Top News from Today's "Boomiverse"
Medium Delivers Message in '1968'
Mary McNamara
www.calendarlive.com
Overview: “Having done his bit to define and honor ‘the Greatest Generation,’ it is not surprising that Tom Brokaw has followed it up with a book about the Sixties and, of course, the requisite television special.”
http://www.calendarlive.com/tv/cl-et-brokaw7dec07,0,7506348.story?coll=cl-tv-features
Some Boomers May Not Be Ready for Their Golden Years
Rosemary McCracken
www.canada.com
Overview: “The leading edge of Canada's 10 million baby boomers turned 60 this year and many are moving into retirement. But members of the ‘me generation’ who grew up with a sense of entitlement are discovering they may not be financially prepared to have it all in their golden years.”
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=2ee40c45-37af-4063-a4b3-2841b00292b7
Pioneers in Wireless Targeting the Market for Simpler Devices
Keith Darce
www.signonsandiego.com
Overview: “The privately held company is targeting baby boomers who want an alternative to sleek, fashion-conscious handsets packed with digital cameras, MP3 players, video games and Internet browsers. Other potential customers might want a simple-to-use cell phone for their elderly parents.”
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20071207-9999-1b7great.html