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New Jersey Devils Offseason Question #8: Future of Bryce Salvador
levinakl | Jun 25, 2012 | Comments 2
I addressed both #10 (Jon Merrill's immediate future and this weekend's NHL Draft) and #9 topics (succession plan for Lou Lamoriello) earlier, which now brings me to the #8 question for the New Jersey Devils this offseason, the future of unrestricted free agent to be Bryce Salvador.
There weren't many better "feel-good" stories this past season in the National Hockey League than Bryce Salvador, who came back from missing an entire season with a cochlear concussion to play in all 82 games this past regular season, as well as all 24 playoff games for the Devils. Not only did Salvador establish himself as the solid physical defensive presence in his own end, but he added a rare scoring touch in the playoffs as well. After a regular season that produced just nine assists, Salvador found a nice scoring touch in the postseason, scoring four goals and adding ten assists to finish second overall in postseason scoring for a defenseman. Not only, did the Devils win all four games Salvador scored a goal, they were an amazing 10-0 when he scored a point in a game (He had four multi-point games).
Because of the success Salvador had in the playoffs, he may have priced himself off the team. Since the Devils currently have six defensemen under contract for next season (Anton Volchenkov, Marek Zidlicky, Henrik Tallinder, Andy Greene, Mark Fayne and Adam Larsson), as well as some prospects like Eric Gelinas and Alexander Urbom knocking on the door, you have to wonder whether it makes sense to bring back a 36-year old defenseman. Despite his great "team-first" mentality, I think it is best for the team (and its salary cap) to let Salvador see what type of offers are out there in the open market and let Salvador maximize what might amount to his last NHL contract.
Another factor against the return of Salvador is the "35+ factor" from the CBA. Assuming the rules carry over to the new CBA, if Salvador was given a multi-year contract, his salary would count against the salary cap even if his play tailed off to the point the team wouldn't want him on the roster. I find it hard to believe there isn't a team out there that will offer him a multi-year deal at a rate close, if not above his current $2.9 million salary. I just don't think it makes fiscal sense for the Devils to pay that out, with the types of players they have on the current roster, and the players they anticipate having on the roster in the next couple of seasons.
If I had to guess where Salvador will end up, my first guess is one of his former teams, the St. Louis Blues might look to sign him. It's also possible the Manitoba native could draw some interest from his hometown Winnipeg Jets, or others like the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers or New York Islanders. Basically, any team that can use a good defensive defenseman with great leadership skills and a locker room presence. Take the salary cap out of the picture, and there would probably be about 25 of the 30 teams that would have interest in Salvador. As a Devils fan, I truly respect the body of work Salvador provided to the team and will miss his toughness in front of the Devils net and on their penalty kill, and generally making it more difficult for opponents in general.
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Good one Seth, pretty much my thoughts on Bryce.
Thanks Rob…. it will be interesting to see if the news on Mark Fayne will impact Salvador's potential to stay with the Devils. My guess is not, as even if Fayne isn't ready for hte regular season opener, it would open up the opportunity for an Urbom or Gelinas to show what they can do.


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HENRICO (WRIC) - The parents of a Varina High School graduate and ODU student killed over the weekend spoke out Thursday afternoon for the first time since their son's death.
Early Sunday morning, Paul Johnson, 20, was walking near campus in Norfolk when he was attacked. He later died at the hospital. The suspects - David Grimm Jr., 21, and Christopher Johnson, 20, have both been arrested.
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We're particularly proud of how it looks on the iPad viewer we're using. It's very intuitive and mighty sexy... so if you have an iPad, be sure to check them out (Bendis: I KNOW you're a huge iPad supporter, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts!). Did I mention these streaming digital comics can be viewed for Free?
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BY NICK ST. DENISAll Chris Ivory wants is an opportunity, and now that he's out of the New Orleans Saints' crowded backfield and into the New York Jets' thin tailback corps, he'll get one.After drafting quarterback Geno Smith in the second round and a guard in the third, Gang Green added a third offensive piece by trading their fourth-round pick to the Saints to acquire Ivory's services. (photo: Mark Runyon | Football Schedule)Ivory wasted no time getting himself fired up for his shot at a top tailback gig."I just feel like it's my time," he told nola.com Friday night. "... I feel like I can go out there and do some great things with the opportunities I'll be given, and I know I'm going to make the most of it. With every little glimpse I had in New Orleans, I did great things. If I'm getting more than six and seven carries a game, the sky is the limit for me."I can do some great things and put up some crazy numbers in New York....
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A story about Mikey Waltrip is the same as a story on Derick Cope, meaning WHO CARES? Mikey is a Just For Men, phony who has no business being on a race track with real race car drivers. He is not an owner, not a race car driver but his is an annoying media clown. He does get credit for being the #1 NASCAR shill and court jester of all time!
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By admin | August 9, 2008
By Richard Allen
It has definitely been an up and down past few weeks for Michael Waltrip. So, with that being said, there is good news and bad news for the Michael Waltrip Racing team.
Since nobody likes to start off with bad news, the good news will come first. Waltrip and longtime sponsor NAPA recently announced that their partnership will continue beyond this season. Waltrip has carried the NAPA colors on his car for the past eight seasons, first while driving for Dale Earnhardt, Inc. and now with his own MWR team.
For any team it is good news to know that sponsorship is in the bag.
Unfortunately, the NAPA deal is only the beginning of the Waltrip story of late and the rest is not so good.
Over the last four races, Waltrip has posted finishes of 27th, 36th, 43rd and 43rd with the #55 Toyota. Because of those finishes, a team that just four weeks ago seemed somewhat securely locked into the Top 35 of the owner point standings now finds itself precariously close to falling out of that all important position.
The #55 car currently sits 33rd in those owner standings and is only 63 points ahead of the 36th place car, which happens to be the #00 car also owned by Michael Waltrip Racing.
After the disastrous season in 2007 Waltrip has rebounded somewhat nicely in 2008 until the past four weeks. Last year his season started off with the nightmare of having violations found in pre race inspections for the Daytona 500 and he was never able to fully recover from the points penalty that ensued. Waltrip only competed in 14 of the 36 Sprint Cup races held last year because of being outside the Top 35 and not receiving the guarantee of making each race which goes along with that.
For the most part, the #55 team has been able to avoid the trauma of having to qualify on speed every weekend. Waltrip has made every one of the 21 races held so far.
With another finish like the ones he has been having lately, Waltrip could find himself reliving the nightmare of 2007 all over again.
To make matters worse, the Watkins Glen track, site of this week's race, has not been particularly kind to Waltrip in recent years. In 2005 he finished 41st, in 2006 he was 36th and last year he failed to qualify.
Michael Waltrip has had both good news and bad news in recent weeks. However, if things do not turn around soon the bad news threatens to overwhelm the good.
Richard Allen is a member of the National Motorsports Press Association. His weekly column appears in The Mountain Press every Wednesday.
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- Church and Clergy Tax Guide, by Richard R. Hammar (www.churchlawtoday.com)
- Worth's Income Tax Guide for Ministers, by B.J. Worth (www. worthfinancial.com)
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OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Authorities have booked a Washington-area man with animal cruelty after he allegedly killed a horse by dragging it and throwing it into a ditch.
The Daily World reports Roy Rubin was arrested Thursday.
Jessie Bellard, with St. Landry Parish Government, Rubin owns three other horses and they are being confiscated.
Bellard said the man's other horses were all severely malnourished.
If people have a horse they can no longer care for, Bellard said they can call the parish animal shelter at 337-948-6184.
It was unclear whether Rubin has an attorney.
Horse allegedly dragged to death by owner
"The horse was blinking her eyes," said a parish employee who witnessed a horse being dragged behind a truck on Canal Street in Opelousas.
Early Wednesday morning, the St. Landry Parish Animal control received a call from a man, claiming his horse was dead and needed to be removed. Patricia Street, Supervisor of Animal Control said the caller was advised to call someone to bury the animal, as this is not a service they provide.A few hours later, a called was received from a parish employee.
"The parish employee stopped the owner of the horse and talked to him. He said he was taking the horse to another pasture. The employee said the horse was still alive; she was blinking her eyes."
Officials believe the man who called about the dead horse was the same man who was driving the truck, based on an anonymous tip they received. The animal, investigators said, was hooked to the back of the vehicle by her halter. When officials arrived on the scene they found drag marks, blood and a female horse in a ditch full of water. Investigators believe the animal was dragged 1/4 of a mile, before the person driving the vehicle stopped, got out, un-hooked the animal and rolled the animal into the ditch, where it drowned.
Pointing to spots on the road and in the ditch, Street explained, "You can see blood here and you can see the ground (in the ditch) were the dirt fell on her head. It looks like she was thrashing her head against the bank."
Street and Head of the St. Landry Parish Livestock, Troy Gallo, both said they spoke with the owner, who stopped by the active scene. They report the owner claimed ownership but denied being involved in the brutal act.
"This one he did claim ownership of but he didn't admit to the dragging. He said it was his horse, and he said 'I paid a guy to dispose of it' and he said he saw him drag it off, and I said 'why didn't you stop him?'" Gallo said.
Gallo added the man said he gave someone $20 dollars to "haul off the horse".
In addition to the body, Gallo found three other horses, apparently belonging to the same man. The three live horses were suffering from malnourishment and neglect, and were taken into custody. The dead horse was removed and is being buried.
The parish employee who witnessed the act, gave a statement to the sheriff's office as well as a description of the owner. Officials have not released the suspect's name, but did say a warrant is pending for his arrest.
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Spinach Manicotti
A combination of three cheeses makes this filling extra creamy and flavorful.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 shell and about 1/2 cup sauce)
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- Calories: 221
- Fat: 9.8g
- Saturated fat: 5.1g
- Protein: 15.4g
- Carbohydrate: 17.7g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
- Iron: 1.6mg
- Sodium: 654mg
- Calories from fat: 40%
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Calcium: 358mg
- 8 manicotti shells, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) pre-shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup (1.3 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 large egg white
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- 2 1/2 cups low-fat roasted garlic pasta sauce
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WITH its fundamental setting practically intact Paris is enormously changed. Of this there can be no shadow of doubt, no possible, probable shadow of doubt, no possible doubt whatever. What will newcomers make of it?
The Birth Of Paris
Now the oldest bridge in Paris, the Pont-Neuf, finished in 1608, was then the newest—all Paris adopted it as the fashionable promenade and made it the scene of their rendezvous.
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NOTRE-DAME, from whatever angle one may take it, reveals itself with a certain magnificent surprise to which one never grows stale. Its Gothic grandeur, rising from the smooth surface of the Parvis.
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All about Notre-Dame was grouped a conventual population—monks, priests, abbots, friars, canons, capuchins, choristers, beadles, nuns—belonging not only to the cathedral but attached to the numerous dependances and chapels.
Paris - Notre Dame
In those days the construction of such vast edifices as Notre-Dame was sometimes under-taken at the two extremities, so that the facade was often contemporary with the apse. The cathedral at Saint-Denis was thus undertaken.
Inside The Cathedral Of Notre Dame
IN its interior the cathedral is very imposing. We are to picture it, however, as much more so in the old days when the magnificent glass of the original construction glowed in.
The Basilica Of Clovis - Sainte Genevieve
The great Clovis built the basilica of Saint-Pierre, or of the Saints-Apotres, as Gregoire de Tours usually names it, as a monument to his victory over the army of the Visigoths ; Childebert, son of Clovis, second king of Paris.
The Basilica Of Childebert - Saint Germain Des Press
THE quaint old church of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, still dominant over an interesting quarter of Paris, on the rive gauche, was the nucleus of a large and powerful abbey.
Saint Germain - L'Auxerrois
A visit to Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, the most accessible, as it is the most perfect example of its type, might well be preceded by a tour of some of the smaller, fragmentary churches.
Transition Churches In Paris
AT this point Paris presents a choice bouquet of quaint and ancient churches of the transition and Gothic periods.
Paris - Saint Severin
The origin of Saint-Severin is obscure. The supposition is that it existed first as an oratory built in honour of a pious solitaire, who lived in Paris in the time of Childebert I.
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Leaving the Ile de la Cite by the Grand Pont, from earliest times ran a road irregularly towards the north, leading to the Butte Montmartre and the Chapel of the Martyrs, called the Chemin de Montmartre.
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This old church, the worthy companion of Saint-Pierre-de-Montmartre, stands in a remote quarter of Paris, behind the cemetery Pere La-chaise.
Paris - Saint Martin Des Champs
Of all the ancient religious establishments of Paris, this old priory retains hest its monastic aspect. Instead of the general destruction which was the fate of most of these old monasteries at the time of the Revolution.
Paris - Dagobert's Basilica - Saint Denis
Though celebrated for several reasons, Saint-Denis owes its chief renown to the royal tombs of which it has become the repository, a truly glorious collection of mediaeval and renaissance sculptures.
Paris - The Sainte Chapelle
IN the Sainte-Chapelle, now irrelevantly attached to the Palais de Justice, but built, eight hundred years ago, to form part of the ancient palace of the kings of France, we reach the very acme of Gothic supremacy.
Paris - Saint Denis - The Tombs
THE beauties of Saint-Denis are not to be grasped in a single visit. A preliminary trip, to take the keen edge off curiosity, will develop the amazing interest of the tombs.
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Meanwhile Catherine had provided for herself the magnificent palace of the Tuileries, built at some distance from the then existing parts of the Louvre, and without the walls of the city.
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IN the days when the Bastille Saint-Antoine was a fort-bastide—built on the line of the city walls just to the south of the Porte Saint-Antoine, and surrounded by its own moat, the Marais was the favoured residence of the nobility.
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DIRECTLY before the Church of Saint Paul and Saint Louis the Rue de Sevigne leads through to the Rue des Francs-Bourgeois where at the angle of the two streets stands the chief treasure of the Marais, the famous house of Madame de Sevigne, the Hotel Carnavalet.
Paris - The Luxembourg
THE Palace of the Luxembourg, whose majestic facade forms the imposing vista of the broad Rue de Tournon, is the ancient residence of Marie de Medicis, the powerful widow of Henri IV, the first monarch of the House of Bourbon.
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Walt Disney – Home Movie Footage by Ward Kimball
Cartoon Brew has released some awesome home footage from Ward Kimball's home movies of Walt Disney filmed on April 4, 1948 exactly 65 years since this film was recorded. In spring 1948, Ward had become aware of Disney's budding interest in scale-model trains, and he invited Walt to come along to Jackson's place for an afternoon of scale railroading. This is, I believe, the first time that Walt had ever personally operated scale-trains. Disney was hooked after the visit, and soon after he began constructing his own luxe backyard railroad, the Carolwood Pacific.
Kimball's unusually close relationship with Disney allowed him to capture these unguarded moments of his mercurial boss. Disney appears to be enjoying every hunched-over second of the railroading experience, and he takes the time to acknowledge Ward's camera on multiple occasions. Ward wrote about the day's events in his private journal:
Sunday, April 4, 1948
Up with bright sun. Kids helped me put nitrogen around orange trees. If they didn't, no Jackson train ride. Damp grass. At 12:45 left for Jacksons in Beverly Hills. 1st over there. He started the Colorado Central. Steam up at 2:00. Walt Disney arrived soon after. Got a big kick out of it all. We showed him the works. He couldn't quite believe that it was all scale! He tried it out—got scared when drivers spin. "What the hell was that!" he'd ask me. He had lots of fun. We all took movies and Jackson took stills. Showed Walt Jackson's shop. Kids rode and played "Train Robbers." Home at 5:30. Broiled corn beef over fire place.
Tom Hanks as Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks
Here is the first image of Tom Hanks portraying the role as Walt for the film Saving Mr. Banks, a drama about the making of Disney's Mary Poppins. I don't know Hanks looks a bit heavier set than Walt and where is the cigarette? Also those Disneyland patrons look pretty modern. Saving Mr. Banks hits theaters December 20, 2013.
Comme des Garçons x Walt Disney: Oswald The Lucky Rabbit – Leather Wallet
I think I am in love with this collectible Oswald the Lucky Rabbit wallet from the 2007 Comme des Garçons x Walt Disney collection. I did not even know it existed and was so ahead of the Oswald hype. The wallet was a limited-run range of products included clothing and accessories. The wallet features a graphic print of Oswald on the front and his brief biography on the back. Made in Spain in premium calf leather. It has one large compartment for banknotes, four card compartments and a coin purse with a Fiocchi snap fastener. The wallet measures 12.5 cm x 10 cm and is available in off-white/ivory colour. If you missed this limited run you can pick up through this eBay link, Comme des garcons Walt Disney Oswald The Lucky Rabbit
The History of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Leading up to Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two
This History of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is an odd one. Oswald was created in the 1920′s way before Mickey Mouse was even a thought. During this time Universal Studios wanted to get into the business of cartoon Disney's distributor Charles Mintz suggested that a character be created and sold off to universal. Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks co created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, then signed a contract with Universal Studios "leading" the creation of Oswald to Universal as their first cartoon series. There was a small conflict the following year with Mintz and Disney which left, Disney on the look for another job. In the spring of 1928 Disney was traveling back from New York City after hopes of negotiating a more profitable contract with Mintz which did not work out. On his long was home he had the idea to create another character, he quickly contacted Iwerks about the new idea and the two would go on to develop a new cartoon in secret. Which would later be known as Plane Crazy, the first Mickey Mouse Cartoon. Walt Disney archives director Becky Cline and Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two creative director Warren Spector talk about the history of the Oswald The Lucky Rabbit character in the video below. Epic Mickey 2 has a release date of October 1, 2012 you can pre-order it through my site via amazon below.
Happy Birthday Salvador Dalí May 11, 2012
This is a small tribute to one of my favorite artist Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Domènec Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain on May 11, 1904. He would have been 107 today. My tribute consists of his work during the 1946 short film Destino a collaboration with Walt Disney which was not completed until 2003. The dreamlike sequences of strange figures flying and walking about remind me so much of Tim Burtons work at times. Destino is based on Mexican songwriter Armando Dominguez' song "Destino." The film consists of Dalí's artwork interacting with Disney's character animation. Below are few of my favorite photos from the film. I hope you enjoy!
Pete Docter's Flipbook Box Set Celebrates Disney's Nine Old Men Pre-Order
Pete Docter's Flipbook sets are great idea if you love looking behind the scenes of great Disney films and or you love flipbooks. It's very rare that you come across something as cool as a traditional flipbook and these are no exception paying homage to Walt Disney's original animators known as the Nine Old Men: Les Clark, Eric Larson, Frank Thomas, John Lounsbery, Ward Kimball, Ollie Johnston, Mark Davis, Wolfgang Reitherman, and Milt Kahl. Each flipboook features line-drawn forms from scenes from classic Disney animated feature films. From Lady and the Tramp's moonlit spaghetti dinner, Sorcerer Mickey's ordeal with a horde of mops, and Thumper's announcement that a prince has been born! Along with notes on each artist. This is a great keepsake for any true Disney fan. The Disney flipbooks are in pre-order status and will be released on September 18, 2012. So order your copy below.
Mickey Mouse and his pals Visit New York City Time Sqare
Disney brings the magic of wonders to New York City;s Time Square this holiday season with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and the rest of the gang in a fantastic adventure to create a memorable experience with new and old friends. Check out this great video the Walt Disney Company has put together showing the joy and excitement that Disney magic gives to everyone.
Happy 83rd Birthday Mickey Mouse
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse! Today was the day 83 years ago that one of most recognizable characters in the world graced the silver screen this black and white big eared mouse appeared first appeared in the cartoon short Steamboat Willie which premiered November 18, 1928 in New York. But most known him wearing his red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves as mascot of The Walt Disney Company. An original character by Walt Disney himself so hats and gloves off to the big mouse on his birthday!
Brave a 3D animated film by Pixar
Introducing Pixar Animation Studios thirteenth computer-animated feature film, Brave. Released by Walt Disney Pictures, directed by Mark Andrews and written by Brenda Chapman and Irene Mecchi. The story passed down by many generations is of a mystical place in the ancient Highlands of Scotland where a young girl named Merida who is on a journey to set her own path, along the way is granted an ill-fated wish which unleashes chaos amongst a kingdom.
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German health officials are concerned that packets of powdered alcoholic beverages may appeal to youth much as alcopops have in the past, Deutsche-Welle reported May 26.
The powdered drinks, known as subyou, contain 4.8 percent alcohol by volume and often are sold near the register at gas stations, convenience stores, and bars. Advertising for subyou is aimed at a youth audience, with slogans like "taste for not much dough" and "gets a good buzz going." Subyou also is being sold on the Internet.
The powder is intended to be mixed with cold water to create a beverage. Each package costs between $2 and $3. Because the product is in powdered form, the manufacturer is able to dodge an alcopop tax passed by the German government last year.
"These are just as dangerous as the alcopops that came in the bottles," said nutritional expert Birgit Rehlender.


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They say it's better to be born lucky than rich. Guinness stout definitely has the rich part down (pun intended), but it seems they were a bit short on viral marketing luck this St. Patrick's Day.
Guinness made a valiant attempt to make St. Patty's a national U.S. holiday with their Petition 3-17 campaign. Their argument: Since there are nine times more Irish-Americans than there are people in all of Ireland, and since people of all ethnicities already miss work on March 17th in celebration of all things Irish, all citizens should be allowed to commemorate the day from the comfort of their favorite watering hole. With "a pint of Guinness stout or two," of course.
To present it to Congress, Guinness needed 1 million signatures by the 16th. On March 17th, they had about 300,000 — a few parades-worth of revelers off their goal.
No worries. 300k signatures of loyal brand advocates is a huge achievement. And there's always next year, right?
So, let's take a look at how Guinness.com was feeding the campaign's micro-site, Proposition317.com, and see what they might do to convert a million in 2009.
It's evident that Guinness means business, as a Proposition 3-17 banner owns the Guinness.com homepage:
The banner is clean, simple, and straight to the point. Unfortunately, this falls slightly flat on this landing page:
Once here, visitors aren't efficiently persuaded to follow through from the driving point (in this case, the homepage). The homepage was exciting and bold, but it didn't say much about the campaign, which makes this landing page especially key. Since Guinness's site exists to support its beloved brand, we can assume that most people who visit the site are already fans of the product.
They just need to keep visitors on track to sign the petition.
If Guinness were a client, here are a few things we'd have them test:
• Tone — Rather than leading off with a "raise your pints!" attitude (not that there's anything wrong with that) and party pictures, they may have benefited from speaking to personality temperaments other than Spontaneous (i.e., Humanistic, Methodical, and Competitive). Other parts of the site do speak to Humanistic visitors by explaining why it's important to make St. Patrick's Day an official holiday, but that sentiment isn't clear on the landing page. Perhaps they could borrow a line or two from the other pages to make the why-you-should-sign argument stronger. (Is your site speaking to each temperament?)
• Better placement of content — Eyetracking studies also show that staring faces distract visitors. People immediately look to the center, then the flashing signature moves the eye to the right, then down to the quotes and pictures of other supporters. Meanwhile, the "Sign the petition" Call to Action is all the way on the opposite side of the page.
• Make the Call to Action eye-catching — The Call to Action needs to persuade and entice people to sign-up, but theirs is encased in a dark gray button and overpowered by the total signatures. Saying something less generic, like "Make it official," might yield better results.
• Try counting down instead — This last one's more of a hunch, so I'm curious to know whether any of you might find it more persuasive to sign the petition if they had it counting down from 1,000,000 (a pretty daunting number) rather than counting up. Example: "Only 650,048 signatures needed to make St. Patrick's Day official. Don't just sit there, tell your friends!"
Could Guinness have met their goal? I guess we'll have to wait until next year to find out, but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts in the meantime.
Proposition 3-17 may have missed the mark, but it wasn't a failure. Anyone else fancy a pint?
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[Editor's Note: Anyone familiar with the so-called "luck of the Irish" knows that success requires hard work and dedication. Such is website optimization. You should test your luck.]
It's a shame they didn't get it- that would have marked the first time in history that an alcoholic beverage supplier held precedence over the US government. I agree with you that they coulda done a lot more from a viral marketing standpoint- like there was no bold Super Bowl commercial, no front-page Youtube presence. In fact, like a lot of people I didn't even hear about this until a week before the freakin' holiday itself. Ah well, maybe next year boys.
"Guinness made a valiant attempt to make St. Patty's a national U.S. holiday. " March 17 should be a national holiday due to the fact it is my birthday. I have the record for websites….. a lot of page views,,, few clicks. The holiday would make me feel like Warren Buffet.
That is a fabulous idea and it's a shame we didn't see it ourselves. They could have networked this a lot better via social networks no? 2009 they should certainly have their 1 million if they do it right!
Absolut should make an attempt to make Midsummer Eve a national U.S. holiday.
When you read this, V&S, remember where you heard it first!
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Actually, they *were* counting down. I guess when they realized how far they were from a million, they went to counting up just so people could at least see that 350k people agreed
"Marketing better" can always bring more people to your website, but we need to recognize that it takes more than just traffic to achieve your business goals. Persuading visitors to take action is the name of the game.
Pablo – Thanks for pointing it out that Guinness was actually counting down. I wish they had tested the tally, along with the rest of the Proposition 3-17 micro-site. Maybe they would've met their mark, or at least optimized for their next campaign.
I agree with your many points above. I did actually go on and sign the petition but I actually missed the call to action the first time through. When I went back to the same page it had refreshed and there was a new face and new signature and once again it distracted me from the call to action.
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That is a fabulous idea and it's a shame we didn't see it ourselves. They could have networked this a lot better via social networks no? 2009 they should certainly have their 1 million if they do it right!
Guinness made a valiant attempt to make St. Patty's a national U.S. holiday. " March 17 should be a national holiday due to the fact it is my birthday
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Georgetown won the team competition, tallying 565 (280-285) strokes for the two-round tournament. Navy's Billy Hurley took individual honors, carding a 12-under-par 130 (69-61) for the event.
RU was led by sophomore Mike Kosup (Flemington, NJ), who registered a three-over-par 145 (75-70) to tie for 14th overall in individual competition. Senior Brent Pittman (Montvale, NJ) and junior Erick Morales (Bayamon, Puerto Rico) were four strokes back, firing a 149 for the tournament to tie for 30th place. Pittman shot a 71 and 78 for his two rounds, while Morales registered rounds of 77 and 72. Junior Jason Bataille (South Plainfield, NJ) shot a 150 (78-72) to tie for 35th, while senior Brian Whitman (Blairstown, NJ) was one stroke behind with a two-round score of 151 (73-78).
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When Therese meets the older, enigmatic, and beautiful Carol, her life turns upside down. When the two escape the day-to-day with a road trip, they're being chased by more than just a shadowy man. They're being chased by heteronormative expectations of womanhood in the 50s! BOY HOWDY!
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Therese is nineteen and working in a department store during the Christmas shopping season. She dates men, although not with real enthusiasm. One day a beautiful older woman comes over to her counter and buys a doll – and Carol changes her life…
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For fourteen years, the university put its prestigious football program ahead of doing anything for the children, who were victimized. This is appalling and despicable. And, now, today the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has levied incredibly severe penalties against the institution for covering up crimes that were committed against children. What does this case tell us about holding other institutions and officials, including government, accountable for their actions?
Penn State University and the Folly of 'Moving Forward, Not Looking Back'
|By: Kevin Gosztola Monday July 23, 2012 10:45 am
Penn State Sanctioned Harshly by NCAA for Sandusky Sex Abuse Scandal
|By: David Dayen Monday July 23, 2012 10:08 am
The NCAA has banned Penn State from college football bowl participation for four years, fined the university $60 million, vacated 110 victories from 1998 to 2011, and enabled all football scholarship athletes at the school to transfer without having to sit out a year. Except for banning, this is perhaps the most that could otherwise be done in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
Penn State President Graham Spanier in His Own Words
|By: Peterr Monday July 16, 2012 3:30 pm
Since last November, when the Jerry Sandusky saga propelled Penn State into the headlines, I've wondered about Penn State's former president, Graham Spanier. After reading the Freeh Report in its nauseating detail, I did more than wonder — I started digging for Spanier's own words on what it means to be a university president.
What I found does not make for a pretty picture.
The Freeh Report: The Cost of an Accountability-Free Climate Comes Home to Roost
|By: Peterr Thursday July 12, 2012 1:54 pm
Louis Freeh's long-awaited report is out on the institutional handling of the Jerry Sandusky affair at Penn State, and it is brutal. More than anything, it comes down hard on the climate of Penn State that denied the need for accountability and oversight.
Sandusky's TV Admissions Already Fit Legal Definition of Sex Crimes
|By: David Dayen Wednesday November 16, 2011 11:30 am
The fallout from the worst idea ever for an exclusive interview while under indictment continues. Just what Jerry Sandusky admitted to Bob Costas on national television, all of which is admissible as evidence, is enough to put him in jail for up to five years
Choosing Between Two Visions of Institutional Loyalty at Penn State
|By: Peterr Saturday November 12, 2011 9:00 am
Institutions faced with allegations of criminal misconduct like the rape of children have a choice. The president of Penn State, following the model used by the bishops of the Roman Catholic church, backed his athletic director and VP for finance unconditionally when they were indicted. But the Board of Trustees took a different path, demanding openness to wherever the investigations by prosecutors takes them. That kind of institutional loyalty will, in the long run, help Penn State come to grips with what has happened in their midst — much more so than attempts to cover up, make excuses, and otherwise keep silent.
I've been a campus pastor, and my heart goes out to the campus pastors at Penn State. But one of them has a much tougher assignment than the others: Father Matthew Laffey. The Roman Catholic church in Philadelphia is facing a remarkably similar criminal indictment of Monsignor William Lynn, the former assistant to the former Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua. Lynn faces trial next March on charges that he protected priests he knew to be pedophiles, with the knowledge and support of his boss, the Cardinal. It doesn't help matters for Father Matthew that Penn State's Catholic campus ministry is in the middle of constructing the Suzanne Pohland Paterno Catholic Student Faith Center. (That's Mrs. JoPa.)
Good luck with all that, Father Matthew.
Legal Worries for Paterno Don't End After Firing
|By: David Dayen Friday November 11, 2011 2:15 pm
There's a deep undercurrent here that people don't really want to talk about. But it's there. The lives of children are entrusted to the all-American tradition of athletics, and the controls on keeping predators out of that tradition are obviously lax.
The Penn State Scandal and the Loss of Faith in Institutions
|By: David Dayen Wednesday November 9, 2011 11:30 am
Penn State's football coach Joe Paterno submitted a pre-emptive retirement, effective at the end of the season, before the Board of Trustees of the university meets to investigate the case. The day before, Paterno appeared at an impromptu pep rally on his front lawn, cheering on student supporters. It's a horrifying cap to an era of elite failure.
Late Night FDL: Joe Paterno for Pope
|By: Allison Hantschel Monday November 7, 2011 8:00 pm
You are never going to be able to get rid of all sick people ever. These people find kids to victimize like that is their job. So absent a science fiction vaccine that wipes out whatever wiring flaw in people's minds as makes them do this, what you have to have is an oversight structure with its eyes on the prize. The prize isn't the football coach's reputation, or the university president's, or the football team's, or the town's. The prize isn't keeping everybody quiet so that nobody at Sports Illustrated has to write anything awkward. The prize isn't letting Joe Paterno retire quietly as a legend because legacy and winning and blah blah blah.


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The world wide web has positioned itself as a vehicle of self-expression, a safe place to speak your mind without harsh public social sanctions. Internet surfers share their thoughts, seek second opinions and dig for truths, and in one recent case in Ohio, confess to a murder for the greater good.
A startup nonprofit in Ohio shot a video that features a drunk driver who confesses to taking the life of another man in a crash just months ago. The video has been posted to YouTube to grow some legs, and while it doesn't ask for forgiveness from the victim's family, it begs viewers to avoid the driver's mistake.
FOX 9 News sat down with one Minnesota family who knows the pain of losing someone in such a senseless way and shared their reaction to the video that's been viewed over 1 million times after being posted Sept. 3, 2013.
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"I killed a man," the man in the video first narrates.
"Sometimes I drink because I have depression that I struggle with everyday."
An unexpectedly candid confession reveals deep truths that look to resonate with a wide audience.
"That night I made a mistake and got in my truck, nearly blacked out and decided to drive home."
The pixelation hiding is his face, but not the facts. However, about half way through the three-minute video, the man's identity and message come into focus.
"My name is Matthew Cordle. On June 22, 2013 I hit and killed Vincent Cazani. This video will act as my confession."
Cordle admits to handing everything prosecution needs to put him away for a long time.
"I beg you -- and I say beg, specifically, please don't drink and drive."
Kari Gunzler couldn't watch the video without breaking into tears. She lost her father Everette Letterly to a drunk driver on Christmas Eve three years ago.
"I think it's amazing he's taking responsibility," Gunzler said.
She wishes she heard Cordle's message from the driver who killed her father.
"Having been in the same situation with our family, I would have given anything for that individual to have taken responsibility. That's huge," she said.
Gunzler says her family still carries what happened to her father with them whenever they get behind the wheel and hopes the Ohio video carries its message far and wide.
The driver who killed Gunzler's father, Jeffrey Martin, was sentenced to a year and a half in jail and 13 years probation.
In the meantime, prosecutors in Ohio say this video will be evidence in the case against Matthew Cordle who so far has not been charged.
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