Instead, the Islanders welcomed the return of the NHL's best player by issuing a reminder to Crosby and the rest of Pittsburgh's star-studded roster: it takes more than bold-faced names to survive at this time of year.

WSJ: Islanders rally , even series with Penguins

The 2007 Heineken Cup final, a victory for England's best small club over its best big club, was a timely reminder that brains and bravery can still overcome brawn, even amid the crash-bang nature of modern rugby.

BBC: How Wasps tamed the Tigers

Employees will appreciate hearing how to best handle vacation requests, and have a reminder of office holidays and any work-related holiday celebrations.

FORBES: Employees Want a Bonus This Year, Not a Holiday Party

Perhaps the best reason to read the memo is as a reminder that, however large and insoluble today's problems seem, we have seen worse and solved them.

WSJ: Review & Outlook: The Reagan Memo

Containment was intended as a continual reminder that we do not know what is best for others.

NEWYORKER: Getting Real

In a digital world where the best brands have the best opportunities, the sizable offer by News Corp. is a reminder that value goes to those who apply great brands to changing technologies for the benefit of consumers.

WSJ: A Report to Our Readers

Just a reminder: These are the biggest listed companies but not those we necessarily find to be the best of the big.

FORBES: Side Lines

It is a constant reminder for a journalist working in challenging conditions that, 'with persistent passionate pursuit of the best possible story, these are the heights you can scale'.

CNN: A life-changing experience