Top News from Today's "Boomiverse"
Boomer Kaboomer: What Obama Means for the Workplace
Penelope Trunk
www.readthehook.com
Overview: “Barack Obama is dissing the baby boomers-- tactfully. He has people talking about generational issues in politics, and I'm anticipating spillover into the workplace, which also needs this frank discussion.”
http://www.readthehook.com/stories/2008/02/07/BRAZEN-0706-ObamadissesBoomers-A.rtf.aspx
South Portland's Cinemagic Grand Focuses on Boomers
Linda Hersey
www.keepmecurrent.com
Overview: “Welcome to the newest concept in movie-going, which aims to transform a night at the movies into upscale entertainment for older audiences – complete with dining, alcohol service and reserved seating.”
http://www.keepmecurrent.com/AandE/story.cfm?storyID=49108
Are Baby Boomers Driving Us Toward Healthcare Collapse?
Bob Brady
www.blr.com
Overview: “In December 2007, the EEOC issued regulations allowing employers to offer lower health insurance benefits to retirees age 65 who are eligible for Medicare. This was roundly condemned by readers of The New York Times as just another example of corporate greed and Republican insensitivity. The AARP quickly joined in, threatening to sue the EEOC to have the regulation withdrawn.”