Sunday, February 24, 2008

60 Minutes takes a dump on "millennials" - (37signals)

60 Minutes takes a dump on "millennials" - (37signals): "60 Minutes takes a dump on 'millennials' Matt Nov 16


“Millennials” is the nickname for people born between 1980 and 1995. 60 minutes ran a very unflattering story about this generation n the workplace." See blog posting several previous to this one. Here are 132 comments in response to the 60 minutes segment.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Recently Popular Videos about ‘Satire’

Recently Popular Videos about ‘Satire’: "Recently Popular Videos about ‘Satire’"


Go to: http://www.stumbleupon.com/video/satire/


Scroll down and click on "Civilization"

Happiness ...on 60 Minutes; Exclusive Video Only on Yahoo! News

Happiness ...on 60 Minutes; Exclusive Video Only on Yahoo! News: "The Keys to Happiness

Which is the happiest country in the world? According to a scientific study by Leicester University in England, it's Denmark. And that's despite having one of the highest tax rates in the world! Morley Safer explores why it's so great to be a Dane, and talks with a Harvard psychology lecturer who has some tips on being happy, no matter where you live!"

Friday, February 08, 2008

Sadness may encourage more extravagance - Yahoo! News

Sadness may encourage more extravagance - Yahoo! News: "BOSTON - If you're sad and shopping, watch your wallet: A new study shows people's spending judgment goes out the window when they're down, especially if they're a bit self-absorbed."

Boomer Discontent

"We've managed to ignore the financial challenges associated with aging for a long time; until recently they've mostly been in our future. But for more and more of us the future is now, and the stress is starting to show. A Money Magazine survey found boomers less satisfied at this time in life than previous generations - with our finances, our careers, our health and even our marriages. We aren't just singing, 'I can't get no satisfaction.' We're living it."