Perspectives of a Canadian in the Old/Deep/New/Geographic South: This is where I ramble on about nothing in particular and post a few nice pictures.
Thanks to one of my friends who pointed out some commenting problems for non-TypeKey commenters, I managed to track down an issue with one of the anti-spam plugins I was using. Most likely I didn’t have it configured quite properly. It’s disabled now so now everybody should be able to leave comments once again.
I was wondering why it had gotten so quiet around here…
That was the collective cry of anguish as tens of thousands of Oiler fans back home and hundreds of thousands of Canadians watched Carolina win the final 3-1 to take the Cup and the glory. It was a heartbreaking loss and if I had a beer to cry in, I’d be doing it.
It was a well fought match with both teams playing well. Carolina just played a little better. The Oilers just didn’t seem to be skating or handling the puck as well as they did the last two games while Carolina was just the opposite. There was no shortage of scoring opportunities for Edmonton, but Carolina’s Ward was at the top of his game and kept most of them out. Very few penalties too, which is fairly typical of a high stakes game like yesterday. Refs tend to lay off the calls except the more obvious and blatant ones and let the players play the game.
sigh. Next year I suppose.
It’s do-or-die tonight for the Oilers and the Hurricanes. Tonight one team will get all the glory while the other team gets…well, nothing.
This year’s NHL playoffs have been pretty exciting, especially with my home team making it all the way to the final for the first time in a long while. I’m still surprised Edmonton’s managed to beat their way back from a 3-1 game deficit to tie up the series, but they fought hard to stave off elimination. The last two games were nailbiting, and that OT period of game 5 was just gut wrenching.
Edmonton’s going to have it rough tonight playing on Carolina’s home ice. I think if they can hold things together and avoid taking too many stupid penalties they’ll be able to bring home a much deserved Cup to their fans. Statistics are against them though. There have only been 13 Stanley Cup finals that have gone to game 7, and the home teams have won 11 of them. The Oilers have some good momentum built up though. I hope they can carry through. I know I’ll be glued to the TV tonight cheering them on.
Two Hydrogen atoms are sitting at a bar.
The first says to the other, “Hey man, you look glum. What’s going on?”
The other replies, “I’ve been worried all week. I think I’ve lost my
electron.”
To which his sympathetic friend says, “Are you positive?”
While I’m on the topic, World of Physics is a really cool place to browse around (if you’re into that physics thing anyway)
This job posting fell into my email in-box today.
Medical Physicist, Nuclear Medicine
Permanent, Full Time
Capital Health in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is Canada’s largest academic health region, serving 1.6 million people across central and northern Alberta, and the leading medical and health sciences centre for Western Canada. With a reputation for creating a culture of innovation and excellence, Capital Health is consistently recognized as a leading health system by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Capital Health is currently developing the Capital Health Institute of Molecular Imaging (CHIMI). This groundbreaking innovation includes the installation of leading edge technology including PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging systems and encompasses 14 additional gamma cameras distributed across four imaging sites within the region. To support this rapidly developing imaging modality, Capital Health requires the expertise of a Medical Physicist, Nuclear Medicine who will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team comprised of administrative, technical and medical staff.
Reporting to the Administrative Director, Regional Imaging Services, Medical Physicists are responsible for the provision of physics related services within Capital Health. A close collaborative relationship with the Regional Clinical Director, the Academic Chair and other Medical Physicists within the region is required to ensure that quality assurance, radiation safety, teaching, academics, and research initiatives are supported. Responsibilities of this position will mainly focus on Nuclear Medicine radiation safety, quality assurance and clinical programs as well as duties associated with PET/CT and SPECT/CT. The incumbent will also participate in the physics teaching program for Radiology residents, Nuclear Medicine residents and graduate students.
The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. or equivalent in Medical Physics with a clinical specialty in Nuclear Medicine; be eligible for certification with the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine; and possess a minimum of five (5) years direct related experience, including the safe handling of radioactive materials. Knowledge of and experience in the imaging physics of X-ray, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and MRI imaging systems, including digital image processing, is required. The successful applicant will have experience teaching adult learners, strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; good organizational and time management skills; and the ability to effectively manage potentially conflicting priorities. General knowledge in PACS would be considered an asset.
If the wife wasn’t still in med school and I could convince her that it would be a good thing, I’d be all over this. It’s almost as if the job were meant for me. A chance to go back home and work in the same hospitals I started off in would be so cool. The lack of a PhD might be a problem though.
Oh well. We still have 3 years left here, and then it’s off to wherever the residency wind blows the wife to.