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Presses from the former Chrysler plant in Twinsburg are headed to China The Plain Dealer: Presses from Chrysler’s Twinsburg plant are shipping out of Cleveland to China—which isn’t surprising, said Paul Schroeder, assistant visiting professor of political science. “The auto industry in China is…

Diaspora Hinduism and the December dilemma The Huffington Post: In a blog, Deepak Sarma, associate professor of South Asian religions and philosophy, discusses how diaspora Hindus respond to the “challenges of living in a Christian-centric society” around Christmas.

Moms of preemies face health problems, too WebMD: New research finds that mothers of very low-birth-weight babies often have long-term medical problems. Lynn Singer, deputy provost and VP for academic affairs and professor of environmental health sciences and pediatrics, has long studied the…

Full ban on driver calls could be tough to enforce Associated Press: The National Transportation Safety Board recommended all states impose total bans on cell phone use in cars—including hands-free technology. Law professor Lewis Katz said such a law would likely be challenged but would ultimately…

Malls, retailers focus on mobile phones to reach shoppers, boost sales and study consumers The Plain Dealer: Technology allows consumers to get more efficient access to deals this holiday season, but it raises questions about what data consumers give up when they use this technology. “It’s not so…

Franciscans leaving Cleveland's Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus after century of service The Plain Dealer: After 105 years, the Franciscan order of priests is leaving a historically Polish parish in Cleveland’s Slavic Village. The Franciscans took over in 1906, when waves of Polish immigrants came…

Aspirin may reduce risk of repeat blood clots WebMD: A study recently found that a low dose of daily aspirin may help prevent the recurrence of deadly blood clots. “What this study showed was, if you put these patients on aspirin you have a 40 percent reduction in recurrence,” said Alvin Schmaier,…

Do you wash your face while wearing contact lenses? If so, beware. Allure: Even washing your face while wearing contacts can be dangerous to the eye. “This exposes the eyes to Acanthamoeba, an organism that commonly lives in tap water and lakes and can lead to difficult to treat, painful, and even…

Why did Jerry Sandusky waive his right to hearing on sex abuse charges? Christian Science Monitor: Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing, which normally provides “a window into what the prosecution’s evidence is, and it helps you prepare for…

RTA wins $12.5 million grant for new rapid station at Mayfield and East 119th The Plain Dealer: The Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority won a $12.5 million grant to build a new rapid station at Mayfield Road and East 119th Street, as part of the “burgeoning redevelopment between Case Western…