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Author: Lynn Peisner

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  • October 1, 2004

    Sleepless in the NFL

    Football stars who have retired their numbers are finding there’s more to a post-game career than product endorsements and autograph signings. According
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  • October 1, 2004

    A Fair Deal

    Along with their funnel cakes and cotton candy, fairs and expos can provide an ideal business-grooming venue and an inventive way to reach a relatively
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  • October 1, 2004

    Very Extreme Home Makeover

    One hammer and a little paint won’t exactly change your life, but if 100 people pick up hammers and paintbrushes, well, that’s a different story. On Extreme
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  • September 1, 2004

    Here She Is

    Don’t call it a beauty pageant. The name might imply that Ms. Wheelchair America is related to the contest that pits bikini-clad women advocating world
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  • September 1, 2004

    Catching Zzz’s on Your Own Terms

    Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare At Home has set its business apart and is navigating Medicare cuts by promoting products without HCPCS codes and eliminating
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  • July 1, 2004

    Working up a Sweat over Fitness

    We all know exercise improves our hearts, stamina and reduces our waistlines, but for people with disabilities, the benefits of exercise are even greater.
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  • June 1, 2004

    Put Me In, Coach, I’m Ready to Play

    Mudville never saw anything like this. In 110 towns across the country, cushioned synthetic-turf fields will soon allow children and adults with disabilities to play ball, thanks to the Miracle League,
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  • June 1, 2004

    The Virtual House Call

    Mention the future of home care, and providers will always bring up the topic of baby boomers. Much is known about who the baby boomers are, but what about the social
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  • May 1, 2004

    Wheel-Chariots of Fire

    Top-tier wheelchair athletes are shattering records and racking up big titles this season — both on the court and on the street. Longmont, Colo.-based Sunrise Medical’s Team Quickie is heralding the
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  • May 1, 2004

    Suburban Success Story

    For a young DME company based in Stockbridge, Ga., location and careful demographic profiling have been the foundation for rapid growth. New housing developments are springing up in the small town
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