Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"
President-elect Obama, are you a Baby Boomer?
Brent Green
Boomers
November 14, 2008
Overview: “Since Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States, transcending over three centuries of racial stereotypes and social and economic barriers erected around minorities, dozens of writers and bloggers have been rushing to define and redefine his generational identity.”
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Baby boomers don't take their parents' kind of vacations
Debra O'Connor
Pioneer Press
November 14, 2008
Overview: “That's why they love to travel, with many seeing it as a necessity, rather than an extra, especially after their nests empty. And experts say boomers' vacations tend to be different than those of the previous generation. More than simply relaxing, they want to achieve something”
Baby boomers take to more high-energy hobbies
Cara Trager
Newsday
November 15, 2008
Overview: While many find satisfaction in creative-yet-sedentary hobbies such as painting, arts and crafts and flower arranging, others are turning to more strenuous activities, such as kickboxing, rock-climbing and, Hahn's favorite, belly dancing.”