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BOOMERS MOVE AWAY FROM THE FOURTH ESTATE

May 5, 2014 by

The News? We’re Talking About The News? Print journalism shines brightest when a lowly reporter speaks truth to power. Woodward and Bernstein wrote about President Nixon and you know how that turned out. Who’s been a go-to reporter since then? Mario Lopez? Once you hit the big time in books and movies based on your […]

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WHERE BULLIES FAIL, WHERE THEY SUCCEED. A BOOMER STUDY

April 20, 2014 by

NPR ran a story on the effects of being bullied. It was based on an a study from England. “Midlife … is an important stage in life because that sets in place the process of aging,” says Louise Arseneault, a developmental psychologist at King’s College London and the study’s senior author. “At age 50, if […]

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NIKE KNOWS WHAT WINNERS DO

March 12, 2014 by

They Do What Losers Don’t Do. Nike coach Alberto Salazar is a poor loser. You’ve heard the saying, “Show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser.” Al has probably heard it, too. Is his competitive attitude a surprise? This is the runner who finished marathons, collapsed, and even received last rites. Fortunately, rumors […]

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A GREATER DIVIDE: URBAN PLANNING

February 24, 2014 by

No Matter Which Side Of The Street You Live, Aging Makes Us More Alike. One look at the Sunday obituaries and you’ll see it. Older people resemble each other. It’s a good message for those who still dye their hair. You won’t be an autumn brown at ninety. What you will be doing is living […]

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4 REASONS THE NEED FOR SPEED IS WRONG, RIGHT?

February 19, 2014 by

Don’t ask the Oregon Ducks. In the world of contact sports, big and fast is usually the bet to make when the other choices are small and fast, or big and slow. Size matters on the football field where coaches at the top college and professional teams count on their big fast guys to win games. Somehow […]

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GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY: THE SOCHI OLYMPICS

February 13, 2014 by

Where Defying Death Is Part Of The Deal. In every game, every competition, fans hope sports bring out the best from the best. It’s supposed to be the best of the participants, but don’t we secretly want sports to bring out the best in us? Ask the closest baby boomer for a definitive answer. Great […]

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7 OF SPORTS MOST FRIGHTENING MOMENTS

February 12, 2014 by

Whether survival instinct, or good sense, we all shy away from something. Or pay the price. As a kid I stayed away from green peppers and canned Chinese food, but they kept showing up on my plate too often. That meant I was in for a marathon dinner at the family table. The deal was […]

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AARP POINTS THEIR MONEY FINGER

February 10, 2014 by

Do you really expect celebrities to invest wisely?   What’s easier, shooting fish in a barrel or making fun of famous people losing their money? If most of us live lives of quiet desperation, the media turns up the sound for the loud ones. And nothing gets louder than rich-man failure in America. Show business people losing […]

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Caregiving For The Baby Boomer Spouse

January 24, 2014 by

3 Ways To Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way. Who can name the ‘Do Your Own Thing’ generation? How about the ‘March To The Beat Of A Different Drummer’ generation? Or the ‘If You Love Something Set It Free’ generation? The ‘Me’ generation? The one with ‘Radicals And Freaks?’ On a blog called […]

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Pushing The Brand, Pushing The Baby Boomer, And The N-word

January 18, 2014 by

Once you decide your business direction, and the name you want to carry, how do you move forward? Experts say to engage with your audience, your clients. Do that and risk getting tagged with the N-word. You’re a narcissist is you make it all about you. But it is all about you, right? It’s your […]

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