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Social media and the childhood obesity crisis

Thu, 04/18/2013 - 9:44am
While too much screen time is a huge problem with our youngest generation, it may also hold the key to fighting one of our biggest challenges: obesity. Adrienne Erin http://connect.al.com/user/adrienneerin/index.html

Airbus Americas seeking facilities manager for Mobile Assembly Line

Wed, 04/17/2013 - 11:39am
The person selected will be responsible for the assembly line’s site services to “ensure the functioning of all physical infrastructure” such as electrical, maintenance and HVAC contracts to name a few. Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

Logistics leader Kuehne + Nagel entering Mobile market ahead of Airbus assembly line

Tue, 04/16/2013 - 3:41pm
Kuehne + Nagel, the world’s largest logistics company, is the principal logistical supplier for Airbus’ operations in Hamburg, Germany. The planemaker broke ground April 8 on a $600 million final assembly line at Mobile’s Brookley Aeroplex that – like the Hamburg facility – will focus on production of A320 family aircraft. Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

Airbus' largest logistical supplier, Kuehne + Nagel, opening Mobile office (updated)

Tue, 04/16/2013 - 11:56am
Airbus broke ground Monday, April 8, 2013, at Mobile's Brookley Aeroplex on a $600 million facility dedicated to the production of A320 family aircraft. (Kelli Dugan/kdugan@al.com) MOBILE, Alabama – Mobile will soon welcome its second Airbus-related supplier with Kuehne... Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

Mobile-based Hargrove Engineers + Constructors tapped for Airbus assembly line

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 12:57pm
The local company will work alongside Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates P.C. to provide architectural and engineering services for the $600 million project’s flight line, final phase, gauging hangar and delivery center. Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

Alabama AeroSupply offers potential Airbus suppliers one-stop online tool

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 9:36am
Alabama AeroSupply, a group of economic development organizations across the state, launched the website to give potential Airbus suppliers an introduction to Alabama’s and the Mobile Bay region’s assets. Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

Get social with the American Heart Association

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 8:00am
Follow us, tweet us, poke us, like us and put us in your circle. American Heart Association http://connect.al.com/user/AmericanHeart/index.html

HeartTV: Seven steps to good heart health

Sun, 04/14/2013 - 8:00am
This week, let's have a serious discussion about how well you're treating your ticker. American Heart Association http://connect.al.com/user/AmericanHeart/index.html

#mymoves contest continues on Instagram

Fri, 04/12/2013 - 8:00am
The American Heart Association is encouraging consumers to submit photos of their favorite fun physical activity – dancing, roller skating, walking with friends, gardening – you name it! American Heart Association http://connect.al.com/user/AmericanHeart/index.html

What is Facebook Home?

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 3:22pm
Because exactly none of us need a little more Facebook obsession in our lives, the social media giant is bringing us an immersive new homescreen experience for Android. Adrienne Erin http://connect.al.com/user/adrienneerin/index.html

Three Mobile-based companies among the first Airbus assembly line consultants announced (updated)

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 1:21pm
Mike Lanier, president of Hoar Program Management, attributed the selections to “expertise and their competitive goals." Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

AT&T plans to bring its 4G LTE network to Tuscaloosa, 4 other Alabama markets by end of summer

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 8:45am
AT&T announced Wednesday that it plans to bring its 4G Long Term Evolution network to five Alabama markets including Tuscaloosa and Huntsville by the end of the summer. Chris Pow | cpow@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/cpow/index.html

Airbus Mobile: Hatch Mott MacDonald providing design, engineering management

Wed, 04/10/2013 - 5:54pm
Based in Millburn, New Jersey, Hatch Mott MacDonald maintains a staff of 22 in the Mobile metropolitan area. To date, the global consulting engineering firm has played a role on airport development projects worth nearly $25 billion. Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

Texting campaign puts heart healthy messages in your pocket

Wed, 04/10/2013 - 8:00am
To join the American Heart Association's texting campaign, simply text the word "health" to the number 27722. American Heart Association http://connect.al.com/user/AmericanHeart/index.html

Mobile commissioners preach patience and skill development as Airbus construction begins (photos, video)

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 6:05pm
Now that the soil has been turned at Brookley Aeroplex signaling the start of construction on the $600 million Airbus final assembly plant, county officials are urging their constituents in search of jobs to hone their skills, be patient and stay positive. Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html

5 Questions with Thierry Baril: the low-down on hiring at Airbus Mobile

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 5:05pm
Airbus officials did confirm Monday that on-the-job training for some of those positions will begin in less than one year, and that one final assembly line employee “will generate four jobs in our manufacturing system and additional jobs in our supply chain.” Kelli Dugan | kdugan@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/kellimdugan/index.html

Public officials plan for future upgrades at Brookley Aeroplex while Airbus constructs plant

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 4:54pm
More support from the state and federal governments could come to help bolster Brookley Aeroplex, while local officials work on developing infrastructure plans. John Sharp | jsharp@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html

Mobile County 8th-grader steals show at Airbus groundbreaking (photos, video)

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 3:06pm
Before it was all said and done, 14-year-old Victoria Corob had job offers that tens of thousands of area residents will be fighting for in years to come. Michael Dumas | mdumas@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/msdumas/index.html

JetBlue announces interest in Mobile-made Airbus aircraft; public officials woo company to fly out of Alabama

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 2:55pm
State and local officials note interest in having JetBlue flying out of an Alabama airport soon. John Sharp | jsharp@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html

Airbus' first Mobile supplier, Safran Engineering, officially opens office in Mobile(photos)

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 9:33am
During a morning ceremony attended by government officials, Safran Engineering opens its Mobile office. Safran is the first supplier to Airbus to open an office in the city. John Sharp | jsharp@al.com http://connect.al.com/user/JohnSharp99/index.html