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FH Boom Daily Digest – April 12, 2010

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"

Delaying retirement good for Medicare
United Press International
April 12, 2010

Overview: "With many baby boomers delaying retirement because of the bad economy, the finances of Social Security and Medicare may improve, U.S. researchers said."
http://tinyurl.com/yb4rrho

Here comes gerontocracy
Bruce Sterling
Wired
April 12, 2010

Overview: "If the 20th century was the teenage century, the 21st will be the age of the old: it will be pioneered by the ageing baby boomers who a generation ago took the cult of youth to new heights. Without the soaring population and so many young overachievers, the tribal elders will return. More boring maybe, but wiser, surely."
http://tinyurl.com/ydvmhtu

T-Mobile Says Co-Branded Fender Entry Struck a Chord
Todd Wasserman
Brandweek
April 11, 2010

Overview: "While others in the mobile category are fighting a never-ending battle over features, T-Mobile has taken a different approach. In January, the wireless service provider rolled out its myTouch 3G Fender Limited Edition handset, which was based on a partnership with the famed guitar maker. To solidify appeal, the handset, which is based on Google's Android platform, was promoted by Eric Clapton, whose songs "Layla" and "Wonderful Tonight" come preloaded on the device."
http://tinyurl.com/ybq5pxb

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