James Loving - National Radio Text Service

 

 

There are a massive amount of changes in this months NR TOP 10 RATINGS. Only one story remains from last months charts. The televised presidential debates in the United States created a stir in our Top 50 listings but only one made the Top 10. Two new entries made the sections most visited. In ARCHIVES we feature our tribute to America's NFL (National Football League) with three of our most memorable stories. This month we're noting five press releases of which two are human interests stories two entertainment and one sports

 

 

Wednesday October 31, 2012

SPORTS RETURNS with HOT TOPICS

The beat goes on in our new NR Top 10 Ratings with politics taking center stage. Politics is not our forte but due to America's presidential race and televised debates it rings out loud via our television coverage aka Video Beat. US president Barack Obama's strong comeback showing in the 2nd televised presidential debate ranks 2nd on our charts.

The top spot was also our fastest riser in taking the number one position within three days of release. That story is if the passing of Cambodia's King Nordom Sihanouk at the age of 89.

That Phnom Penh column also delves into the governments concern regarding the reporting of the political murders in the country by the Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. The government feels the reporting is biased. The reality is those who were murdered have no say in the matter thus the reports were made in their behalf and for justice. Khmer VOA chief Chris Decherd voiced their position that the reports will continue. Decherd previously was the bureau chief for Associated Press (AP) in Cambodia.

The human rights issue and murders and the jailing of journalists and activists was also one of our top 5 press releases taking the 4th spot. The OPCC (Overseas Press Club of Cambodia) issued a statement condemning a journalist's murder and urged for a transparent investigation which never happened.

Television reviews (Video Beat) took five of the Top 10 positions. That was followed by Sports Notes with three and our Phnom Penh columns took the other two spots.

American Idol continues t maintain interest taking two spots. The only story to remain on the charts from last month was from our June Sports Notes column when the Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant made a statement the 2012 US Olympic basketball team could defeat the 1992 US Dream team featuring Michael Jordan. Bryant later recanted his statement by saying that at least they could win one game. That is likely but we want some of what Bryant is smoking.

Another NBA story zoomed up the charts to take the 9th spot with four days of release. The Sports Notes column was inspired by a press release that NBA commissioner David Stern was retiring in 2014. It will conclude 30 years of his being the man in charge and he will leave behind his emperor's clothes as the boss of the NBA to become a normal citizen or a practicing lawyer to which he has a degree. The question is can he pass the bar?

Christiano Ronaldo returns to the charts and his story is ranked 10th. His pouting temperament flared up once again and he is living in no happy land. His goal scoring productivity apparently if not receiving the credit he feels it deserves. This could turn into a Hollyweird story as he is managed by the group that manages David Beckham and American Idol. It's an ohhh please situation.

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SECTIONS MOST VISITED

There are shifts in positions in the SECTIONS MOST VISITED. Only two new sections made the charts. Sports Notes returns after an absence of several months. The Cambodia section returns after several months off. The political murders and incarceration of journalists, activists and children defending their homes is the driving force behind the power of this section. During the past two years we have included press releases in this section regarding these topics from the Overseas Press Club of Cambodia and activist Theary Seng.

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ARCHIVES

In tribute to America's NFL (National Football League) this month we are featuring three of our most memorable NFL stories. Two of them were inspired buy the featured subjects now retired from the have moved on to become television analysts of the league. There are two other former players that are deserving of being acknowledged Deon Saunders and Michael Irvin who are also game analysts. Both are and were talkative but our features of those players were for radio only that aired on over 600 stations in America. We have a copy of the Saunders radio interview and will highlight it at a later time.

Of the three we are featuring including Howie Long, Marshall Faulk and Walter Peyton Faulk from which stands out the most since he overcame his lone shortcoming at the time. When we interviewed him he was a freshman at San Diego State University and had broken the NCAA (National College Athletic Association) rushing record after playing in only his second college game. He rushed 37 times for 386 yards, 7 TDs (touchdowns) vs. Pacific. The seven TD's also set an NCAA record by a freshman. (The rushing yardage total record has since been broken). Faulk was only 18-years-old at the time and the school's SID (Sports Information Director) informed us that it was doubtful that he would talk since he was shy as well as being young and not experienced doing interviews with the press.

Reluctantly accommodated our request and stood frozen to the wall in the hallway outside of the locker room. There was another problem that being the NCAA for whom the story was primarily for frowned on doing stories on freshman. The feeling was that they hadn't had time to prove that they were worthy of the coverage but we convinced them that this guy was special and worthy.

Faulk loosened up as the interview progressed and we got our story. The network was pleased and Faulk went on to have a very successful college and professional career. It was good enough for him to be inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame. The twist to his story is that he proved the NCAA fears wrong and has left his shyness behind to become a very qualified TALKATIVE NFL analyst.

The second most notable NFL feature is of Howie Long also in the NFL Hall of Fame. Long is a rags to riches story who was raised in the Boston area the product of a broken home. He was shifted from relative to relative until he received a football scholarship to Villanova University where he made his mark as a quality player.

Long played is entire career with the Oakland/LA Raiders. The team moved from Oakland to LA and returned during Long's tenure. Long was a star from the start and earned the reputation of being a no bullshit hard worker. We covered the Raiders for five seasons. During that time Long was moody particularly after a loss and not a talky guy. Eventually we got him on one of his good days and surprisingly he gave us a very humorous and revealing interview.

Following his playing career Long went on to try acting and stared in the film Firestorm. He has been a NFL analyst for the past 20 years. Long also has a son Chris Long who is currently a star player with the Saint Louis Rams.

Last but not least is the story of Walter Payton another Hall of Fame player who tragically passed away from cancer at a young age of 45. Payton was considered by many as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. Payton was the NFL's all-time career rushing leader with 16,726 yards. He was the league MVP twice. The NFL Hall of Fame member was also a champion, having been a member of the Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl team.

We saw him play but didn't interview him as a player. We talked to him during the 1992 Super Bowl in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At that time Payton was trying to obtain an NFL franchise for the city of Saint Louis as a part of a group of investors. What surprised us was his small stature given his big reputation. He was one of the most accommodating, cheerful and polite athletes we have ever encountered. Payton failed in his bid and passed away November 1, 1999.

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TOP 5 PRESS RELEASES

Due to the popularity of our publishing the most accessed press releases the decision was made to continue and expand the report. This month we are featuring the top five most accessed releases. Three of the Top 5 are entertainment business related. One of those being the unfortunate situation of TV presenter Robin Roberts illness ranks 5th.

The top spot is a release of an album of long time rock stars adding jazz fusion to their repertoire resulting in the title 'The Fusion Syndicate'. Entertainment took the 3rd spot with the band Journey making a benefit performance.

The NBA's announcement of their new anti-flopping rule nailed 2nd place. The most revealing release was a report from the OPCC (Oversees Press Club of Cambodia) regarding the murder of a journalist believed to be a political assassination which is only one of several suspected political murders since April of 2012. More press releases regarding the murders and protests from activists and the OPCC can be accessed from the Cambodia Sub page.

1. Entertainment BIZ - Jazz-Fusion and Prog Legends Join Together On New CD Release 'The Fusion Syndicate'

2. NBA NEWS - NBA ANNOUNCES NEW ANTI-FLOPPING RULE

3. Entertainment BIZ - JOURNEY TO HEADLINE “ONE NIGHT ONE SHOW ONE CAUSE BENEFIT” CONCERT

4. CAMBODIA NEWS - OPCC Condemns Journalist's Murder, Urges Transparent Investigation

5. Entertainment BIZ - "Band" Together with Robin Roberts to Help Save Lives -

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SECTIONS MOST VISITED

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1.	NATIONAL RADIO TOP 10 - October 2012
	Phnom Penh (Ah) - CAMBODIA MOURNS the DEATH of KING SIHANOUK - October, 2012 WATER FESTIVAL CANCELED 2nd CONSECUTIVE YEAR - Sihanouk held so many positions since 1941 that the Guinness Book of World Records identifies him as the politician who has served the world's greatest variety of political offices - THE TRUTH or WHAT U WANT 2 HEAR? - It's SOS time again as the Cambodian government's council of ministers and ministry of Justice continues to dictate how democracy will work in their country. VOA'S Chris Decherd responds - PHNOM PENH TOP 5 STORIES Previous - Phnom Penh (Ah) - PHNOM PENH TOP 10 STORIES - September 2012 THE REAL REALM - Read for your self what the world wants to know about Cambodia and not the fools gold that is presented but the REAL DEAL…- The PEDO KING Russian investor of $300 million development of a resort island in Cambodia Alexander Trofimov was a major focus in our ratings
2.	TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA Part 3 - TEAM OBAMA REBOUNDS IN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE - October, 2012 OBAMA & BIDEN BREAK ROMNEY'S FULL COURT PRESS - The republican's position of increasing the defense budget equates to more Americans war via influence or participation by using Americans soldiers resulting in more Americans deaths. The subject became more transparent during the Vice Presidential debate when Republican candidate Paul Ryan said that a reduction of the defense budget and spending shows WEAKNESS. That prompted US VP Joe Biden to reply, "The last thing America needs is another WAR." - Recommended TV Listings Previous - Sports Notes EXTRA - KOBE BRYANT DREAMS 2012 USA OLYMPIC TEAM IS BETTER THAN 1992 USA DREAM TEAM - July, 2012 SAY WHAT!!! WHAT'S IN THAT LAKER WATER? - Bryant's claim that this team could run the Dream team into the ground could be interpreted as being absurd. 1992 Dream teammates Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were quick to disagree as would common sense. Since Bryant's claim teammate and league MVP LeBron James agrees that this 2012 team is better.
3.	TV - VIDEO BEAT MAX Part 1 - AMERICAN IDOL'S LIVE! Tour 2012 IS OVER - September , 2012 THE GAME IS ON - Now its time to cut the fat from the lamb and see which contestants gained enough confidence and experience from the tour to pursue a professional career. Last season six of the Top 10 was signed to management contracts by 19 Entertainment which was founded by Idols creator Simon Fuller - Recommended TV Listings Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT Part 1 - JESSICA SANCHEZ ROCKS AMERICAN IDOL TOP 10 - March 2012 AMERICAN IDOL MENTOR JIMMY IOVINE IS SPOT ON! - America voted for the American Idol Top 10 from 25 qualifiers and Latino Jessica Sanchez was a standout - The judges then gave six of the remaining 15 contestants to sing for their lives as wild cards to qualify for the Top 13 to compete in the regular season. In house mentor said he would sing Sanchez to a record deal RIGHT NOW - Jermaine Jones aka The Gentle Giant exploded from the out house of rejection to be called back and American Idol voters selected him to be in the Top 10 PENTHOUSE - Recommended TV Listings
4.	Phnom Penh (Ah) Part 4 - SUPPRESSION AND DICTATORIAL METHODS RULE - MEDIA DISCRIMINATION - August, 2012 DOES EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION stem from the DESTRUCTION of ETHICS & INTEGRITY? - We recently questioned an English and Khmer language publication as to the ethics of some of their stories. The newspaper has cluttered its editorials with articles about these rags to riches entertainers that millionaire boyfriends in the military or the government gifting them hundreds of thousand or millions of dollars but the real story is WHERE DID THE MONEY COME FROM Previous - NBA BEAT Part 1 - ALL STAR GAME AN LA FAMILY AFFAIR - February 2012 LA REPRESENTS - Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Leading Vote-Getter in West; Tied for Most Consecutive All-Star Selections with 14 - -Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin, Lakers’ Andrew Bynum Voted as First-Time Starters - Clippers Griffin and Chris Paul team with Lakers Bryant and Bynum comprise and LA family West team.
5.	Sports Notes EXTRA - KOBE BRYANT DREAMS 2012 USA OLYMPIC TEAM IS BETTER THAN 1992 USA DREAM TEAM - July, 2012 SAY WHAT!!! WHAT'S IN THAT LAKER WATER? - Bryant's claim that this team could run the Dream team into the ground could be interpreted as being absurd. 1992 Dream teammates Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were quick to disagree as would common sense. Since Bryant's claim teammate and league MVP LeBron James agrees that this 2012 team is better. Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT Part 1 - AMERICAN IDOL TOUR SCHEDULE - JESSICA SANCHEZ ROBBED & JOBBED - June 2012 DONE, DUSTED & BUSTED - The judge's obvious praise for Phillips was over the top and raised red flags. Phillips plays guitar enough to support his vocals it is doubtful that he is capable of playing various types of music or skilled enough to sit in (jam/guest appearance) with top notch bands that can play more than three chord changes.
6.	TV - VIDEO BEAT - American Idol, X Factor & The Voice are Judging their Judges - October, 2012 The NEW AMAZING RACE IS ON!!! - Once the only game in town American Idol is now playing catch-up with rival shows A Factor and The Voice in trying to hiring judges that will attract viewers and build their ratings and appeal to a young audience - CNN's PIERS MORGAN STRIKES AGAIN - CHECK IT OUT - Recommended TV Listings Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA - IT'S AMERICAN IDOL TIME 4 NEW JUDGES - September , 2012 AMERICAN IDOL CONTINUE TO MAKE QUESTIONABLE DECISIONS - In a questionable move the powers that be chose the quirky Hip hop, R&B, pop off beat 29 year old singer Nicki MInaj and country singer Keith Urban 44 who will turn 45 October 26th prior to the new airing of the show in January. Off the top it seems that this is a quick fix to a cancerous problem…. regarding the Idol powers that be getting it right in making good decisions. For what it's worth new American Idol judge Keith Urban seems down to earth - Recommended TV Listings
7.	TV - VIDEO BEAT MAX Part 2 - CNN's MURDERING JEW POINT OF VIEW - September , 2012 INSTIGATING with TERROR REPORTS - CNN reports with more of an agenda than reporting real news. They have a narrow focus with an apparent scheme to support Israel and defile Arabian nations. This is accomplished by reporting biased stories trying to instill fear to the general public - Recommended TV Listings Previous - Phnom Penh (Ah) - FOLLOW UP OR SUCK UP? - June, 2012 WHAT'S UP WITH THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SOCIETY PUBLICATION? - An English language publication is attempting to create a society scene with two pages dedicated to photos of key business, NGO and government officials from various nations attending events thus creating a network of relationships with what is perceived as all the right people with connections NEWS? - OPCC (OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB of CAMBODIA) Presents The War You Don't See John Pilger's documentary on the media's role in past and present conflicts TOP 5 NR PHNOM PENH STORIES
8.	TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA EXTRA - CNN's PIERS MORGAN TOPS THE NEWS MAGGOTS AGAIN - September , 2012 THE MAGGOT FACTOR - When it comes to news there is the real news, agendas and propaganda. This week once again American and British news organizations showed their spots by selectively airing or avoid televising certain news information. Piers Morgan tops the list with another sleazy presentation in attacking US president Barack Obama and Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. CNN and the BBC failed to air Julian Assange addressing the UN via a live video transmission but RT News DID - The new season 21 of Amazing Race is about to begin - Recommended TV Listings Previous - Phnom Penh (Ah) Part 3 - CAMBODIA PLACES THE CART B-4 THE HORSE - THE MODERN KILLING FIELDS - August, 2012 POOR CONSTRUCTION PLANNING + MORE CARS = TRAFFIC JAMS & MURDER - One of Cambodia's major mistakes was not having adequate parking facilities. It raises the question what are they thinking when the develop areas currently overburdened with traffic with buildings that lack parking facilities to accommodate the clients of the businesses in the building?
9.	Sports Notes - DAVID STERN TO STEP DOWN AS NBA COMMISSIONER - October, 2012 THE EMPEROR WEARS CLOTHES - Board of Governors Unanimously Chooses Adam Silver as Stern’s Successor – THE GROWTH OF INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS in the NBA - MORE NBA NEWS - Spurs Sports and Entertainment Chairman and CEO Peter Holt has been elected Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors - The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Memphis Grizzlies to an investor group led by Robert Pera Previous - TV - VIDEO BEAT - AMERICAN IDOL'S Apparent SCAM Hurts Jessica Sanchez's CAREER - August, 2012 AMERICAN IDOL CLEAN UP YOUR ACT - This past season American Idol disbanded the guest mentors and in house vocal instructors. That was OK but having only Jimmy Iovine as in house mentor was a bad decision. He has a vested interest in who wins by signing them to his record label - THE GLEE PROJECT 2 IS ON!!! - THE NEW LOCKED UP ABROAD - Recommended TV Listings
10.	Sports Notes - CRISTIANO RONALDO - Here We Go AGAIN - September, 2012 THE UNHAPPY CAMPER - It appears that it's that time of life again for Cristiano Ronaldo the now 27-year old Real Madrid striker as he is gaining a lot of attention that he is displeased with his playing situation - DID YOU KNOW? Ann Meyers was the first female to sign a contract with an NBA team - GO FIGURE - Cambodia preferred to send a Nigerian rep and a Japanese runner to the London Olympics and deny their nations marathon record holder Hem Bunting who was the nations flag holder in the Beijing Olympics to be included on the team Previous -TV - VIDEO BEAT EXTRA Part 1 - AMERICAN IDOL'S ABORTION - July 2012 THE BIAS JUDGING HAD TO GO - In their first season together it started out with good chemistry. They all seemed to get along and the chemistry and respect for each other worked. As time went by Jackson asserted himself into Cowell's lead role and started calling out the names of the judge next to critique i.e. what about you Jennifer or Steven. By the second half of this past season (their second together) you could see the disenchanted look on Tyler's face particularly following one of Jackson's long critiques and self promotions. - Recommended TV Listings
ARCHIVE STORIES	Sports Feature - WALTER PAYTON REMEMBERED - Walter Payton's heart made up for the lack of size of his body. He had guts of steel. He believed and achieved and remained humble. Payton is the NFL's all-time career rushing leader with 16,726 yards. He was the league MVP twice. The NFL Hall of Fame member was also a champion, having been a member of the Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl team. He passed away Monday November 1, 1999 from bile duct cancer. He was only 45 years of age. Sports Feature - HOWIE LONG IN NFL HALL of FAME - Thursday August 3, 2000 Howie Long made his underdog life TOP DOG. During his childhood he had to travel a bumpy road on which he endured not having a stable upbringing. He came from a broken home. His mom and dad separated when he was 11 years old. They divorced a year later. He was an unwanted child. He found himself on the move being passed from family member to family member and often had to sleep on couches. There were times when food was hard to come by.. Sports Notes - MARSHALL FAULK - Winners Never Quit - February 2002 FAULK DID WHAT HE WANTED TO DO & ACHIEVED - Faulk said something that I never forgot. He played offense and defense at Carver high school in New Orleans where he saw action as a running back, quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback. Only four major universities recruited him. Only one would give him a scholarship to do what he wanted to do….PLAY OFFENSE - He rushed 37 times for 386 yards, 7 TDs (touchdowns) vs. Pacific. The seven TD's also set an NCAA record by a freshman. (The rushing yardage total record has since been broken.).

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