CMU Expert Sources

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  • 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

  • Wednesday, May 28, 2008

    • Tennis gambling findings are 'no surprise'

    An independent panel announced May 19 that suspicious betting patterns were present in 45 professional tennis matches from the past five years, requiring more in-depth review. Central Michigan University's Tim Otteman, a sports gambling expert, is available to comment on the implications of the 66-page report, which was published by the International Tennis Federation, the Association of Tennis Professionals, the Women's Tennis Association and the four Grand Slam tournaments just prior to the start of this year's French Open, which runs through June 8. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2008

    • 'Sex and the City' to hit the big screen

    Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, perhaps some of the best-known characters in recent television history, will move from syndicated reruns to the big screen when "Sex and the City: The Movie" debuts May 30. Central Michigan University's Patty Williamson, a film expert and self-admitted obsessive fan is available to comment regarding the movie and its anticipated impact and popularity. Read the Story

  • Friday, May 9, 2008

    • Experts offer insight on Chrysler's gas incentive program

    In an effort to boost sales, Chrysler announced an incentive to cap the price of gas at $2.99 a gallon for the next three years for consumers who buy or lease vehicles through June 2. The following Central Michigan University experts are available to comment on the possible success of the program based on consumer behavior, as well as how it might affect gas consumption. Read the Story

  • Friday, May 2, 2008

    • Expert bites into the food crisis in Asia

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has identified 37 countries that are the most affected by the global food crisis, 10 of which are located in Asia. CMU history faculty member Randall Doyle, who has participated in panels concerning global hunger with George McGovern, former U.S. senator and U.N. World Food Programme Global Ambassador on World Hunger, and Jeffrey Sachs, a world famous economist from Columbia University for his efforts to eradicate poverty, is available to speak on how the food crisis is affecting Asia on many different levels. Read the Story

  • Thursday, May 1, 2008

    • Policy forum to kick off National Charter Schools Week 2008

    Regarded as "a national leader in the charter school movement," Central Michigan University's James Goenner will help kick off National Charter Schools Week by participating in U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings' National Charter School Policy Forum May 5 in Washington, D.C. Read the Story

  • Thursday, April 24, 2008

    • CMU economist weighs in on skyrocketing gas prices

    A recent surge in gas prices has prompted drivers throughout the country to wonder what the cause might be and how long we can expect this to last. CMU economist Philip Thompson says that it has a great deal to do with demand and supply in the oil market, along with the declining dollar in the U.S., and he doesn't see gas prices decreasing in the near future. Thompson is available to speak about this issue. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2008

    • Expert sheds light on Michigan's electricity choice issues

    Michigan residents may not have much of a choice in the future when deciding where to get their energy. If proposed energy legislation is passed it would limit the amount of competition for Consumers Energy and DTE, giving them the majority of the state's consumer base. According to CMU finance and law faculty member Ted Bolema, who also serves as an energy policy specialist with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, there is room for improvement in Michigan's electricity competition laws. "Introducing electricity choice in Michigan was a positive development, but it can be improved by leveling the playing field for all suppliers," Bolema said. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, April 2, 2008

    • April is Autism Awareness Month

    April is National Autism Awareness Month, and according to the Autism Society of America, autism affects one in 150 American children, including almost one in 94 boys. It is "a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others" and "is a 'spectrum disorder' that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees." Read the Story

  • Wednesday, April 2, 2008

    • XM/Sirius merger would create media regulation chaos

    The U.S. Department of Justice recently approved the proposed merger of Sirius and XM, the nation's two satellite radio providers, raising questions about the regulation of the media marketplace. Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Heather Polinsky, an expert on media economics and media policy, is available to comment on the proposed merger. Read the Story

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2008

    • CMU researcher calls salt on Mars a 'sweet' discovery

    Her research led Central Michigan University geologist Kathleen Benison to predict that salt would eventually be detected on the surface of Mars. The journal Science reported this week that a research team made that discovery, with the help of NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter. The team discovered evidence of salt deposits, which scientists believe were formed approximately 3.5 to 3.9 billion years ago. Does this remarkable finding unlock the mystery of life on the red planet? Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 20, 2008

    • Millennials could help determine next U.S. leader

    The highly contested race for president has spurred a sharp increase in participation from young voters. J. Cherie Strachan, an authority on youth participation in American politics, says that politicians may need to change their approach, however, in order to keep this age group engaged until November. She is available for comment on the subject. Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 6, 2008

    • CMU News Source: 'March Madness' gambling brackets can be first step toward an addiction

    When the 2008 NCAA men's basketball tournament begins, people across the nation will frantically be checking scores and updating the status of their tournament brackets. Central Michigan University faculty member Tim Otteman, an internationally quoted authority on sports-related gambling, is available to discuss sports gambling trends, particularly as they relate to so-called "March Madness." Read the Story

  • Thursday, March 6, 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

  • Wednesday, February 20, 2008

    • Northwest-Delta merger: Expert expects no serious roadblocks

    A merger with Delta Airlines would be Northwest Airlines' second this year, following the acquisition of Midwest Airlines at the end of January, and would form the largest airline in the U.S. Central Michigan University finance and law faculty member Ted Bolema says that with Northwest's position of having the greatest share of routes in the Midwest and Delta's strengths in other parts of the county, it appears unlikely that a merger between the two would attract significant opposition and could probably proceed with few or no divestitures. Bolema is available for commentary on the issue. Read the Story

  • Tuesday, February 19, 2008

    • The end of Castro's reign: What happens next?

    Cuban leader Fidel Castro stated in an announcement posted on the Web site of the state-run newspaper Granma that he will retire from his 49-year reign as head of state. Central Michigan University professor of political science Orlando Perez says that Castro's "resignation" from the offices of president of the Council of State and commander-in-chief marks a clear transition on the island for the first time in 49 years, but it is too early to say if the change will go beyond personalities and reflect a transformation in the political system. Perez is available for commentary on the issue. Read the Story

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