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BoomerConsumer

  1. Here's some perspective on the generations from our new #boomer blog: boomerproject.blogspot.com/2012/05/genera… 10:06 AM May 24th via Tweet Button
  2. @bgoslow Thanks for pointing me to the story. The start of something big: #boomers helping boomers. 7:40 AM May 24th via web in reply to bgoslow
  3. RT @lifecourse Is History Moving Faster? Are Generations Getting Shorter? bit.ly/JKzjKD 5:56 AM May 24th via TweetMeme
  4. Bottom line: It's tough out there for both. #Boomers and Millennials: Who's Got It Worse in the Workplace? buswk.co/KaLTQb 5:55 AM May 24th via Tweet Button
  5. #Boomer Project: Opening a Channel, Captain boomerproject.blogspot.com/2012/05/openin…. We are adding to our online presence by blogging again. Sign up now. 12:30 PM May 22nd via Tweet Button
  6. Follow the money: #boomers have a busy summer going to '70s rock concerts...again. huff.to/K9eGEz 10:50 AM May 22nd via web
  7. CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C. bit.ly/K0CHin. Might as well blame TANG for this one. I mean, seriously? 9:31 AM May 22nd via Tweet Button
  8. @DBradMSN The issue is what is the reason a #boomer would want to return? There needs to be an affinity beyond boomerness. 1:16 PM May 15th via web in reply to DBradMSN
  9. Another "home" for #boomers online. This time from PBS. It's a few blocks beyond Sesame Street: nextavenue.org. Not sure it's a winner 6:23 PM May 14th via web
  10. AARP: Marketers Must Rethink #Boomers mediapost.com/publications/a… via @mediapost 5:46 AM May 4th via Tweet Button
  11. Car marketers remain woefully ignorant of an irreversible truth: #boomer consumers buy new cars. They can afford to. on.freep.com/JEMgDj 2:28 PM May 3rd via web
  12. It was good while it lasted: Social Security fund: Cash gone in 2033 - csmonitor.com/Business/Lates… 8:55 AM Apr 24th via Tweet Button
  13. Bet you didn't know the Hunger Games movie is filled with generational connections. Here's a fascinating view: bit.ly/I9VIuF 7:15 AM Apr 23rd via web
  14. Gray divorce: More #boomers are choosing to go it alone, study says desnews.com/765568663/. We say get ready for more "Golden Girls" living 7:29 AM Apr 16th via Tweet Button
  15. Changing emergency rooms for older #boomers benefits everyone at every age. cbsloc.al/HCzxPD. A sign of things to come. 4:53 AM Apr 13th via web
  16. Here's a new technology that should keep #boomers of all sizes, ages and mobility ability on the road for a long time: elev8bikes.com 9:27 AM Apr 11th via web
  17. A-ha! From #usnews. Early-Retirement Trend Reversed in 2011.http://bit.ly/HuWze3. #Boomers working longer out of need and desire. 8:38 AM Apr 10th via Tweet Button
  18. @officeformac Any work around to get PPT 2011 to hyphenate? 7:18 AM Apr 10th via web
  19. Washington Post says #boomers bound to buy hearing aids. wapo.st/IbDqdd We bet that transforms the industry -- and prices. 5:46 AM Apr 10th via web