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How Michael J. Fox Finds Ways Around Life’s Obstacles

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While the network hoped Fox’s return would be a ratings boon, the series fought to find an audience. That led to an investigation in 2002 as to whether some environmental factor played a role. I think I avoided it by taking the work seriously and not cruising on any perceived goodwill.” This [is] a warm family show.

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

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A fire in the restaurant’s kitchen in April 2002 forced the owners to scramble to become operational again before the summer rush. They faced a costly repair after a water main line break in February 2013 sent 100,000 gallons of water rushing into Wall Drug’s basement and knocked out every single big power panel.