Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"
Automakers must deal with shifting sands
Erich Merkle
Michigan Business Review
May 28, 2009
Overview: "Shifts in the automotive landscape have come quickly and often. The two big drivers of the speed and rapidity of these shifts are born out of ever-increasing competition and the massive Baby Boom population -- almost 80 million of them. The Boomers, along with intensifying competition, have created an environment that rewards companies which are forward looking, quick to change and innovative."
http://tinyurl.com/p2ps9r
Boomers Choosing New Lifestyles
North American Press Syndicate
May 27, 2009
Overview: "Baby boomers are looking to move to places where they can meet new people, start new hobbies and be more physically and mentally active."
http://tinyurl.com/pxq6rx
Facebook Crosses 60 Million Monthly US Users, But Fewer People Over 55 Coming Back
Inside Facebook
May 26, 2009
Overview: "The growth in US Facebook users over 35 has continued, but at a cooler rate. Today, 18.0 million Americans over 35 are returning to the site monthly, but only 2.2 million of those are over 55 - compared with 2.8 million two months ago."
http://tinyurl.com/ok5mev