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The Most Relevant Man in Sports Is there any drama in sports bigger than the one between Major League Baseball and Pete Rose?

The answer to that question depends on how you define drama, granted. And a lot of football fans will point to the equanimity amongst division rivals as a good example of drama.

I disagree. Football has

been figured out. Get an offensive line that can protect your quarterback so he can hang in there for a few years and learn the supposed offensive scheme that is, invariably, drive the ball downfield relying on tried and true methods — mainly penalties and bad calls on third down in your favor — before chucking it up into the corner of the end zone for your tallest wide receiver.

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shell, and that's why every team seemingly has a shot these days. You pencil in New England for Super Bowl champs, and you give every team with a franchise quarterback a fighting chance.

And that's all well and good. Boxing is still struggling to find a champion worthy of our attention (Tyson Fury got our attention but for all the wrong reasons, and if you don't know who Fury is ... well, guess he didn't get your attention) and as intriguing as the UFC may be now that Dana White has figured out how to market champions, it may behoove the sport to occasionally showcase fights that last longer than the lifespan of a mayfly.

But baseball, bless the

boys of summer. They know how to keep sports fans riveted. One only needs to take in the spectacle that is Pete Rose to understand.

For the uninitiated, Pete was an all-star baseball player (17 times!) who hit a ball with a stick more times than any player in history. But Pete bet on baseball, and he was kicked out of the game in the past century.

For some reason, that means people get to talk about him more than any other baseball player in history. And I'm not sure we really understand why it matters.

Baseball's commissioner, Rob Manfred, is a guy most people never heard of until he uttered a few words about Rose a few weeks ago. Rose,

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said Manfred, was still banned from the game.

Media outlets pounced on the story, saying that his decision meant Rose would be ineligible to appear on the Baseball Hall of Fame's ballot.

"Mr. Rose's public and private comments, including his initial admission in 2004, provide me with little confidence that he has a mature understanding of his wrongful conduct, that he has accepted full responsibility for it, or that he understands the damage he has caused," Manfred said.

Manfred went on to say that Rose let slip during an interview with his office that he still bet on baseball. The guy's nickname was "Charlie Hustle." He can't hustle his way into a dugout.

But hey, the joke is on baseball. Who talks about Hall of Famers?

When was the last time, say, Willie Stargell, Frank Robinson or Sandy Koufax popped up in conversation? Rose can't stay out of the news.

That's gotta help the value of his signature, I'm guessing.

Either way, whatever baseball thinks it's doing by banning the guy, whatever moral message it thinks it's sending ... maybe it should just help the guy admit he was wrong, get him to agree to stop betting on the game and give each other a big hug. Whatever happened to happy endings?

Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey.

for consecutive 100-yard rushing games to start a season (eight). Who had held the mark?

4. Who was the first Big 12 men's basketball team other than Kansas to win the conference tournament?

5. Twice the Detroit Red Wings have won the Stanley Cup with a Game Seven OT goal, in 1950 and 1954.

Name either of the goal scorers.

6. In 2015, Jimmie Johnson became the fifth NASCAR driver to win 10 Cup races at a single track.

Name three of the other

four.

7. What was the most recent of the 17 Grand Slam singles title won by Roger Federer?

Answers 1. St. Louis — the Expos won, 8-7.

2. Jorge Posada, in 2001.

3. Jim Brown, with six in 1958.

4. Iowa State, in 2000.

5. Pete Babando (1950) and Tony Leswick (1954).

6. Dale Earnhardt, David Pearson, Richard Petty and Darrell Waltrip.

7. Wimbledon, in 2012.

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In the winter months I love homemade soups simmering on the back burner as well as quick and easy recipes. Below are some of my best loved quick and easy menu ideas. Makes 12 servings.

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REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL DINNER Generosity and inspiration overflowed at the Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner, held recently at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon. With two sizeable donations on the books and a rousing speech from the Alumnus of the Year, RLC donors, faculty, staff, and guests left with a feeling of optimism and hope.

Leading the way in generosity was the 2014 Alumnus of the Year, Jim Mounier and his wife Carole, who after a year of closely following the college, decided to give the largest donation the Foundation has ever received. Already totaling a value of sevenfigures and growing, the Jim and Carole Mounier Legacy Society was announced by Foundation CEO Shawna Bullard.

Upon receiving special recognition for the Legacy Society, Mounier, a 1972 graduate of RLC, said he’s proud to be able to give back to the place he said changed everything.

Mounier is currently the Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch in Rockford.

A native of Linton, Ind., he relocated to Southern Illinois and completed his senior year at Mt. Vernon Township High School in 1970. At RLC, Mounier focused on a mathematics

degree before transferring to Illinois State University.

In his spare time, Mounier maintains several apartment buildings and has published a book. Together, Jim and Carole enjoy golfing.

The Mouniers weren’t the only big donors announced during the Annual Dinner.

An anonymous donation specifically for the RLC Foundation Children’s Center was also announced by board member Rich Yunkus in the amount of $195,000.

Though the donor wishes to remain anonymous right now, Bullard said the children’s library in the new addition will likely be n a m e d a f t e r h e r.

Groundbreaking on the addition is expected to begin in February or March and students will be using the facility by the Fall of 2016.

An emotional Yunkus expressed his disbelief when the donor came to him wishing to make donations to national charities. Upon hearing and studying about the Children’s Center addition, the donor then changed her mind and decided to give back to educating young people.

This year’s donation will be added to last year’s $100,000 donation from Marjorie Farrar to com-

pletely fund the project, which will be a gross motor room to give students the chance to play indoors and have their own library.

Farrar was one of the catalysts of the Children’s Center and made the lead donation of $100,000 in 1995 to start the process of building.

For his help in securing the anonymous donation, Yunkus was awarded the Presidential Award for being an outstanding board director. The 22-year-veteran of the Foundation is well known locally for being an All-State basketball player who is the first, and only, Georgia Tech student to be inducted into their Hall of Fame immediately upon graduating and who still holds the scoring record after 40 years.

The Annual Dinner also recognized the 2015 Alumnus of the Year, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Kern, a native of Southern Illinois who now resides in Paducah, KY. Kern was nominated by RLC Athletic Director Tim Wills, 1996 Alumnus of the Year, who was the basketball coach for Kern when he attended RLC from 1992-94.

Kern brought a sense of fun to the podium by explaining that he’d given the speech to two of his chil-

dren just a couple nights before, and when one fell asleep, he changed up his discourse.

Kern continued to hit key points in his life, both the successes and the setbacks, including his transfer to St. Louis University to play baseball at a Division I school but then inability to get into the physical therapy program. He said it was his RLC chemistry professor, John Fisher, who encouraged him to consider a career as a physician.

But before he entered medical school, Kern was drafted by the Oakland Athletics organization to play in the Minor Leagues.

For two full seasons, Kern said he lived his dream of playing professional baseball before being released at the beginning of his third season.

He then returned to Southern Illinois to attend Southern Illinois University’s School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency in Springfield and a sports medicine fellowship in Los Angeles. Kern and two other physicians banded together to start the Orthopedic Institute of Western Kentucky in 2009, a center that has since grown to 10 physicians and more than 100 employees.

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Dr. Brian Kern, second from right, and his wife Summer, center, are pictured with the 2015 Alumnus of the Year plaque after the RLC Foundation Annual Dinner. Pictured (L to R) are Brad Gesell, Shawna Bullard, Summer Kern, Dr. Brian Kern, and Terry Wilkerson.

Two other individuals were recognized at the Annual Dinner. Bullard gave a special, posthumous tribute to Howard Payne and Dr. Warren E. Petty for t heir s er v ice to t he Foundation.

Payne served on the Foundation’s board for 36 years and passed away in May at 100 years old. He is remembered as one of the founding fathers of the Foundation and as one of the largest donors. Petty, who passed away in April at the age of 80, served for 19 years on the Foundation’s board and was a key individual in the development of many scholarships.

The Annual Dinner was sponsored by Hamilton County Communications, Inc. and Peoples National Bank. Jim Muir of WQRL in B enton, the 2009 Alumnus of the Year, was the emcee. The invocation was done by Eric Black, RLC Board of Trustees Chairman, and there was a vocal performance by RLC student Olivia Bailey, accompanied by Caitlin Keele on piano. For more information about the Foundation visit www.rlc. edu/foundation; call 618437-5321, Ext. 1214; email foundation@rlc.edu; or check them out on Facebook or Instagram.

RESOLVE TO GIVE BLOOD IN JANUARY ADOLESCENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOR NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH HOSTS A "LEARN MORE" OPEN HOUSE This January, during National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to roll up their sleeves to give blood to help maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients.

Since 1970, National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January to not only honor blood and platelet donors, but also to help increase donations during the winter months. Maintaining a sufficient blood supply for patients is difficult at this time of year because extreme winter weather and seasonal illnesses often impact donor turnout.

The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to resolve to give blood regularly, beginning in January.

Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative.

To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Jan. 7, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church, 401 South Main St., Belle Rive.

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To donate blood download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure Jefferson County: a reliable supply for paJan. 7, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., tients.

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This time of year, now more than ever, there is an ongoing need for foster parents in Southern Illinois, especially for teenagers. What is a foster parent? How can you become one?

O n We d ne s d ay, January 6, 2016, the Foster Program at United Methodist Children's Home was available to answer those, and many other questions about foster care at their "Learn More" Open House held at their 201 North 27th Street office in Mt. Vernon. Attendees learned from the UMCH

licensing specialist what it takes to be a foster parent for a teen and heard stories from professional foster parents living in the area. Any couples or individuals who would be interested in learning more about Foster Care and how they can help, please call 618-242-5600 ext. 243.

"Right now, we have youth ages 15 and up, who are waiting for a home and needing to feel a sense of belonging, to be loved. We get three to four referrals every single week, but there aren 't enough foster homes

available," explains Angie Wilson, Foster Care Supervisor.

UMCH Foster Care Program is a highly specialized, therapeutic foster care program for adolescents, and we are looking for persons living within a 45 mile radius of Mt. Vernon. The program provides on-going training and support to the foster parents.

You can make a difference in the life of an adolescent that needs your support, guidance, and care! More information can be found on the website at umchome.org.

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Twenty-six days until the caucus and everyone's eyes are on Iowa! And it can't come too soon.

Hillar y is calling Trump a sexist and Trump is responding by reminding everyone of Bill Clinton's lifetime of sexual encounters and Hillary condoning them.

What a three-ring circus!

All while ISIS leaders are pledging to take the West, building concentration camps, and destroying Christianity and anyone who doesn't go along with their butchery!

So stepping back, is Bill Clinton fair game? In my opinion, the answer is yes!

Any spouse of a politician is fair game, but kids are totally off limits! I'm certainly not comparing our lives to anyone else's, but as the wife of a former mayor, trust me, I was fair game. It goes along with the territory.

In the new year, Obama has vowed to go after stronger gun control by bypassing Congress. So what's new! He has the power of his pen and phone — and his lawlessness has demonstrated that. Certainly we are a divided country on this issue.

But I will say an unarmed country is a sitting target. I've been around guns my entire life. The difference is I had a parent that taught me to respect firearms. The

key words are family and rules!

Criminals will be able to get guns, that's not going to change. A prime example is Chicago. They have the strictest gun laws in the country according to many media sources, and in 2015 their gun crimes are way up! Guns aren't the problem; the breakdown of the American family is the problem.

So what's next? Ban the bomb, knives, cars and whatever can be used as a weapon? One of my favorite sayings is you can't fix stupid. You can't fix a problem unless you look at the real issue causing the problem.

One of the new laws in the new year in Texas is reinforcing the Second Amendment. It's now legal to openly carry.

The Second Amendment guarantees your right to own a firearm.

Sixty percent of the American population now believes they need a gun to protect themselves. Studies show that when there's open carry, there's less crime.

According to Chuck Todd on Meet the Press on Sunday, 49% of Americans are angry with the federal government under this administration, and 58% are women!

However, I understand that. Single parents (mostly women) have suffered severely under Barack Obama.

Next week, new laws in Illinois.

A final thought: Do we have a decent choice for President in this election?

Let us know by going to www.facebook.com/ shoppers.weekly.

In closing, in the words of a wise man: "You can not bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.

You can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You can not help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You can not further the brotherhood of man by encouraging class hatred .You can not help the poor by destroying the rich. You can not keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn.

You can not build character and courage by taking away men's initiative and independence.

You can not help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.

— William J.H. Boetcker Very powerful words.

Until next week.

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By Larry Cox Civil War Hymnal Q: I have a copy of "Army Hymns Written for the First Regiment, New England Cavalry" by Chaplain Friederich Denison. It is a small, pocket-size book and was originally published in 1861 in Providence, Rhode Island. I

wonder if it is valuable. — Jonathan, Walla Walla, Washington A: I found your book referenced in "Warman's Civil War Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide" by John Graf and published by Krause Books.

According to Graf, your hymnal is worth about $85.

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The Shoppers Weekly Papers Mt. Vernon Area As with most collectibles, Irving Berlin while he condition is extremely im- soaked up the sun poolside portant. If a cover or pages at the Biltmore in Phoenix. are missing, that value "White Christmas" was semight be less than half. lected for the NARAS Hall *** of Fame.

Keep or sell? Since so Q I have a 78-rpm copy of Bing Crosby's "White many copies were sold, I Christmas," Decca 18429. suggest you sell it. Your I have been offered $25 for recording is probably it. Keep or sell? — Stan, valued in the $5-$10 range.

Midvale, Utah *** A: "White Christmas" Q: I have inherited a was first issued by Decca in Flow Blue pitcher, eightOctober 1942. An esti- sided and featuring an Orimated 100 million copies ental scene. It is ironstone of the song sold in some and is about 5 inches all.

350 versions. Simply put, is Do you have any idea of its remains one of the most value? — Barbara, Casper, popular songs ever. Ironi- Wyoming cally, it was written by A: According to several

collectors I have consulted, Flow Blue pieces are worth less than they were just a few years ago. For example, a Flow Blue platter that might have sold for $450 a decade or two ago now might bring only about $250. With that in mind, I would think your pitcher would be valued in the $95 to $150 range. *** Q: In a thrift shop, I found a Hallmark Christmas ornament, "Portrait of Scarlett." I paid $5 for it, but think it is probably worth much more. — Kathy, Pottsville, Pennsylvania

A: Your ornament was issued in 2001 as part of Hallmark's "Gone With the Wind" series. It is worth about $30. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. Š 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Jan. 9, 1493, Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees three "mermaids" -- in reality manatees -and describes the mythical half-female, half-fish creatures as "not half as beautiful as they are painted."

• On Jan. 7, 1785, JeanPierre Blanchard and John Jeffries travel from England to France in a gas balloon, becoming the first to cross the English Channel by air.

They nearly crashed as t h e i r b a l l o on w a s weighed down by extraneous supplies such as silk-covered oars.

• On Jan. 4, 1847, Samuel Colt rescues his faltering gun company by winning a contract to provide the U.S. government with 1,000 of his .44 caliber revolvers. The heart of Colt's invention was a mechanism that combined a single rifled barrel with a revolving chamber that held five or six shots.

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• On Jan. 6, 1994, Olympic hopeful Nancy Kerrigan is attacked at an ice rink two days before the Olympic trials. A man, hired by the exhusband of skating rival Tonya Harding, clubbed Kerrigan in the leg in an attempt to keep her out of the Olympics. Months later, Kerrigan won the silver medal, while Harding finished eighth. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc

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TIPS FOR FEELING FIT AT 30, 40, 50 AND BEYOND Do you ever wake up and think "Wow, I don't feel as young as I used to?" It's a sentiment shared by people of ever y age group.

Fortunately, it doesn't matter if you're 20 or 60 feeling fit and aging well can be a reality with the right mindset and proper exercise and nutrition.

Tavis Piattoly is a sports dietitian, expert nutritionist and co-founder of My Sports Dietitian. He lends his expert insight into how people of three different age groups can feel fit, healthy and happy: Young adults - up to age 30 Starting a career, getting married, buying a home these are just a few big life events people in this age category often experience.

It also means less time to focus on fitness, and often an increase in unhealthy eating on the go.

Physical activity: Piattoly suggests young adults do what they enjoy most, fitting it in on a regular basis.

"Any form of physical exercise and exertion is beneficial for the cardiovascular system, but adults under 30 usually like sporting events," he says. "This is the age where former athletes or very active postgraduates are still looking to play a sport for fun."

Nutrition: "The metabolic rate of this age group is declining, so they can't live on fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner like they did in college," Piattoly says. "It's time to clean up the diet and make smarter choices such as reducing sugar intake and avoiding fast food as much as possible. Prevention should be the focus."

Supplements: Piattoly factors from their youth. says a multivitamin, fish oil Additionally, progressive and probiotic are a must. loss of muscle mass and weaker bones increases risk for injury.

Middle age - 30 to 50 In this age bracket, Physical activity: Piattoly regular checkups with a says regular strength trainphysician are important to ing three to five days per test for common conditions week prevents the progreslike high blood pressure. sion of muscle loss and The stress of having chil- maintains good bone dren and growing a career strength to prevent falls. can take a toll. Eating out "For cardiovascular-redue to lack of time becomes lated exercises, it is imporcommon and can cause tant to do what you enjoy weight gain. as you are more likely to Physical activity: Piattoly stay motivated and consissuggests regular strength tent," he says. "You can still training three to five days participate in cardiovascuper week to prevent the lar-related sports like tennis progression of muscle loss and basketball. For lowerthat begins around age 35. impact sports that are "For cardiovascular-re- easier on the joints, I like lated exercises, it is impor- swimming and cycling."

Nutrition: "Since the tant to do what you enjoy as you are more likely to immune system is not as stay motivated and consis- strong as it once was for tent," he says. "Yoga is rec- this age group, a diet rich ommended for those indi- in fruits and vegetables is viduals who are looking to key, such as five to 10 servings per day," Piattoly says. balance stress."

Nutrition: "It's important "Protein is also a critical to eat smaller more fre- nutrient for the preservaquent meals throughout the tion of muscle mass. I day, such as every three to u s u a l l y r e c o m m e n d four hours, and to make making a smoothie or sure a source of lean protein shake at least once a day, is included at every meal which can include protein and snack," Piattoly says. powder, fruit and some "Protein is more thermo- veggies." genic than fat and carboSupplements: "For heart hydrates, so your body and brain health, I'm a big burns more calories when fan of omega-3 fish oil, particularly from Nordic consuming protein."

Supplements: In addition Naturals. They make trito all the supplements rec- glyceride from fish oil, ommended for the young which is the optimal form adult group, Piattoly sug- for absorption," says gests vitamin D and tur- Piattoly. "Fish oil also supmeric extract, a great ports joint mobility and natural anti-inflammatory healthy immunity." agent, for 30 to 50-yearAdditionally, a vitamin olds.

D supplement for bone health and, potentially, calcium for osteoporosis, Boomers - 50 plus People of this age are and creatine to reduce the concerned with their health risk of age-related muscle and risk for disease due to decline are all worthwhile family history or lifestyle considerations. (BPT)

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SIU SCIENCE PROFESSOR FOCUSED ON ENHANCING IMAGING TECHNOLOGY

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If you want to see what’s going on inside the human body, you have two choices: Turn the lights on with stronger imaging machines, or make the stuff you want to see “brighter.”

A researcher at Southern I l l i n oi s Un i v e r s it y Carbondale is squarely in the latter camp with his work in the field of hyperpolarization, which holds great promise for vastly more powerful imaging technology.

Such techniques could make it possible for doctors to see not only what’s inside the body, such as bones and organs, but how the physiology is working at the molecular level.

Boyd Goodson, professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the College of Science, has worked for years in the hyperpolarization field. Hyperpolarization refers to the many techniques available that will effectively magnetize nuclei in the body’s molecules much more highly than if they are magnetized by just a powerful magnet, such as in a magnetic resonance imaging machine, or MRI. When hyperpolarization is achieved, it effectively “lights up” the molecules, making them easier to image with currently available imaging technology.

While hyperpolarization techniques exist, scientists and engineers continue working on ways to make them effective in today’s imaging machines. Overall, the effort seeks to make modern diagnostic imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging, much more sensitive.

Goodson has led or been a team member in scores of efforts funded by prestigious scientific organizations including the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, among others. His current work is funded by the NIH, NSF and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Working in a lab populated by students and hightech equipment at the James Neckers Building, Goodson paused to proudly point out a decidedly low-tech contraption that one of his students recently put together to efficiently and cheaply manufacture parahydrogen gas, which they use in hyperpolarization technique, while discussing his ongoing research.

“Much of my work all kind of falls under molecular imaging, a phrase that makes it sound like you’re imaging molecules,” he said. “But to a doctor in the medical field, it means getting images from

otherwise conventional radiology with information on the molecular level.

“For example, the imaging machine would be able to see if a certain protein was at a higher level in a certain tissue. Or it would be able to see if a particular metabolite was broken down one way versus another in this region of the tissue or that. Or how a different compound is breaking down. You can see chemistry happening.”

To understand further where Goodson’s work fits into the current state of imaging science, one must become familiar with the standard technologies used now.

For instance, most people are familiar with the MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging machines. An MRI will show doctors pictures of anatomy inside the body, such as bones and organs and other structures. Some MRI machines can also perform localized spectroscopy — that is, analysis of the chemicals and molecules that are present in certain tissues. To do this, the machine uses another technology known as nuclear magnetic resonance, or NMR. Another technology, and the one that currently comes closest to what Goodson and others are trying to achieve, is the PET scan. Short for “positron emission tomography,” patients undergoing a PET scan ingest or are injected with a modified sugar with a radioactive atom attached to it. The atom emits a positron as it decays. The positron then reacts with an electron in the body — its antiparticle — sending out gamma rays in opposite directions when it does so and creating a signal that the machine can read.

“The idea is that you’ll have differential uptake of that compound in cancerous tissue versus non-cancerous tissue because cancer cells are ‘hungrier,’ and the metabolism is different,” Goodson said. Pairing PET technology with X-ray computed tomography or computerized axial tomography scans — CT or CAT scans — can show the actual location of such signals relative to the person’s body.

Those technologies, alone or used together, can tell doctors much about a person’s condition. But to achieve what those working in hyperpolarization are after, it’s not good enough.

“It comes down to sensitivity, that’s the biggest issue.

Detection sensitivity,” Goodson said.

Goodson explained that the body mostly is made up

of molecules that contain multiple hydrogen atoms — essentially water and fats. For MRI, the signals that make images come from the relatively weak magnetism of the atomic nuclei.

“We are all made of atoms and the nuclei of those atoms all have magnetic properties we can exploit, but they’re very weak,” Goodson said.

“Hydrogen nuclei are found in high concentrations in the body, which is the reason those machines can make such beautiful images. But if you want to image a gas in the lungs or a metabolite, and you want to image how it’s breaking down chemically from one form to another and how fast it’s doing that, and then compare it to different regions of the body, you’re going to need four to five orders of magnitude more detection sensitivity than what we currently have.

That’s hard to do, and that’s where hyperpolarization comes in.”

In successful hyperpolarization, for example, an MRI might be able to see organ function or study metabolism, including pathological metabolism. And unlike PET scan technology, doctors could do it without exposing patients to ionizing radiation, so that scans could safely be repeated more often. Theoretically, health care workers could tune the polarization to look for specific pathologies with higher spatial resolution.

Doctors possibly use such an approach to more quickly investigate how a patient is responding to a given treatment. Another advantage is because the hyperpolarization does not come from the magnet itself, the bulky, expensive and confining large magnets used in MRI would not be necessary. This could lead to imaging that is cheaper, faster and easier for patients.

Goodson and his students are investigating ways to hyperpolarize different nuclei by exploiting their natural “spin” characteristics. The term “spin” derives its name from a magnetic property that the subatomic particles have, which in many ways resembles the behavior of a classically spinning object.

The tiny particles typically possess this spin property in one of two directions, which scientists sometimes term "spin up" or "spin down."

Goodson said the spin makes the nuclei of certain atoms, including hydrogen, Carbon 13, Nitrogen 15 and Xenon 129 among others, act like tiny compasses or bar magnets when placed in a magnetic field, with the spins

Photo by Russell Bailey

Lighting things up -- Boyd Goodson, center, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, works in his laboratory along with Drake Anthony, foreground, a senior in chemistry and mathematics; Max Gemeinhardt, left, a doctoral student in chemistry; and Kaili Ranta, doctoral student in physics.

aligning either “up” with the magnet or “down” against it.

Goodson and his students are experimenting with different techniques — using high-powered lasers and chemically based “spin transfer” phenomena involving parahydrogen — to hyperpolarize them, which essentially greatly magnifies this characteristic.

“The problem is detecting any one spin is virtually im-

possible, so you need to detect them in bulk for an added-up response so that there is enough signal,” he said.

Even in a very strong magnet, the numbers of ‘up’ and ‘down’ spins are nearly equal, so the bulk magnetic response is the nuclear spins almost perfectly cancel each other out. This means the “normal” signal in an MRI comes from the tiny residual

magnetization of what’s left over.

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EAGLE LIFE

Ministries by: Cliff Sanders

Great Expectations Charles Dickens was one of the greatest writers of English literature. I love the title of his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Expectations.â&#x20AC;? Do you have great expectations for the coming year? So many people have lost their hope. The apostle Peter tells us how to come into great expectations.

First â&#x20AC;&#x201D; YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. This is not some corny phrase. Listen to Peter, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with GREAT EXPECTATIONS and have a priceless inheritance that is kept in heaven for you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pure and undefiled â&#x20AC;&#x201D; beyond the reach of change and decayâ&#x20AC;? (I Peter 1:3-5 NLT).

Where did Peter learn about being born again?

He learned it from Jesus.

Nicodemus came to Jesus at night, in secret.

He was a seeker of truth.

Jesus told him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unless you are born again you cannot see the kingdom of Godâ&#x20AC;? (John 3:3-16).

1. Which two of the four Gospels do not mention the birth of Christ? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 2. 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Galatians 2:20 are among the verses to focus on what in a new year? Blessings, Moving forward, Grace, Church attendance 3. From Matthew 1:20-

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Jesus was speaking of having a spiritual birth from above. Peter tells us that it is by Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great mercy that we are born again. We did not choose Him, He chose us. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a result you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christâ&#x20AC;? (I Peter 1:1-2 NLT). When you are born again into Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, you no longer expect the wrath and judgment of God for your sin, but Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grace and goodness. You have an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you. What great expectations! What good news!

S e cond â&#x20AC;&#x201D; YOU MUST BE HOLY. Most New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolutions and vows are soon forgotten. When one is born again the Spirit of God makes you holy, set apart for God. (I Peter 1:2) â&#x20AC;&#x153;But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holyâ&#x20AC;? (I

Peter 1:13-17). Great expectations of joy and growth in maturity and Christ-likeness will fill your life as you determine to live a life that pleases God. (I Peter 2:1-2; 4:1-5) Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the blood of Christ that makes us holy. (I Peter 1:2) Third â&#x20AC;&#x201D; YOU MUST BE TRANSFORMED. Great expectations will arise when your mind and soul is changed by the power of the eternal Word of God. (I Peter 2:2-3; Romans 12:1-2) Can people change? Absolutely! Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living Word is a powerful change agent. God promises prosperity and success to those who will meditate day and night on Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word and observe to practice it. (Joshua 1:1-9) I came across this quote of Kenny Rogers on Facebook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 3 Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CHOICE, CHANCE, CHANGE. You must make the CHOICE to take a CHANCE if you want anything in life to CHANGE.â&#x20AC;? This New Year make the CHOICE to take the CHANCE for God to CHANGE and transform your life.

Fou r t h â&#x20AC;&#x201D; YOU MUST BECOME A WORSHIPPER OF

GOD. Believers become holy priests who offer up spiritual sacrifices of worship that please God. (I Peter 2:4-10) Worshippers can expect God to open heaven and fill them with His glory and light. He will protect and guide you as you live in His presence.

Expect great intimacy with God this New Year.

Fifth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; YOU MUST BE BUSY FOR GOD. When you are busy with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart you can expect Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reward and blessing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires but you will be anxious to do the will of Godâ&#x20AC;? (I Peter 4:2). Jesus said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Occupy until I comeâ&#x20AC;?

(Luke 19:13). When you invest in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kingdom you can expect a great reward at Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return.

Peter warns us to live in expectancy of the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soon return to this earth. (II Peter 3) I hope you will live this New Year with great expectations of good.

Have you been born again? Do it today!

Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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by Samantha Weaver • It was noted 20thcentury French-Swiss film director, screenwriter and critic JeanLuc Godard who made the following sage observation: "A story should have a beginning, a middle and an end, but not necessarily in that order."

• Those who study such things say that Roman emperor Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus was more than 8 feet tall.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic period begins to wind down.

Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time to allow new developments to come through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success.

In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A legal matter you hoped could

finally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while, until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -- which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks. So be warned.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are firmly on your side, and that persistent problem that has caused you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you’re doing.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you.

YOU BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capacity to meet challenges that others might find overwhelming, and turn them into successful ventures. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

• If you live east of the Rocky Mountains, you've probably spent summer evenings watching the flashing green or yellow lights of those beetles we call fireflies. You might be surprised to learn, though, that different species have different colored lights. For instance, the Paraguayan railway beetle can show both green and red lights (like a railway lantern; hence, the name).

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• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than 1,500 American residents named "Seven."

• The Taj Mahal, widely known as "the jewel of Muslim art in India," was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who wanted the tomb of his favorite wife to be housed in splendor.

After construction was complete, Jahan wanted to ensure that this architectural wonder would never have a rival, so he had the chief architect and main artisans put to death. The stone masons who had done the best work on the structure

had their hands amputated, and the artists responsible for the delicate inlay work were blinded.

• In some parts of colonial America it was illegal to kiss your spouse in public. *** Thought for the Day: "The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls."— Elizabeth Cady Stanton © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation's largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-800217-3942 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Denied benefits? We Can Help!

WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800290-8321 to start your application today!

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Xarelto users have you had complications due to internal bleeding (after January 2012)?

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HOTELS FOR HEROES – to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Travel

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CRUISE DEALS available for a limited time. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival and Norwegian. Hurry as these offers won’t last! Call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPTRAVEL.COM to research.

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Our Classifieds Really Get Results!

Health & Medical

Health & Medical

Health & Medical

Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or NO cost to you.

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Fire, flood, burglary or carbon monoxide, ADT provides 24/7 security. Don’t wait! Call Now! 1-888-607-9294 (MCN)

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A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service.

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Miscellaneous

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Recreational Vehicles

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SNOWBIRDS/CAMPERS! Showroom-condition 2015 43' Forest River Sierra 5th wheel. Model #370RDOK. Four slides, outdoor kitchen w/grill, King-size bed, rear living room w/sliding doors. Selfleveling system, $74,000. 952-2900755 (can email pictures) (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Vacation/Travel

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Tired of the snow? Become a Winter Texan where the sun meets the gulf. Over 100 RV resorts and retirement communities for you to choose from. RV sites, fully furnished rentals and more. For more information visit www.rgvparks. org (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––