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Boomers are Zooming and Booming!

Boomers are Zooming and Booming! They are starting their own businesses, according to a Kauffman Foundation study that predicts the United States may be "on the cusp of an entrepreneurship boom."

The past year's economic upheavals also may produce more entrepreneurs among all age groups.

Over the past five years, Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 had the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity of any age group. The 20-34 age bracket had the lowest rate. The recession is increasing entrepreneurial activity among older Americans.

"While people under age 30 have historically jumped from job to job, the most striking development today has been the deep drop in the incidence of ‘lifetime' jobs among men over age 50," according to Dane Stangler, senior analyst at the Kauffman Foundation and author of the study.

"Recent economic trends - away from lifetime jobs and toward more new companies - will thus gain even greater cultural traction. New and stronger regulations aiming to prevent the rise of such giant organizations also may help create a more market-oriented society," writes Dane Strangler.

 

Madonna Reinvents Herself, Why Can’t You? 3 Reasons Boomers Develop Their Own Businesses

Boomers are developing home and small businesses instead of retiring. Here are 3 Reasons Boomers are developing their own businesses:

With the recession, Baby Boomers need to supplement their income. Retirement is non-existent or doesn't stretch far enough in today's economy.

Life got in the way, Baby Boomers want to turn a hobby into a business venture just for fun or to earn income. It also might be a challenge just to see if they can do it.

Baby Boomers want to do something to help others and the world, especially if they're developing a "green" business.

Take a look at all the boomer inspirations, Bruce Springsteen, Meryl Streep, Tom Watson, Madonna, they reinvent themselves, stay fit and give it all, why can't you?

 

5 Email Tips That Will Save You Time and Embarrassment

Give the email your undivided attention. If you can't respond right away, let the person know when they can expect to hear back from you.

Save the distribution list for last. This will help you avoid sending out an incomplete thought or selecting the wrong individuals.

Take care with those you copy. Think twice before hitting "reply all," and only copy people who need to be in on the conversation.

Check attachments. Insert any documents - and confirm that they're the right ones - as soon as you refer to them in the memo.

Don't hit "send" when you're angry. E-mailing when you're angry is never a good idea. Give yourself time to cool down before responding.It may be better to speak in person.

 

 

 

Women and Stroke What you Need to Know to Survive

It's not a pretty picture when it comes to women and stroke. Hormonal changes put women at greater risk for stroke at certain times in their lives and statistics reveal that stroke generally proves more disabling for women than men. The good news is these gender disparities have been the focus of ongoing research in the field of stroke prevention and treatment, and the efforts are paying off as new findings from several recent studies may improve stroke prevention and treatment for women and, it's hoped, deliver a far better prognosis in the future. I discussed this research with Lynda D. Lisabeth, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, where she and her colleagues have been looking into the issue.

WHEN HORMONES PUT WOMEN AT RISK

Women are at elevated risk of blood clots and stroke when they take (or used to take) birth control pills or are pregnant and new research points to elevated risk for those with early menopause as well. Dr. Lisabeth and her research team analyzed 22 years of data from the Framingham Heart Study, finding that 234 of 1,430 women had an ischemic stroke (a type of stroke caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain and is responsible for 80% of all strokes) over that time. After factoring in variables such as age, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and heart disease, researchers found that women who experienced menopause before age 42 were twice as likely to have had a stroke. Though further study is required, these findings suggest that decreasing estrogen levels after menopause may play a role in stroke risk.

ONE SYMPTOM WOMEN OFTEN HAVE

Good public awareness campaigns have made many more people familiar with the classic signs of a stroke -- sudden severe headache... numbness or weakness on one side of the body... paralysis of face, arm or leg on one side of the body... dizziness or confusion ...loss of balance or coordination... trouble speaking or understanding... visual changes, such as blurred or double vision. That list may need to be expanded to include a variety of other symptoms as well -- in a different study, Dr. Lisabeth's team examined records of 461 ischemic stroke or TIA patients, male and female, and found more non-traditional symptoms in women than men. For instance, women were far more likely to have an alteration in mental status, including disorientation or loss of consciousness. Failing to recognize this as a possible sign of stroke may delay life-saving and brain cell-saving treatment.

Yet other studies showed that when women with stroke arrive at the hospital, they typically wait longer for care. Michigan State University researchers found that women are 30% less likely than men to receive treatment with tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA), the only FDA-approved clot-busting (thrombolytic) drug to limit brain damage after stroke. It must be delivered within four and a half hours of the onset of symptoms. The study found that women waited 12% longer to see a physician and 16% longer for brain imaging procedures, which may have affected their ability to receive this beneficial treatment.

...AND SOME GOOD NEWS

Now, finally -- one bit of very good news. It appears that in women, a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is less likely to lead to more severe stroke in the near future. Men who've had one or more TIAs, considered "warning strokes" or "mini strokes," have a greater risk of stroke to follow. Researchers at Yale University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that 30 days post-TIA, women are 30% less likely than men to experience a full stroke, 14% less likely to have heart problems and 26% less likely to die.

All this information is important whether you are female or just happen to spend time in the company of women -- by which I mean, anyone and everyone should understand the many and varied symptoms of stroke. Stroke is a medical emergency in which time is of the essence. If you suspect stroke happening to yourself or someone you are with, Dr. Lisabeth advises calling 9-1-1 immediately for help, adding that patients who are transported to the hospital via ambulance typically receive faster care.

Source(s):

Lynda D. Lisabeth, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

 

California Central Coast Eco-Friendly Green Companies

Here are three Eco friendly companies near Camarillo, CA, two of them hiring

 

Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Goleta, CA

337 Employees

Deckers makes comfortable footwear such as Teva, Simple Shoes and Ugg

Casual dress, subsidized gym memberships, recyling centers and fleet of bicyles. http://deckers.com

 

 

Patagonia, Ventura, CA

1,400 Employees

Outdoor apparel company. a run and bike trail to the ocean. Employees encouraged

to take advantage of the waves. Dedicated to wind energy, recyling and on site organic cafe.

As of May 2009 hiring numerous positions. http://patagonia.com

 

Redspin, Carpinteria, CA

15 Employees

Security audits for banks and corporations. Twice weekly workouts, four weeks vacation, commitment to

Heal the Bay. Office is 200 yards from legendary Rincon surf break.

As of May 2009 hiring security engineers http://redspin.com

Boomers Abroad

The number of Americans and Canadians living abroad, approximatley 7 Million, which is twice the population of Chicago and greater than that of 33 U.S. States, has steadily grown over the past decade and it is expected to more than double within the next 10 years. Millions baby boomers are discovering the affordable real estate and investment opportunities available abroad. Cold weather and high cost of living, medical and retirement are leading many baby boomers to consider to live abroad. Join Boomers Abroad Online Community and ask your questions to the Experts and to others that have journeyed ahead. http://boomersabroad.com

The 20 Cities Where the Most Baby Boomers Will Retire

Adventure Travel

Baby Boomers are redefining adventure travel - swimming with the sharks in Bora Bora, riding an elephant in Thailand or hiking and camping in an Amazon Rainforest. Here are some resources to enhance your sense of adventure:

Adventure Network International
Specializes in trips to Antartica
Adventure Network

World Wildlife Fund
Enjoy wildlife in their natural habitat
World Wildlife Fund

Elder Treks
Small groups and exotic adventure
Eldertreks Travel

Smithsonian Journeys
Leader in educational travel
Smithsonian Journey Travel

 

Volunteer Opportunities

More than one in three American adults volunteered last year. Wherever you live there are volunteer opportunities available. Here are several national resources to review and research:

Proliteracy Worldwide
One in four adults struggle with literary challenges.
Proliteracy Worldwide
888-528-2224

American Red Cross
Provides training if necessary
Red Cross
800-733-2767

Meals on Wheels
Bringing food to people who are disabled or homebound.
More than one million nutritious meals are served everyday through churches, charities and community groups.
Meals on Wheels
703-548-5558

Special Olympics
More than 700,000 volunteers at the local, state, national and international levels
Special Olympics
202-628-3630

Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Share some fun, advice or guidance with a young person.
Big Brothers Big Sisters

Starting Your Own Business

How Much Does it Cost to Start Your Business? Here are several popular retail start-ups and their costs as reported by New York Magazine (Feb 2006)

• Bakery $38,000
• Bar $110,000
• Bike Shop $90,000
• Children’s Store $77,500
• Furniture Store $238,000
• Handbag Shop $72,500
• Restaurant $341,500
• Wine Store $157,000

Census Bureau Baby Boomers by the Numbers

78.2 million
Estimated number of baby boomers, as of July 1, 2005.

7,918
Number of people turning 60 each day in 2006, according to projections. That amounts to 330 every hour.

James & Mary
The most popular baby names for boys and girls, respectively, in 1946. Today, the names Jacob and Emily lead the list; James ranks 17th among boys and Mary is 63rd among girls. (Source: Social Security Administration, at http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/index.html)

50.8%
Percentage of women baby boomers in 2005.
http://www.census.gov/popest/national/

9.1 million
Estimated number of baby boomers in 2004 who were black. Also, 8.0 million boomers were Hispanic (of any race). http://www.census.gov/popest/national/

Then and Now

141 million
Estimated U.S. population in 1946. Today, the nation’s population stands at about 298 million. http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/1990s/popclockest.txt and http://www.census.gov

33% and 5%
The proportions of adults age 25 and older with at least a high school diploma and at least a bachelor’s degree, respectively, in 1947. By 2004, the respective proportions had risen to 85 percent and 28 percent. http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/educ-attn.html

The Future

$2,695
Average annual expenditures on health care in 2004 for people ages 45 to 54 — the age group that is the heart of the baby boom generation. When budgeting medical expenses, baby boomers should expect increased health-care spending as they age; for instance, those age 55 to 64 spent $3,262 and those 65 and over, $3,899.
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/cex/2004/Standard/age.pdf)

57.8 million
Number of baby boomers living in 2030, according to projections; 54.9 percent would be female. That year, boomers would be between ages 66 and 84. http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/usinterimproj/

2.1
The number of workers for each Social Security beneficiary in 2031, when all baby boomers will be over age 65. Currently, there are 3.3 workers for each Social Security beneficiary. (Source: Social Security Administration, at http://www.ssa.gov/pressoffice/basicfact.htm)

4,041
Number of continuing care retirement facilities in 2003. Many boomers could have parents in need of such facilities or may have to move into such a facility themselves in the future. http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html

Staying Young and Fit

27,813
Number of fitness and recreation centers nationwide in 2003. These are good places to visit on a regular basis for boomers who are trying to become or stay physically fit. http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/cbptotal.html

Easy Airport Parking

Written by Nancy Shonka Padberg on Nov 30, 2008 in the category Travel

About Airport Parking provides information on over 400 airport parking lots at 100+ airports. Find a lot that meets your unique needs to reserve your spot.

Top three reasons you should reserve parking before you leave home:

• Savings. Reserve online to save as much as 70% off of airport rates
• Convenient. All lots have free shuttles, and are typically just minutes from the terminals
• Confidence. A reservation guarantees you a spot, and lots are safe and secure

http://www.aboutairportparking.com/

 

Retirement Health Insurance Definitions

Written by Nancy Shonka Padberg on Nov 30, 2008 in the category Insurance

Most Americans get their health insurance through their employers so retiring usally means giving up health insurance. The federal goverment offers Medicare to replace it. Medicare is a federal program designed to provide health benefits that lower your cost of healthcare for those who have reached full retirement age or who have covered disabilities. There are two types of Medicare you can select from:

• Original Medicare
• Medicare Advantage

Whichever you choose make sure to sign up for Medicare three months before you reach retirement age. Applicants pay a higher premium if they delay coverage.

Original Medicate consists of two parts:

• Part A Free to most people who have worked for 10 years covers a portion of fees incurred during hospital stays.
• Part B Costs about $100 per month helps pay for doctor visits and associated lab procedures.

Medicare does not cover many additional healthcare costs, such as dentist or eye doctor or drug prescriptions.

Medicare Advantage - Medicare pays your monthly premium to a private insurer who enrolls you in its health insurance plans. Many of these insurers cover more services than Original Medicare, have lower copayments and offer some prescription drug coverage.

20 Year Inflation Table

Written by Nancy Shonka Padberg on Nov 30, 2008

Historically, inflation is in the U.S. causes prices to rise an average of 3-4% a year. Though is may sound insignificant, the reality is very different. Over 20 years at 4% annual inflation your expenses will double. When you are retired and relying on various sources of income be sure to factor in the inflation rate. Here is a 20 year table beginning with $50,000 of expenses in year one. The table is based on 4% annual inflation.

• Year 1 $50,000
• Year 2 $52,000
• Year 3 $54,080
• Year 4 $56,243
• Year 5 $58,493
• Year 6 $60,833
• Year 7 $63,266
• Year 8 $65,797
• Year 9 $68,428
• Year 10 $71,166
• Year 11 $74,012
• Year 12 $76,973
• Year 13 $80,052
• Year 14 $83,254
• Year 15 $86,584
• Year 16 $90,047
• Year 17 $93,649
• Year 18 $97,395
• Year 19 $101,291
• Year 20 $105,342

Restaurant Reservations with Open Table

Written by Nancy Shonka Padberg on Nov 30, 2008 in the category Lifestyle

When you book a table on OpenTable.com, your reservation is instantly recorded in the restaurant’s computerized reservation book - the same one the restaurant’s host uses to track all reservations. (It’s the black terminal you may see when you arrive at the restaurant.)

Unlike other “online” reservation services which rely on faxes or table allocations, OpenTable has live Internet connections into the restaurants themselves. So restaurant availability information is up-to-date, and your reservations are confirmed.

www.opentable.com

OpenTable is the leading supplier of reservation, table management and guest management software for restaurants. In addition, the company operates the world’s most popular website for making restaurant reservations online.

With more than 8,500 customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain and Japan, the OpenTable hardware and software system replaces pen-and-paper at the host stand. It automates the process of taking reservations and managing tables, while allowing restaurants to build robust diner databases for superior guest recognition and targeted e-mail marketing.

For diners, concierges and administrative professionals, the website provides a fast, efficient way to find available tables that meet desired criteria for cuisine, price and location at a specified time. Reservations are free and can be made around the clock. The website is directly connected to the thousands of computerized reservation systems at OpenTable restaurants. Search results reflect actual, “real-time” availability and reservations are immediately recorded in the same electronic reservation book used by the maitre’d.

OpenTable works with many distribution partners, including AOL CityGuide, Chicago Tribune’s metromix.com, Citysearch.com, DiRoNA, Los Angeles Times’ calendarlive.com, NYC & Company, Time Out New York, San Francisco Chronicle’s sfgate.com, washingtonpost.com, and Yahoo! Inc.

 

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