To celebrate this New Year's Eve I asked two of my favorite people to give me a helping hand. First, Amy Vernon of Remote Access chose her two favorite Jericho posts of 2007.
Next, Rich Becker of Copywrite Ink presents his two most popular Jericho posts of 2007.
Another favorite of mine is Midori Miller and her New Year's post is both interesting and funny so I'm also presenting it here. Enjoy!!
"Wednesday’s Jericho was one of those rare hours of television these days, it seems. So very many questions were answered and pretty much no new ones raised.
Sure, we wonder who Valente really is. But we still know more about the man at the top of the nuke plot than we did last week, when Hawkins had circled a bald guy in the photo. We know he — ostensibly — worked for Homeland Security/CIA. That makes everything ever so much more sinister.
OK, but let’s start at the beginning."
"And now for something completely different.
A little while back, I asked previous Jericho guest bloggers Jane and Beth to make a return engagement to blog on Casus Belli (which, by the by, is Latin for “Cause for War”). They accepted and then behind my back conspired to do something totally creative and different and fun for this week’s guest blog."
Here's Rich:
"A nuclear mushroom cloud appears on the horizon -- and for the residents of Jericho, a small Kansas town, it could mean they're the only Americans left alive.
I bounced this off a few friends and family members this weekend and none of them were interested. Who wants to see people die of radiation poisoning or be evaporated under the heat of a nuclear blast? We saw enough of that, years ago, with the movie The Day After, they said.
The descriptor is also responsible for most critics rounding up the serial as a "nuclear apocalypse drama," which conjures up those same images of radiation sickness and despair. BUT that's not the show that captured millions of fans despite a midseason break. These fans, the ones responsible for the biggest show cancellation protest in history, saw something else."
"One of the greatest successes made in the past few weeks by Jericho fans is that Nina Tassler seems to have been turned into a “Jericho buzz believer.” Rob Owen, with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette even captured part of the puzzle of what turned Tassler around from saying as go the ratings so goes the show.
It seems beyond 20 tons of nuts; dozens of forums; thousands of mainstream and social media stories; and tens of thousands of calls, letters, and e-mails; her entire life was immersed in nothing but nuts and Jericho."
"After consulting the tarot....meditating....and looking into my crystal ball...here are some of my psychic predictions for 2008. Remember Miss Cleo, "Call Me Now!" Realize even in predictions you must have a disclaimer...so let me present that immediately....These predictions are for entertainment purposes only...at least for now....let's just see how close I can get...maybe.....I might be able to quit my day job next year.............
6. Watch as some of these newer Social Networks emerge . My first 2 pages of google when you type in Midori Miller . I am a member of all of them and I reap the benefits each and every day. MyBlogLog, Cre8buzz, MySpace, MSN Live Spaces, Yahoo 360, Digg, MyMashable, USA Realty, HomeQuestUSA and am so honored to be found on Consumer Blog...one with lots of traffic....one that really interests me....my new consumer friend..... Jericho Monster. Many will realize it and accept it and hope it never changes....Activerain is by the far my #1 SEO."
Welcome to the first annual I Am A Little Nutty Awards. (This is a Jericho blog so I figured the award should have an appropriate name.)
What? You don't understand the connection between Jericho and Nuts?? You can read all about it here.
Anyway, the I Am Nutty Awards are hereby presented to my 11 favorite blogs of 2007. These are in no particular order so nobody has to argue about being Number 1. Sorry there's no prize attached to the award but you don't have to run around saying that.
Just say you won an award for Best Blog of 2007. Here we go:
4. "Midori Miller Speaks Out... Daytona Beach Real Estate Trainer, Daytona Beach Real Estate Training, Century 21 Sundance Realty in Ormond Beach Florida, Daytona Beach Florida and Ormond by the Sea Florida."
5. "Lead With Your Heart: Sell Happiness and You and Your Business Will Flourish"
6. "The CBS post-apocalyptic series Jericho, plus all the other news I see fit to print."
7. "Pastry arts graduate shares her personal stories, five careers, love of movies, music, art and television, her critiques, and opinions of the world at large. Her love of…"
8. "Rantings from a few corporate types about life, technology, travel, guns, politics, and everything good in the world."
9. "A Website For All Earthlings, Who Love Animals This is a blog that hopes to provide information, news, health care, training tips, inspiring stories and even introduce…"
10. "TV, Movies, Music, Sports, whatever! Post Comments everywhere. Let the world know what you think! Give them your own Two Cents!"
Okay, I couldn't stop without adding one more. Michael, take a 1 off 11 and say you were Number 1. Who can argue?
During one of my forays into the blogosphere looking for Jericho fans I found Midori Miller. She is a Trainer and Recruiter for Century 21 Sundance Realty. I found her blog with this post.
I left a comment because she's a Jericho fan and because the article was excellent. She surprised me by writing another.
I asked if I could interview her and she agreed. I admire Midori because she's energetic, loves Jericho, understands the power of people, and wants to be a better blogger. It is an honor to present my friend Midori Miller.
1. What attracted you to Jericho?
I think it was all of the characters especially The Greene Family, each character really brought something special to the show. Jake, I love Jake! Its not about his looks its about what he represents, how he is so different from everyone else, a hero and so misunderstood, to me he is the ideal man! I enjoyed how each episode recapped, it seemed by doing it this way, it was constant action and drama. After each episode I would be so upset it was over and complain how I had to wait a week to see it again! I have felt every emotion imaginable while watching Jericho. I cried my eyes out when the mayor died. I laughed, cried, I sat on the edge of my seat. I love the mixture of characters and story-lines, its a family show, sexy show and action adventure....oh have I said that I love Jake?
2. Why did you decide to blog about Jericho?
As a trainer, I have to find innovative ways to get my audience to pay attention to what I am saying. Jericho is the perfect example of true Social Networking. It shows that the world is changing and people can really change the world if they pull together. Power of the People, the power of Social Networking..... Also, in order to get more people to watch Jericho and support the show, how could I not do my part? It is important to get our voices heard...one person at a time...as a whole we did just that. I am honored to be a part of that, our little voices made such a difference!
3. You said you are on a mission to be a better blogger. How's that going?
My mission to be a better blogger is going slow. It's more along the lines of learning right now! I try to learn and do at the same time, I think I am getting it finally. I wish I had another 24 hours a day to get everything done that I want to do. I decided that I am going to start blogging in a different way and focus more on my own personal blog. I have to admit I have been referring to your blog to get ideas. Also I have been reading problogger and then I have the computer scientist that advises me (my husband)!
4. You are a trainer and recruiter for Century 21 Sundance Realty. You meet a lot of people so do you find many that love Jericho?
I have come across many people who have heard of the show but never watched it! I know a few fans. I know by blogging about it, the audience will grow. My dad watches it! A few of my friends. I think one of things that people are missing is the vital information that would make it more appealing to others, the fact that many of names are biblical and that there are Morse code hints. Its those little extras that might intrigue people to get them to watch. People do not realize the time and energy and thought that was put into the show. I really can and do appreciate it!
5. You described the renewal of Jericho as an incredible social networking success story. I hadn't thought of it that way until you said it. What did you mean?
Well it started with the phrase, NUTS, from that phrase came a cry to keep the show on, via forums, blogs and websites. WE the people.....then came Nuts to CBS, vote on line to keep the show going, leave your comments here! ETC. Next thing you know its an entire community with the same goal in mind, working together and building common bonds and friendships. Maybe the intent did not start out as Social Networking but I can tell you I have made a few friends since blogging about it! Face it Jane, there is a good chance, we might not have encountered one another ever in our lifetime. Because of a love we both share of Jericho and of course blogging, I have now made another friend. Without NUTS, it would not have happened!
6. Will you be blogging more about Jericho in the future?
Jericho but of course! I love the show.The whole Jericho Nuts CBS thing is just the beginning....Even when watching the show, I get ideas about a good post...
7. Comments?
Thank you...this was fun! While it is still not over and yes they brought back our beloved Jericho but for how long? I say, keep an eye out and watch and listen and remember the amazing power of the people. The power of a simple word, NUTS! If necessary, we may have to do it again.
I'm always Nuts for Jericho and sometimes people may think I'm just a nut myself. Let me explain about Midori Miller. On Monday I happened upon Midori's real estate blog which had the most enchanting article about Jericho. I was so impressed with it that I had to blog about it. Go look. I love the Nut picture. Midori kindly thanked me for posting about her article here and I thought that was the end of it. Imagine my surprise when she sent me word Tuesday night to " go look". I traipsed over to her blog and what I found was truly amazing. I wish Midori could see my face. I'm still smiling. Please go visit Midori's blog and leave her a comment. She's truly a gracious, amazing lady. Thank you, Midori.
* Set Visit for Two (2) to watch production of JERICHO! * Meet the cast, take photos * Filmed in Van Nuys, CA (Los Angeles) * Must take visit BEFORE September 20, 2007 * Tax Deduction for every dollar over $1000 bid
" We Are A Nielsen Family"-- Excellent article "Here in the US (and 40 other countries), for the last 60+ years, Television Ratings have been managed by the Nielsen Media Research company. They have a special magic sauce that let's them calculate "Reach" - the number of unique viewers for any show at any time. There's lots of good details on this at Wikipedia."
Go here to read one of the best blog articles I've ever seen about Jericho. I was very surprised when I found it because it's a real estate blog by Midori Miller. Be sure to check out the photo on the right. Thanks Midori. Hope you'll write more like this.
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