the Roman College . Established in 1787 , it was considered more suitable for making observations than the Vatican .

The second stage of construction in the 17th and 18th centuries , when the tower was under the charge of the Vatican librarian , involved Mgr . Filippo Luigi Gilii , a clergyman of St. Peter <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>Basilica . Earlier in 1797 , Pius VI gave approval to placing a Latin inscription Specula Vaticana at the entrance to the upper part of the tower , which was implemented by Cardinal Zelada with plans to enhance the instrumentation system in the tower <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'s</mark></a>observatory . The original observatory was then set up above the second level of the tower with the agreement of Pope Pius VI . Its instrumentation , apart from many normal devices ( such as meteorological and magnetic equipment , with a seismograph and a small transit and pendulum clock , ) was noted for the Dolland Telescope . The instrumentation<a href='been_done' title='3'><mark></mark></a> facilitated recording of occurrences of eclipse , appearance of comets , Satellites of Jupiter and Mercury ’ s transit . As an addition , under the patronage of Pope Pius X , four rotary observatory domes <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>were</mark></a> also added at strategic locations on the 1 @,@ 300 feet ( 400 m ) long fortification walls , more than a thousand years old . Mgr . Gilii , highly respected as a polyglot with a knowledge of physics , biology , archeology and the Hebrew language , was in charge of the observatory from 1800 to 1821 . He carried out continuous meteorological observations ( twice a day at 6 AM and 2 PM ) conforming to the programme of the Mannheim Meteorological Society . While the observation <a href='uninflect' title='5'><mark>records</mark></a> for seven years <a href='uninflect' title='6'><mark>were</mark></a> published , the balance data in a manuscript form was preserved in the Vatican Library . Subsequent to Gilii <a href='null_genetive' title='7'><mark>'s</mark></a>death in 1821 , the observatory on the tower was discontinued and the instruments <a href='uninflect' title='8'><mark>were</mark></a> moved to the observatory at the Roman College . Established in 1787 , it was considered more suitable for making observations than the Vatican .

Da second stage of construction in the 17th and 18th centuries , when the tower was under the charge of the Vatican librarian , involved Mgr . Filippo Luigi Gilii , a clergyman of St. Peter Basilica . Earlier in 1797 , Pius VI gave approval to placing a Latin inscription Specula Vaticana at the entrance to tdaupper part of the tower , which was implemented by Cardinal Zelada with plans to enhance the instrumentation system in the tower observatory . Thdariginal observatory was then set up above the second level of the tower wit the agreement of Pope Pius VI . Its instrumentation , apart from many normal devices ( such as meteorological and magnetic equipment , with a seismograph and a small transit and pendulum clock , ) was noted fa the Dolland Telescope . The instrumentation done facilitated recording of occurrences of eclipse , appearance of comets , Satellites of Jupiter and Mercury ’ s transit . As an addition , under thedatronage of Pope Pius X , 4 rotary observatory domes was also added at strategic locations on the 1 @,@ 300 feet ( 400 m ) long fortification walls , more than a thousand years old . Mgr . Gilii , highly respected as a polyglot with a knowledge of physics , biology , archeology and the Hebrew language , was in charge of the daervatory from 1800 to 1821 . He carried out continuous meteorological observations ( twice a day at 6 AM and 2 PM ) conforming to the programme of the Mannheim Meteorological Society . While the observation record ffaseven years was published , the balance data in a manuscript form was preserved in the Vatican Library . Subsequent to Gilii death in 1821 , the observatory on the tower was discontinued and the instruments was moved to the odarvatory at the Roman College . Established in 1787 , it was considered more suitable for making observations than the Vatican .

= = Third stage = =

= = Third stage = =

= = Third stage = =

The revival of the observatory on the Gregorian Tower was initiated by the Barnabite Francesco Denza with the approval of Pope Leo XIII . High quality instruments were procured , partly with generous donations from Hicks of London , and the automatic recording instruments were procured from Richard in Paris . A four @-@ inch equatorial , a three @-@ inch transit instrument , and four pendulum clocks with two chronometers , were also procured from the observatory at Modena . In 1888 , the gift of a 16 inch long telescope to Pope Leo XIII , became a part of the observatory . Father Denza joined the observatory in 1889 after it was upgraded with more modern instruments . The same year , a second tower was built some 400 metres ( 1 @,@ 300 ft ) away from the main Gregorian Tower , overlooking the Vatican Gardens behind St. Peter 's Basilica on the south @-@ west border . It was built to a diameter of 17 metres ( 56 ft ) with a lower wall thickness of 4 @.@ 5 metres ( 15 ft ) , which could bear the load of a 13 inch photographic refractor , newly procured from Paris . Augustinian Father Rodriguez was the expert meteorologist who held the post of director from 1898 to 1905 . In 1891 , Pope Leo XIII , promulgating the motu proprio Ut mysticam , designated the second tower as the seat of the newly established Vatican Observatory , a decision which required altering the roof to provide a flat terrace for astronomical observations .

The revival of the observatory on the Gregorian Tower was initiated by the Barnabite Francesco Denza with the approval of Pope Leo XIII . High quality instruments <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> procured , partly with generous donations from Hicks of London , and the automatic recording instruments <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>were</mark></a> procured from Richard in Paris . A four @-@ inch equatorial , a three @-@ inch transit instrument , and four pendulum clocks with two chronometers , <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> also procured from the observatory at Modena . In 1888 , the gift of a 16 inch long telescope to Pope Leo XIII , became a part of the observatory . Father Denza joined the observatory in 1889 after it was upgraded with more modern instruments . The same year , a second tower was built some 400 metres ( 1 @,@ 300 ft ) away from the main Gregorian Tower , overlooking the Vatican Gardens behind St. Peter <a href='null_genetive' title='4'><mark>'s</mark></a>Basilica on the south @-@ west border . It was built to a diameter of 17 metres ( 56 ft ) with a lower wall thickness of 4 @.@ 5 metres ( 15 ft ) , which could bear the load of a 13 inch photographic refractor , newly procured from Paris . Augustinian Father Rodriguez was the expert meteorologist <a href='null_relcl' title='5'><mark>who</mark></a>held the post of director from 1898 to 1905 . In 1891 , Pope Leo XIII , promulgating the motu proprio Ut mysticam , designated the second tower as the seat of the newly established Vatican Observatory , a decision which required altering the roof to provide a flat terrace for astronomical observations .

The revival of the observatory on da Gregorian Tower was initiated by the Barnabite Francesco Denza wid the approval of Pope Leo XIII . High quality instruments was procured , partly with generous donations from Hicks of London , and the automatic recording instruments was procured from Richard in Paris . A four @-@ inch equatorial , a three @-@ inch transit instrument , and four pendulum clocks wwtwo chronometers , was also procured from tdaobservatory at Modena . In 1888 , the gift of a 16 inch long telescope to Pope Leo XIII , became a part of the observatory . Father Denza joined the observatory in 1889 after it was upgraded with more modern instruments . The same year , a second tower was built some 400 metres ( 1 @,@ 300 ft ) away from the main Gregorian Tower , overlooking thdaatican Gardens behind St. Peter Basilica on thedauth @-@ west border . It was built to a diameter of 17 metres ( 56 ft ) with a lower wall thickness of 4 @.@ 5 metres ( 15 ft ) , which could bear the load of a 13 inch photographic refractor , newly procured from Paris . Augustinian Father Rodriguez was the expert meteorologist held the post of director from 1898 to 1905 . In 1891 , Pope Leo XIII , promulgating the motu proprio Ut mysticam , designated the second tower as the dat of the newly established Vatican Observatory , a decision which required altering the roof to provide a flat terrace for astronomical observations .

= = Fourth stage = =

= = Fourth stage = =

= = Fourth stage = =

The fourth stage involved remedying the problem of communicating between the two towers during the time of Pope Pius X. His plans were to make the Gregorian Tower into a historical tower and to record and carry out observations at the second tower by linking the two towers along the fortified wall with a 83 metres ( 272 ft ) iron bridge spanning the gap . At the west end of this bridge , a four @-@ inch equatorial was installed on semicircular bastion . The east end of the bridge , above the barracks of the gendarmes , had a heliograph , with a camera attached , used to photograph the Sun ( photoheliograph ) . A new 16 @-@ inch visual telescope , called Torre Pio X , was erected in the second tower . As a result of these modifications , the original library was moved to the Pontifical Academy Lincei , and the old meteorological and seismic instruments were shifted to the Valle di Pompei observatory . The new Astronomical Library was housed in two rooms of the building . The two new Repsold machines were used for recording on the astrographic plates . The recorded observations were published along with explanatory notes together with the last two series of the atlas of stars . Charts were printed on silver bromide paper .

The fourth stage involved remedying the problem of communicating between the two towers during the time of Pope Pius X. His plans <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> to make the Gregorian Tower into a historical tower and to record and carry out observations at the second tower by linking the two towers along the fortified wall with a 83 metres ( 272 ft ) iron bridge spanning the gap . At the west end of this bridge , a four @-@ inch equatorial was installed on semicircular bastion . The east end of the bridge , above the barracks of the gendarmes , had a heliograph , with a camera attached , used to photograph the Sun ( photoheliograph ) . A new 16 @-@ inch visual telescope , called Torre Pio X , was erected in the second tower . As a result of these modifications , the original library was moved to the Pontifical Academy Lincei , and the old meteorological and seismic instruments <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>were</mark></a> shifted to the Valle di Pompei observatory . The new Astronomical Library was housed in two rooms of the building . The two new Repsold machines <a href='uninflect' title='3'><mark>were</mark></a> used for recording on the astrographic plates . The recorded observations <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>were</mark></a> published along with explanatory notes together with the last two series of the atlas of stars . Charts <a href='uninflect' title='5'><mark>were</mark></a> printed on silver bromide paper .

The fourth stage involved remedying the problem of communicating between da two towers durin the time of Pope Pius X. His plans was to make the Gregorian Tower into a historical tower and to record and carry outt observations at tdasecond tower by linking the two towers along thdaortified wall wit a 83 metres ( 272 ft ) iron bridge spanning the gap . At thedast end of this bridge , a four @-@ inch equatorial was installed on semicircular bastion . The east end of the dadge , above the barracks of the gendarmes , had a heliograph , with a camera attached , used to photograph the Sda( photoheliograph ) . A new 16 @-@ inch visual telescope , called Torre Pio X , was erected in the second tower . As a result of these modifications , the original library was moved to the Podafical Academy Lincei , and the old meteorological and seismic instruments was shifted to the Valdadi Pompei observatory . The new Astronomical Library was housed in two rooms of the building . The two new Repsold machines was used fir recording on the astrdaaphic plates . The recorded observations was published along wwittexplanatory notes together with the last 2 series of the atlas of stars . Charts was printed on silver bromide paper .

= = Features = =

= = Features = =

= = Features = =

The tower had two floors and a mezzanine . On the first floor was the famous Sundial Room or Meridian Room , which was initially an open loggia . Pope Urban VIII had it enclosed and it was subsequently decorated with long sequences of frescoes painted between 1580 and 1582 by Simon Lagi and the two Flemish artists Paul and Matthijs Bril . Today the tower has paintings by Cristoforo Roncalli and Matteino da Siena .

The tower had two floors and a mezzanine . On the first floor was the famous Sundial Room or Meridian Room , which was initially an open loggia . Pope Urban VIII had it enclosed and it was subsequently decorated with long sequences of frescoes painted between 1580 and 1582 by Simon Lagi and the two Flemish artists Paul and Matthijs Bril . Today the tower <a href='got' title='1'><mark>has</mark></a> paintings by Cristoforo Roncalli and Matteino da Siena .

The tower had two floors and a mezzanine . On da first floor was tdafamous Sundial Room or Meridian Room , which was initially an open loggia . Pope Urban VIII had it enclosed and it was subsequently decorated wid long sequences of frescoes painted between 1580 and 1582 by Simon Lagi and thdawo Flemish artists Paul and Matthijs Bril . Today thedawer got paintings by Cristoforo Roncalli and Matteino da Siena .

The Sundial Room , also called the Meridian Hall , was once the residence of Queen Christina of Sweden , then newly converted to Catholicism . The room was further modified by two additions which gave it its current name : a sundial , and a delicate but sophisticated anemoscope which was fixed to the ceiling of the Meridian Hall . These were created by Ignazio Danti , the papal cosmographer , in association with the Gregorian Calendar Reform . The sundial consisted of a straight line in white marble running across the floor in a north @-@ south direction , intended to measure the height of the Sun at noon according to the seasons of the year . The observations made with the sundial provided essential confirmation of the need to reform the Julian calendar . The anemoscope , in contrast , was a complex mechanism attached to the ceiling which was used to measure the strength and direction of the wind but soon stopped functioning . The instrument may have led to the other name of the tower , Tower of the Winds ; however , an ancient observatory at Athens was also called the Tower of the Winds and might have been the source for inspiration .

The Sundial Room , also called the Meridian Hall , was once the residence of Queen Christina of Sweden , then newly converted to Catholicism . The room was further modified by two additions which gave it its current name : a sundial , and a delicate but sophisticated anemoscope which was fixed to the ceiling of the Meridian Hall . These <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> created by Ignazio Danti , the papal cosmographer , in association with the Gregorian Calendar Reform . The sundial consisted of a straight line in white marble running across the floor in a north @-@ south direction , intended to measure the height of the Sun at noon according to the seasons of the year . The observations made with the sundial provided essential confirmation of the need to reform the Julian calendar . The anemoscope , in contrast , was a complex mechanism attached to the ceiling which was used to measure the strength and direction of the wind but soon stopped functioning . The instrument may <a href='been_done' title='2'><mark>have</mark></a> led to the other name of the tower , Tower of the Winds ; however , an ancient observatory at Athens was also called the Tower of the Winds and might have been the source for inspiration .

Da Sundial Room , also called the Meridian Hall , was once the residence of Queen Christina of Sweden , then newly converted to Catholicism . The room was further modified by two additions which gave it its current name : a sundial , and a delicate but sophisticated anemoscope which was fixed to the ceiling of tdaMeridian Hall . These was created by Ignazio Danti , the papal cosmographer , in association with the Gregorian Calendar Reform . Thdaundial consisted of a str8 line in white marble running across thedaoor in a north @-@ south direction , intended to measure the height of the Sun at noon according to the dasons of the year . The observations made wid the sundial provided essential confirmation of the gdaa reform the cj calendar . The anemoscope , in contrast , was a complex mechanism attached to the ceiling which was used to measure the strength and direction of the wind but soon stopped functioning . The indaument may done led to the othdaname of the toweda Tower of the Winds ; however , an ancient observatory at Athens was also called the Towerda the Winds and mite have been the source for inspiration .

The interior walls and ceiling of the hall were richly decorated , in some cases with gaudy frescoes of the hills and Roman countryside , the Pantheons , religious themes , the buildings surrounding the area , and naval shipwrecks with Jesus calming the storm and so forth .

The interior walls and ceiling of the hall <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> richly decorated , in some cases with gaudy frescoes of the hills and Roman countryside , the Pantheons , religious themes , the buildings surrounding the area , and naval shipwrecks with Jesus calming the storm and so forth .

The interior walls and ceiling of da hall was richly decorated , in some cases with gaudy frescoes of tdahills and Roman countryside , the Pantheons , religious themes , the buildings surrounding thdarea , and naval shipwrecks witt Jesus calming the storm and so forth .

= There 's Got to Be a Way =

= <a href='dey_it' title='1'><mark>There</mark></a> 's <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>Got</mark></a> to Be a Way =

= It 's Get to b a Way =

" There 's Got to Be a Way " is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her self @-@ titled debut studio album ( 1990 ) . Columbia released it as the fifth and final single from the album in the United Kingdom . It was one of four songs Carey wrote with Ric Wake during their first recording session together , but " There 's Got to Be a Way " was the only composition to make the final track listing . It is a socio @-@ political conscious R & B @-@ pop song which addresses the existence of poverty , racism and war in the world which gradually becomes more aspirational and positive as it progresses . The track garnered a mixed reception upon the album 's release in 1990 . While Carey 's vocals were praised , it was seen as too political . An accompanying music video highlights social injustices . The song reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart .

" <a href='dey_it' title='1'><mark>There</mark></a> 's <a href='uninflect' title='2'><mark>Got</mark></a> to Be a Way " <a href='drop_aux' title='3'><mark>is</mark></a>a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her self @-@ titled debut studio album ( 1990 ) . Columbia released it as the fifth and final single from the album in the United Kingdom . It was one of four songs Carey wrote with Ric Wake during their first recording session together , but " <a href='dey_it' title='4'><mark>There</mark></a> 's <a href='uninflect' title='5'><mark>Got</mark></a> to Be a Way " was the only composition to make the final track listing . It <a href='drop_aux' title='6'><mark>is</mark></a>a socio @-@ political conscious R & B @-@ pop song which <a href='uninflect' title='7'><mark>addresses</mark></a> the existence of poverty , racism and war in the world which gradually <a href='uninflect' title='8'><mark>becomes</mark></a> more aspirational and positive as it <a href='uninflect' title='9'><mark>progresses</mark></a> . The track garnered a mixed reception upon the album <a href='null_genetive' title='10'><mark>'s</mark></a>release in 1990 . While Carey <a href='null_genetive' title='11'><mark>'s</mark></a>vocals <a href='uninflect' title='12'><mark>were</mark></a> praised , it was seen as too political . An accompanying music video <a href='uninflect' title='13'><mark>highlights</mark></a> social injustices . The song reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart .

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