Remember when TV shows were actually good? Back then, TV shows meant something. There was a plot, and it was solved within the allowed time frame. Sure we know that not everything is solved that fast, but alteast the shows meant something. Like how you could handle drug abuse or what to do about if…
Category Archives: Technology
Do Baby Boomers Influence Technology?
Yes — according to technology industry analyst Tim Bajarin. Admittedly, boomers aren’t the most tech-savvy group — that would be the 14-to-24-year-old set. But Boomers have a great deal of purchasing power (more purchasing power than any other demographic, in fact) and this is the source of their influence. And what are they most interested…
Plug Us In
There seems to be a certain myth that baby boomers especially those over 50 or 60 years old can’t even find the on button of a computer. More to the myth is that they hate technology and don’t play video games or use much email. The truth is studies have shown that more and more…
This Ad’s For You
A new report shows that Canadian radio advertisers are beginning to focus more on the baby boomer market than the younger adults and teens who have long been the focus of radio advertising. The demographics don’t quite have the boomer generation pegged, as the most advertising is directed at the 25 to 54 market. The…
Alaska Airlines in Denver and Seattle
Alaska AirlinesSeatac Airport (Seattle, WA) – Denver International Airport (Denver, Colorado)1-800-ALASKAAIR Alaskaairlines.com A trip to Seattle and back from Denver, Colorado provided a very pleasant and easy flying experience. While I’m a big fan of Northwest Airlines, I think I’m becoming a big fan for this smaller partner airlines. Never were the check-ins consisting of…
Budget Car Rental – Seatac Airport, Seattle
Budget Car Rental – Seatac Airport, Seattle www.budget.com 800-527-0700 A week rental through usaa.com for $144 total price for 8 days. Sweet. Small economy car, the journey went well with it already waiting for me at the airport, and an easy check-out. However the lady at the service counter kept trying to sell me insurance…
Tulalip Casino and Buffet (Tulalip, WA)
Tulalip Casino and Buffet10200 Quil Ceda Blvd. Tulalip, WA 98271 (888) 272-1111http://www.tulalipcasino.com/ Conveniently located off I-5 inbetween Mt. Vernon and Everett, a great stop-off for Vancouver – Seattle travellers … Tulalip Casino is an enormous palace of slot machines, game tables, bars, and fine entertainment. Usually very notable for their buffet, I stopped by on…
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines http://www.alaskaair.com/One of my new favorite Airlines … Alaska Air with its sister carrier, Horizon Air, together provide passenger and cargo air service to 80+ cities in Alaska, the lower 48 states, Canada, and Mexico. They’ve been in operation more than 70 years. They claim attribution to their connection to spirit – born of…
Super 8 Hotel, Denver, CO
Super 8 Hotel 18600 E 63rd Ave, Denver, CO 80249http://www.metrotravelguide.com/hotelinfo/Denver/CO/USA/58374/Decent hotel, a little higher price than normal, that would be expected I suppose being close to the Airport and trapped in by toll roads. No wireless internet, though they say they are working on it. I grabbed their great Airport parking and free shuttle service…
Today or Tomorrow? Atlantic Current shifts
From Daily Grist Magazine, 01 Dec 2005 A Current Despair Waning of Atlantic currents could chill Europe Remember that movie The Day After Tomorrow? With the shifting ocean currents that cause sudden, catastrophic climate changes? Crazy stuff! Michael Moore territory! Well … funny story. Turns out the Atlantic Ocean currents that move warm tropical waters…
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (Hollywood, Florida)
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoAddress: 4150 North State Road 7Hollywood, Florida 33024Phone: 866-2-Casino Directions: Take I-95 to Stirling Road. Go West to State Road 7 (441). On the South West Corner of the intersection. http://www.seminoletribe.com/enterprises/hollywood/casino.shtml The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida with the famous “Hard…
Computer-On-A-Stick
If you’re into computers, check out the new technology gadget called, “Computer-On-A-Stick”. It is a complete operating system and office suite, so you can pretty much take your whole desktop environment wherever you go. It sounds intriguing. Has anyone heard of it or tried it? I know that one company makes it; I think the…
Where’s My TV?
Your television may go digital in 2006. This was decided upon by Congress in 1996. What does this mean for you? It would mean that those who rely on television sets with antennaes and no cable would be faced with a blank screen or pay the price for a converter. This may all sound confusing…
Preserving Home Videos: Which DVD Format is Best?
I wrote this article a few months ago, after my dad retired and declared that his first post-retirement project would be re-recording and preserving our old VHS home videos… Preserving Home Videos: Which DVD Format is Best? The first thing my father wanted to do upon retirement was transfer our countless VHS home videos onto…
Welcome to Boomer 2.0 – News for the Baby Boomer Generation
Welcome to Boomer 2.0 – News for the Baby Boomer Generation. In this blog we’ll be covering issues important to you — your health, vacation, retirement, politics, technology, relationships and more.