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  • Friday, September 4, 2009

    • Sawyer to take the reins at 'World News'

    Diane Sawyer has been pegged to take over for Charlie Gibson when he retires from ABC's "World News" at the end of this year, which will put women in solo anchor positions of two national network evening newscasts. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, August 11, 2009

    • Sotomayor and the sports law arena

    Through her various judicial experiences, newly appointed U.S. Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor has participated in several influential sports law decisions. Adam Epstein, Central Michigan University finance and law professor and authority on sports law, is available to discuss the... Read the Story

  • Friday, June 12, 2009

    • CMU health professor: Tighter tobacco regulation 'a long time coming'

    The recent passage of a bill that gives the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented authority to regulate tobacco companies is nearing enactment. President Barack Obama has expressed support and is expected to sign the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control" bill soon. Read the Story

  • Friday, June 12, 2009

    • Expert: Digital TV transition more than just a better picture

    Most Americans do not understand why the federal government mandated the transition from analog to digital television, forcing consumers to purchase a new expensive television or a converter box, and many question if a better television picture is really needed. Read the Story

  • Thursday, May 28, 2009

    • CMU law professor: Latina Supreme Court nominee a 'reliable liberal vote'

    President Barack Obama's recent nomination of New York Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court has brought praise from Latino leaders and civil rights and women's advocates around the country. If confirmed, Sotomayor would be the court's first Latina justice. Theodore Bolema, an adjunct professor of finance and business law at Central Michigan University, is available to comment on this historical moment as well as on the upcoming confirmation process. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, May 6, 2009

    • CMU health professor: Vigilance is key in containing swine flu

    Worries about the spread of swine flu, also referred to as the H1N1 virus, are mounting as the nation's caseload has climbed to more than 600 and closed more than 400 schools across the country -- most recently shutting the... Read the Story

  • Monday, April 6, 2009

    • More prevention today for better health tomorrow

    As the Obama administration discusses health care reform, health professionals must advocate for a stronger emphasis on prevention programs, a response that could ultimately save the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually -- and have a greater impact on... Read the Story

  • Monday, April 6, 2009

    • Technology advancing at a rapid rate, devices getting smaller and smaller

    • Apple recently released the 4GB iPod nano -- now the smallest member of the iPod family of digital audio players. The device, which is about the size of a lighter and the width of a pencil, weighs 1.5 ounces and... Read the Story

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2009

    Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Mexico March 25-26 during her first trip to Latin America since taking office. Central Michigan University political science professor Orlando Perez is available to comment on her visit to the area. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2009

    Randall Doyle, Central Michigan University historian and authority on northeast Asia, predicts that during the 21st century the Asia-Pacific region will again become the focal point of global economic activity and that China and the U.S. will grow closer, economically and militarily, due to their common interests in maintaining peace and prosperity throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Doyle is available for comment on issues pertaining to the history, politics and economies of the U.S. and China. Read the Story

  • Friday, September 19, 2008

    • SEC proposal could worsen U.S. financial problems

    Federal regulators are proposing some of the biggest bailouts in U.S. history and also are implementing new rules for trading. Central Michigan University finance and law faculty member Theodore Bolema says that the Treasury proposal is generally sound, but the... Read the Story

  • Friday, September 5, 2008

    • Will Middle Eastern affairs impact the election?

    As we move closer to electing a new president, voters in the U.S. are forming their decision based on the candidates' stances on education, health care, the economy, energy and many more important issues. But how much will the candidates' experience and expertise with Middle Eastern affairs sway voters? CMU Middle East expert John Robertson is available for commentary on the issue. Read the Story

  • Monday, August 18, 2008

    • Advice for students heading to college ... and their anxious parents

    Back-to-school time is here, and one Central Michigan University expert can provide comments regarding what students and parents should know and consider before packing their bags and boxes and heading off to a college or university. Joan Schmidt, who has... Read the Story

  • Thursday, August 7, 2008

    • Meteor shower expected to produce eye-catching streaks of light

    One of the best-known meteor showers of the year will shoot intense streaks of light across the night sky beginning after 9 p.m. Monday. And those who can stay up for its peak performance are in for quite a show.... Read the Story

  • Monday, July 7, 2008

    • Success of Olympics to decide China's future

    Many analysts believe that the Olympic Games in Beijing will be a coming out party for the world to see China's economic progress. Randall Doyle, CMU history faculty member and an authority on northeast Asia, believes that the Games also... Read the Story

  • Friday, June 20, 2008

    • Not all glory: The true Independence Day story

    Many Americans believe that July 4, 1776, the day that the Declaration of Independence was adopted, was glorious and celebratory, yet the history of that day tells a different story. Central Michigan University history professor Tim Hall is available to comment on the often-misunderstood history of the holiday. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, June 11, 2008

    • Severe weather season hasn't ended in Michigan

    A very active weeklong weather pattern over the central U.S. brought severe storms through Michigan. Strong winds, hail and one reported tornado damaged homes and businesses and caused fatalities. Central Michigan University meteorologist Martin Baxter is available to comment on the recent catastrophic weather patterns and what Michigan can expect in the near future. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2008

    • Without safety measures, summer is season for Internet predators

    Schools will soon close for the summer, and children of all ages will be spending more time at home on the Internet, often unsupervised. Central Michigan University's David Whale, an expert in children's online safety and privacy, is available to speak to reporters regarding how parents can help keep their children safe from Internet predators and recognize the warning signs of involvement with predators. Read the Story

  • Thursday, May 29, 2008

    • Proposed energy legislation to hurt not help

    In response to proposals in Michigan's Legislature that would limit competition among electricity suppliers and mandate greater use of renewable energy, a study recently released by the Mackinac Center found that such regulation would significantly raise electricity rates without improving energy reliability or environmental quality. Ted Bolema, Central Michigan University finance and law faculty member, was one of two researchers who conducted the study and is available to comment on its findings. Read the Story

  • Thursday, September 4, 2008

    • Election 2008: CMU experts available for commentary

    Election 2008 is in full swing and it is any candidates' ballgame. The hot issues include everything from the war in Iraq to health care in the U.S. Central Michigan University experts from various disciplines are available for commentary on the following issues. Read the Story

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