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Also included is a list of 10 ryes tasted by their panel...
Rugged spirit's rebirth
We'll give it to you straight: Rye, the whiskey of George Washington, is back in vogue.
By Charles Perry, Times Staff Writer
TODAY a cornerstone will be laid here on the site of George Washington's distillery, which is being rebuilt after 190 years of neglect. During Washington's lifetime it produced as much as 11,000 gallons of whiskey a year, making it the largest distillery in the young nation.
Rye whiskey is what Washington made, so it's fitting that the rebirth of his distillery comes at a time when there seems to be renewed interest in rye, which leapt from obscurity during the Revolution to become the country's leading tipple. It was the patriotic drink; unlike rum, the favorite in Colonial days, rye required no trade with England.
All About Rye Whiskey
Posted 28 September 2005 - 09:03 AM
So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.
Posted 28 September 2005 - 11:28 AM
Here are the ryes sampled by the Times:
Black Maple Hill Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 18 years old
Hirsch Selection Canadian Rye Whiskey, 10 years old
Hirsch Selection Canadian Rye Whiskey, 12 years old
Hirsch Selection Canadian Rye Whiskey, 8 years old
Jim Beam Straight Rye Whiskey
Michter's Single Barrel Straight Rye
Michter's Straight Rye, 10 years old
Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey
Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 18 years old
Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
I'm a little disappointed that they didn't try Rittenhouse bonded rye, as I think it is one of the very best on the market. There is also some issue having to do with the "old Michter's" and the "new Michter's" rye, that I would have liked to have seen explained (the old Michter's distillery closed and now it's not clear that the stuff sold as "Michter's" is really the same).
Has anyone had any experience with Old Potrero's 18th Century Style Whiskey, which is 100% rye and only aged 2 years? It's always seemed interesting to me, but is very expensive.
Also glad to see a recipe for the Ward Eight there. Good drink. (I like this recipe better, though.)
Posted 28 September 2005 - 11:43 AM
Posted 28 September 2005 - 12:05 PM
Perhaps it's considered an also-ran as it can often be had for less than $10/ fifth. Or maybe it's only available in the Wash., D.C. area.
Mixed in a cocktail, straight up, or with a little ice, it is a very dependable rye for an excellent price.
Posted 28 September 2005 - 12:42 PM
Of what I consider the "sipping" ryes, I haven't seen either the Sazerac, or my personal unmentioned favorite, the Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye recently. Anyone know if either of these are available somewhere in the Bay Area?
My favorite mixing rye is the Wild Turkey.
Posted 28 September 2005 - 06:01 PM
However, it wouldn't have been too difficult to mail-order them like I did. I love my Rittenhouse BIB (purchased from Binny's), and I can't wait for the day that I can cruise on down to my local liquor store and pick up a bottle as needed.
So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.
Posted 28 September 2005 - 06:58 PM
I'm curious from the bartenders in the group, if a lot of customers order bourbon or rye cocktails.
I know I've been to a few "cocktail" bars here in SF that don't even have a dusty bottle of Jim Beam rye behind the counter. In a lot of bars, I find ordering an Old-Fashioned is a leap of faith, let alone a Sazerac.
RE: Anchor Whiskey
Took the Anchor tour (free!) earlier this year, and sadly they are no longer allowed to pour the whiskey or gin in the tasting room.
I tried the 19th Century Rye once in a bar and thought it quite lovely. Never been able to justify the cost for a whole bottle at home, however. I would imagine the 18th might be a bit rougher, given the lack of aging and the 125 proof. I don't think they export the 18th Century outside of CA.
Edited by eje, 28 September 2005 - 09:32 PM.
Posted 29 September 2005 - 04:32 PM
Has anyone had any experience with Old Potrero's 18th Century Style Whiskey, which is 100% rye and only aged 2 years? It's always seemed interesting to me, but is very expensive.
Knocked back a few Potrero's at Blackberry Farm in TN earlier this year in the company of the rest of the Southern Foodways Alliance board; smooth, delightful, just a little smokey (it's not actually smoked, just a feel). Seemed a shame at that price to add ice, so I did with just a splash of water.
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Posted 30 September 2005 - 03:30 PM
Edited by Alchemist, 30 September 2005 - 03:30 PM.
Posted 15 December 2005 - 11:41 AM
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Posted 15 December 2005 - 01:17 PM
I have book of spirits reviews from the Beverage Tasting Institute from 1999. I was flipping through it the other day and saw Olde St. Nick listed. They gave it a rating of 94 and their description prompted a quick visit to the Sam's and Binny's websites. No luck. Google wasn't much help either except that the one link not in Japanese--and which was last update 6/2004--says that Olde St. Nick is export-only. That piece of info is from 1999.
So, anyone tried it? Any overseas eGulleteers tried it or seen it on a liquor store shelf or backbar?
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Posted 15 December 2005 - 03:31 PM
Was very sorry to see the 12 yr old Van Winkle rye is a thing of the past. I preferred it to the Reserve.
Sip safe.
Edited by scratchline, 15 December 2005 - 03:33 PM.
Posted 15 December 2005 - 06:57 PM
I think there is a new younger bottling; but, I haven't seen that.
Is that new Sazerac the younger bottling that I've heard rumors about or a special bottling of the 18 yr?
The one I got as an, uh, early christmas present to myself is 18 years old, bottled fall 2005.
Posted 15 December 2005 - 07:44 PM
I haven't seen that younger bottling either. If it's half as good as the 18yr., it'll be just fine.
Posted 04 February 2006 - 01:48 PM
Sazerac 6 yo
Sazerac 18 yo (2 bottlings)
Classic Cask Rye
Van Winkle Family Reserve rye
Van Winkle 12 yo Rye
Black Maple Hill rye (made by Van Winkle)
Jim Beam Rye
Old Overholt Rye
Michter's Straight Rye Whiskey
Pikesville Rye
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye
We sipped straight and made no attempt to blind ourselves to the brands or cost.
Our initial reaction was, really, there are no bad whiskeys on this list. Also, unlike our bourbon tasting last year, for the most part, we felt the Ryes we tasted were pretty fairly priced. The ones which are more expensive are much more distinctive and delicious than the cheaper labels.
The two ryes which seemed the least like the others were the Jim Beam and the Van Winkle 12 year. I don't know if they use a larger percentage of other grains in their mash or if there are other differences in the manufacturing process; but, these two were the least Rye-ish.
The younger Sazerac's flavor has a lot in common with its older sibling, but, is clearly a less distinctive whiskey. It compares very favorably to the somewhat more expensive Michter's.
The Rittenhouse Bonded and Pikesville are clearly the great deals of the bunch. The Rittenhouse, especially, compares well to all but the very expensive labels. It really is too bad it's not easier to get in CA. To me, the Beam and Overholt, while good, aren't great sipping whiskies. The Overholt, especially, seemed to have something of a bitter finish.
Of the expensive labels, the Sazerac, Van Winkle Family Reserve, and Classic Cask were our favorites. My friend preferred the Family Reserve and I preferred the Classic Cask. However, I don't think I could justify the current price of the Classic Cask to purchase a new bottle for myself. The Black Maple Hill we had was an older bottling made by Van Winkle. I believe it was a 15 year old Whiskey. While the Rye base was there and tasty, the oak overtones were, to me, a bit harshly tannic and smoky.
It was interesting to note that we thought we detected some differences between the 2004 and 2005 bottlings of the 18 year Sazerac. The 2004 seeming a bit sweeter and the 2005 a bit more lean.
In addition we had a couple archaeological bourbon finds from the back shelves of low turnover liquor stores.
The first was a 2 liter bottle of Eagle Rare which my friend located and feels is one of the best bourbons he has ever had. It still had the tax label and was distilled at somewhere that is now closed. To me, it is a very good bourbon; but, tastes a bit like the built in platic pour spout may not have been entirely inert.
The other was an ancient bottle of J.W. Dant Olde Bourbon Bourbon I found. This one was really mellow and sippable; but, both of us were amazed that the aftertaste actually tasted like corn. Bizarre.
In conclusion, it was a fun exercise. I was surprised to find, even at higher proofs, most Ryes mellower and more sippable straight than many of their sometimes harsh bourbon cousins. As a bonus, I now have a lot of Rye in my cabinet for cocktail making.
edit - removed Wild Turkey from list, see below.
Edited by eje, 06 February 2006 - 12:45 PM.
Posted 06 February 2006 - 09:10 AM
I know, for example, that the Van Winkle ryes have only 51% rye in the mash -- the lowest percentage allowed by law. This strikes me as hardly a rye whiskey, although I don't know what percentage is more usual for a rye.
Posted 06 February 2006 - 11:30 AM
I had a bottle of Old Overholt once that had a Georgia Moon aftertaste. They've probably changed both Old Overholt and Georgia Moon since then, but I still don't think much of it.
Posted 06 February 2006 - 12:44 PM
I should have mentioned this in my write up. In the excitement of getting things together, I sadly neglected to pack my bottle of Wild Turkey. I thought it was in the box I had packed to take the week before; but, alas, it was not.
A friend and I decided we would do a tasting of as many Ryes as we could reasonably find...Wild Turkey Rye
I was especially interested in how it would compare to the younger Sazerac and the Rittenhouse.
The Wild Turkey Rye is one of my favorite Ryes, especially for mixing. From memory, it has a spicier flavor that I find really works well in Sazeracs.
Posted 08 February 2006 - 03:07 PM
I've really liked this whiskey in the past but was amazed at how good that 03 was. Of course may be it was the season.
I'm very pleased to see rye making a comeback since its spicier flavor is often more to my taste than bourbon. That said, I'm thoroughly enjoying exploring the wide world of bourbon. There are few things to compare to the nose of Old Rip Van Winkle 15 year old. Maybe the scent of the chocolate chip cookie batter from Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen.
Thanks again for the tasting notes.
Edited by scratchline, 08 February 2006 - 09:01 PM.
Posted 08 February 2006 - 03:14 PM
Posted 31 March 2006 - 12:08 PM
I've been keeping Rittenhouse on hand for the last year or so, and I gotta say it again: Not only is it the best bang-for-the-buck whiskey in America right now (IMO), but it would be just as good at twice the price. Now that it's an award winner, I hope that doesn't become the case!
So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.
Posted 31 March 2006 - 01:22 PM
Posted 14 May 2006 - 09:16 PM
Old Potrero Hotaling's Whiskey
This unusual whiskey has been aged for more than eleven years in once-used, charred oak whiskey barrels. Many of the finest Scottish "single malts" are aged in the same manner. The method of producing this Hotaling's Whiskey is identical to our other Old Potrero whiskeys—it is a pot-distilled spirit from a mash of 100% malted rye. Only the barrel aging is different. At more than ten years in barrel, we were surprised and delighted to see this product develop a fine, mature, and mellow character. It has been a long time in developing, but it has been worth the wait!
Posted 15 May 2006 - 08:35 AM
The Hotaling's comes on pretty strong out of the bottle. Kind of a rough and tumble nose, befitting its Barbary Coast roots.
Given that it is 100 proof, it's also not surprising it's a little hot on the tongue. There's a bit of vanilla and good, clean rye flavor.
Aside from savoring the nose of the spirit in the glass before drinking, one thing I like to do is enjoy the smell a spirit leaves in the glass after it is gone.
The Hotaling's leaves behind a haunting and almost wine like complexity.
I hope this isn't a one off for Anchor, because, I believe they have created a new American classic.
Posted 15 May 2006 - 10:35 AM
Posted 20 May 2006 - 08:35 AM
Just tried this myself and am inclined to agree. The cool thing about it is that it's 100% rye malt (rather than the usual rye-corn-barley malt mashbill), aged in used oak barrels (rather than the standard new oak) in a climate closer to Scotland than to Kentucky--in other words, it breaks the mold in many ways. I'd love to see more whiskies doing that (Heaven Hill's excellent Bernheim wheat whiskey is another).
I hope this isn't a one off for Anchor, because, I believe they have created a new American classic.
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Posted 21 May 2006 - 07:05 AM
Posted 21 May 2006 - 09:32 AM
It's the same price as Anchor's other whiskies, around $60 US.
Posted 22 June 2006 - 10:33 AM
If you've tried Anchor's other whiskies and don't like them, you probably won't like the Hotaling's Whiskey either.
A friend tried it, and even though I had warned him about the whiskey's pugilistic nose and initial impression, he was still was a bit put off. He did eventually enjoy it after adding a bit of water.
In any case, this whiskey was reserved from the first batch of whiskey that Anchor distilled, so perhaps future releases, (cross your fingers,) will be more subtle.
It was also released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the great earthquake.
Hotaling's was a brand of whiskey made in San Francisco, whose warehouses inexplicably survived the quake and subsequent fire.
I particularly like the poem quoted on the back of the bottle:
'If, as they say, God spanked the town
For being over frisky,
Why did He burn the churches down
And save Hotaling's whiskey?'


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In his trademark high-energy style, acclaimed speaker and best-selling author Brian Tracy cuts to the core of what is vital to effective personal time management: decision, discipline, and determination. He reminds us: "The purpose of time-management skills, of eating that frog, and getting more done in less time, is to enable you to spend more 'face time' with the people you care about, doing the things that give you the greatest amount of joy in life."
©2006 Brian Tracy; (P)2006 The Audio Partners Publishing Corp.
"Excellent listen!"
This is a very good addition to anyone's personal motivation library. The author/narrator's style is easy to listen to, and the advice is sound and practical. Anyone who wants to make changes in their life can do so if they simply listen and take to heart the advice given. BUT, you have to want to change. There are no magic pills -- you have to do the work. The author gives solid, real-life advice to get past some of the biggest hurdles procrastinators put in their own way. I loved it, and by implementing many of his suggestions, I have improved my productivity and increased my free time.
"Not only procrastination"
Though the summary tells that the book is on "overcoming procrastination", it provides more than that. Centered to "procrastination", Brian Tracy summarizes all his productivity tips in 21 titles. It's my fifth audiobook of Tracy and this one also succeeded to bring me new ideas. I highly recommend it.
"Inspiring book to move you into action"
I just might be the worlds biggest procrastinator! But after listening to this book on my drives to work I find myself waking up in the morning thinking "what is the biggest frog I have to eat today?" (read the book ans you'll get it, frogs are tasks) It plants that seed in my mind all day and I find myself accomplishing my largest goals and therefore I'm less stressed and I get way more done! its such a simple concept and it works so well.
"Useful and motivating time management book"
I enjoyed listening to "Eat That Frog". In less than three hours the author takes you through 21 tips/methods to improve your prioritization and efficiency. Many of these you may have heard before, as some of the best authors in this industry such as Covey and Seligman are quoted extensively. However, what is good about "Eat That Frog" is that all tips/methods are presented in a very actionable way. No way to hide! An original concept that is presented in this book is "Creative Procrastination", which is probably the one thing that appealed most to me. If you are looking for backgrounds and context on prioritization and time management, then listen to Covey's work. If you want some "fast tricks", give "Eat That Frog" a go!
"one new idea"
I thought the main new idea, to me, in this book was the concept of doing the thing that could make the biggest difference FIRST THING. All the other advice about planning was too much for me. I don't want my entire life planned out in advance. However if you, like me, are a procrastinator, try picking the thing that will make the most difference toward your goals each day and do it. I tend to do a bunch of easy, probably less productive things before I tackle the one I've been dreading. I didn't need to listen to the whole book to get the concept.
"Good message. Very repetative"
Here's two hours in a nutshell - prioritize your work on paper and do the hardest work with the most business value first... in other words, it your frog and it will change your life. Say it 16,846 different ways and you have Eat That Frog! In fairness, it really is a good message and there are some decent exercises to help you determine what work is the most valuable work (if you can endure the repetition).
"Excellent Advice"
While I think that often Brian Tracy's advice targets people in the business field, it is no less relevant to anyone else. His advice is essentially, "how to be successful in life through not procrastinating." Then he gives you advice on how to stop procrastinating and how that will help you be successful in life. I think that this approach is superior than other books that simply tell you how to stop procrastinating, but don't emphasize how stopping procrastination will positively affect your life.
All in all, a great read.
Allan L. Rosenzweig
"Repeated Old Material"
This material has been repeated EXACTLY from previous programs by Brian Tracy for the last 25 years. There is NOTHING new here. You have to plan and set goals, Use the 80/20 rule, etc. It's getting ridiculous how this author keeps repackaging the same material and reselling it. If you have any of his other programs on business or personal development, save your money and pass this by.
"Eat That Frog! (Unabridged)"
This audio books has me torn between 5 star and 4 stars. This is the first time I have heard anything from Brian Tracy and it won't be the last- Very simple in nature and it combines a large number of helpful topic in an easy to remember format. I have listen to it have a dozen times and it still hasn't gotten old.
"Same old, same old"
If you have already read David Allen's Getting Things Done, then you will find very little new information. On top of that the content is not nearly as well organized as David Allen. However, if you are new to time management and need a kickstart, this may be a good starting point for you.
"Procrastination what Procrastination"
Having always been a procrastinator and having the pain of doing everything at the last moment. Which only disappointed myself but those important to me, I found the 21 ways that Brian Tracy describes very helpful and insightful into how my life is run. Knowing that although I drop the ball sometimes does not have to mean things cannot get done and my life improves. I recommend Brian's audio book highly.
"Tackling lifes big ugly frogs"
Being one of life's terrible procrastinators I have read many books on curing my habit, but
None have been as good as this at getting to the root of everyday procrastination.
I just love this book, and the analogies of eating a frog, and many methods the author has used, to tackle, even the trickiest of lifes big ugly frogs. One of my best downloads from audible.
"Get Inspired"
I've listened to this several times due to the inspiring anecdotes giving me a boost to do things myself. Also, the techniques in the audiobook amke sense and are easy to do. Well worth the money and your time.
"Concise and without fluff"
Great refresher on productivity and techniques you can use immediately. You could finish this in a commute.
"Jam packed with ideas for getting stuff done."
I had this book on my shelf for months and procrastinated about reading it, I wish I hadn't, it's packed with ideas, tips and techniques for getting those jobs done that you keep putting off. It's helped me a lot and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
"Work focused time management advice"
Useful tips but one size fits all approach somewhat grating - very business world orientated. I will however eat more frogs.
"Brilliant and so helpful!"
All through the book it helps and lifts you. It breaks down problems and gives easy answers that are achievable. I listen to it regularly to keep me on the straight and narrow!
He is slightly annoying but you soon get over it as he is so helpful!!
No I did it on a to and from work and that works better.
I would def recomend this book.
"It works if you work it"
Listened to it once. Took action. Worked...what more can you ask for! An easy listen, especially as you can skip between chapters very easily.
"Useful and well organised"
The book gives some actual good advices on productivity. Nothing revolutionary or particularly new, but the 21 methods are well explained and organised. You can pick the ones that suits your work best and check if they actually help your productivity.
"Great content but..."
The lessons in this book are 5 star good.
However, the recording is appalling by any standard, I have never heard this much paper shuffling and sliding around on any audio book I've ever listened to (minus 1 star).
Also, it's starting to sound dated (minus 1 star), the author is still alive and working so an updated version should be possible.
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Create an Inviting Outdoor Conversation AreaThursday, May 17th, 2012
One of the things I'm looking forward to most in summer is lingering outside with friends and family on a warm evening while we sip beverages, barbeque, and enjoy the cool breezes that blow through the yard. I'm sure you feel the same about your summer evenings too! I invited my friend and fellow blogger Shannon of {aka} Design to be a contributor here and today she'll be sharing a few ideas for creating that perfect inviting outdoor conversation zone which will guarantee your guests linger longer during the warmer summer months. Please welcome Shannon as she shares her best tips on creating an inviting conversation area in your own yard.
"Outdoor dining areas have long been popular in the warm summer months for parties, barbeques, and family get togethers. There are so many fabulous ideas to be found both online and in print to inspire you to create a cozy eating area and conversation zone outdoors.
With so many beautiful and affordable outdoor furniture sets available these days, it's easy to create an outdoor conversation zone that works for your lifestyle. But creating an area for lingering conversation is about more than just plopping down an outdoor sofa and some chairs. Here are some tips for creating an inviting conversation outdoors in a space large or small!
1. Create a Focal Point
Build your conversation area around something interesting by creating a focal point. This can take the form of a fire pit, a coffee table, or an outdoor ottoman to rest your feet. By gathering your seating around something you make it easier to have face-to-face conversation. The nice thing about a fire pit is it creates a campfire-type atmosphere for sharing stories – of the ghost-type or not – and is great for toasting marshmallows. A coffee table or ottoman provides a place to set your drink or put up your feet, which is always a reason to stay a little longer.
2. Layer Greenery


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An Imaging Study in Patients With Thyroid Cancer or Head and Neck Cancer With Pertechnetate Made in a Cyclotron (C-PERT)
Recruitment status was Not yet recruiting
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Doctors at the Cross Cancer Institute have developed a new method of producing 99mTc Pertechnetate in a cyclotron unit. A study done at the Cross Cancer Institute in 2011 with ten patients using this imaging agent showed that it was safe and produced images with the same pattern as generator produced Pertechnetate. This study is now being done in larger numbers of patients to again show that the imaging pattern of both agents is the same, and to again demonstrate its safety.
Thyroid Neoplasms
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Drug: C-PERT
Drug: G-PERT
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
|Official Title:
|A Phase II/III Study of Cyclotron-produced Tc-99m Pertechnetate (C-PERT) Efficacy and Safety in Patients With Conformed and Suspected Thyroid Cancer or Head and Neck Cancer
- To demonstrate the efficacy of C-PERT (manufactured by the Edmonton PET Centre/ERC) in comparison to G-PERT (fromm approved commercial sources) using qualitative and quantitative clinical imaging biodistribtion data. [ Time Frame: 5 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- To evaluate the safety of C-PERT from adverse event data [ Time Frame: 5 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|January 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|May 2013
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|May 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: C-PERT
45 patients with cancer
Drug: C-PERT
Patients with thyroid and Head and Neck cancer
Active Comparator: G-PERT
65 patients with cancer
Drug: G-PERT
Patients with thyroid and Head and Neck cancer
Detailed Description:
To demonstrate the efficacy of cyclotron-produced Tc-99m pertechnetate (C-PERT; manufactured by the Edmonton PET Centre/ERC) in comparison to generator-produced Tc-99m pertechnetate (G-PERT; from approved commercial source; using qualitative and quantitative clinical imaging biodistribution data.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 79 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- thyroid cancer, or
- Head and Neck cancer for salivary gland transfer
- age 18-79
- biochemical parameters < 5x ULN
- WBC > 3.0/uL
- ANC > 1.5/uL
- platelets > 75,000/uL
- hemoglobin > 10 g/dL
- Karnofsky 50-100
Exclusion Criteria:
- nursing or pregnant females
- < 18 or > 79 Years
- uncontrolled asthma
- acute iritis
- narrow angle glaucoma
- previous radiation to head/neck
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01747512
|Canada, Alberta
|Cross Cancer Institute
|Not yet recruiting
|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1Z2
|Contact: Marg Landon 780 432-8751
|Contact: Merlita Lamadrid 780 432-8751
|Principal Investigator: AJB McEwan, MB
|Principal Investigator:
|AJB McEwan, MB
|Department of Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Cancer Care, Alberta Health Services
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|AHS Cancer Control Alberta ( Alberta Health Services )
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01747512 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|December 10, 2012
|Last Updated:
|December 10, 2012
|Health Authority:
|Canada: Health Canada
Keywords provided by AHS Cancer Control Alberta:
99mTc Pertechnetate
thyroid neoplasms
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Thyroid Neoplasms
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Thyroid Diseases
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Neoplasms by Site
Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
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Dear Katadyn Friends,
The Katadyn Group got off to a very fast start in 2012. We are receiving highly positive signals from our markets. Besides, we are happy to know that we have carried over some of the momentum we gained last year. The brisk demand for Katadyn water filters, as well as for Trek'n Eat specialty foods and Emergency Food rations, is continuing unabated.
For our Logistics people, the additional volumes are quite a challenge, and careful planning and flexibility are as urgent as never before. Until we can move into our new production building next September, we will still have to struggle with a few space problems. But as everyone knows, innovative and flexible solutions are our strength. And thanks to far-sighted planning, we have so far been able to supply our customers and affiliates on schedule.
Construction of the new building in Kemptthal is making rapid progress, and nothing can prevent the start of production this autumn. But we are laying new foundations for the future not only in Switzerland. A new Katadyn factory is also going up in Romania. The facility is located in the magnificent South Carpathians – the home of Dracula, bears, and wolves – and will manufacture metal components for UV systems and later on also for Optimus stoves. For this purpose, we set up a subsidiary in Romania in December 2011 and are pleased to welcome this new member to our Katadyn family.
So, you can see: The Katadyn Group has blasted off into the New Year with full speed. Needless to say that all these future-oriented steps focus on you as our valued customers and partners. Our striving for continuous improvement as defined by the Kaizen philosophy continues to be the most important engine of our success.
Trix Ammann
The new Katadyn Hiker Pro water filter has been available in dealerships since recently. This lightweight hiking filter always reliably and quickly supplies pure drinking water in the wilderness. The Hiker Pro filter is small and with its 310 grams a lightweight among water filters. Thanks to its large filter surface area, it boasts an unrivaled pumping capacity. The glass fiber filter diaphragm dependably removes bacteria, cysts, and sediments from water. When on trips, you can easily clean the filter thanks to its cleanable filter protector. The filter protector also perceptibly extends the service life of the 0.3 micron glass fiber filter element. The activated carbon filling inside the filter element improves the taste of the water and eliminates odors. Installing and removing the intake and outlet tubes and using the filter together with a drinking system are child's play, thanks to convenient quick-action couplings. In the United States, the Hiker has been at the top of the microfilter seller list for years now. For the market launch in Europe in 2012, the former gray-blue filter has been packed into a trendy black look. The Katadyn Hiker Pro is available in European outdoor dealerships from today.
According to a report published in early March by the United Nations, 89 percent of the global population have access to clean drinking water. The number of people that can use clean water every day has thus increased sharply over the past few years, and the millenium target set for 2015 has been reached. But as yet, the world cannot celebrate any victory as long as 11% of humanity are forced to drink water every day that makes them sick. As a consequence, more than 3000 children die every day from diarrhea disorders, especially in Africa, where only 63% of the population have clean water. We are pleased to know that our Katadyn Drip Filter projects - which are being implemented in Senegal, Mexico, and Thailand among other regions - are contributing to the improvement of water quality.
The 43th edition of the Boot Messe trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, once again focused on water sport innovations and trends. Katadyn was present on site with dealership partners and its own advisors. A total of 246,000 water sports aficionados from over 60 countries who visited the event made for brisk demand and generated good business. Interest centered on sailboats together with high-grade convenience and safety gear. In view of the discussions about the stability of the euro, people are apparently increasingly tending to spend their money on goods that offer them sustainable value and quality. That, of course, is exactly where the products of Katadyn come in. The manually and electrically operated water desalinators of Katadyn have been designed with durability in mind. Each device is tested for strict compliance with defined performance standards. The units are compact and easy to use, and different models are available to suit different applications. A desalinator is a must on ship trips, for that is the only way to ensure daily fresh water supplies. Katadyn Survivor and PowerSurvivor desalinators have been tried and tested on the high seas for decades. We have illustrated the operating principle of a Katadyn desalinator on a sailboat for you.
The Glühwein-Bar (Mulled Wine Bar) of Katadyn, Trek'n Eat, and Optimus has become a permanent fixture of the customer winter event of Transa, the largest outdoor gear provider in Switzerland. This year's Snow Days on January 21 – 22 really lived up to the name. The magnificent Engstligenalp up in the Bernese Oberland was covered by a thick blanket of snow, and constant gusts of wind made it harder to build the fireplace for the mulled wine. This intensified the excitement of the guests as they approached our Snow Bar with a hopeful expression on their faces showing that they were eager to have a break from building igloos and treat themselves to hot mulled wine from the fireplace and warm up a bit. Usually, they did not limit themselves to just one cup of the hot wine, engaging in lively discussions and conversations and laughing in the Snow Bar. After dinner, they went on enjoying the heavenly beverage in the lively atmosphere late into the night. As in all the years before, the event with training courses on ski tours, snowshoe hiking, igloo building, ice climbing, and avalanche rescue was a full success. The Katadyn team loves to take it as an occasion to present itself from a somewhat different angle.
On the last January weekend every year, some 300 people convene at the Winter Meeting of Lauche & Maas in Frankenwald in Bavaria (Germany). Lauche & Maas is a well-known German travel gear provider. At subzero temperatures, the participants were given the opportunity to test outdoor products in a casual context. The different producers that were present over the weekend offered thrilling insights into their products. Katadyn Germany provided Optimus stoves and Trek'n Eat outdoor meals for the event. The new Trek'n Eat cheese fondue met with particular interest and was tasted right from Friday onward in a relaxed setting. The wintery atmosphere and the high spirits turned the meeting into a success for everyone who took part.
The 19th Travel Days of Schulz Aktiv Reisen took place in Dresden from January 13 – 15, 2012. Schulz Aktiv Reisen is a German special event organizer of adventure trips and active vacations. Trek´n Eat was there with an event counter in cooperation with our dealership "Die Hütte" and caused quite a stir. O-Ton of J. Kunze (Die Hütte team): "In all, the event was once again a success for us and our travel agency. This time, 2,300 visitors seized the opportunity to gather information on international trips, outdoor gear, and trends. As demonstrated by the photos, our booth with its kitchen was crowded each time new delicious tidbits were prepared for tasting. It was obvious why their products were rated "excellent". For the future, we expect a "food surge" and brisk demand in stores. So, once again: Thanks a lot for your efforts.
The manual Katadyn Survivor 06 desalinator will be on display this spring at an exhibition of a very special kind. The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, USA, is commemorating the Titanic tragedy one hundred years ago by organizing a special exhibition. The interactive "Abandon Ship" exhibition will give visitors an idea of what it feels like to be stuck in a lifeboat days on end after a shipwreck. As most lifeboats in the United States are equipped with a Katadyn desalinator, Katadyn has provided the museum with a Survivor 06 for the exhibition. According to the Mariners' Museum, "the exhibition will put visitors in the situation of drifting in the sea and fighting for their lives. The museum tour comprises three sections: SOS, the lifeboat, and rescue. This will give visitors a better understanding of what it means to be in distress at sea." Captain Henry Marx, the owner of the marine trading partner of Katadyn, is coordinating the exhibition. He teaches "Surviving at Sea" and also uses the Katadyn Survivor desalinators in his seminars. Katadyn is proud of their lifesaving technology.
The German polar explorer and book writer Arved Fuchs has been traveling the frozen Arctic wastelands of Greenland for 33 years. And for years, he has trusted the products of Trek'n Eat and Katadyn on his adventures. The main aim of his next expedition to northwestern Greenland will be to determine the ice thickness on the fjords along the coast. At the northernmost point of the route, the team plans to start an ascent toward the inland ice and then to return southward. During certain periods, the expedition will be accompanied by Greenland natives who will support the team in choosing the route around the critical capes. At the end of May, when the springtime starts in Greenland and snows begins to melt, Arved Fuchs plans to be back with his expedition at his starting point in Qaanaaq. As oftentimes before, the expedition will be traveling by dogsled, the traditional means of transport of the Inughuit. The sleds are built on site by the local people, and the dogs are also bought from the natives and returned to them at the end of the expedition as a gift. Katadyn is proud to support this famous German adventurer with vital and reliable products.
Governed by the motto "Row for Silence," 34-year-old Janice Jakait from Germany set out for her crazy adventure from Portugal on November 23, 2011 – crossing the Atlantic on her own in a rowing boat from Portimao in Portugal to Barbados in the Caribbean. A total of 3500 nautical miles or 6500 direct kilometers of water, hazards, and impressive experiences of Nature awaited the young sportswoman. Her motivation to embark on this adventure was to highlight the human-made underwater noise pollution of the oceans. Exactly 90 days later, on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, Janice reached her port of destination in Barbados and was thus the first German woman ever to cross the Atlantic in a rowing boat. In her thrilling blog, you can read what she felt like after her arrival: "I can hardly hit a key, am almost unable to walk, lurch all over the place, have no tears left, am absolutely shot to pieces and burnt by the sun, have aches and pains in every muscle, am tired to death, starving and dying of thirst, BUT I will see if I can at least manage a small blog entry. I HAVE DONE IT!" Janice produced her drinking water with an electric Katadyn PowerSurvivor 40 E water desalinator, which was powered through solar panels. In an emergency, she could also have switched the device to manual mode. Also on board with her was specialty food from Trek'n Eat and Peronin. We congratulate Janice warmly on her tremendous success!
Mike Horn, a Swiss adventurer born in South Africa, set out in 2008 for a four-year trip around the world with his sailing ship "Pangaea." Young people will join him on each leg of the journey. He will encourage the young adventurers to explore and experience the globe and to act as ambassadors of our fragile and vulnerable planet. In April 2012, as part of the Young Explorers Program, Mike Horn will set out with a group of young explorers to sail up the Amazon in Brazil. This unique expedition will show the rainforest as an ecosystem to the participants and reveal the problems related to it. Katadyn has supported Mike Horn for many years by providing him with Katadyn esalinators, water filters, and Trek'n Eat expedition food. For the Amazon expedition, Katadyn is providing the young adventurers with ceramic filter cartridges, with which they will execute a water filter project together with the local population.
The Jules Verne Trophy is the prize awarded for the fastest nonstop trip around the world by sailboat. The trophy has its name from the author of the novel "In Eighty Days Around the World." The regatta starts between Ile Ouessant in Brittany, France, and the British peninsula The Lizard. It covers24,500 miles via the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin in Australia, and Cape Hoorn in South America. This year's winner of the race was the Frenchman Loïck Peyron with his 13-member crew on the 40-meter trimaran "Banque Populaire V." It took him an incredible 45 days to surround the world, which means that he broke the existing record by three days. On board with him and his crew was also a PowerSurvivor 40E desalinator supplied by Katadyn France and freeze-dried meals from Trek'n Eat.
Anne-Marie Flammersfeld has very ambitious plans for 2012: She wants to run through the world's four largest deserts. At the beginning of March, she traveled to Chile to the Atacama Desert. In June, another leg will follow through the Gobi in China. In October, the Egyptian Sahara will be on the agenda, and the last run will be across the Antarctic in November. The "4 Deserts" race was set up by the Organization "Racing the Planet." By taking part, the 33-year-old extreme sportswoman is supporting the Paulchen Esperanza Foundation, which is committed to improving the lot of disadvantaged children in developing and emerging countries. The first stage through the Atacama started on March 4 and Anne-Marie has already emerged as the winner in the first three stages of the run. During the race, the participants will have to fend for themselves. They must carry their own gear and food during six days and across 250 kilometers. Water and a place for sleeping in a tent are provided by the organizers. Throughout the race, Anne-Marie Flammersfeld will be relying on freeze-dried Trek'n Eat meals. We wish the sports scientist much success!
The young talents among the mountaineers of the German Alpine Society (Deutscher Alpen Verein, DAV) have for years used Trek'n Eat meals, Optimus stoves, and Katadyn water filters on their adventures in the mountains. Time and again, we are pleased to support the expedition leaders with our products on their tours. The last news we received was a report on this year's Avalanche Camp, which for the first time was held together with the female expedition leaders. During five days, highly qualified trainers worked on the personal strengths and weaknesses of the selected members. In this, special attention is paid to the professional handling of the objective risks that exist in the mountains. The discussions continued in a relaxed atmosphere in the lodge in the evening, when the participants treated themselves to a delicious Trek'n Eat menu.
The Fox Challenge was launched two years ago with the aim to familiarize the participants with the Arctic Circle region. By using their instincts, the tour will not only teach them a lot about the weather, good and bad places to camp, and food management, but especially a lot about themselves. Protected by lots of goose down packed around their bodies, Fabian, Augustin, and Mike will travel this time to the icy North. There they plan not only to marvel at the Northern Lights from out of their tents, but traveling on skis and drawing pulkas behind them, they will explore untouched mountain valleys and learn how to manage with less. Daily legs between 5 and 25 kilometers are feasible in the very mountainous terrain. The participants in the Fox Challenge will rely on the products of Optimus.
In 1912, the Swiss geophysicist and polar explorer Alfred de Quervain succeeded in crossing the inland ice of Greenland from Ilulissat in the west to Ammassalik in the east. He was accompanied by three Swiss companions and used dogsleds to cover more than 500 kilometers of ice – a significantly longer distance than that traveled by Fridtjof Nansen in 1888. The trip was also a success from the scientific point of view, for this was the first time that the glaciers of Greenland were measured with an elevation profile. The ice caps of Greenland are sensitive sensors which pick up regional and global climate variations, and regular glacier monitoring is essential for improving our understanding of climatic developments. One hundred years after Alfred de Quervain, a German expedition now plans to repeat the elevation measurements of that time in order to evaluate possible changes. About 40 days are planned for crossing the inland ice. During this period, the expedition team will live on freeze-dried Trek'n Eat food. This specialty food is highly popular on expeditions since it is very light for carrying, quick and easy to prepare, and thus appreciably reduces fuel consumption. Its careful composition ensures that expedition members will benefit from a balanced diet even under extreme conditions.
The new building in Kemptthal has made rapid headway over the past few weeks. All the prefabricated concrete parts have been erected, the ceilings are in place, and the interior is already provided with almost all the walls. The outside walls have been painted, and all the windows have been installed. In seven months' time, Katadyn will start making its products at its new site. The photo shows the new ceramic furnace section with the chimney cut-outs in the wall. Here, the test phase with the new furnace will start in three months' time.
Last December, we set up a new subsidiary in Romania. The purpose of this strategic step is to enable us to produce our own metal parts for UV systems and later on also for Optimus stoves. We are currently sourcing these components from outside vendors. In January, we purchased land for this purpose in Brasov in the South Carpathians. Providing that the schedule can be observed, we will start production in the new factory hall in late summer.
- IWA Nürnberg, Germany, (March 9 – 12, 2012)
- Eurosatory in Paris, France (June 11 – 15, 2012)
- Outdoor Trade Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany (July 12 – 15, 2012)
- Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, USA (August 2 – 5, 2012)
- AidEx in Brussels, Belgium (October 24/25, 2012)
- METS in Amsterdam, Netherlands (November 13 – 15, 2012)
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Imaging Sciences Morehead State UniversityCenter for Health, Education & Research316 West Second Street, Room 210DMorehead, Kentucky 40351Phone: 606-783-2646Fax: 606-783-5051E-mail: email@example.com
The Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Program at Morehead State University is an area of concentration in the Imaging Sciences bachelor's degree program. During the program, students are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform procedures using specialized computer equipment, ionizing radiation and magnetic resonance to produce sectional anatomy images for the diagnosis and treatment of various pathological conditions. Along with lecture courses, the program provides hands-on training opportunities in its state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and at clinical education centers. The program prepares graduates who seek employment in hospitals and imaging centers as CT Technologists and/or MR Technologists.
The program has a selective admission process and limited enrollment. Students are admitted once a year each April, with classes beginning in the second summer session of each year. The qualified applicant must be a radiographer who is registry-eligible or registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and must have completed all prerequisites prior to entry.
Following official acceptance, the program consists of 13 months (full-time) of lecture courses, laboratory courses and clinical practice. While enrolled it the program students will have the opportunity to participate in professional and service learning activities through their student organization, Students Pursing Education In Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance (S.P.E.C.T.M.R.)
The CT/MR Program, in conjunction with the Department and University's Mission, is committed to preparing graduates to function as component computed tomography and magnetic resonance technologists and to provide a foundation for continued lifetime learning designated in computed tomography/magnetic resonance.
1. Students will be clinically competent.
Student learner outcome:
• Students select appropriate scan parameters to provide optimal image quality.
• Students employ proper radiation and safety practices in the clinical setting.
2. Students will employ critical thinking skills.
• Students adapt imaging parameters for pathological considerations.
• Students employ critical thinking skills in providing patient care while anticipating patient needs throughout a computed tomography procedure.
3. Students will model professionalism.
• Students analyze the importance of professionalism in the practice of imaging.
• Students participate in a professional imaging activity.
4. Students will employ effective communication skills in the healthcare environment.
• Students demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
• Students utilize appropriate communication skills in educating the patient on general aspects of computed tomography and procedure specifics.
1. Students will be clinically competent.
Student learner outcome:
• Students select appropriate scan parameters to provide optimal image quality.
• Students employ proper safety practices in the clinical setting.
2. Students will employ critical thinking skills.
Student learner outcome:
• Students adapt imaging parameters for pathological considerations.
• Students apply scientific inquiry in the application of magnetic resonance.
3. Students will model professionalism.
Student learner outcome:
• Students analyze the importance of professionalism in the practice of imaging.
• Students participate in a professional imaging activity.
4. Students will employ effective communication skills in the healthcare environment.
Student learner outcome:
• Students demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
• Students utilize appropriate communication skills in educating the patient on general aspects of magnetic resonance and procedure specifics.
Program completion rate is defined as the number of students who complete the program within 150% of the stated program length. The rate is determined by the number of students who graduate within 13 months of entry into the program compared to the number of students who are enrolled and attend the first day of scheduled class.
Analysis of Data
100% (14/14)
86.6% (13/15)
92.8% (13/14)
100% (14/14)
87.5% (14/16)
Credentialing examination pass rate is defined as the number of student graduates who pass, on first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation.
MSU Rate
100% (13/13)
5 Year Avg. %
100% (67/67)
National Rate
5 Year Avg. %
Job placement rate is defined as the number graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) has defined not actively seeking employment as: 1) graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, 2) graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, 3) graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, 4) graduate is on active military duty, and/or 5) graduate is continuing education.
91.7% (11/12)
100% (9/9)
100% (12/12)
100% (11/11)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
The Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Program maintains programmatic accreditation in Magnetic Resonance by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Programs accredited by the JRCERT must demonstrate that they are in substantial compliance with the relevant JRCERT accreditation standards. "Standards" can be accessed by visiting the
Students have the right to report the Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Program for failure to meet the "Standards" to the accrediting agency. If the program receives a complaint regarding allegations of non-compliance with the Standards, a response will occur within 30 working days. A record of such complaints and their resolution will be maintained in the program office (CHER 210). Currently no complaints regarding non-compliance have occurred. Listed below is the contact information for the JRCERT.
20 N. Wacker Dr.
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
(312) 704-5304 (Fax)
Clinical education occurs during the Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II sessions. Currently, the clinical education centers associated with the program are:Computed TomographyBaptist Health Lexington, Lexington, KYBaptist Health Louisville, Louisville, KYBethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, OHCabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WVClark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, KYJewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare, Louisville, KYKings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KYOur Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, KYPikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KYSouthern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OHSt. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, KYSt. Joseph Healthcare, Lexington, KYSt. Joseph Mt. Sterling, Mt. Sterling, KYUniversity of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KYMagnetic ResonanceBaptist Health Lexington, Lexington, KYBaptist Health Louisville, Louisville, KYBethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, OHCabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WVClark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, KYHazard ARH, Hazard, KYJewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare, Louisville, KYKings Daughter's Medical Center, Ashland, KYOur Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Ashland, KYPikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KYSouthern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OHSt. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, KYSt. Joseph Healthcare, Lexington, KYSt. Joseph Mt. Sterling, Mt. Sterling, KYUniversity of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY
Note: The above list of clinical education centers may change due to contract negotiations.
An Imaging Sciences degree in Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance offers a wide variety of career opportunities. Graduates may become employed in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, education, research, sales, and applications. Opportunities for travel are also available. BSIS CT/MR graduates in eastern Kentucky can typically expect a starting salary of approximately $45,000 - $48,000 annually.
The Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Program has a selective admission policy that is separate, in addition to, the University's admission procedure. Admission to Morehead State University does not guarantee admission to the Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Program. The number of clinical placement positions limits enrollment. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the enrollment capacity, the successful applicants with the highest grade point average in the required general education courses, support courses, and radiography courses will be selected.
A. Unconditional acceptance to Morehead State University through the Office of Admissions. See link above.
B. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of "C". (Some courses can be transferred from other institutions.)
BIOL 234* - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I (NSC I exchange course) - 3
BIOL 235* - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II - 3
CIS 101 - Computer Literacy - 3
COMS 108 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication - 3
ENG 100 - Writing I - 3
ENG 200 - Writing II - 3
MATH 152 - College Algebra - 3
IMS/NURS 202 - Medical Terminology - 2
HUM I & HUM II - Humanities Distribution Requirement - 6
NSC II - Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement - 3
SBS I & SBS II - Social/Behavioral Distribution Requirement - 6
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar - 3
Total General Education & Support Courses - 41 Credit Hours
*If BIOL 244 & 244A and 245 & 245A are taken it will increase total degree hours by 2.
Note: If student did not take a FYS 101 course they must take an additional 3 hours in SBS.
C. More than two failures of pre-radiologic science courses within two complete academic years will result in ineligibility for admission. This includes failure of more than two courses or failures of the same course more than twice. Students with course failure(s) prior to two complete academic years will be considered for admission if the student has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress ("C" or above in required courses) since the course failure(s).
D. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for all required college work.
E. Graduate of the Associate Degree Radiologic Science Program at MSU or other radiography program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Considerations for non-JRCERT program graduates will be considered on an individual or program basis. Graduates of an approved program may receive an equivalent block credit to satisfy the radiography component.
F. Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography. Applicants who are not registered must obtain certification prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
G. Meet health and physical capability requirements established by the Department of Imaging Sciences.
H. Possess current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
Applications will be accepted beginning in January and must be received by the 1st Monday in April.
A. Submit a complete application packet with the following required materials:
Imaging Sciences Admission Application
, designating the Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Program or Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Applicants applying to both programs must rank the programs into a first and second choice. Entrance will not be granted to both programs. Failure to rank your choices (if applying to both programs) will make your application invalid.
2. Official transcripts documenting all courses required for admission. Students currently enrolled are required to submit spring mid-term grades for consideration. Students attending institutions that do not provide mid-term grades must submit a letter from the radiography program coordinator or individual faculty in general education courses stating the student's letter grade at the current time for each course. All letters must be submitted on official institutional letterhead. Students must complete required courses with a "C" or better and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
3. Copy of course description(s) if course equivalencies are not listed on the transfer credit webpage.
4. Copy of the current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration card for radiography. Applicants who are not registered must obtain certification prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
5. Copy of the current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Computed Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance) registration card (if applicable).
6. Copy of the current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registration card (if applicable).
B. Mail all application materials to:
Morehead State University
Department of Imaging Sciences
Alicia Poage
316 W. 2nd. St., Suite 210D
Morehead, Kentucky 40351
A. Maintain established health and physical capabilities: (also may be required for retention at the discretion of the faculty). After admission into the program, the Department of Imaging Sciences will provide a health form to be completed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner.
1. Vision capabilities:
a. Normal or corrected refraction within the range of 20/20 to 20/60
b. Able to distinguish color shade changes
2. Auditory capabilities:
a. Possess normal or corrected hearing ability within 0 to 45-decibel range
3. Tactile capabilities:
a. Possess in at least one hand the ability to perceive temperature change and pulsation and to differentiate between various textures and structures
b. Recognize an object by touching and handling
4. Language capabilities:
a. Possess the ability to verbally communicate
5. Minimal motor capabilities:
a. Grasp securely with two functional upper limbs
b. Push and/or pull moveable objects weighing 100-150 lbs
c. Lift at least 25 lbs. without assistance
d. Stand for long periods of time
e. Walk without assistance of canes, crutches, walkers, and/or humans
f. Reach above shoulders and below waist
g. Twist, bend, stoop/squat, and move quickly
6. Mental health:
a. Possess the ability to adapt to the environment, function in everyday activities, and cope with stressors
7. Freedom from transmittable disease as documented by:
a. Negative PPD and/or chest x-ray within immediate past 12 months
b. Rubella and rubeola antibody test (titer values that indicate immunity) documentation of MMR ( Rubella, Rubeola and Mumps) vaccine
c. Hepatitis B Vaccine series
d. Varicella zoster live-virus vaccine or serologic evidence of immunity
e. Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis) vaccine
f. Immunization as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the U.S. Public Health Service, the Committee on Infectious Disease of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B. Maintain current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provides (CPR) by the American Heart Association.
C. Clinical education is a mandatory component of the programs. Due to accreditation requirements of the clinical education centers, students are likely to be required to obtain a criminal background check and/or undergo drug testing prior to acceptance to the clinical assignment. The student is responsible for the incurred cost. Any student who fails acceptance to the clinical assignment will be unable to complete the program.
D. Completion of the MR Safety Screening Form.
Note: The MR system has a very strong magnetic field that may be hazardous to individuals entering the MR environment if they have certain metallic, electronic, magnetic, or mechanical implants, devices, or objects. To perform/assist with MR procedures on patients, students must initially undergo the same screening procedures as patients in order to enter the scan room. If any of the above is applicable, contact ACC at 606-783-2624.
The establishment of thorough and effective screening procedures for patients and other individuals is one of the most critical components of a program that guards the safety of all those preparing to undergo magnetic resonance (MR) procedures or to enter the MR environment. An important aspect of protecting patients and individuals from MR system-related accidents and injuries involves an understanding of the risks associated with the various implants, devices, accessories, and other objects that may cause problems in this setting. This requires constant attention and diligence to obtain information and documentation about these objects in order to provide the safest MR setting possible. (www.mrisafety.com/screening_form.asp)
The program faculty at Morehead State University want to provide the students and patients with a safe clinical environment, therefore the program requires students to complete the
MR Safety Screening Form
prior to acceptance into the program. This form must be completed by a qualified practitioner. Any questions or concerns may be addressed by contacting Brandon Hughes, Academic Counseling Coordinator, at 606-783-2624.
Fees and expenses specific to the program are in addition to those required by MSU. These are subject to change without notification. The students are responsible for the purchase of:
1. dark gray uniforms,
2. white hose (if applicable),
3. white or black clinical shoes,
4. dark gray lab coat,
5. malpractice insurance,
6. laboratory fees,
7. all housing and transportation expenses incurred during clinical internship assignments.
As required, students are also responsible for all fees for:
1. criminal background checks,
2. drug testing,
3. certification examinations, and
4. all applicable course fees.
Alicia Poage 606-783-2646FAX: 606-783-5051
E-mail: Alicia Poage
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Some of you have lambasted me for wanting to throw a pie in Les Moonves' face whenever I get the chance. It's not really like that. I'm toughest on CBS because up until this year really, they were in a leadership position and slowly that's slipping away, and CBS is able to attract fewer and fewer 18-49 year olds. CBS says they don't care about 18-34 and 18-49 demographics, but it's not really true. Besides, its base of 25-54 year olds is also eroding and CBS does care about it.
But when CBS gets something right, I'll give them credit. Cancelling Jericho was the right thing to do. It wasn't personal. It just didn't make good business sense. Cancelling it after last year was the right thing to do, too. But they did give the fans a shot.
The comments that the various Jericho posts on our site have generated lead me to believe that Jericho fans mirror the rest of the world. The show has some very, very passionate fans - some of them are extremely reasonable and well-reasoned in their thinking, others at the other end of the spectrum and are neither reasonable or well-reasoned in their thinking. And due mostly to the love of the show and disappointment about it being cancelled, a lot of fans are caught in between the two spectrums.
But in the spirit of one of Bill Gorman's favorite shows, Mythbusters, I'm going to attempt some mythbusting as far as Jericho.
1. Nielsen's measurement system is: antiquated and/or entirely flawed, they still use paper journals and I know for a fact way, way more people watch Jericho than Nielsen counts. They should just use set-top box data!
Verdict: MYTH
I can't say Nielsen's measurment isn't somewhat antiquated. I can say that almost all of their data at this point comes from "People Meters" and not the paper journals. I do know that during sweeps, when apparently the advertisers want more data they go get more people and do utilize paper journals. But I think they are just doing this to make the advertisers happy. If there was some huge variance when the paper journals during sweeps were turned in that point out some flaw in the overall panel, we'd know about it by now.
What are the chances that Nielsen's system is horribly, horribly flawed when measuring Jericho, but gets it right with Two and a Half Men, 60 Minutes, Survivor and all the CSIs? The chances aren't absolutely zero, just so close to absolutely zero you wouldn't notice the difference.
It's true I'd love to see iTunes and online viewing included, but advertisers don't care about the iTunes stuff because there are no ads in the iTunes version. Someday CBS and the other nets will cut some deal where they'll give the stuff away on iTunes for free with ads. But they'll have to figure out a way to block fast-fowarding. I'd love to see the online viewing counted too: but unlike Nielsen who, love them or hate them does have good metrics available to measure both engagement (length of time viewed) and demographic data, there are no such good, standardized measurements for web viewing yet.
As for set-top box data - I do love it as a collection mechanism, but the problem is that a huge chunk of the country doesn't have a set-top box. The FCC estimates that of the 65 million or so cable homes, some 40 million of them don't have a digital set-top box. 40 million out of 65 million is a fairly big chunk to miss out on. That doesn't mean that the set-top box data isn't very useful, just that by itself it isn't very useful.
The problem with this myth is that while it's almost certainly at least a teeny, tiny bit true, there is no better measurement in place. Period. Like it or not, for now, we all have to live with it. Someday Google will probably encourage us to get a microchip implanted in our brain (incenting us with free stuff, no doubt) to track all of our TV viewing in real-time, wherever we are. Whatever our eyes are watching on TV will automatically be sent back to Google. They'll also be able to measure where we got more interested and where we got bored. We'll get instant results and they'll be completely accurate. It's perfect measurement with built in accurate demographics. People might freak out about the big brother aspects but, free stuff is a powerful incentive! In any case, this is quite a few years away.
2. I've never met anyone who was an actual Nielsen family, it can't be accurate!
Verdict: MYTH
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sample_size and, do the math. The USA television audience is made up of 280+ million people aged two and up that any company (Nielsen or anyone else) could have a sample that fairly well measured the whole ball of wax that was so small the odds of you ever meeting one of them were slim. If you can't do the math, or don't want to do the math to feel comfortable with that, ok fine, suit yourself.
3. CBS killed this show with a huge hiatus in season one!
Verdict: NO MYTH
This one isn't entirely true either but it also isn't a myth. The ratings data overwhelmingly supports that the hiatus hurt Jericho's ratings. The show lost almost 2 million viewers between the last episode before the hiatus and the first episode after it. But I think a year ago, CBS might have cancelled Jericho even if it had 10 million viewers (I do not believe that to be the case anymore). I'm not sure CBS killed the show by doing this, but it certainly hurt it. There's no question about that, so I don't think this one is a myth
Many people recognize that the pace of Jericho in season one was often plodding with some (certainly not all) meandering storylines. Only through the encouragement of people commenting here who said that things got better starting around episode 17, did I continue and finish up season one. It's been fast-paced and very enjoyable since then. So I appreciate the encouragement. I think the second half of season one showed a loyal fanbase of around 8 million. Viewers held pretty steady from the 12th to 22nd episode. Those same people came back for the season 2 premiere, where with a week's worth of DVR viewing included some 8.14 million watched. That was actually slightly more than the live plus same day DVR viewing for the season one finale (7.72 million). It's not quite a fair comparison because one number has seven days of DVR usage and one only has the same night's DVR viewing but it's close enough.
But between the first episode and fourth episode of season two, about 1.5 million viewers went away. Why? It could be that 10pm is too late for some Jericho fans without DVRs. It could be they didn't like that the show had morphed into a post apocalyptic version of 24 (personally, I loved that morphing), or maybe, maybe they kept seeing all the ratings analysis and figured CBS was going to cancel the show and didn't want to invest any more time in it.
4. Jericho is a CASH COW, it's always among the top downloads on iTunes!
Verdict: MYTH
A million people aren't downloading Jericho every week off iTunes. If they were, CBS (and Apple too, for that matter) would be issuing press releases like clockwork. I'd be surprised if it had more than 100K downloads a week. Even if CBS got to keep all of the $1.99 per download (and they don't) $200,000 a week is scraps on the floor for the dog to eat as far as CBS is concerned. CBS would make that in less than two 30 second commercial spots on CSI.
5. The 10pm Tuesday "Death Slot" Killed Jericho!
Verdict: MYTH
While it certainly didn't help any, it didn't kill Jericho. Not enough people watching Jericho killed Jericho. Looking at the numbers for 3/11 things don't look so good for this argument. l didn't want to use the 3/18 numbers because Dancing with the Stars was on --although DWTS proves that with the right content, you can get 20 million viewers watching a single TV show at 10pm, even these days. On a live plus same day DVR viewing basis, 9.52 million people watched a repeat of Law & Order: SVU that night - a repeat! But only 5.84 million watched a new episode of Jericho. I've never seen a comment on our site about how screwed over Law & Order: SVU was by the Tuesday 10pm slot. Peacocks at NBC, please spam me if I got that wrong.
6. The Big Brother Lead-in Killed Jericho!
Verdict: MYTH
As with above, while it certainly didn't help any, it didn't kill Jericho. Not enough people watching Jericho killed Jericho. Remember that 10pm slot mentioned above. In it Primetime: What Would You Do? on ABC netted 7.52 million viewers. Know what its lead-in was? According to Jim, which had only 4.91 million viewers. So ABC was able to build on its lead-in by over 50% and wound up with more than a million and a half viewers more than Jericho even though Jericho's lead-in of Big Brother had over a million more viewers than According to Jim.
Verdict: MYTH
It needed to be said twice. Get over it already people - and not just with Jericho but any show. People have remote controls (all people - every.single.one.of.us) and they know how to use them. The numbers do not lie. Lead-in is not completely meaningless. Just mostly meaningless. Ask Primetime: What Would You Do?
Still, there may be a lesson to be learned from Big Brother: having the spouse of the head of a network in your show can't hurt.
CBS didn't handle Jericho tremendously well, but I'd hardly say it screwed the show over either, though there is no question the hiatus last season hurt Jericho's numbers.
Life isn't fair, but capitalism mostly is. There is definitely a correlation between ratings and the money you can make. As such, CBS has an obligation to find a show for that slot that can do as well in reruns as reruns of Law & Order do. This has nothing at all to do with the quality of the shows. Dexter is a quality show that on CBS does about as well as Jericho. Fortunately for Dexter, if CBS decides to stop airing it, they'll keep making it for Showtime. HBO's The Wire may now have catapulted to the best show EVER in my book, and I can say that at least 3 times as many people watched last week's Jericho as watched the series finale of The Wire the first night it aired on HBO. my favorite show of all time.
Rome on HBO is one of Gorman's favorites. Not highly rated, but very high quality. I think the truth is, more and more many of us will be looking for, and finding high quality programming in places other than the major broadcast networks. They have scale and they are obligated by the capitalism to maximize that scale. American Idol and Dancing with the Stars may not be your cup of tea or mine, but let's face it, the broadcast TV business is about quantity (of viewers, that is) and not quality of shows.
Sometimes there is a good correlation (House, LOST and Law & Order, for example). I think people get upset because they want the best quality programs (translation: the shows that they love) to be the highest rated programs. But life's not fair, and it doesn't always work out like that. Maybe not even usually with the broadcast networks. But let's be real. CBS' job is to make as much money as it possibly can. Sticking with a show that has mediocre ratings is missing out on an opportunity to program a show that could get great ratings. CBS doesn't hate Jericho or its fans, it just has an obligation to its shareholders.
I'll be very happy if Jericho wound up somewhere, but here's my prediction: that's not going to happen. Not on the SciFi channel and not on the CW. While I was pitching the show myself to the CW and the SciFi channel weeks ago - I don't see it happening. It's not just because CBS is airing the series finale version instead of the cliffhanger. And yeah, yeah, tying up the season still leaves a lot of room for blah, blah, blah, but if Jericho winds up on the CW? I won't just be a little bit surprised. I'll be a lot surprised. A.) CBS owns half of the CW, if this was going to get done you get it done before you decide to air the series finale. You get it set up to where you say "Jericho is leaving CBS but moving to the CW," you don't put out the statement that you're cancelling Jericho. Plus, the CW just punted on pretty much its highest rated show (Friday Night Smackdown!) and wants to focus on females who are aged 18-34. That's not the biggest part of the loyal Jericho following as the little bit of data we have for the 18-34 demo was a million or less viewers for the last few shows of last year. And that includes men, which apparently the CW isn't interested in. Not a big enough chunk to get the C-Dub excited, and again, if that was going to happen, I think we'd already know.
That leaves only the SciFi channel. And at this point, I don't see Skeet Ulrich wanting to take a pay cut. Presuming he survives the finale. And Lennie James is top-notch, I don't see him wanting to be on the SciFi channel. I think it's going to be a lot harder to shop this show to a cable network than anyone thinks. That there are a lot of issues involved that don't have anything to do with anything except money.
So basically, I'm calling it over, before Carol Barbee says it's over. If I wind up being wrong, I will happily send her a dozen roses and twelve pounds of her favorite kind of nut, because I will miss both the show, talking about its ratings and its loyal fans. I want to be wrong. But I think it's over. At least as of tomorrow night at 11pm and whenever we're able to buy/download/stream the unaired cliffhanger.
I wouldn't blame CBS or the producers of Jericho. I'd blame the capitalism. The bottom line is not enough people watched the show to justify it being on CBS.