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FH Boom Daily Digest-Feb. 14, 2007

Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"

Spend; Crash Course Boomers+Tech; Time for an Upgrade, Dad
Rothman, Wilson
Money
March 1, 2007

Overview: Wilson writes, “Alas, even for a generation that fomented cultural revolution, keeping up with the latest gadgetry (and the Jones Juniors) can be a little overwhelming. Some 40% of baby boomers think of themselves as "tech shy," according to a recent study by Experian Simmons market research. Maybe you're one of them, or maybe you're eager for new gear but are just looking for the right advice or opportunity to buy in.” Wilson also shares the latest technology trends and offers a “cool-boomer solution” to each trend.

Please note: This article has not yet been posted on CNN.com. Will include the link as soon as it becomes available.


The Boomer Files: The Way We Laughed; The generation that grew up with Mad magazine and the Vietnam War created its own brand of irreverent comedy.
David Noonan
Newsweek
February19, 2007

Overview: Noonan reflects on how boomer humor has evolved and cites many examples to support his ideas. More specifically, Noonan writes, “boomer humor may owe its greatest debt to Mad magazine.”

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17083395/site/newsweek/?from=rss

The 'generation gap'? It's today's workplace
Jim Lindgren
Indianapolis Star
February 14, 2007

Overview: This piece focuses on the generational gap in the workplace. Lindgren reports, “Gen Xers and Gen Yers often think boomers and radio babies are too old to learn anything new, can't handle technology and are stuck in their ways. The older generations think Xers and Yers have no work ethic, are crybabies, want immediate gratification and don't want to work hard.”

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070214/BUSINESS/702140403/1003

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Jim Norton:

the 'generation gap' - it's today's workplace

Sorry to say the artilce seemed to go in serveral directions at one time. At best it seemed to support the old saw that generalizations tend to be inaccurate. The attitude toward work in booomers, x'ers and y'ers varies by the individual and their up bringing.

For my own generalization I think that attitude has more to do with the mother's attitude toward work than the father's. If mom is seen to work hard, either at home or outside, the kids take it as a challenge. On the other hand I know a family where the mother works like a dog and the dad is a slacker. The kids are slackers too.

Well, so much for my generalization.

Posted by Jim Norton | February 14, 2007 9:41 PM

Posted on February 14, 2007 21:41

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