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With iOS 7, Apple plans major redesign

Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software, like the casino-green “felt” of its Game Center app, in what it calls the biggest update since the iPhone’s launch in 2007.

Study ranks Wichita 22nd in metro areas for science, tech, engineering and math jobs

A new study ranks Wichita 22nd among the 100 largest metropolitan areas for the percentage of jobs it has that involve science, technology, engineering or math.

‘Internship’ film focuses on Google’s good side

This scene isn’t in the movie, but it might have been fitting if “The Internship” had ended with stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson wearing ruby red shoes while clicking their heels and dreamily whispering, “There’s no place like Google; there’s no place like Google.”

Via Christi, Comcare joining in virtual visits for mental health services

Via Christi is partnering with Comcare, Sedgwick County’s mental health services center, to provide “virtual visits” for patients requiring psychiatric evaluations.

Aviation group says FAA wants $500,000 to cover expenses at Oshkosh air show

As former CEO of Cessna Aircraft, Jack Pelton has experience fighting a government push toward user fees for the general-aviation industry.

KCC will not seek outside inquiry into staff

The Kansas Corporation Commission will not seek an outside review into complaints from the agency’s executive director that the corporation’s staff is disorganized, lazy and inefficient.

Wichita’s aviation industry can rebound, analysts say, by expanding its focus

For many decades, Wichita has been known as the Air Capital of the World as Boeing churned out bombers during World War II and Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech and Bill Lear opened factories.

Wichita’s Ocianna working on prototypes of self-burying anchors

Ross Jordan and his partners think they’re onto something big.

Apparent inaction on Medicaid expansion in Kansas leaves medical facilities scrambling to cover costs

With the close of the legislative session on Sunday and no definitive word from Gov. Sam Brownback, it appears the issue of Medicaid expansion in Kansas is dead – at least for the foreseeable future.

Weekly business briefing (June 6)

Green Elephant by Nancy, 505 N. Lorraine, has opened Treasured Pass On’s, an area in the retail center selling one-of-a-kind tabletop and garden items. Green Elephant is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The phone number is 316-681-2115.Recognized

Executive changes at Equity Bank include departure of holding company president

Equity Bank’s top executive on Wednesday announced a couple of key personnel changes as well as the departure of its holding company president.

5 questions with Bill Maness

It was nearly 11 years ago that Bill Maness started his human-resource outsourcing and payroll-processing business.

Commercial building permits (June 5)

The following applications for commercial building permits have been filed by contractors on the seventh floor of City Hall, 455 N. Main, and at the Sedgwick County Yard, Seneca and Stillwell.

People You Should Know (June 6)

Mitch Caddell has been promoted to director in the tax department of BKD. Caddell is a member of BKD’s National Manufacturing and Distribution Group and Oil and Gas Group.Architecture

Corporate filings (June 6)

Nettcorp, Llc, 1650 S Meridian, Wichita, Ks, 67213

Businesses will benefit from several recent laws enacted in Kansas

It was a very good year for business interests in the Kansas Legislature.

New York law firm files suit over Spirit AeroSystems’ third-quarter charge

A class action lawsuit against Spirit AeroSystems and two of its directors was filed Monday in U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, alleging violations of federal securities laws.

5 named to GWEDC Steering Council

Tom Dondlinger of Dondlinger & Sons Construction and Dave Murfin of Murfin Drilling have been elected to the Steering Council of the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition.

Airport Authority approves lease with Southwest for airport space

The Wichita Airport Authority approved a lease agreement with Southwest Airlines Tuesday for space at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport.

Bankruptcies (June 6)

All bankruptcies are Chapter 7 unless otherwise noted and have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

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