Retirement tests the pace of aging risk takers across professions
New York based profile notes Michael Jordan and fellow baby boomers in high energy careers like firefighters stunt performers athletes and race car drivers struggle to retire gracefully. Many reframe work as lasting hobbies or shift to related roles. Key figures Ken Schrader Jim Anderson Jim Key and Sterling Marlin illustrate staying active shifts from danger to new pursuits while experts advise busy purposeful reorientation.
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Michael Jordan
Jordan
Ken Schrader
Jim Anderson
Peoria
Ill
Jim Key
Austin
Texas
Key
Oak Hill
Alexandra Duran
Michael Crestero
Vancouver
British Columbia
Crestero
Scott Toupin
Austin Association of Professional Firefighters
Toupin
Schrader
Sterling Marlin
Nascar
Pevely
Travel industry expects business decline from terrorism warning
Industry officials say the government terror warning may deter some travelers though it is early to gauge impact. Carlson Wagonlit Travel surveyed 145 agents. 10 percent reported customers altering plans. Analysts stress no material impact yet and cite weak economy as main drag.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel Inc
Plymouth
Minn
John Heimlich
Air Transport Association
Heimlich
Iraq
Ray Neidl
Blaylock & Partners
New York
Neidl
Richard Copland
American Society of Travel Agents
Bush
Copland
Euro Disney struggles to meet debt payments amid weak tourism
Euro Disney SCA warns it may not meet bank covenants for 2003 and 2004 as tourism revenue falters at Disneyland Paris. Despite a 2 percent revenue rise in nine months to 830.2 million dollars, third quarter sales fell 7 percent. Walt Disney Co holds 39 percent, CDC banks fund major loans, and France watches closely as attendance and hotel occupancy lag.
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Paris
Mickey Mouse
Europe
Mickey
Euro Disney Sca
Walt Disney Co
Burbank
Calif
Disney
Bob Yow
Bear Stearns
London
Yow
Walt Disney
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