RE: CSI Miami I-131 Episode

[Sharyn Mathews <publish@RADPRO.COM>]

Well, Tim,  I AM still here, and I am watching the comments coming

along regarding the show.  We did NOT have any say in the story line

or the information that they used to write the show--we merely provided

the equipment, and we tried to use the exposure locally to promote our

company--basically what any vendor in our position would do.  We

know that the show was not great. As Barbara Hamrick pointed out, the

writers were not interested in facts--probably not sensational enough for

them. 


But we attempted to use the show's popularity and their self-stated

interest in the latest, greatest gadgetry to let people know that the

URSA exists.  Yes, I DID have a problem with email yesterday, and

that was unfortunate.  I ALSO apologized to the list when the

problem was pointed out to me.  And I was sincerely grateful to the

folks who pointed out the problem. It was never my intention to spam

anyone, or to get into flame wars on the list.


Locally, our CBS TV affiliate gave us LOTS of coverage, and we have been

using the air (and print) time to discuss what we REALLY do, and to

promote the positive aspects of our profession.  And they have

graciously allowed us that privilege.  In these days of the

"sound bite" and disjointed coverage of just about every aspect

of our lives, we make the best of what's available. This time, we chose

to take the exposure and try to use it toward our own best interests.

That's all. 


I would hope that the members of radsafe would know and understand our

situation. 


Sharyn Mathews

Still here, still watching



At 09:00 AM 2/11/2003 -0500, you wrote:

I can't say I am surprised that we haven't heard anymore from Sharyn Mathews today.  I got my fill of the show 20 minutes into it and went to bed.  I guess I don't have any stamina.
 

Tim Hart
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