Archive | February, 2008

Off Topic – Florida Police Throw Quadriplegic Man From Wheelchair

by admin on February 14, 2008 in All, Editorial, Employment and People, Investors

Brian Sterner is thrown from his wheelchair by police in the state of Florida, United States. UPDATE: February 16, 2008: Hillsborough County Deputy Charlette Marshall-Jones, 44, turned herself in and was booked into the Orient Road Jail early Saturday, jail records show. Reuters and more at CNN.

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Handicare – First Acquisition Of 2008 – Homecare Top 3 European Companies – Whats Next?

by Frank Barlin on February 6, 2008 in Editorial, Home Healthcare, Investors

Per-Gunnar Borhaug, CEO Handicare AS and Hardy Brännström President Romedic AB announce the acquisition of Romedic by Handicare. Handicare AS acquires RoMedic AB in Sweden and strengthens its position internationally within lifting-, transfer- and positioning products for elderly and handicapped. Handicare’s revenues are estimated at over 225 million Euros ($320 million) putting it in our [...]

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Was The George Bush Administration Good For Powered Mobility And Home Oxygen Therapy Consumers?

by admin on February 6, 2008 in Editorial, Home Healthcare

or, who should US voters vote for? According to AAHomecare even more cuts are planned.

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Mike Hammes New Chairman At James Hardie

by Frank Barlin on February 2, 2008 in Asides

Mike Hammes, former CEO at Sunrise Medical has been appointed Chairman at James Hardie.

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