EADS changes name to Airbus, raises jet order goal

PARIS (Reuters) - Europe's EADS on Wednesday confirmed plans to reorganize in three divisions and change its name to Airbus, adopting the look and feel of its arch-rival Boeing in a bid to become more competitive.

EADS will be called Airbus Group, after its core planemaking subsidiary, and will combine its defense and space activities in one division together with Airbus Military transporters, currently twinned with passenger jets.

Eurocopter, the world's largest commercial helicopter maker, will be renamed Airbus Helicopters.

The announcement came as EADS completed a strategy review and raised the 2013 order target for its core Airbus unit by 25 percent to more than 1,000 aircraft, as reported by Reuters earlier this month.

Other targets were unchanged.

Powered by Airbus commercial profits, which offset lower helicopter and space earnings, second-quarter EADS operating profit rose 23 percent to 887 million euros ($1.18 billion) on revenue of 13.945 billion, up 3 percent.

Analysts were on average expecting second-quarter operating profit of 839 million euros on revenue of 13.693 billion.

Airbus is locked in a battle to regain leadership of the $100 billion annual jet market after arch-rival Boeing grabbed the top spot in both orders and deliveries last year.

At the same time, EADS hopes its decision to unite under one of Europe's most recognized brands will galvanize the rest of its businesses from helicopters to rockets.

Chief Executive Tom Enders said this would "take costs out, increase profitability and improve our market position".

EADS said the reorganization would start on January 1 and support a "Flightpath 2015 for improved shareholder returns".

(Reporting by Tim Hepher and Cyril Altmeyer; Editing by James Regan)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/eads-changes-name-airbus-raises-jet-order-target-052442276.html

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Bus driver faces charges in infant's death in NJ

Officers work on the scene of a bus accident on Boulevard East near 56th Street in West New York, N.J., Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Authorities in northern New Jersey say a baby has died in a freak accident involving a shuttle bus. (AP Photo/The Jersey Journal, Reena Rose Sibayan)

Officers work on the scene of a bus accident on Boulevard East near 56th Street in West New York, N.J., Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Authorities in northern New Jersey say a baby has died in a freak accident involving a shuttle bus. (AP Photo/The Jersey Journal, Reena Rose Sibayan)

This image released by the Hudson County Sheriff's Office, Wednesday, July 31, 2013, shows Idowu Daramola, 48, of Thornwood, N.Y. Daramola is charged with reckless driving and using a cell phone while operating a vehicle. Additionally, Daramola was charged with death by auto, a second degree offense. Allegedly, Daramola was driving a bus that struck a lamppost, which fell onto a stroller, killing 8-month-old Angela Paredes, Tuesday in West New York, N.J. In all, seven people were sent to hospitals. (AP Photo/Hudson County Sheriff's Office)

An officer works on the scene of a bus accident on Boulevard East near 56th Street in West New York, N.J., Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Authorities in northern New Jersey say a baby has died in a freak accident involving a shuttle bus. (AP Photo/The Jersey Journal, Reena Rose Sibayan)

WEST NEW YORK, N.J. (AP) ? A family friend says the family of an 8-month-old northern New Jersey infant killed in a bus crash is struggling to cope with the tragedy.

Julio Marenca spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon in North Bergen, the town across the Hudson River from Manhattan where the Paredes family lives.

Little Angelie Paredes was being pushed along by her mother Maylin on Tuesday evening when a shuttle bus veered out of control and smashed into a light pole, toppling it onto her stroller.

Marenca said Angelie had recently learned how to stand up.

Forty-eight-year-old bus driver Idowu Daramola of Thornwood, N.Y., faces charges including death by auto and using a cellphone while operating a vehicle.

Seven other people were hurt.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

A bus driver who hit a light pole that toppled onto a stroller, killing an infant and injuring seven other people in a chain-reaction crash, faced criminal charges including using a cellphone while operating a vehicle, authorities said Wednesday.

Idowu Daramola, 48, was scheduled to make an initial court appearance but the hearing was moved back to Thursday morning. The Thornwood, N.Y. man is also charged with death by auto and reckless driving in Tuesday afternoon's crash, according to the Hudson County Sheriff's Office.

Daramola also had two outstanding warrants for picking up or discharging passengers in an unauthorized area, according to sheriff's office spokesman Mike Makarski.

The accident happened in West New York on a road that overlooks the Hudson River and offers a panoramic view of Manhattan. Authorities said the bus struck a lamppost, which fell onto a stroller. The bus then hit a tree, another lamppost and caromed into a parked car, which struck three other parked vehicles. Eight-month-old Angelie Paredes was killed, and seven other people were sent to hospitals. Paredes' family was scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

"I heard a loud crash and people screaming," said Iris Pizarro, who lives in an apartment building across the street. "That's when I ran to the window and saw the mother over the baby screaming, "My daughter! My baby!"

On Wednesday morning, a makeshift memorial of lit candles, teddy bears and flowers had been set up as utility crews worked to reinstall the light pole. The bus stop sits between a park and playground atop a swath of trees and shrubs running down a steep slope.

The vehicle was operated by Sphinx Transportation, which provides shuttle service between New Jersey and New York City. A woman waiting at the bus stop Wednesday said she frequently takes the shuttle bus if it arrives while she is waiting for a New Jersey Transit commuter bus. But she said she wasn't surprised that one of the buses was involved in an accident.

"I'm not shocked at all that it was one of these drivers," Yorvira Kavanaugh said. "They're always on their phones, always arguing with each other. Sometimes they pull up next to each other and argue about passengers.

The company said Tuesday it did not know the cause of the accident.

"This was horrible," she said. "I have two babies and I'm always walking around here with them."

Attorney information for Daramola wasn't immediately available.

Associated Press

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Dauphin County to spray for West Nile Virus in Washington Twp.

?Spraying to control mosquitoes that spread the West Nile Virus is scheduled to take place at 9 p.m. Monday in the Loyalton area of Washington Twp., Dauphin County officials announced.

The rain date for the application will be Tuesday.

Any resident who has concerns about the spraying in this area should call Dauphin County WNV Program Coordinator Eric Naguski at 717-921-8100 by 4 p.m. on July 29.

The treatments will be administered using truck-mounted equipment. The equipment dispenses Biomist 3 + 15, a permethrin insecticide product, at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre. This is a very low concentration of a pesticide that has been tested and approved by the U.S. ?Environmental Protection Agency for use in controlling adult mosquito populations in and around people, county officials said in a news release.

The county?s West Nile Virus Control Program has collected five positive samples this year. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported this year in Dauphin County.

The county offered answers to these frequently asked questions about mosquito control:

Q: ?Should I wash toys and other items in the yard at the time of the application?

A: It is not necessary to wash items in your yard after the application. Due to low application rates, any exposure from contact with these surfaces would be low and pose negligible risks.

Q: ?Should I cover the pool before the application?

A: No, residue in a pool would be low and also diluted by the water in the pool.

Q: Should I close the windows and turn off my air conditioner?

A: The ULV vapor disperses readily, and little movement of the material into open windows with screens is expected. However, individuals with upper respiratory problems, such as asthma, may react to ULV applications. Closing windows and turning off air conditioners is recommended for those with upper respiratory problems.

4. How long should I wait before I let my pet out?

When the chemical is applied at the labeled rates, there are wide margins of safety for humans, dogs, cats and other mammals. Indoor pets may be "let out" immediately following the application. Outdoor pets may be left outdoors.

5. How long should I wait before allowing the children to enter the yard?

The ULV vapor disperses very quickly after the application. Individuals with respiratory problems may react to ULV application. People with these health issues may want to wait an hour before resuming outdoor activities in treated areas.

6. How do I get on your no-spray list?

Please call the Dauphin County WNV Control Program at 717-921-8100 to be placed on the no-spray list.

Source: http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/07/dauphin_county_to_spray_for_we.html

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ME: Wisconsin Boy Likely Died Soon After Going Missing - Wjon

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BALSAM LAKE, Wis. (AP) ? A medical examiner says a 2-year-old western Wisconsin boy who died in a locked trunk likely died soon after his family reported him missing.

The body of 2-year-old Isaiah Theis was found in the trunk of a car last week on his family?s property near Centuria. A preliminary autopsy shows the boy died from hyperthermia.

The Midwest Medical Examiner?s Office says changes in Isaiah?s body ?were consistent with him dying soon after the time he was last known to be alive.?

Public visitation for Isaiah will be held Tuesday at Trollhaugen ski resort in Dresser. A private funeral is scheduled Wednesday in St. Croix Falls.

The family?s pastor says the boy likely climbed into the car trunk himself after grabbing the keys.

Source: http://wjon.com/me-wisconsin-boy-likely-died-soon-after-going-missing/

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Navigating the shopping troubles with insurance exchanges

One could easily make a case that health care is today?s biggest consumer problem?not unlike those that sparked the consumer movement of the 1960s and 70s. Back then, consumer issues centered on problems with using credit, buying cars and home improvement services, and obtaining the best price for food, appliances, and just about every other new-fangled and expensive product that sprang from the post-war economy.

Like many old consumer problems, health care is complicated. There?s no transparency when it comes to the terms and price of services, advertising can be deceptive and misleading, care can be unsafe?even deadly?and there?s often no place to seek help when you need it.

A recent email from a reader drove home the point that health care is today?s hottest consumer product?and problem. The 59-year-old woman had just received a notice from Aetna, her insurance carrier, advising her of a $100, or 17 percent increase, in her monthly premium for an individual policy covering her and two adult children. The new $704 premium is steep to pay on a freelance proof reader?s income, so she questioned the need for the increase and wanted to complain. But where?

At the start of the consumer movement in the 1960s, consumers faced similar roadblocks. Where could consumers go to register complaints about deceptive and misleading sales practices, exorbitant prices and unsafe products? Mostly they got the run-around until state and local governments set up consumer protection agencies to help buyers in their transactions with unscrupulous sellers.

The woman who emailed me got the run-around too. First she called Aetna to ask about the rate increase. A customer service rep told her she would have to write to Aetna?s grievance and appeals board since they had no phone number. The rep also also explained that the state of Pennsylvania had allowed the premiums to go up. If she had a complaint, she should take it to state insurance regulators.

She called her representative in the Pennsylvania state legislature. ?They did everything they could and gave me a complaint form to fill out,? she said. Then she called the office of her Congressman. A staffer said her complaint about high premiums was a legislative issue, and they would have to call her back.

At that point, the woman contacted me.

This woman?s problem and her need for information is the tip of the proverbial iceberg. There will be zillions more like her as newly insured consumers encounter shopping troubles with insurance exchanges and begin to experience the hassles of dealing with insurance. The process will hardly be as simple as buying an airplane ticket through Travelocity, as the Obama administration has promised.

It was the groundswell of complaints like these that prompted the creation of many state and local consumer agencies, many of which are now out of business. Theoretically, state insurance departments have consumer complaint divisions, but the quality of help varies considerably. State attorneys general often look into consumer complaints, but how many consumers think about checking in with the local AG?s office?

The Affordable Care Act calls for navigators?community groups or nonprofit organizations?that would undergo training to help people shop the new insurance exchanges. Will they be able to help resolve complaints or advocate on behalf of the consumers of health care? How good will they be? And will the states even let them do their jobs?

In some 20 other states, a classic legislative fight is brewing that?s reminiscent of the battles fought during the heyday of the consumer movement. Those battles eventually resulted in licensing requirements for businesses like car repair shops and home improvement contractors.

Should states require navigators to be licensed and required to have special training to help consumers? Insurance brokers and agents say yes. Groups that want to be navigators fear some of the requirements might scare them from participating.

While states sort this out, people like the Pennsylvania woman must decide whether to keep her more expensive insurance or buy a new, cheaper policy; she needs help now. ?Do you want the devil you know or the devil you don?t know,? she asked. It?s the classic consumer dilemma.

Trudy Lieberman?is a journalist and an adjunct associate professor of public health, Hunter College.?She blogs regularly on the?Prepared Patient blog.

Source: http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/07/navigating-shopping-troubles-insurance-exchanges.html

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Spanish town painted "Smurf blue" decides to stay that way

By Jon Nazca

JUZCAR Spain (Reuters) - A Spanish hilltop village has found a way to chase away the country's recession blues by keeping all its buildings blue, the way they were painted in 2011 for a promotion for a cartoon Smurf movie.

"We calculate that around 210,000 tourists have visited us since we painted ourselves blue two years ago, and people keep on coming," Juzcar Mayor David Fernandez told Reuters on Tuesday.

Tourism is one of the few bright spots in Spain's recession-bound economy.

A traditional village nestled amongst chestnut forests in the southern region of Andalusia, Juzcar, with a population of fewer than 250 people, painted everything blue, including its church and town hall, when it was chosen by Sony Pictures to host an event to promote the movie "The Smurfs 3D".

Promoters pledged to repaint the town white after the event, but residents voted to keep it blue because of the economic benefits brought by Smurf-seeking tourists. The fictional blue creatures are based on a Belgian cartoon series, where they are depicted as living in mushroom-like houses.

(Writing by Sonya Dowsett, Editing by Sarah White and Michael Roddy)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/spanish-town-painted-smurf-blue-decides-stay-way-163027855.html

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Liz Cheney: GOP foe 'confused'

Liz Cheney has started a Republican Party family feud with her announcement that she will run for the Wyoming Senate seat held by popular Sen. Mike Enzi. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports.

By Michael O'Brien, Political Reporter, NBC News

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Liz Cheney launched her campaign for Senate on Wednesday by calling the 69-year-old Republican senator she's looking to unseat "confused."

Cheney made official her Republican primary challenge in Wyoming to veteran Sen. Mike Enzi on Wednesday, calling for a "new generation" of conservative leaders in Washington. And, in the first of two campaign stops today, she said the state's senior senator must have been "confused" when he said Cheney had promised not to challenge him if he sought re-election.

"I think Sen. Enzi may be confused. I think he may have me mixed up with Cynthia Lummis," Cheney said at a campaign stop in Casper, Wyo. "What happened is I called Sen. Enzi to tell him that I was considering a run. And I have always believed that that decision should be made irrespective of whoever else is in the race."

Decrying what she says is President Obama's "wars" on the second amendment, religious freedom, and Wyoming's ranchers and energy industries, Liz Cheney announces her campaign for the Wyoming Senate.

She added: "It's not true -- I did not tell Sen. Enzi I wouldn't run if he did. I suppose he's just confused."

Enzi expressed his dismay toward Cheney's decision to challenge him when speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

"She said that if I ran, she wasn't going to run, but obviously that wasn't correct," Enzi said, adding: "I thought we were friends."

Cheney said that Enzi must have been confusing her with Rep. Cynthia Lummis, a Republican and Wyoming's lone representative in the House. Lummis, who said that Cheney's challenge was in "bad form," had said she would run for Senate if Enzi had decided to retire.

Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, also sought to address "carpetbagger" claims related to her decision to move her family from northern Virginia, in the suburban Washington, D.C. area, to Wyoming just last year.

"Anybody who thinks you come here for political reasons has never been here. And they don't understand what a special place this is," she said. "I'm honored to be in this race, and I tend to think the people that make the 'carpetbagger' charge make it because they want to avoid talking about substance and issues."

This story was originally published on Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:09 PM EDT

Source: http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/17/19525491-cheney-calls-gop-senator-shes-challenging-confused?lite&ocid=msnhp&pos=5

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Crowder College breaks ground for safe room

WEBB CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Crowder College in southwest Missouri has broken ground on an expansion at its Webb City campus that will include a large room intended to provide the community safety during tornadoes.

The college's new building in Webb City will add a total of 22,000 square feet to the campus and is scheduled to open in fall 2014, The Joplin Globe reported ( http://bit.ly/1bGNv2f ). The groundbreaking for the site was held Tuesday.

The new building will include a 9,000-square-foot safe room able to withstand an EF-5 tornado, which can pack winds of 200 mph. The safe room, which will also be available for classroom space, will be open to the community during tornadoes.

The $6 million cost of the project will be covered by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as with money from the college's building fund. Webb City businessman Jim Dawson also is leading a fundraising effort to raise $1.5 million in donations for the project

Officials with Crowder College, a two-year community college with about 5,400 students, have said the full project also will include improvements to parking lots and roads.

Webb City is about 25 miles north of Neosho, where Crowder College's main campus is located, and a few miles north of Joplin, which was struck by an EF-5 tornado in 2011. That tornado killed 161 people and destroyed a broad swath of Joplin.

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Information from: The Joplin (Mo.) Globe, http://www.joplinglobe.com

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