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Archive for the ‘Baby Boomers online’ Category

November 10th, 2008

Baby Boomers - What Kind of Internet User Are You?

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Where are you on the range of Internet users? The Pew Internet and American Life Project has studied Internet users and created a user survey. They have categorized nternet users into several categories
Do you use the Internet, cell phone, and other technology frequently? If so, you are probably an […]

By Jean -- 3 comments

November 5th, 2008

From George Carlin to “Fleeting Expletives” - Is the FCC Too Prudish?

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While the rest of the world was watching election returns, an interesting case came before the U.S. Supreme Court.  The Supreme Court yesterday heard testimony in a case that could have an impact on our viewing habits.  While we can watch movies on cable that include many expletives and adult language, […]

By Jean -- 2 comments

October 29th, 2008

Tips for Successful Networking in Your New “Retirement” Business

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I decided to retire over a year ago.  Now I’m reconsidering. I’m still leaving my former employer, but I’m looking for other job opportunities.  No sense sitting around watching the market; I need to get out there and make some money.
If you have decided to go back to work or start […]

By Jean -- 1 comment

October 26th, 2008

Businesses for Boomers: Sell Your Crafts on Etsy

I had heard of Etsy before but I just saw a post on HomeBizNotes about it, so I thought I would check it out.  You can sell your crafts online at Etsy; it’s kind of like EBay for crafters. Both handmade and vintage items (over 20 years old and in good shape, of course) can […]

By Jean -- 1 comment

October 14th, 2008

Are Boomer Business People Too “Wired”?

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I completed a survey on BizChicksRule today, and one of the questions stopped me in my tracks. Here it is:
Which of the following do you use regularly or within the last 30 days:

GPS Unit
Digital camera
Blu-ray player
Blackberry/Smartphone/iPhone
iPod or MP3 player
Other mobile/cell phone without email functionaity
LCD […]

By Jean -- 0 comments

October 11th, 2008

Jeopardy! Trivia Answers for Boomers

1. Jeopardy! is unique as a game show because questions are answered in this form. What is a question?
2. Jeopardy! was created in 19?? by this talk show host/singer, who also created Wheel of Fortune. Who is Merv Griffin
3. Jeopardy! announcer Don Pardo is most famous as the announcer on […]

By Jean -- 0 comments

October 3rd, 2008

Who is Googling Who? Find out on Ziggs

Ziggs.com is a new social networking site that sends you an email when someone Googles you.  So, why should you care?  Well, I might want to know who is checking up on my, I guess.  Susan Gunelius comments on this new tool on her b5media site, BrandCurve.
I get 6 or so invitations to LinkedIn, FaceBook, […]

By Jean -- 2 comments